Category Archives: Design

IDEA Capilano Blog

http://www.ideaprogram.ca/

Capilano University’s IDEA program now has a new blog to keep new and current students, as well as alumni updated on what’s going on in the IDEA program. Go check out what all the awesome IDEA students are doing!! :D

Waves Coffee on Howe

Waves Coffee (Howe & Smithe) on UrbanspoonUPDATE: Since the original posting was one of my early, early posts (amateur :P ), this post has been updated with new info and insight.

I went to this Waves for a craft lesson I held in one of their meeting rooms they offer to the public to use. It’s free to book the room, as long as you (and other people who will use the meeting room) to purchase a drink. This is great for business meetings, or hosting a class to teach. Sheepie and I use to use the rooms to teach English to foreign students. However, it’s been taken over by a bigger English teaching group, so I rarely go to this location now – even to buy drinks since the English group takes up the entire cafe (not just the meeting room).

Not all locations have a meeting room, so be sure to check out their website for locations.

I’ve definitely fallen in love with their Rooibos Cappuccino. It’s made like the regular cappuccino, but with rooibos tea. This is great if you don’t drink caffeine (it’s caffeine free), or you simply love tea more than coffee. Sure, rooibos is now available at most cafes, but Rooibos that’s ground and prepared like espresso is hard to find. I have maybe seen 2-3 other independent coffee shops offer something similar.

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With a lot of people on the run…especially in downtown, and everyone carrying their coffee cups, it’s no brainer that Waves came up with their simple, yet brilliant lid. Ever started running for that bus that you don’t want to miss, only to end up spilling coffee over your nice coat? I’ve done it so many times T_T

With Waves’ lid, you slide the compartment, and it closes! Keeps the liquid inside the cup, and even keep your drink warm longer.

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And then when you want to drink, slide the tab, and viola! A hole!

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idearabbit-wavesBig open cafeidearabbit-waves5Ground Rooibos tea. My friend loves it too.idearabbit-waves4 idearabbit-waves3Waves is the only coffee shop I know that has the BitCoin machines available.

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Bel Cafe

Bel Cafe - Rosewood Hotel Georgia Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato A group of us went to Bel Cafe. This cafe is not for a group of 8…it’s small and we had to wait for some time since it was so busy and full. We crammed ourselves in the corner and managed to fit somehow. The interior is modern, yet has a classy feel. It’s definitely higher-end than your average Starbucks cafe.

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Good latte!

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I went to Bel Cafe the other day to purchase their tea that’s partnering up with Karma Exchange, a social enterprise helping people in Ghana gain access to clean water and education.

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I know their bags aren’t printed by them. The Bel Cafe logo is a sticker placed on those generic black bags. But still! Very cute, modern and simple. Love it!!

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I had the privilege of taking Bel Cafe‘s tea’s and adding the Karma Exchange‘s hearts and info!!!
“Treat yourself to some Karma Tea from SPOT Tea at Bel Cafe. A delicate blend of ginger, mint, and citrus, this organic tea is a perfect blend of relaxation and joy that is sure to melt stress away. Each time you purchase a cup ($2.50) or a canister of Karma Tea ($11.00) from Bel Cafe, 25% of your puchase will go toward the Sanga Primary School Water Project.” Click here to see more about the deal and supported charity.

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To get your Karma Tea, go to Bel Cafe at 801 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC!!!

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http://www.belcafe.com/