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Barefoot Contessa is the answer to all your shopping problems.
Here you will find all those quirky gifts, trinkets, original one-of-a-kind clothing, fantastic handbags, jewelry and an abundant selection of household decor items that you won’t find anywhere else.
Their original clothing-line is recreated from vintage fabric, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. They also offer clothing from local designers, so […]
The spring rains are still hanging around our beautiful city.
If you are looking for something different to do on one of those dull, rainy days, why not head down to
The Umbrella Shop and have your own custom-made umbrella done up or choose from one of the hundreds and hundreds of umbrellas they have in […]
The Richmond Night Market is a multi-cultural Asian market event!
The market contains rows of open stalls with a huge array of items for sale including clothing, books, jewelry, purses, electronics, car accessories and Asian DVDs.
My favorite reason for going to the market is the unbelievable variety of ethnic foods including dim sum, imitation shark-fin soup, […]
Among the hemp shops, restaurants and boarding gears stores in Kitsilano sits one of the best comic books shops in the lower mainland.
The Comic Shop, located at 2089 West 4th Avenue, stock thousands of comic books from major publishers, as well as from independents.
They offer a huge selection of Marvel, DC and Image back issues, […]
Second Time Around Antiques is situated in an area of Vancouver called Antique Row, on Main Street between 28th and 29th street. Second Time Around Antiques is located at 4428 Main Street, and is by far the best antique store in the area, and in my opinion the best one in Vancouver!
The staff are extremely […]
Urban Fare is Vancouver’s most stylish supermarket with an impressive selection of fine gourmet foods, imported cheeses, specialty coffee beans, exotic fruits, infused oils and freshly baked breads.
You will actually enjoy doing your shopping here, and will find yourself coming back for more!
They cater to everyone’s needs with a bistro and a specialty coffee […]
Gastown is a charming mix of old and new, and the birthplace of Vancouver!
Cobbled streets, Victorian architecture and a maze of courtyards and passage-ways house some the the treasure that only Gastown can offer.
You will find an amazing selection of boutiques, restaurants and an assortment of entertainment for all age groups.
In total there are […]
The Quay is one of Vancouver’s most popular destinations…and personally my favorite! Located on the shore of North Vancouver, which of course boosts a fabulous view of Vancouver’s Skyline and harbour. This is a multi-level complex which is home to more then 90 shops and services.
Lonsdale Quay Market has an amazing fresh Market, […]
So…want to go shopping….lets start with Robson Street, which is much like Rodeo Drive. This is synonymous with world-class shopping. The area between Burrard and Jervis features all the top names in designer fashion, like Louis Vuitton, Chanel & Armani.
It is also home to major brand names intermixed with local boutiques and souvenir […]
I came across this website today as I was searching around for some cute gift ideas for our much loved cat, it’s called Kitty Wigs www.kittywigs.com
I was going to do a standard last minute shopping ideas post, but when I saw this I knew I had to show everyone.
The following photos are from their website, and […]
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Written by Ken Dunlop [email] for b5media.
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