Kindred hosted the Sasquach Hunt downtown Vancouver we had such a fun time hunting during our lunch…read morebreaks and support small businesses. Thank you for the good time!

You mean I can buy lotions, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, cleaning supplies, detergents here…read more.. And support ethical small businesses instead of big corporations... AND it's more affordable... AND higher quality... AND I can easily refill my bottles and not make a ton of waste? Ya'll my hair is so nice after switching to their shampoo and conditioner. Plus, their swaps, classes, community events, and expertise are incredible. Love this place! An amazing community resource all around.

One of the city's great gems for discovering quirky kitsch and delightful curios that can melt the…read morecoldest of hearts. Each vendor kiosk in this mini-mall is like a thoughtfully curated art assemblage, like a world unto itself.

I come by here from time to time and it's great! The uncle who I assume is the owner is really nice…read moreand patient when you need assistance and at checkout! The stuff there is pretty diverse and there's always going to be an item that catches your eye for a good price. I've found multiple things I like, as well as things I know my mom would LOVE as a gift. I definitely recommend coming by, if not to buy anything, then to look around. It's quiet enough to browse about peacefully.

Entering a beautiful furniture store where salespeople ignore customers creates a strange…read moreatmosphere. Here's how it felt to me: - Luxurious Setting: The store is elegantly designed with carefully curated furniture pieces. Soft lighting highlights the fine details of beautifully crafted tables, plush sofas, and intricate decor. - Aesthetic Appeal: The ambiance is inviting and serene, with well-thought-out displays that make you imagine how the furniture would look in your home. - Indifferent Staff: Salespeople are present, but they seem preoccupied. They were quietly chatting among themselves, paying little attention to customers. The contrast of Beautiful vs. Unwelcoming was striking. The juxtaposition of the store's luxurious, inviting decor with the indifferent, almost cold demeanor of the staff creates an unsettling contrast. Weird vibe here. I left without making a purchase. I do want to point out that the City Home store on 1101 SE 3rd Ave. inPortland doesn't share this vibe. I'll just go there next time.

This is one of our favorite can't afford furniture stores. We typically go in for the ideas. I'm…read morenot a design guy but I love the social touches you see and experience when you enter some homes. We'll this os that place. They offer design services as well. They will come to you home and design your entire home for under $200. Then you can choose to purchase from them the furniture according to your budget. The ideas you get from them are FREE. LOVE THIS STORE!!

There is so much variety! From plants to stationary items. Kitchen and bar ware. Furniture! Rugs!…read moreART! Great selection. It's always fun to shop at The French Door.

Beautifully curated treasures for your home. Stunning vignettes of ironstone, antique mirrors,…read morelocally crafted wearable art, you name it, you'll find it here. Even if you're just looking, you can be inspired by the beauty of this store and artfully stage treasures.

We have been fans for some time and come in once or twice a year has things change. Every year we…read morebuy 10 grab bags from different vendors over the holidays and it's so much fun to open them. I have found unique pieces here and many gifts. Value is okay, I saw a candy dish I loved that I had bought for $10 at a garage sale, they wanted $78. Of course prices will vary, it's how they make money. Check out the downtown Vancouver store, 2 floors, lots to look at. Take your time!!

TOTAL JUNK MALL! What a waste of time coming from Oregon to…read morehere! Not worth your time!

Lovely store. The owner gave us a tour & a little history lesson of the space that used to be the…read moreAuthur Murray Dance Studio. We got to walk through her whimsical Narnia wardrobe door to the lovely event space in back & hear all about her future plans for the space in 2027. We can't wait to come back! If you so in, try the candles. They're superb & locally sourced & produced!

What a well merchandise shop that the shop owner created in this amazing vintage thrift shop with…read moreso much more inside! This storefront is well curated. I sometimes go just for inspiration. For natural oils and fun gifts for my family and friends. Not only the items in the store are handpicked with the best quality and care. I am a shopper through and through and must go once a month to see what's new! There is so much to see and buy! Go support small businesses!

What an adorable store just off Vancouvers new waterfront showcasing beautiful local art and…read morecrafts. They have something for everyone. Great place to snag a gift or souvenir and support the local community. Everyone was friendly, the atmosphere is bright and welcoming. We will be back!

I couldn't tell you with exactitude that everything in this shop is locally sourced and created,…read morebut it definitely appears to be that way. Pop-Local is a fantastically curated, and located, gift shop celebrating all things PNW, and Vancouver in particular, though not exclusively: greater Washington and Oregon are well-represented here as well. Like most tourist-oriented gift shops, you'll find local foods, drinks, treats, snacks, spices and other consumables; clothing, apparel and accessories; home décor items, cards and artwork; and likely plenty more items I managed to overlook. As a life-long local, growing up in this small town that was once nothing more than a speed bump on the way to bigger, better and more exciting places, it's kinda wild that the O.G. Vancouver now has its own souvenir shop. Just goes to show what a little local pride, and a whole lot of planning and investment, can do to revive what was once a no-go zone along the waterfront, and Pop-Local, as the first flagship of this new and improved 'Couve, is doing us proud!

This place is giant! Upstairs is all furniture and downstairs has even more furniture and a large…read moreclothing section. Such an awesome selection of items and such a wide variety of styles. A little something for everyone. Prices vary but overall pretty reasonable, especially for such unique pieces. Will definitely be back when I need a unique furniture item. Really enjoyed this store!

4 stars for selection. I love searching for interesting furniture and the choices change often…read morehere. 2 stars for the service. I don't remember ever being greeted when popping in and a few months ago, an employee sitting at a desk responded in a snooty, snarky way when my husband inadvertently wandered toward an area apparently intended for employees. So, actually, 2 stars is generous. I wandered in again today (see above for selection) and found a few pieces I could definitely see in my house. Then I remembered the visit with my husband and left. Feeling welcomed is very important.

What an amazing selection of rough lumber slabs, furniture kits, and finished furniture products!…read moreThe store caught the corner of my eye driving by and I am so glad we swung in. The selection here is quality pieces at great prices. There are lots of things to match any decorating style. Check them out!

Main Street Trader's selection is for real people with real lives, who use the crap out of the…read morestuff they buy. Unlike most stores these days, this one is customer driven, not profit driven. They sell stuff that will make your life better, not worse or just more expensive. That is rare in this day and age. My GF moved in, and we needed a dresser that would accomodate us both, maximize the available space, and look damn good. I don't believe in being cheap when it comes to things I use every day, that have the ability to frustrate me with sticky or undersized drawers. We spent several weeks looking in every hip-vintage and hip-modern furniture store in PDX. Much like every other recent retail experience I have had, what was available was what people could make the most money from; but it seemed no matter how much we were willing to spend, nothing was a good fit. So on a whim we dropped into Main Street Trader, very much an old-school Vancouver establishment, not expecting to find anything that fit our modern aesthetic. And there it was: the Whittier Wood Addison Chest. Unlike vintage stuff, it doesn't suck to use every day. Unlike most high-end modern stuff, it wasn't designed for aesthetics first, function second. What else can I say? It REALLY ties the whole damn room together.

Located right across from Esther Short Park, I stop in after shopping at the Farmer's Market. They…read morehave some cute clothing, but the store is so small, I find it hard to make my way around. Most of the clothing is on the top level, and since I'm recovering from surgery, I couldn't make it up the steps. Lots of jeans, sweaters, layering pieces, shackets (sweater jacket) but not many in each size. Without a proper dressing room, I was hesitant to buy anything because they only give store credit. D3o3nding on an item's style, I wear a spectrum of sizes so need to try everything on. Other than clothing, they have candles, many with funny names, small selection of shoes, hats, handbags and fashion jewelry Which make great gifts. Also have a few touristy Vancouver sweatshirts.

Stopped in after the Farmers Market as it is right nearby and thought this boutique was super cute!…read moreThey have a cute selection of both women and some men's clothing. Pricing is pretty good too, overall quite reasonable. Staff was pleasant.