I'm really sad that the Prettiest Present is closing. Over the past 4 years I've shopped for a…read morequite a few special occasion or cheer up gifts here for family and loved ones. The store doesn't have an exact closing date but it won't be very long. Currently seasonal items are 60-70% off (some seriously cute Xmas décor and ornaments) and the remainder of the store is 20-30% off. They have really cute jewellery and unique items for special gifts. I really like their line of moon necklaces/bracelets where you pick the phase of the moon on a special date (birth, death, wedding, etc.) and can wear it as jewellery. I also like their sparkly Swarovski crystal bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Some stuff here for sure can be found elsewhere or online for less but that's not the point of a boutique store. It's getting to go somewhere and browse through various collections to find the perfect gift for someone special. If you're a fan of s'well bottles, they still have a fairly good collection of unique ones and at 20% off you're paying a fair price for the designer s'wells. (Note you can get plain jane ones at Costco for $30) but the ones here are GORGEOUS and make me smile. They're collection of wrapping papers and tissues is extensive and are sure to be able to wrap your gift to fit any occasion or theme. Seriously gonna miss the Prettiest Present!

Well I just adore this store!…read more Often you walk into gift shops, and yes, everything is lovely but you just don't really see anything practical; or everything is really expensive, or really niche. But at the Prettiest Present they really have a great variety of really useful gifts! From presents for those pooch peeps, to culinary and kitchen gadgets - as well as neat necessities. Then there are the baby gifts, the seasonal decor for your own abode, a wall of tempting teas and some really unique jewelry. And then the pies de resistance... they have the most fabulous collection of gift bags, gift boxes and paper so that when you find that perfect present you can also wrap it up without having to go to another store! Love it!! Although, I do not remember seeing ribbon or cards, I could be wrong, or maybe that's just asking for the moon. Pro Tip: Make sure to go into the basement! Often you go into a store like this and assume that down the steps is just a small smattering of a few other things. But in this case the basement is the majority of the shop. It is at least 3x larger then the upstairs portion. Happy shopping!

Saw pretty little signs around the neighbourhood for Th Makers Keep, advertising that it is a…read more'local collective boutique'. I like to support local where I can so I decided to check it out. Despite the address being on 122 St, it's actually located in a ground floor suite right on 121 St right across from the Brewery District, close-ish to 104 Ave. There is angled parking out front. It's a cute and quaint little boutique filled with treasures beautifully displayed. My favourite was a selection of jewelry tucked in between pages of an antique novel by the door (when you see it, you'll understand). There was inspirational home decor, some cool stuff like concrete diamonds, some baby and kid's clothing (including these adorable baby headbands), lots of unique jewelry, cool razors, little succulents.. It's a bit like shopping at a local market but with everything in one pretty place. There is even a little coffee corner at the back. Prices seemed pretty reasonable. I would definitely recommend popping if you're looking for some unique gifts.

This little shop is a fantastic concept. It stocks handmade items for many of your local Edmonton…read moremakers. It looks like each artisan has their own little section. You can find anything from jewellery, clothing, accessories, to paintings and custom made signs. An awesome place to come for unique gifts. Check them out on instagram for pics because I forgot to take pics! And I bet their stock changes frequently anyways. Excellent place to support local!

Everything here is made in Canada, and yes... everything here is gorgeous…read more Made in Canada is a wonderful source for any type of gift or household item you may need, be it jewelry, pottery, serving dishes, glassware, textile goods, etc. They have "Going Out of Business" signs all over, and when I chatted with the owner he said that over 25 years in business was enough, he was packing it in and looking forward to retirement. There are some deep discounts available, so you had better hustle over there ASAP.

I am shocked that I am the first to write a review for Made In Canada as it is such a beautiful…read morelocally owned business with a kind and sociable owner. I was greeted right as I was coming in the door and enjoyed a brief discussion with the owner about the weather and the Fringe festival before scoping out the items he has for sale. The store is absolutely brimming with the most beautiful art,gift ware,and jewelry all of which is created by fellow Canadians. I picked out a gorgeous pair of really detailed seahorse earrings made in Victoria for $29.00. Admittedly the prices are a bit high on certain things but if your concerned with getting quality goods as well as shopping locally from a store that really values your business I think it is worth it here. I will definitely be back and if you make alot of trips to our downtown core I sincerely hope you will pay Made In Canada a visit as well.

I have only purchased online from here, not been to the actual shop, because their shipping is…read morestraightforward and reliable, and IMHO worth the money. This shop curates a wide variety of stuff that's ideal for gift giving. It's hard not to go overboard ordering just one more cute thing. I really like their needlework kits, greeting cards, and home decor items. Prices are not bargain basement so be warned that a shopping spree can add up fast! Still, shopping local has its own rewards and I am glad that this quirky little place has earned such a large following that it's still standing after all the economic challenges of the pandemic and beyond. Hard to explain, but the inventory just has an Edmonton feel to it -- check it out and see if you agree!

Seriously obsessed with this quirky store. Awesome gift ideas (for myself) in here. From bear…read moreshaped chopping boards, succulents in the cutest pots, to jewellery, mermaid bottle openers and so much more. The space is small but it has an upstairs mezzanine area with even more goodies and that's where you'll find the wall of patches. That's right, a wall of patches, my friend and I were debating buying a giant cat patch for a denim jacket. They are so cool. I want them all. The greetings cards are funny, shocking and perfect for any pal with a sense of humour. They sell light boxes, neon signs and trinket holders in weird shapes. What's not to love. Every single thing in this store is so damn cute, including the owner. She was funny, had great conversation and told us lots about the makers and various store items. Can't wait to go back and buy all the things!

If you're looking for some completely random giftware or souvenirs from a trip to Edmonton's Whyte…read moreAve, visiting this institution of a store filled with kitschy items of all types is a must. While other similar stores haven't survived until today this one was a great visit when we wandered Whyte Avenue with some visitors from out of the country and they picked up some unique souvenirs. The store is so filled with items that there's always something new to spot when visiting. It is perhaps hard to find what you're looking for if you only want to find something very specific but if you're open to finding new things this is a great option! The floor creaks when you walk in some spots and the decor and store itself is old but this adds to the charm. It can be overwhelming to visit (but sometimes this saves me some money).

Friendly Staff. Superb selection. With ample of options to choose from, the lady is always greeting…read morewith the smile on her face. The value for money is also good.

Entering Superior is almost like going into an art gallery or museum. It is a huge gift shop in the…read moreheart of Chinatown full of small trinkets, from jade pendants to Buddha figurines, to household and personal items. I purchased a jade disc here on a red string and got a lot of compliments about it. A friend of mine got a package of chopsticks to practise with at home, as she was learning how to use them properly. Most of the items here are $10 or less and excellent gift ideas for people who collect curios.

This is China town's biggest gift shop, located just north of 106 Ave. on the northeast corner…read more It's open late, even on Sundays. The place is filled with lots of fun-to-look-at stuff, from hand-painted grinning Buddhas and jade elephants to ornate vases and pretty mosaic-patterned plant stands. They also had Chinese swords on the walls and a variety of good luck charms, hung superstitiously around the cash counter. Within the rows and shelves of Oriental objects were strange, out-of-place things like white-faced dollies, '80s-style fashion accessories and imitation designer fashion bags. A strange juxtaposition for China town.

I love this store, it's just so much fun being here! You can find great gifts here at the Plaid…read moreGiraffe. Some people might find the items generic, but I argue they are anything but. There are many items that your family and friends will most likely get a kick out of. Most of it is for the female population though (as like most stores). The Plaid Giraffe carries Nine & Co. bags from Nine West, unique scarves, jewelry (wow, do they have jewelry), and other neat gift items. As I made my way through the store recently, one guy was browsing as well and, while his girlfriend paid for her brand new bag at the counter, he was picking up one item after another and saying "How sweet is this?!?" again and again. I have to admit, it was pretty amusing. But then, so is their selection. Among their items that will make you laugh and gasp are barbed wire toilet paper (TP with a barbed wire design on it) and -- get this -- a hair-coloring kit specifically for your "hair down there". I'm dead serious! I had never seen anything like it before. I mean, who does that? Not that I'm judging or anything ... hey, it's something new! But the colors available were electric blue, pink, and orange. Whoa, now there's somethin' freaky going on there! My favorite thing about the Plaid Giraffe though, is their jewelry, which is pretty much the inner half of the shop. They have it all color-coded, so there are your blues, then purples, and black and whites, and so on. Some of it is a little pricey, but it depends on what materials it has, right? I find that most of their earrings start at $9.99 and go up from there. They've also got a wide selection of those neat purse-hanger things that have been popping up everywhere. The idea is that you basically hang part of it on the edge of a table, and it has a hook that your bag can hang from. Your bag won't be on the floor and get dirty, and has its own place. The Plaid Giraffe also carries items that make great traveler gifts, if you are shopping for a globe-trotter. They have typical items like travel pillows, but with and fun designs, so they're not as boring. Anyway, that's just a peek at what they have in store. I'm already looking forward to my next trip here!

I've heard of this store from one of my good friends who loves this place. Actually she has this…read moreleather bag that she got from The Plaid Giraffe and I love it maybe more than she does! It's a really nice bag but it's a couple of years old now and the store no longer carries one like it. They have some really nice other bags though but not like my friends so I, personally, wasn't really interested. I did like their cute wallets made from different colored leather with fun designs or patterns on them. They have a lot of accessories. Their whole back half of the store is devoted to accessories. I found some great earrings that I've been looking for at some good prices; one pair was $9.99 and the other pair (a pair of square ones; I actually don't own square shaped earrings!) for $11.99. They have a lot of really nice but not too expensive looking jewelry. Their store is really nice and net with lots of open areas so you can actually breath. The two girls that were working were really nice and super friendly. They let me look around in peace without bugging me or pressuring me to buy something; it was really nice to just to my thing.

It's local business with local products! And I love to support them…read more Their products were very good and good quality! The lady at the store was very polite, kind and helpful and we definitely will go back there! Support local! :)

I went to Harrow WEM to return two t-shirts. I misplaced my receipt, but could prove I bought these…read moreitems here from my Visa statement. The clerk would not give me a store credit saying it was a Saturday (no one was in the store) and they were busy??? She called the manager and I got the runaround. They said to email the manager. Ultimately, there was nothing they could do??? You would think with the cost of acquiring a customer they would be more accommodating. I still have the tags on my shirts and could prove with my bank statement I purchased these items here. I will not shop here again.

Awesome store for a taste of the old country. Warm and friendly staff. The black pudding and pies…read moreare a treat

This little shop has been our go to place to take our daughter when she has earned a treat. She is…read morealways excited to come check out what unique candies are in store and then agonize over picking just one of the large assortment. There is a huge variety of candies, chocolates, biscuits and some hard to find specialty grocery items and drinks. I always end up finding something for myself as well and you cannot go wrong with the candy grab bags at the check out. We like the good assortment of interesting candies and always can find a deal but it might be more than what you would find in other stores. Altogether a fun little store in the heart of St. Albert.