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SHOPPING
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January 26, 2016
Chocolates, red roses, jewellery and greeting cards. These often come to mind when thinking of Valentine’s Day gifts. While we tend to stock up on candles for the winter holidays, » Read More
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December 10, 2015
Looking for some last-minute stocking stuffer inspiration? We looked online recently and found lots of cool gift ideas with budget in mind. Some of our favourite finds this year come » Read More
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October 16, 2015
Lower Mainland fans of iconic Quebec City retailer Simons have one more reason to rejoice: they’re now open in West Van! The Park Royal location is Simons’ 11th store, the » Read More
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June 12, 2015
This month, Etsy Canada celebrates a decade of selling unique finds online. We share a decade-long milestone with Etsy: 10 years ago on June 16, my husband and I entered » Read More
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May 11, 2015
Last week, a group of local writers and media were invited to Gastown’s Blacktail Florist Restaurant + Lounge to help celebrate all things Etsy. The Canadian contingent of the popular » Read More
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January 30, 2015
Living and working in Kitsilano, a neighbourhood filled with amenities, I don’t often have the chance to explore Mount Pleasant, but each time I do head over, I’m amazed at » Read More
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December 10, 2014
Think the small town of Örnsköldsvik, Sweden is known only for grooming NHL hockey stars? In 1960, Örnsköldsvik resident Åke Nordin founded outdoor adventure goods company Fjällräven in the family » Read More
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December 3, 2014
Got Craft? Holiday Edition returns to Vancouver on December 13 and 14 at the Maritime Labour Centre. This is the 16th show for Vancouver’s largest indie holiday craft market, with over 70 » Read More
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October 15, 2014
Love shopping online? I recently discovered Wantable, a monthly shopping service that delivers the goods to your door. I normally know what I’m going to order online ahead of time, » Read More
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August 18, 2014
Last week, media were invited to preview Chapters Indigo’s holiday collection. I know what you’re thinking, Christmas in August? As it’s often been said, the holidays are just around the » Read More
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July 29, 2014
Fortress Geek is one of Vancouver’s best-kept secrets, an e-commerce geek store located near Olympic Village. If you’re looking for a TARDIS towel, a Star Trek T-shirt uniform dress or » Read More
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December 10, 2013
I regularly pass Wet Coast Wools on my way through the West 4th Avenue Kitsilano corridor, often stopping to glance at their windows filled with adorable hand-knit creations. On a » Read More
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November 28, 2013
A group of local fashion media and writers got a glittery start to the holidays this morning as Tiffany & Co.’s downtown Vancouver location opened their doors for a catered » Read More