absolutely lovely people in a fabulous shoppe. well worth the visit! A great selection of fabric…read moreand patterns.

My order of batik fabric that I ordered from Keystone Modern Creative, with an expected delivery…read moredate of May 21st, arrived today on the 17th! Amazing! My fabric was double bagged, neatly folded and even wrapped with pretty ribbon! I was beyond thrilled, and all of the fabrics are beautiful, and lovely quality! I had planned on including a photo but am unable to paste it in. Believe me it is gorgeous! Leslie included a thank you note and I am really impressed with the amazing service. I am probably what would be considered a customer from hell, as I am trying to build my stash and ordered 1/2 meters of all my selections. So much work for poor Leslie! I strongly recommend Keystone to anyone looking for quality fabrics at great prices. I would have paid more at my local shops. I will definitely shop here again!

I LOVE this shop. I am not much of a jewelry person, which is ironic because it's mostly a jewelry…read moreshop. Went in looking for a specific piece and found just that. It was reasonably priced and I've been wearing it every single day, since.

Well, they've moved a few doors north to 103 Osborne Street into a much bigger space! The space…read morestill seems to be a work in progress but a good portion of it is completed. The new store is deeper so there's more space to showcase the jewellery, clothes, bags and scarves and other accessories. There's lots of unique pieces and there is a huge price range so you can easily find a nice gift for yourself or someone else. There's also a lot of different styles available too from cute, professional, funky, trendy etc. They have a small section for men but I didn't see many cufflinks, something they use to carry more abundantly in the past. Service is friendly and laid back as I never feel like there's pressure to buy, which can happen in these smaller boutiques. Oh and they have a pretty good exchange policy if the item doesn't work out. The only downside is that there's no return so you will be stuck with a credit note.

I love the selection in this store . Locally made goods and cute clothes that don't break the bank…read more I bought a beautiful bracelet made from Japanese silk and up cycled one of a kind mittens. Staff are super friendly and kind. Just an update for those who like gifts that matter They are selling the cutest wooden houses in support of mental health . All the proceeds go the maker which is really amazing. They have a map of Manitoba and come with a little star so you can place your town on the map. For 15-20 dollars they are a steal and will look super cute in my kitchen. The staff said you can email the maker for custom provinces. I think they would make a great gift for a great cause.

Thank goodness they finally moved to a new location - still in the Village but this time, they are…read moreon the street level (right across the street from the old location). No more treacherous stairs to get to this place. I like how they have expanded their offerings in the new larger space (the old Vita Health). Service is always pretty friendly and laid back. They have more changing rooms and a ton of cute casual and party dresses from $80-$150. Lots of accessories like scarves, hats, earrings and necklaces that won't break the bank. It's a fun place to shop and a must stop for me when I am in the Village.

I did a survey online for Faveri's in exchange for a coupon for our next visit. My husband was…read moredriving through from Mtl to YYC so I asked him to use the coupon and purchase two pieces of furniture. He made the purchases and forgot the coupon. He went back before the store closed an hour or so after the purchase and they made an excuse not to honour it, saying the salesperson who helped him had to do the transaction. Well, my husband was on a schedule for work and could not stick around until the next day the salesperson returned so they said they would call us and honour the coupon. They never called. It is a year and 2 months later. We were regular customers at the Calgary store. We are disppointed at the service.

We'e purchased several items from them and stained them ourselves. They were always knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. I've gone in several other times to purchase their wood stain from them for updating old furniture. Always a treat to go in and look around. Solid wood furniture built to last is hard to find these days so it's always nice to know I can get it locally.

Staff was rude. Has no selection of gemstone beads , only sells seed beads. Merchandise is very…read moreoverpriced .

I really love Poco Inspired - I created my own pieces and this is one of my go to places for…read moresupplies and tools. Cindy (the owner) is so wonderful and a talented jewelry designer herself. The staff is very kind and always willing to help or share an idea. The prices are very reasonable and this summer they hosted a garage sale so you got some really incredible things for a steal!

I purchased the Cypress wood potting table this summer. Within two months, the surface became…read morecovered in black mold. I chose this model specifically because I understood cypress to be naturally rot- and mold-resistant. When I asked staff before purchasing, I was told the wood did not need to be sealed or stained and would simply grey naturally over time -- which I was fine with. What I wasn't expecting was such rapid mold growth. When I contacted customer service, they agreed this should not have happened, apologized, and offered a refund -- which I appreciate. However, I'm still disappointed, as this leaves me with the inconvenience of either dismantling and returning the table to buy another one, or spending time cleaning, sanding, and treating it myself to make it usable. Given the severity of the mold, I now question whether this is truly made of cypress heartwood, or if a softer/less durable wood such as pine or poplar was used instead. Overall, I'm frustrated by the poor material quality and lack of durability.

Lee Valley is on of the places I must visit when I return to Manitoba…read more I used to mail order from these folks when they were only in Toronto. The new Winnipeg store placed this greatness much closer - but then I moved and I can only buy from these guys every so often. They started as the best woodworking tool store out there and their planes set a new standard in the field. But in the last 5 years they have moved into gardening and more. If you just wander around the store or check out their catalogues, I am sure they have a solution to a problem you are currently trying to sort.

I saw Tara's shop from across the road and it was the sign in the window that highlighted the 100+…read moredreamers (entrepreneurs and artists) inside that made me go in. And I'm so glad that I did. The shop is lovely - bright and friendly with plenty of room to maneuver. Tara's been there for five years in the heart of the Exchange, and the store is a perfect fit in the eclectic neighbourhood. Pillows, jewellery, cards, art, clothes and so much more featuring narwhals, winnipeg, Manitoba are prevalent throughout the store. I want to take it all home!!! This is definitely a go to shop for anything local and any gift and art work that you need!

This shop is amazing! I stumbled across it and I'm glad I did. This girl has unique great stuff…read more Tons of gift ideas, unique (but not tacky) handmade jewelry, artwork, clothing and an awesome sock collection. High quality stuff. Beautiful store.

October is an absolute gem - stratospherical service, quality, uniqueness, value and selection…read more I've been an extremely satisfied customer for a decade. This past spring Beverly and Kaylee went above and beyond by putting together a box of things for my daughter and shipped it to Vancouver for her to try - all the items were spot on. At Christmas they helped me figure out what to get for my colleagues across the country. Can't go wrong at October - you'd have to aim to miss - I'm always surprised that the price is lower than expected.

The owner of this store should never come out of the back. She is very unpleasant and rude. Wears…read moregaudy red lipsick and dresses like she's twelve. She buys clothes and accessories very well - love the store - but won't go in if she is there. Her staff is great.