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Places to visit when you're looking for unique, memorable gifts, no matter what the occasion.

 1. Vancouver Art Gallery Store

750 Hornby St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
(604) 662-4706

Categories: Arts & Crafts, Jewellery, Newspapers & Magazines

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

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 »

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 2. Anthropologie

2912 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7
(604) 734-2529

Categories: Women's Clothing, Furniture Stores, Kitchen & Bath

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

5.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

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 »

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 3. Front & Company

3772 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 879-8431

Categories: Used, Vintage & Consignment, Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

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 »

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 4. Erin Templeton

511 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J8
(604) 682-2451

Categories: Leather Goods, Used, Vintage & Consignment, Accessories

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

5.0 star rating
  4/24/2011

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 »

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 5. The Regional Assembly of Text

3934 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
(604) 877-2247

Category: Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  4/18/2011

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 »

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 6. Barefoot Contessa

1928 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7
(604) 255-9035

Categories: Women's Clothing, Accessories

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  12/28/2010

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 »

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 7. Portobello West Fashion + Art Market

1 Athletes Way
Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

3.0 star rating
  2/6/2011

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 »

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 8. The Hach

197 E 17th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5V 1A5
(604) 566-9611

Category: Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

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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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

September 2010

Things I Love

Twin 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

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My Hometown

Vancouver, BC

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When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm desperately trying to learn to do the moonwalk.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Because I wash myself with a rag on a stick.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.last.fm/use...

The Last Great Book I Read

Pillars of the Earth

My First Concert

Green Day (Dookie Tour)

My Favourite Movie

Lost Highway, Kill Bill, Love Actually, Lord of the Rings, V for Vendetta

My Last Meal On Earth

My 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 Discovery

Spinning! It burns like hell, but is so gratifying.

Current Crush

My husband, and the guys from Rammstein. Not gonna lie, those Germans are hot!