Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Jewellery,
Newspapers & Magazines
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Anyone who knows me well knows that I love receiving cards. Screw gifts -cards are something that you can keep for years and they let the giver express exactly what they want in a fun, memorable way. They're where it's AT, people! One small catch: I…More »
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Let me start this review by saying that Anthropologie is my very favourite clothing store. I have visited the Seattle and Edmonton locations, and just like many other ladies I almost peed my pants with excitement when I heard they were finally…More »
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Whenever I'm in the mid-Main neighbourhood, I have to stop here. Why? Because they have the most wonderful, random selection of almost everything a gal could ever want. Robot necklaces? Check. Vintage Alexander McQueen? Check. Flask with an old-timey…More »
Categories:
Leather Goods,
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Well-made and timeless, every woman should own an Erin Templeton bag. I certainly plan on owning one of these beauties soon! Erin's designs are classic, without any "trendy" metal hardware or grommets. I love how you can change the length of the…More »
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
It looks like I'm not the only one, but I LOVE this shop. I love the idea of it. I love the execution of it. I love their merchandise. I'm one of those people that gets excited about receiving letters in the mail, and I love giving and receiving…More »
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Accessories
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This is probably my favourite shop in Vancouver. The clothing is feminine, unique and beautiful, and I always get compliments on the pieces that I've bought here.
Also, for a boutique shop, the prices are very reasonable (comparable to "big box"…More »
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I've been to Portobello West on a few occasions, and overall it's a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon with a couple of girlfriends. I love being able to buy clothing and art directly from the artisans, and there are always interesting things to…More »
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Sometimes it's amazing what you find when you turn off the beaten path. In this case, the beaten path is Main street, and turning off of it means walking fifteen paces. (I'm SUCH an explorer, right?)
For fans of quirky stationery such as myself, the…More »
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331 Useful, 149 Funny, and 206 Cool
Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceSeptember 2010
Things I LoveTwin Peaks, astronomy (NOT astrology), tattoos, nerd glasses, girls with attitude, yoga, stand-up comedy, hipsters, 90's grunge rock, art, secret languages, eyebrows, Guinness draught, learning, edgy hair cuts, farmers markets, words on paper, singing loudly, bright lipstick, running
Find Me InA leopard-print unitard
My HometownVancouver, BC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm desperately trying to learn to do the moonwalk.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause I wash myself with a rag on a stick.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadPillars of the Earth
My First ConcertGreen Day (Dookie Tour)
My Favourite MovieLost Highway, Kill Bill, Love Actually, Lord of the Rings, V for Vendetta
My Last Meal On EarthMy mom's cabbage rolls. Or salmon rolls. Or mushrooms. I just love all food!
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I HAVE to sing Alice In Chains' "Man in the Box" every time I play Rock Band.
Most Recent DiscoverySpinning! It burns like hell, but is so gratifying.
Current CrushMy husband, and the guys from Rammstein. Not gonna lie, those Germans are hot!