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Making homes, taking names.
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1. M Home
Do you come here when you need to find a bedspread to match the curtains? No. Do you come here to find demure, classic inspiration for an elderly-aunt-friendly guest room? No. Do you come here to find dazzling signature pieces that grab your…More »
2. Attica Furnishings
Once upon a time, long before Ben B ever realized his life-long dream of becoming the Yelp Community Manager he knew he could be back in the eighties (I invented the internet at age three), a certain Queen of Canadian Yelpitude asked him to describe…More »
3. Backyard & Veranda
I've been a major fan of Backyard & Veranda for many years now. From outfitting my very first apartment with some discounted finds on their shelves, to picking out a few of their more accessible lines that perfectly suited my former university…More »
4. Halifax Seed Company
I have to say I was a little let down here. I had never been but always admired the charm of the building and its location and figured that the steady stream of peninsula dwellers coming in and out couldn't lead me astray.
When we popped in to the…More »
5. Henhouse Home Decor & Antiques
Henhouse is a cute little kitchen and home shop in the Hydrostone that up until yesterday I had foolishly written off as just a tole-painting depot. (And yes, judging books by their covers is something I have a problem with.) But when Sylvia C let me…More »
6. Bogside Gallery
This is probably just one of those not-for-me kind of places but I popped in anyway as I was pretending to be Parisien by strolling the Hydrostone with a pastry. (Any excuse to eat pastry...truly)
Much like Henhouse, this shop is an eclectic…More »
7. Sears Canada
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4B1
(902) 463-8660
Categories:
Department Stores,
Eyewear & Opticians
I have a hard time with Sears. It seems to be the most recommended spot to visit for new appliances and big ticket home stuff but the service is an authentic throwback to the used car salesmen of the eighties and nineties.
There's always a slimy…More »
8. Inkwell Modern
Halifax, NS B3J 0B4
(902) 405-8309
Categories:
Art Supplies,
Cards & Stationery,
Home Decor
Inkwell is carved out of my artsy print and font-filled dreams. Or maybe letter-pressed out of my dreams would be more accurate since the place is filled with insanely gorgeous prints, stationery, gift cards, calendars, notebooks, tote bags, and so…More »
9. Zephyr Rug & Home
Ever since I was eighteen, I've been a pro at living beyond my means. Sure, I've tamed things down since joining bank accounts with a much more sensible counterbalance, but the fact remains, I'm no stranger to big price tags and can easily sell…More »
10. Oddjects
I really like Oddjects and its delightful collection of interesting home decor products that real people can actually afford. I've been in a few times and the stock seems to change regularly, making it a new staple on my downtown window-shopping…More »
11. Liquid Boutique
Now, reviews for Liquid are going to be a little obvious, I think. If you're a drinker of any kind, you're going to love this place. If you could care less about consuming liquids particularly of the alcoholic variety, then you probably won't get…More »
12. Carbonstok
Yes! YES! Yes! I love Carbonstok. I'm actually embarrassed to admit how much I love Carbonstok just because that involves also admitting how long it took me to go check it out. Shame on me...
Every shelf and display is covered with weird, quirky, and…More »
13. Cucina Moderna
This is a cute shop filled to the actual brim with uppity kitchen nick-knacs that you probably don't need but definitely will want once you see them in all the bright colour options. I should know -if there were a school for uppity kitchen…More »
14. Black Magik Chimney Sweeps
Chosen purely because their phone number was stuck to our furnace by the previous owners of our house, we've turned to Black Magik a couple of times now for annual chimney sweeping. Overlooking the fact that I typically prefer my chimney sweeps with…More »
15. Urban Cottage Antiques & Collectables
I love this place. I love that it looks dodgy from the outside. I love that people have no idea what it is. I love that you won't even know what it is when you step inside. I love that I've never bought anything here but that it's still a favourite…More »
16. Bellissimo
Halifax, NS B3K 4E2
(902) 423-6014
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Antiques,
Interior Design
Once upon a whim, I decided that I would become an expert antiquer for absolutely no reason. I was about 20 at the time, living in my first apartment. That is, I had no business thinking about imported European antique and recovered furniture but…More »
17. Bouclair Home
This place is just completely meh. Unlike some other spots that offer cheaper furniture and household decor, for whatever reason I find Bouclair just can't hit that balance that keeps something affordable from just looking and being cheap.
There's…More »
18. Coconut Creek
This is a very strange, but overall pretty fun shop to pop into for a taste of something different at Dartmouth Crossing. From accent pieces for around the home, to jewelry and collectibles, it's sort of like the knick-knack section of Backyard &…More »
19. Thornbloom - The Inspired Home
Halifax, NS B3J 3M7
(902) 425-8005
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
I love this over-the-top little shop. Tucked away by itself in the weird but nice (I guess?) Spring Garden Place Mall, almost every surface is covered with something glittery, shiny, or otherwise flashy for in the home. If I were to describe it as a…More »
20. Cranberry Laundromat
In one sentence: "Great, cheap, and fast dry-cleaning service from a lady that you won't want to mess with."
For those of you who need more, I popped in to drop off three sweaters to be dry-cleaned, an occasion that happens only like once a year since…More »
21. Bowring
Bowring: for those interior design projects that revolve around a large man in an armchair stroking a white fluffy cat.
No, seriously. That's pretty much how I feel about this shop that's packed with things like mahogany globes, decadent oversized…More »
22. Flower Trends Florists
I'm always surprised by the number of businesses just tucked away in suburban strip malls. I mean, how do enough people realized they're there in order to keep the shop in business? Well, last weekend I figured I'd do some adventure-shopping which…More »
23. Leon's Furniture Ltd
A very large warehouse filled worth furniture you can find just about anywhere else.
I could stop there, but it's worth mentioning the helpful staff (who are clearly out for a commission) and the large percentage of 'almost' furniture - or, furniture…More »
24. Ashley Furniture Homestore
After a three-day marathon hunt for new furniture, I've spent more time in Ashley than I care to admit over the course of multiple visits. I've never bought anything here but it's always so close to what I'm looking for...just never quite right. Of…More »
25. World Wide Furniture
An interesting mix of actually quite nice, stylish furniture at reasonable prices, and a whole lot of outdated stuff that makes you smirk like a judge on a reality show competition as you wonder who would ever buy something like that.
The two showroom…More »
26. World Wide Furniture
Having (hopefully) finished a marathon three-day furniture hunt, this location of World Wide was probably where we learned the most about our options.
I won't get into the long list of reasons why our redecorating project is no fun at all, but let's…More »
27. The Brick
Halifax, NS B3S 1B9
(902) 450-3040
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Appliances,
Mattresses
Ugh. I hate the zany layout of the store designed to trap you in the midst of hungry salespeople. I hate the furniture that is so often wobbly, wrinkled, or just generally god-awful. I hate that as you enter, a sales person 'tags' you and then…More »
28. Statement Design
This is a toughie for me. As far as the shop and the products go, it's the stuff my design dreams are made of. There wasn't a single thing in the showroom that I couldn't see in at least 20493 places in my house, and for once, there wasn't a single…More »
29. Sears Canada
Of all the big-box furniture stores in the area, I think this one probably reigns supreme in my books. The product on the floor seems to be of a great quality with a better range of consistently good options compared to their very hit-or-miss…More »
30. Home Outfitters
Halifax, NS B3S 1C8
(902) 450-0273
Categories:
Department Stores,
Home Decor,
Kitchen & Bath
Man, I just love this place. Or any place that sells both bedding that feels like it's been stuffed with clouds and completely frivolous but fantastic nacho serving sets. I love that there's both fancy and useful home stuff that I'll never be able to…More »
31. Winners/HomeSense
Once I get into the HomeSense side of this Winners, I definitely do have some fandom for the spot. It's packed to the brim with all kinds of home goodies that tend to be better brand names and better deals than you'll find on the clothing side of…More »
32. Tabrizi Oriental Rugs
Has anyone ever had fun or easy breezy success when shopping for area rugs? No. Not a single person in the history of time. This is simply one of those great big truths of the world: once you know what you want, you will never ever see it in a store…More »
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Discovering Dartmouth (89)Think you have to cross the bridge to deliver on all your needs? Don't kid yourself. Dartmouth's got it all and with better parking to boot, sucka. |
Pub Crawl (30)In a city with more bars per capita than anywhere else, you're bound to have a drink or two... |
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Seeking Out Sammiches (20)If it can be found between two pieces of bread, this list might just put you on the right track. |
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Yelping SinceNovember 2010
Things I LoveWine, Cheese, Carbs, Dachshunds, Low-lighting, Trashy Pop Music, Martinis, Art, Sushi, Kelly Clarkson, Kraft Dinner
Find Me InWarm Blankets, Hats, FibreOp Billboards
My HometownHalifax, NS
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm surviving the suburbs
Why You Should Read My ReviewsLiving beyond your means is the only way to live.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Help
My First ConcertFred Penner (shuddup, I was five)
My Favourite MovieLove Actually, Shaun of the Dead
My Last Meal On EarthButternut Squash Ravioli. Cream sauce. I mean, obviously.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I know the choreography to Toni Braxton's 'He Wasn't Man Enough'
Most Recent DiscoveryHoney truffle goat cheese sauce @ Cut Grill
Current CrushJane and Brad on Happy Endings.