THE VBC BLOG

What a milestone, our very first seasonal lookbook! From humble beginnings working as a showroom assistant, I spent my days in fabric warehouses, pining over patterns, textures, and colours. I worked alongside interior designers, boat builders, and costume designers, quietly envying the VP and purchasers who would spend days curating fabric collections. That early fascination […]

Recently, I’ve been working on a new website project with an agent in a Canadian real estate board that doesn’t participate in IDX. To make sure her listings display beautifully, we’re implementing a DDF feed into her Showit website using the MyRealPage plugin. Luckily, MyRealPage works with both IDX and DDF, so we found the […]

Have you ever walked into a perfectly staged home where something still felt “off”? Maybe the furniture was stylish, but it didn’t quite match the character of the house. Or the colors clashed ever so slightly, leaving you distracted instead of impressed. That’s what it’s like when a realtor builds a brand without intention. On […]

Think back to the last time you drove through a neighborhood of nearly identical homes. The kind where every front door is painted the same shade, every lawn has the same landscaping, and nothing really catches your eye. That’s what too many real estate websites feel like. Agents get lumped into the same cookie-cutter brokerage […]

Some websites get overhauled. Others just age well with a little extra care. This wasn’t about chasing trends. For one Port Moody real estate website, it was about returning to what matters and bringing even more care to how it’s expressed. A website refresh not for reinvention, but refinement. Because sometimes, version 2.0 is just […]

Your website is more than a digital business card. It’s often someone’s first impression of you. And in real estate, where relationships matter most, that first impression needs to feel personal, polished, and full of intention. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time for a real estate website refresh, you’re not alone. Many agents launched […]

Have you ever walked into two homes built from the same floor plan—only to feel like you were in completely different worlds? One is cozy and nostalgic, full of family photos and warm light. The other is clean and modern, designed for clarity and flow. Same layout. Completely different energy. That’s the magic of a […]

Beautiful candle branding is about so much more than a logo. It’s about evoking feeling, creating connection, and bringing a sensory experience to life through thoughtful design. When a brand instantly transports you to a place of calm warmth, you know the design is doing its job. This is exactly what we set out to […]

Helping wellness professionals build a website that reflects their values is always an honour — and this project with Sanctuary Counselling was a beautiful reminder of how powerful aligned design can be. We brought together a calm, iridescent aesthetic and a compassionate tone of voice to create a counselling website that feels like a true […]

One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make when designing their website? They think their site is about them. I get it. Your website has your name, your business story, your services – it makes sense to focus on what you do. But the truth is, the most effective websites flip that perspective. […]

Have you ever felt like you’re putting in all the work but not sure what’s actually moving the needle? That was me not too long ago. I was balancing client projects, marketing, and content creation, but I had no clear picture of what was driving results—or what wasn’t. That’s when I decided to get serious […]

Have you ever thought about what it takes to create a brand that feels like you’ve arrived? That’s exactly what I set out to do for Lorrie Lam, a Toronto-based real estate agent who wanted her visual identity to reflect the quality of her service. By focusing on luxury real estate branding principles, we built […]