Greatly location. Plenty of free parking. Calming…read moreatmosphere. Friendly staff. So much to look at, the eye can't take it all in. I love jewelry and found what I was looking for. It's perfect for finding a special gift. I wish they'd carry greeting cards so I could get a birthday card to go along with my gift all at once. They have special events like Tarot and horoscope readings. Check the website for dates.

Great selection of incense ! The woman who served me was very sweet and friendly ! I recommendread more

Mother Earth Essentials is a store that sells bath and skincare products, as well as candles and…read moreteas. Their products are their own brand, and are made in Canada. They are an indigenous-owned business. I received their Cedar Balsam candle as a gift from my sister-in-law and it smells divine! It's a natural woody scent that makes me feel close to nature. It's made of soy wax, is non-GMO and the wick is made of unbleached cotton. The candle was part of a personally curated gift box that contained my sister-in-law's "Favourite Things." Well, guess what? Mother Earth Essentials' Cedar Balsam candle is now one of MY favourite things too, lol.

I'm constantly looking for new options to reduce the amount of chemicals in my personal care…read moreproducts (soaps, shampoo, creams/lotions, etc.) So this store was a fantastic find! You can drive by & easily miss it. Next time, pull in the parking lot (free parking) and take a look. It's a 100% Aboriginal owned & operated small business using locally sourced ingredients and essence from sacred plants. They have a really unique and important mission statement which sets them apart from other similar businesses. As for their products, I loved pretty much everything in their store. You can view their entire collection online. I particularly love their soaps. They have a wide range that appeals to many people. I love the Wild Mint & Sage. They also sell a line of healing teas, but I looked mostly at the skin products. And all their prices are completely competitive (if not a bit cheaper) than other companies selling similar products. And as far as I could see, they really are 100% natural. Companies like LUSH still use chemicals like Sodium-Laureth-Sulfate which are known to disrupt hormones & possibly cause cancer. Everything I looked at here at Mother Earth Essentials looked completely natural. ...exactly what I was looking for!

I walked into Jilly's and it smelled like Christmas! The…read moreentire front of the store was filled with Christmas stuff. I love Christmas! I was greeted by Wonder Woman (it was Halloween) and she was very friendly and helpful. She let me browse the store without pressure (which I really appreciate because some stores can put a lot of pressure on you to purchase). Other than Christmas decorations, Jilly's a bit of everything! There is clothing in the back (it's very expensive though - so expensive I almost choked on my gum). They also have numerous home decor items, candles, bath and soap products, they have a lot of stuff. The sale section towards the back of the store drew me in immediately (it had purses). I really liked Jilly's. I will be going back to shop soon!

The perfect place to shop for the perfect gift!!! With Mother's Day just around the corner, this…read morecould be your one stop shop. Jaillis Boutique is packed full of goodies from jewelry, to candles, to clothing, and so much more! There is even a little kids section. You can also find Kate Spade stationary accessories here. This place is seriously jam packed! I took pictures, and when I looked at them after, I saw things in the picture I didn't notice in the store! You can, and probably should, spend at least an hour here! I was in there for about 20 minutes which is seriously a long time for me. I can browse a store and be out in 5 minutes. But this place was like a candy store for me :) My favourite sections in the store were the Farmhouse Fresh skin care line (get the Whoopie Cream lotion), the gurgle pots, and the Volcano candles. Oh! And the scarves! Such a huge selection of scarves here! So many great spring patterns and colours. This boutique has something for every budget. You can pick up gifts from $20 and up. What a great place to come for hostess gifts! And in addition, the girl working at the shop was super friendly and I could tell she loved working there. For real, I think this is as good as it gets for a local boutique in SW Edmonton. 5 stars all around! *Applause*

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!

Each time I receive and open a gift from Bread and Butter Basket Co, I feel incredible joy! The…read morepackaging is always too pretty to open. Nevertheless you open it because the delicious treats are calling. Each cookie, loaf, and tasty morsel is individually wrapped for freshness, and makes sharing simple. I highly recommend this company for both personal gifts as well as corporate gift giving.

From the owner: Looking for a unique gift for someone you know? We offer an amazing array of gift baskets and…read morecustom luxury packaging filled with freshly baked goods, elegant jams and honey. Food is better shared with friends. Food and the ritual of enjoying it are why we are here. We bake with your taste buds in mind. We use ingredients you can pronounce and savour - just like Grandma used to make. We focus on corporate gifting for your clients, rewarding your hard-working employees, and beautiful gifts for all occasions.

I usually enjoy shopping at Bath & Body Works, but I had a disappointing experience at the South…read moreEdmonton Common location. When I purchased five hand soaps and six mini hand sanitizers, my cashier (Cale, who was very kind) packed my items in a black COOP fabric bag. I thought it was a nice gesture, but later I brought the bag back to the store thinking it could be recycled. When I spoke with a woman I believed to be the manager, she told me Bath & Body Works doesn't recycle bags and only uses branded bags. The way she said it made me feel doubted and dismissed, as though I had done something wrong. It wasn't until I mentioned Cale's name that my concern was even acknowledged -- yet she still didn't apologize or say she would follow up with him. A simple acknowledgment like "Thanks for bringing it back, and sorry for the confusion" would have made me feel respected. Instead, I left embarrassed and questioning why I was treated this way. I hope Bath & Body Works ensures more consistent, respectful customer service in the future.

I am ecstatic that BBW is now in Canada! I grew up shopping at BBW in the states and later worked…read morethere in university. My husband used to dread vacations back home to the U.S. because we would need an extra suitcase to bring home all the BBW stuff! And on more than one occasion we (because I stuffed his and my suitcases with heavy candles, shower and body products) would have to sit on the floor at the airport while trying to rearrange suitcases to meet the weight requirements without an additional fee - Yikes! Anyhoo, today we visited the South Edmonton Common location and they are in the process of their yearly "Yellow Sale!" Stocked up on goodies at 50-75% off! And to boot... On my receipt, I received a store survey coupon for $10 off my next $30 purchase (and it never expires!). Sweet... That means I can torture my hubby and drag him there again during the sale that runs through July! The nice thing about this location is that Future Shop is right across the street... Send your hubbies or boyfriends there and you can shop for an hour without listening to him complain that BBW is the only place you go to where you can't drink but still come out smelling like a tiki bar!

Creatiff_Gifts Has a wonderful selection of arts and crafts from paintings to unique gifts for…read moreeveryone's tastes from hoodies to t-shirts to jewelry, custom made cards. l found the store a great place one stop place for all your gift ideas and more.

From the owner: Arts and crafts gift shop with unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise. We have paintings, handmade…read moregreeting cards, jewelry (both handmade and imported), luxury watches, unique ornaments, candleholders, lighters, pipes, grinders, cigarette cases, graphic/funny hoodies, t-shirts and beanies, and children's toys.

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!