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Easter is coming, and we couldn't be more excited! With all of the amazing chocolatiers in Vancouver, the hardest part is choosing which one to visit. We can never decide, so we’ll just have to hippity hoppity over to each and every one of these delicious spots. We both LOVE sweets so it’s hard to compile a list of favourites...but we're true, sweet-loving professionals and we got the job done. [Image courtesy of Thomas Haas]
Flat-pack furniture and hand-me-down lamps were fine for your first apartment. But now that you're a (gulp) grown-up, you may prefer decor that reflects your style and maturity in ways that a futon just can't. If you're looking to elevate your style with some quality antiques, reclaimed furniture or quirky collectibles, it's time to pay a visit to these Vancouver antique stores.
Light up your home in style, and set the right mood, with the perfect lamp. Lamps are more than accent pieces – they can make a true design statement in your home. And you don’t have to be a trained interior designer to pick a stylish lamp. All you have to do is visit one of these Vancouver showrooms or home décor shops for design inspiration.
Coffee tables are the workhorses of furniture. Not only do they stand up to daily, multipurpose use, they also help bring a room’s decor together. Furniture retailers specialize in different kinds of tables, from antiques to contemporary designs by local artisans. No matter your tastes, there’s a coffee table out there for you. Here’s where to find your dream piece in Vancouver.
With most of the major gardening centres traditionally located outside the city limits, it might feel like finding a houseplant for your Vancouver home or condo requires an epic journey. But plenty of plant experts have now set up shop in the city. These urban greenhouses, garden centres and florists boast a wonderful selection of plants for your home.
Whether you're trying to control light, enhance your home decor or just guarantee privacy from passing eyeballs, there’s certainly a window treatment that can get the job done. Making the right choice though, can be tricky business. Luckily for you, the talented experts at these Vancouver shops know a thing or two about blinds and curtains.
You don’t need to leave the city to get a taste of traditional aboriginal art and cuisine – these restaurants, galleries, hotels and tours give visitors and locals a flavour of First Nations culture in Vancouver. Learn local legends as you discover another side to the city with an authentic aboriginal experience. [Image courtesy of the Museum of Anthropology]
Whether you are on a mission to find bulgur wheat, curry ketchup or packaged rose petals, Richmond is home to a number of specialty shops that sell unusual edible goodies you may not easily find elsewhere. Visiting these unique grocery stores can also feel like a mini vacation to a foreign land, and that’s always a bonus!
A chair is more than a place to sit. For some, it’s a throne, the place to have a nightcap or do the Sunday crossword. For others, it’s a reflection of themselves, their own personalized place to sit and relax or get down to business. Whether it’s for the dining room or your backyard, these Vancouver boutiques have chairs as unique as you.
Vancouver is home to many expats, adventurous foodies and those wishing to expand their culinary palates – and all of us can benefit from the impressive variety of foods found in our city's international grocery stores. If you're looking to sample some delicious delights from around the world, or trying to locate hard-to-find specialty ingredients, pay a visit to one of these global grocers.
Socks deserve more respect. These hardworking accessories keep your feet warm and comfy and in return they get stepped on then tossed aside when their job is done. To keep them happy and prevent them from jumping into the secret dryer abyss never to be seen again, shop for socks you can respect at these Vancouver retailers.
Whether it's the romantic scent of cherry blossoms lingering in the city’s early spring air or the pungent bouquet of wet polar fleece on the SkyTrain in December, Vancouver offers a range of olfactory experiences. From an everyday eau de toilette to vegan aromatherapy oils to the latest designer perfumes, follow your nose to find your next favourite scent at these local fragrance retailers.