If you're looking for some completely random giftware or souvenirs from a trip to Edmonton's Whyte…read moreAve, visiting this institution of a store filled with kitschy items of all types is a must. While other similar stores haven't survived until today this one was a great visit when we wandered Whyte Avenue with some visitors from out of the country and they picked up some unique souvenirs. The store is so filled with items that there's always something new to spot when visiting. It is perhaps hard to find what you're looking for if you only want to find something very specific but if you're open to finding new things this is a great option! The floor creaks when you walk in some spots and the decor and store itself is old but this adds to the charm. It can be overwhelming to visit (but sometimes this saves me some money).

Friendly Staff. Superb selection. With ample of options to choose from, the lady is always greeting…read morewith the smile on her face. The value for money is also good.

What a gorgeous store. I drive past often and today stopped at the dentists on the same street…read more Even though I had a numb mouth after the dentist and was talking with a lisp, I just had to take a peek. The lady who owned the store was chatting away showing off new items in the clothing boutique at the back of the room. She was lovely and very approachable. I needed up buying a top and necklace for my mother in law. The fashion is really nice and aimed at ladies in their 40s+ I would say. I was into plenty of it, as they have a really nice on trend rack. The home wares are fun interior decor items inc paintings, ornaments, furniture, vases and mirrors. I have my eye on a cactus cookie jar. They were in the middle of taking down all their Christmas stuff so can't wait to see what stock they put in it's place.

Visited this store today and I am glad I did! The store…read morecaters mostly to A Rustic/Farm House look. Many items are very appealing and would look great in a variety of different rooms within a home. Not only are there Decor items, the store also carries Clothing, Jewelry, and a variety of Handbags as well. I had no idea this store existed until I looked on Yelp and realized that I drive by this store on the way to work every day. So glad I stopped in. Worth a look!

Thank you to Laurel's on Whyte and to John who chatted with me and who clearly took my notes on…read moreadding some extra love into this birthday arrangement for my sister. The bouquet was received with a "WOW, these are spectacular". The lady who delivered them asked to please take a photo before handing them over. I will call this shop for my next flower occasion, and would recommend doing business with these fine folks anytime. My experience was superb.

I ordered online from San Francisco for a friend's memorial for her grandmother, and this did not…read moredisappoint! The pictures online and the flowers received were of the same quality and quantity. No issues with delivery. My friend's family appreciated the pretty arrangement!

This place has all my home decorating dreams piled into one store. They have beautiful sheets,…read morebedspreads, and home decor items. Many of their sheets are imported from Italy, so expect a higher price, but also an unbelievably comfortable bed! They have just branched out into kitchen items as well and have some very high end appliances that I could see fitting perfectly on my counter top. I just have to convince the husband that we NEED beautiful (and expensive) appliances! My work might be cut out for me, but in the mean time I will be checking back often to see what is in stock and maybe even on sale.

Bella Casa is a good place to go when you want to make up your home. It can be best compared to Le…read moreGnome so you can guess what you are in for and what you can expect to find here. The prices are high but they match the quality. I kind of get the same feeling in this place as I do when I walk through Ikea. Basically you want to buy everything. Things you don't need and things you know you won't ever use will suck you in. If you are looking to dress up your new home or makeover your current one this is a really good bet.

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!

The Cat's Glass is a really unique store, and easily separates itself from all the other gift shops…read moreon Whyte. They specialize in handcrafted glass home decor which they create themselves in the workshop at the back of the store. Everything is truly a work of art here and deserves to be admired at every angle -- and yes, it's all pure glass, so tread through the shop slowly and carefully (hey, if I made it through okay, so can you)! My favorites were the martini glasses and flutes, with beautiful streaks of colored glass. This is a great place to check out if you're looking for a unique gift. It's a bit pricey, but then again, all their stuff is handmade. The Cat's Glass is more than a gift shop however, because they specialize in customized windows as well. Glass is their thing here, so if it's glass you want, this is where you need to be.

Loved working with Kathryn from Home & Cottages! So professional and no drama. On time, great…read moreideas, very fair prices, loved the whole process. Mike, her contractor was fantastic and the ottoman and end table Rigilio make are beautiful. Thanks to all.

From the owner: Design Services, Home Decor Furniture and Accessories, Reclaimed and Repurposed Furniture, Unique…read moreGifts, Workshops, Fusion Paint, Custom Painting/Ordering, Bedding, Blankets and Pillows, Window Coverings.

Wondered into this lovely little find the first time I was on my way to Tiramisu. This shop has a…read morelittle bit of everything. From talking to the owner, this store is meant to give an idea of their style of design. I have to say I love it and definitely have it in mind for future gift giving occasions. Baby shower gifts, unique table setting items and even some cool branded yeg stuff (I totally brought a bag as a gift to make a friend in Mexico smile). Parking is along the ave or street and fairly easy to find that far down 124st. Also for those mobility limited, there are few steps into the shop.

What an absolutely adorable store!! Located right around the corner from cafe Tiramisu, this tiny…read moreshop has all sorts of cute home decor items, many of which are European antiques, dictated by the yellow ribbon tied on them. The other stuff is a lot of kitchen items such as beautiful wood charcuterie boards. The store carries items from over 20 different Canadian designers! This is the place you go for really unique pieces for an eclectic house, a consummate hostess, like moi, whom loves conversation starting pieces scattered across the home. And also, a magnificent place for buying wedding gifts, birthday presents and hostess offerings. Happy shopping all!

I finally made it into Cosafina and it's just as expensive as I thought it would be. If money grew…read moreon the trees in my yard (and if I had a yard) I'd fill my home with beautiful things from this store. Everything is so rich, elegant and refined, with room for plenty of whimsy. They have original local art and limited edition giclees (high quality reproduction canvases). There was a lot that was 25 per cent off, including an amazing floor-to-ceiling framed canvas of these gorgeous abstract red poppies I would so love to hang, If I had the wall space. There's unique furniture, from upholstered chairs with Indonesian wood to impressive boudoirs, coffee tables and bureaus. There's lots of decor, from $600 original blown-glass decorative bowls and plates to silk and brocade pillows, jewelry, chandeliers, and throws. It's impossible to do this place justice in words. The impressive collection must be seen and appreciated. If you're looking for original items for your home, include this on your treasure hunt.

This store is so beautiful - AND expensive! My boyfriend and I went in here to look for wine…read moreglasses. We walked in and the woman at the desk asked if we needed a hand, and I told her we were looking for wine glasses. I could immediately tell we would not be able to afford anything in the store, but we browsed anyways. The woman who worked here showed us around and showed us the wine glasses she had available. They were not my style (and I could not have afforded them if I wanted them) because they were very formal, and I was looking for something a little more fun. They did have a selection of wine glasses and other things for 25% off, but even with the discount, these items were not in our range. Despite the lack of money that we had available we walked slowly through this store and browsed the beautiful things. Everything was very formal and fancy. If I had enough money to splurge, I would go here and buy one of their beautiful tables. This store is dripping in glamour and it needs to be seen to believed.