Wow, I didn't even know this place existed until today, when I found myself looking for parking in…read moreFairhaven and saw the sign. So I popped in to check 'em out and wow, super super cute little store. They have a Scandinavian theme, but really a lot of everything (they even have sports team items). I was, of course, immediately drawn to the sale rack of clothing right in front of their storefront. It was full of light, modern styles including a lot of sleeveless items (yay summer). The store also carries shoes, kids' items, a few home decor items, and boasts Scandinavian baked goods too! It's tiny, and the prices are a little on the high end, but Scandi fits in perfectly with the Fairhaven vibe.

From the owner: A Butik (Swedish for Boutique) is an lovely eclectic store featuring designer clothing,…read morejewelry/Scandinavian jewelry, local art/Artist, home décor, Root Candles, luxious soap/lotions, Scandinavian items/foods and much more! Please come take a look, you won't be disappointed. :)

Vast selection of furniture. The stress less line of…read morefurniture from Norway is beyond average, it's an experience but be sure to bring your wallet, yikes! Staff was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. Had to put down some cash to hold the sale price so that we'd have time to measure for size. They offered us a full refund, should the sofas not work for us. Not a lot of high pressure sales, just the norm I suppose.

We have been waiting months for a loveseat that goes with the sofa and chair set we purchased in…read moreApril and paid the delivery fee of $250.00 for the items that were in stock. The issue is, they are charging an additional delivery fee of another $250.00 for the love seat when it arrives in June. We have paid for all items, including the love seat that we are patiently waiting for. This additional delivery charge should absolutely be removed from the customer and be delivered free of charge as it is no fault of us, the customer. Scan designs should be thankful customers are patient and pay ahead of time for items they cannot provide at the time of purchase, not charge additional delivery fees. .No return phone calls when we have inquired about this unfair charge .

We were shopping at IKEA and decided to have some dinner here while we were at it. Our daughter got…read morethe poutine with some garlic bread while I had the Falafel balls meal which came with couscous. Afterwards we had some of the plant based strawberry ice cream and frozen yogurt for dessert. I did a search on Google and discovered that the gravy for IKEA's poutine is vegetarian so I might try ordering the poutine myself next time. Although...truth be told, it wasn't the most appetizing looking gravy so...maybe not. Cilantro...my mortal enemy. There was cilantro in the couscous that came with my falafel balls. the falafel balls were just OK. Nothing to write home about. The couscous probably would have been decent if there hadn't been any cilantro in it. Uggghhh...why would anyone put cilantro in couscous? Why would anyone put cilantro in anything for that matter? (That second question is coming from the cilantro hater in me) The frozen yogurt and plant based ice cream were the highlights in my opinion. Daughter was satisfied with her poutine though and I heard no complaints about the garlic bread so...OK rating but if I were judging on my own personal meal (which I really really didn't like because of the cilantro), this would be a lower rating.

Ikea had a promotion during the summer where certain entrees were 50% off after 11am. Additionally,…read morethey had a secondary promotion going on where if you spend $75, you get $25 off. I got the FÖLJSAM oven dish glass 9.6" x 9.6" for only $3.99 and the PRICKIG microwave lid for $1.49. I would love it if it came with a lid option as well. After taking the glass dish home, I noticed a long scratch at the bottom of the dish, so I had to go back to the store to exchange it. I found that most of the stock in store, unfortunately appeared to have minor blemishes. The microwave cover has holes on the top to help steam food better. I was worried this might be an issue with food splatter, but so far no issues yet. My old microwave cover that I bought from somewhere else had a handle at the top. However, Ikea's does not, and I find that at times it can be harder to get a good grip on the cover. Both products are a great deal, but have some things that I would like to see improved.

Nothing too wow. But its interesting to look at. I mean its modern to go inside. But unless you…read morereally need to redesign your house then yeah maybe it would make sense to shop here. The product is ok, I mean I do find it does feel like going into a gift shop. Not sure I want to have the kind of stuff they sell in my house or maybe I am not too trendy. its nice artwork to look at.

I've walked by here so many times, but for some reason had never gone in. Yesterday my mom was…read morevisiting and wanted to check it out. Glad we did! Lots of cute and unique housewares and art. Friendly customer service too!

While sauntering along Main Street this weekend I came upon this little gem. Nineteen Ten is a…read moreboutique filled with many unique and interesting items for the home. These include, but are not limited to, cards, rugs, workshop cage lights, wooden stools, cardboard house kits, prints and cushions from local designers, welcome signs, and various other useful and beautiful items. So the next time I am desperate for a gift for the person that has almost everything I think I will head back here. Plus they carry a small assortment of Christmas ornaments (my kryptonite) that I can ogle.

This is a fantastic store with a beautifully curated eye…read more The store is open, with white walls and dark wood bookcases and tables. All of the items have been wonderfully curated items from a good number of different sellers and makers. From candles, cards, to vases. This is definitely one of my favorite stores in Vancouver. If you are looking for a gift for a family member, a friend or yourself, then this is one of the first places that you should go to, to find a unique item with a modern feel. The woman that was working at the counter was incredibly friendly and approachable, the prices were reasonable, and the selection was fantastic. It was as if someone made a giant Etsy Treasury, and threw in a good number of the best things.

On a mission to collect comfy patio furniture for our wedding, I popped by 3 different Jysks in the…read moreCoquitlam area. This one was on par with the King Edward Street location in terms of friendliness and helpfulness. Good selection of candles and blankets too! I would totally recommend them and the staff were lovely (especially in comparison to the Pitt Meadows location!)

Went into the new location for new sheets and drapes with a specific colour in mind. Since they had…read morea bedding set that closely resembled mine, I was hopeful of finding coordinating sheets. If not coordinated at least a close color match for the red. Unfortunately, they carry ONE set of sheets in red and they're only available in one size - queen! The majority of draperies were either black, grey, white, or blue. A few panels in purple and one burgundy; all being over 84" long! Deciding to take the easiest option the drapes were skipped and a set of black microfiber sheets were purchased. The girl at the register said explicitly, "absolutely no returns, refunds, or exchanges on bedding once the package has been opened". That should have been a warning to not buy them. Got home and put my new sheets into the machine (cold water, gentle cycle), then low setting tumble dry. Every stitch has tightened causing the edges to gather and one pillow case literally feel apart at the seams; can't be used at all. They're so thin you can see through them and any softness they had is long gone. Better quality sheets could have been purchased at their big box competition for a far better price. That's the first time I've been to JYSK in over a year, simply because a location was not convenient. The quality of product has plummeted to a level unmatched by any other local retailer and, based on the policy, they are well aware of that fact. Never, ever again!

Love this place! Such good finds and selection. Beautiful handmade jewelry and lots of artisanal…read moreitems, many of them local, including some gorgeous pottery and artwork. I also got a locally made clean lip balm. Last year we got permanent bracelets that I adore and I am still wearing it today! So great quality and has stayed on throughout many conditions (travel, shower, swimming, hiking, birth!). I also ended up getting the most adorable painting of our dog done for our baby's nursery by an artist showcased inside. Such a great spot to discover local artists and makers. The owner and storekeepers are always so friendly and kind. I absolutely love adore this place!

Dropped in for a visit and fell in love. The shop is designed with a scandinavian/minimalist touch…read morethat allows you to walk around and explore without feeling cluttered or inundated with stuff. The selections are beautiful and thoughtful, with significant emphasis on reducing waste and having simpler but well made things. Moreover the owner was lovely and patient. Unfortunately I don't live on the island but I certainly will drop in the next time I come through. I did look it up and it seems most of the store selection is also online. That said, the store has such a lovely feel that just can't be captured online.

Had to be in the area to pick up a few items so decided to stop by Ikea for Swedish Thursdays where…read moreselected entrees are 50% off. I learned this was the last of the Swedish Thursdays for the summer and that they had changed up their menu since my last visit over a year ago. The fish n chips have been replaced with cod balls and chips and they added falafel balls with couscous. The line up for this promotion was very long circling all the way around to the stairs but they managed it well. We opted for three items: the meatballs, the falafel balls and the cod balls. The presentation of each was great, especially the falafel balls and couscous. I was not a fan of the cod balls. The star of the meals was the falafel...tasted great with the couscous and garlic aioli. It was a positive food experience.

Originally, I was a little upset that IKEA only offered three different days for delivery all of…read morewhich I happen to work. I really didn't want my stuff left out in the open while I was at work. But I found them a bit heavy when I visited IKEA and there was no way I was gonna lug them all the way from the Lyft ride down a little flight of stairs, down a walkway down another little flight of stairs, down another walkway to the back of my house and then down another mini flight of stairs. They are 47 pounds each. I only weigh 100 they text you first thing in the morning to let you know when their ETA is. They call you 10 minutes before arrival and you can even talk to them and ask them to leave it somewhere specific for $39 delivery for IKEA family membership, which is free. This is really good service. I would definitely do it again. If you've had concerns. About delivery... IKEA delivery by a real person, communication is real not bots, they even called to ask where I'd like the boxes put since I told them no one was home. Back of house. Down the mini stairs if it's not too heavy for him. He said no problem. Sure enough. Put it at the base of my stairs. *** the box weights like half of me so very much appreciated that I didn't have to get it down those 8 steps. Thanks IKEA

Wow, what a cool little shop! Full of all things vintage and beautiful, it was one of our first…read morestops on a recent RETURN TO VANCOUVER trip (woot woot!) and what a fun stop it was. With a staff fully comprised of dedicated volunteers, and a carefully curated inventory often donated by hospice recipients, there are definite treasures to be discovered here. The shop doesn't carry clothing (there's a HOB store just for that, a few miles away) but they do carry everything else. Kitchen items, decor, small furniture, craft items, books, and general bric-a-brac are waiting to be found here. They also have an impressive selection of antiques and vintage items, and I found their prices to be very reasonable although definitely higher than your typical thrift shop. I was also impressed that HOB Too is so used to serving their regular customers, they immediately recognized me as a new customer! One of the volunteers on duty that day even came over to say hi, introduce herself, and see what I thought of the shop. We ended up talking for several minutes. It was a really special experience for me, getting to learn more about the shop and their dedication to raising money for Hospice while serving the vintage/thrift community. This is truly a cool place and I will 100% be back!

This is a great thrift store with a great purpose being it…read more It was very organized inside with a smaller but nice selection to look through to find a treasure and nothing "junky" seemed to be within their stock. Their prices are medium so they're not the most affordable but they're not outrageous by any means. I would recommend it to a friend and also go back myself. I found a cute cheese board here.