UsIng textiles as her medium, Isabella creates the most beautiful, vibrant, wearable art. First met…read moreIsabella on a trip to Vancouver, BC, and left with several scarfs and scarf pins. One of my favorites is a felted scarf in multiple shades of green and a matching scarf pin. Whenever I wear it, the compliments fly! Recently purchased a felted black and white scarf for a friend. While the colors are classic, the design is one of a kind and is a stand out accessory. Immediately upon opening the gift, my friend was in awe exclaiming how much she valued the artistry. She knew it was more than just a scarf; it's a one of a kind piece of art one gets to wear. Highly recommend!

What a lovely place. The artist, Isabella, was so nice and helpful. Her textile arts are amazingly…read morebeautiful. My friend bought one to wear; I bought one that I will use as wall art. We had a delightful experience. You must stop in and see this unique art.

Great selection of local artists design collection. Service was thoughtful and welcoming. Thank you!read more

As far as locally designed jewelry, handbags, clothing, gifts and stationary goes, Favourite is my…read morefavourite! The owner, Carol Hyslop has does a fantastic job of stocking her adorable shop with beautiful, locally designed items that would be fabulous as gifts but also lovely as a treat for yourself! Unique jewelry designs by Toodlebunny and Filou will capture your imagination and beautiful handbags by Kairo will have you wanting one in every colour! There are also yummy scented bath and body products by Trillium and fracking hilarious cards by Hug & Kiss ("Congratulations! I always thought you'd die alone.") The profound t-shirt line from Help Gives Hope, created by local teenagers to help support the West Coast Alternative Society is a perfect way to give a gift and give back as well.

I never miss to visit when I am in Steveston. Well selected products, and organized per theme. So…read moreit's easy to find what does inspire me at the moment.

One of my favorite shops in Steveston. It has the cutest stuff in here, a bit of everything. I like…read morehow it is not overly cluttered and there is space to walk and stop and browse the items. Besides jewelry and some clothing items, there are small items for gifts, as well as things for the home. I have bought an Ellen mug here when it was on sale. There are also more kitchen stuff I am eyeing which I will be getting once I get my kitchen in order. The staff is usually very welcoming and does not follow you around or hover ceaselessly. I appreciate that as it allows me to just stop and think of the item and if it will suit my place.

This shop kills me every time I go inside. I can't afford a thing on the racks, but I torture…read moremyself by window-shopping just the same. Prices rarely dip below the $200 mark but you'd almost swear it's worth the splurge and temptation to claim "fashion need" bankruptcy. The pieces in this boutique are exquisite and come from a splattering of designers - both known and emerging - who all have impeccable taste. Unique combinations of neutral tones and tactile materials mix with bohemian and eclectic to create the most stylish wardrobe a girl could hope for. Apart from the shell-shocking price tags, the shopping experience at Misch is very pleasurable. Hardwood floors and neatly arrange racks make for easy garment spotting and you'll also find a small assortment of very groovy shoes and bags to compliment your gorgeous look. I will definitely return to Misch to shop up a storm, once I've made my millions.

Though I usually find shopping to be a thoroughly therapeutic experience (!), there are certain…read moretimes and occasions when it can get a bit stressful. Like when you are invited to a big event or posh party last minute, only to discover you have absolutely nothing to wear! In this scenario, retail therapy can quickly turn into a complete and total nightmare. My suggestion: choose a store that will calm and relax your nerves, no matter how frantic you feel. With flowers, relaxing music, and aromatherapy, Misch on Granville Street creates an atmosphere conducive to finding the perfect outfit. Peruse the racks of neatly filed fashion finds for many big names in fashion, some hot off the runway, in a plethora of fabrics, patterns, and cuts, lace, satin, cashmere; dresses, skirts, pants, blazers, tops, and jackets, shoes, and designer jewellery. Trend with a twist is what you'll find at Misch. And, since they only order one size of each piece, you'll never get caught wearing someone else's outfit!

For its size Lushuz has some fantastic finds tucked away in the slightly disorganized racks. They…read moredon't go for the free-range approach of Gravity Pope Tailored Goods or the perfect range of sizes at nearby Plum. Rather Lushuz offers a packed, secreted boutique feel being just a half-block west of where most Fourth Ave. shopping ends. I found lots of cute dresses here that I refused to try on, knowing that my credit cards are currently experiencing some swipe-burn. The shoe/boot selection is really limited. Finding something you like here in footwear will be pure chance. For party dresses, sparkling tops, and skirts with a unique cut, I'll definitely be making regular rounds at Lushuz in the future.

I passed by here the other day and decided to take a gander after noticing a lovely pair of black…read moresuede boots in the window, its all about the shoes people! Along with a few pairs of high-end boots and shoes of great design, Lushuz carries some fabulous pieces from such labels as Only and a number of other trendy and up-to-the minute styles from International designers. This is the place to come for a bold cocktail dress in rich colours or even sequins, and jackets and coats in classic cuts and modern prints and materials. I'm still thinking about those boots...and that sequin dress! Now that will be a show-stopper!

How did Richmond end up with such a great boutique like this?!…read more As I stepped into the store, I knew this was going to be good. A simple and clean blue and white scheme, a large open space, a couple of racks of clothing, a simple artsy armchair, and Kelsi Dagger shoes! Their careful selection of clothing reflects in the brands that they choose: Covet, Something Else, Gentle Fawn, Spiewalk, Designers Remix, and a couple of other newly discovered brands today. Lots of cute tops and dresses, jeans, as well as a good collection of jackets. Oh, did I mention that they also carry Kelsi Dagger shoes (Pour La Victoire's sister line). They have jewlery by Blee Inara, which were very unique pieces. They only have one change room though, so it could sometimes be a bit of a wait. So happy that I discovered this shop! (And it's right next to Rocanini!)

I'm starting to shop and look into boutiques stores more now. Violet Hill did not disappoint. I was…read moregreeted right when I came in and felt free to browse with no coercion. The store was neatly organized and displayed everything to it's fullest potential. I loved the wall of bags and the small collection of shoes they had. The racks of dresses, tops, pants and sweaters were all very pretty and trendy but were on a slightly more expensive side, than I'm used to but that's boutique shopping right? However, touching the clothes, it definitely had quality in every piece. I was very tempted to buy a high-wasted rose pink flowy skirt for $56 but I stopped the little shopping devil inside me. I loved the very dainty and unique jewelry that adorned the shop as well - there was a feel for antique, aztec and modern jewelry scattered around the room. A very cute addition to Steveston.

One of my favorite vintage shops to stop in when im in Vancouver. There are so many pretties and…read morethe prices are great. I picked up a beautiful 50s dress that I can not wait to wear!

Really big and cool vintage selection and really awesome vibe. Service is good but a little pricey.read more

This adorbs import shop on Commercial Drive drew me in with its bright colors and beautiful…read moredisplays. It's one of those shops I'm glad isn't close to my house or I'd be over there wayyy too often adding various colorful furniture, knick-knacks, and bric-a-brac to my stale beige apartment. The shop features two rooms devoted to all things imports. The first room is mainly small items, from jewelry and candles to clothing and other decor items. If you're looking for a gift for that hard-to-shop-for friend, this is the place. The second room is full of seriously gorgeous furniture and larger household decor items. Dressers, chairs, beds, dining sets, tapestries, lamps, rugs...it's all in here and it's all just begging you to dig out the ol' credit card and re-dec your place to look like you just returned from a six month excursion through Southeast Asia. The staff are super helpful, too. I was looking for a wall tapestry for my daughter (who is trying desperately to add a boho vibe to her bedroom). The store employee showed me the different sized tapestries and helped me pick one that most suited my kid's vibe. She said if my daughter didn't like it I was welcome to come back and exchange it for a different one. (Luckily, she liked it!) Someday when I win the Mega Millions I'm going to head to Wander and buy one-of-everything.

When the long time occupant of this retail space vacated the location there was a real gap, I…read moreadmit. But then newcomer Spirits Free arrived, and although at first it seemed the store had an identity crisis, leaving the sign blank with no name for months, the character of the shop, now aptly named 'Wander', really took an independent form. The space was brightened up considerably and filled with affordable merchandise from around the globe. Add nice music and an uncluttered layout and voila! You have an inviting, warm place to buy lovely things for yourself or gifts for friends. The merchandise includes home decor and objects of self adornment. From tribal style to Yoga style, there's something for everyone and every season. You can't just pass by, you have to wander in :)