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[giwaffle]

It’s love baby sponsored by La Pentola on the Opus Hotel Vancouver

[melleeferra]

#opushotel #holding #cocktails #neon #vancouverisawesome #fallinlove

[dearsybersue]

Another amazing night at #lapentola with #Chef @travismccord & fantastic crew! Thank you everyone! @faustineponsonnet #foodie #food #vancouver #opushotel (at La Pentola)

[myvancityca]

Thanks @TheMarcSmith #30 Days of Kindness by Valerie van der Gracht posted on My VanCity

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Thanks @TheMarcSmith #30 Days of Kindness

When Marc Smith asked me to be a part of his #30 Days of Kindness I was very flattered. Then I was a bit terrified. What could I do? I am one person running a website that makes zero dollars, is in fact not meant to make money.  I derive no salary from my website, just the satisfaction of being a part of the blogosphere.

Marc has done a wonderful job organizing and growing the #30 Days of Kindness and he has given so much and devoted endless numbers of hours for others. Surely there was something I could do. I felt humbled by the generosity of those who have participated in the previous two #30 Days of Kindness but I’m not a corporation or even a small business or company, I’m just me.

Time for a reality check – what can one person do to help others? This is a poignant question at a time of the year when most of us are happy and joyful and unfortunately there are others who are sad, alone and they may benefit from a helping hand.

I am at a point in my life that “things” aren’t all that important. How many turkey basters does one really need?

  Tlell Nazarko, Opus Hotel with Marc Smith #30DaysOfKindness and Valerie van der Gracht

  I am a regular monthly contributor to a few charities and my favourites are the Salvation Army, Covenant House-Vancouver and the BCSPCA. When I heard that the Opus Hotel was supporting Covenant House by having a clothing drive it sounded like a worthwhile endeavour to support. Still in a purging state I tackled our closets, called on friends and neighbours to donate good, clean, new or used clothing to take for the clothing drive. You can find details on what is most needed at http://vancouver.opushotel.com/media/opus-in-the-community.htm

The Opus Hotel’s clothing drive for Covenant House-Vancouver runs until January 1st.

Thanks for asking me Marc, you are truly an inspiration.

  Feature pic by Flickr Ann Hung courtesy of Opus Hotel Facebook

[opus-vancouver]

Pillow Fight Club

In our books, the only kind of acceptable fights involve pillows. Soft, feathery, plush pillows primed for combat. Here are the rules of pillow fight club to make your cushion clash worthy...

1. Always talk about pillow fight club.

2. The confines of your bed are the boundaries of the ring. Don't fall off.

3. Clear your side table of any breakables. There should be no casualties in pillow fight club.

4. Pile your bed with cushions of all sizes and shapes for an assortment of weaponry.

5. For optimal good times, pajamas or underwear only.

See if you can reach the penultimate state of a pillow fight – that moment the fabric seams rip and feathers rain down like treats from a piñata.  

~ Sandra O'Connell, OPUS Insider

[opus-vancouver]

We’ve been lucky this winter. Vancouver has shown us her blue-eyed sky for so many days in a row we’ve lost count. But when Vancouver drizzles and drips as she often does, we can’t help but dream of other destinations to get a dose of a winter wonderland. Here are a few to fantasize about...

In the far reaches of the United Kingdom lie the craggy hills and grand castles of Scotland. Get there in time for their New Year Hogmanay celebration that traipses through the mystical streets of Edinburgh.

Deep in the north of Sweden is the Sápmi  region – home of glistening lakes, powdery snow, towering mountains, and regal reindeer.

The Carpathian mountain range blocks out any apprehensive travelers to Transylvania. Take a daring trip into the heart of Dracula’s origins.

Turn any monotonous Vancouver rain into snow with just a short trip out of town. OPUS Hotel’s Ski-Scape package combines city lights with the thrills on Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour, and Cypress Mountain. We’ll even throw a fireplace in for good measure.

Images (left to right, top to bottom): Cypress Mountain (source), Sweden, Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland, New York, Wintery road, Snow River in Finland, Transylvania.

~Sandra O'Connell, OPUS Insider

[opus-vancouver]

Why walk when you could strut?

Some boots are built for snow drifts. Others for puddle jumping. Many for sidewalk strutting. And a few for merely gazing upon with wonder. We’ve found a selection of boots that make us wish for winter year round.

Which ones do you desire?

Boots (from left to right, top to bottom): Pucci, Theyskens' Theory, Chloe, DSquared2, Lucchese, Rag & Bone, Unknown girls' boots

~ Sandra O'Connell, OPUS Insider

[opus-vancouver]

OPUS Profile: Nathan Penner

Acting as Bell Service Agent, Nathan Penner may be the first face you see when arriving at OPUS Hotel. He adds to a guest’s OPUS experience by taking care of bags and vehicles, making reservations, and driving the hotel car to downtown destinations. Originally from Prince George, Nathan began his hotel life at the Four Seasons Hotel Whistler after working as a lift operator. Meet Nathan… 

Ask him about…

Film production and SPFX. He went to school for it. 

Favourite OPUS Lifestyle Concierge?   Mike because I like the red rooms the most!    Who would you like to see stay at OPUS?   Kate Upton.   Best experience you’ve had with a guest?   Helping this one group of ladies for a bachelorette party. It was nothing but laughs from the beginning to the end of their trip. Nothing is better than helping people and seeing them enjoy themselves.   What cocktail are you usually drinking?   A Caesar.   Best kept secret of Vancouver?   Shebeen Whisk(e)y House. (Shhh… Don't tell anybody!)    What will get you dancing?   A pretty girl. A good tune. Five beers.   Money’s no object… where are you traveling to next?   Barbados.   Favourite Canadian personality?   Bob and Doug Mackenzie.   Something people may not know about you?   I love frisbee golf and will probably drag you to the course to show you how fun it is.

 ~ Sandra O'Connell, OPUS Insider