The fact that I'm no Martha Stewart is no secret - I guess I was born without the home-decor gene…read more I find the whole thing - paint colours, window dressings, matching loveseats - totally mundane. And that's why I was surprised to find a quasi-furnishings store I actually liked. Granted, Provide in Crosstown carries more than just fixtures and accessories for your abode. Among the designer espresso makers are some pretty fashionable clothing items, which, for me, broke up the monotony of the selection of housewares (lamps, vases, tables, cushions, etc.). Someone must have had people like me in mind when they came up with the concept for this store. On to the fashion! I found some beautiful (although pretty high-end) tees by designer James Perse as well as some local style, like Vancouver's own Shereen De Rousseau's gorgeous cross-platform jewellery.

Slowly but surely, this end of downtown Vancouver is becoming a hot spot for lovely boutiques…read more cafes and restaurants and the inclusion of Provide home decor store in that group is a great choice. The general vibe of the store is very bright and open but still warm and cozy. Soft, luxe James Perse casual wear for the ladies and the gentleman inn your life will be welcome with very open arms as a gift for someone else or yourself. Unique pillows and throws will have you wrapping yourself up on the couch and hibernating next to your decadently scented boutique candle from Europe and a cup of Nespresso from that handy little machine that spits out espresso exactly how and when you want. The aforementioned scene is courtesy of Provide and there is more where that came from. Royal Doulton tableware, Niche Modern lighting, Dwell and Publique Living decor items from gorgeous picture frames done in stone to massive and stunning ceramic bowls, you are sure to be entranced by some very fab finds at Provide.

This is a tiny store that sells accessories and trinkets for you home, no furniture. Looking inside…read morewas like taking a trip through Europe. Prices are all over the place, items are gorgeous and it brought the girly girl in me for a good 10 minutes as I walked around. Lady in the shop was really nice.

From the owner: Mélange Home Design and Décor is one of the newest teams to join local home designers to serve BC…read morefamilies. On September 8, 2014, our first Vancouver store hosted its grand opening in Downtown near the Davie and Burrard intersection. Our vision is to encapsulate a certain mixture of the luxurious, vintage, and modern organic designs. With great passion to bring families' dreams into reality, our team is excited to listen to your needs so that we can form an intimate design philosophy for your next big project. Our goal is to help create something unique to your home.

great store. sells everything and not expensive. staff is super helpful. I recommend this store…read more kitsilano needs this store.

This is perhaps the most jumbled and frenzied of all the Kitchen Corners I've visited (those being…read morethe other location on 4th, and two on Commercial). It also has the biggest kitsch factor. Most recently I found my favorite discovery yet: Styrofoam heads. But I've also bought a tray, plant soil, fabric dye, a random vase and a cutting board here. The glue in the latter unstuck after a year, yet the damage is mendable. The staff is always helpful and candle selection here is fragrant and varied. In addition to the street level madness (and the sidewalk boxes), there is also a basement level filled with plant pots and soil. Kitchen Corner was the only spot I could find soil in February in order to re-pot one of my ailing houseplants. The prices aren't really bargains, but the selection is quirky and gives that garage-sale feel without that coating of yard-sale crud.

Great selection of furniture brands and housewares. I needed quite a bit of help to choose a piece…read moreand was offered a wealth of knowledge and experience. A very pleasant experience from shopping to the delivery. Thank you Fullhouse !

So you want a pair of lime green lamps in the shape of two dancing ladies... go here. If your…read morelooking for the ultimate teak bedroom set ...go here. OR if you simply want to experience the mid century vibe.. then GO HERE! I stopped by today and always get a warm fuzzy feeling in my no no place when I go in. they have it set up so that you can navigate the room groupings with ease. I am always on the hunt for fun dinning room chairs, as most of you know if you have come to a diner party at my house I don't have the best chairs to sit on. I came across a set of faux Saarinen chairs that made me squeel....I think I may be in luv.... It happened so fast the next thing I knew I was spinning uncontrollably like a little child, around and around, and around..... until the shop keep came by and asked me if I needed a hand, the only hand I needed was to help me out of the chair so I wouldn't fall over. needless to say they were a little out of my price range and sadly had to leave them behind... one day I will be back. oh and if you can't make it into their store they always list their wares on craigslist.

A fun stop while in Vancouver. You can find anything you want at the Granville Island Public…read moreMarket(just like Alice's restaurant). We bought fruit,pastries,home made lemonade and chocolates. Of course we ate them all up! Prices weren't cheap however, we are just visiting so I have nothing to compare them to. Every business was very helpful and didn't rush us. Definitely a go to spot when you are visiting Vancouver!

Granville Island Public Market is one of those classic Vancouver experiences that pretty much…read moreeveryone tells you to do--and now I get why. The market sits on Granville Island, which used to be an industrial area before being transformed in the 1970s into a cultural and food hub. Getting there is part of the fun: you can take a quick water taxi across False Creek, drive, or grab a regular taxi. We went the easy route and arrived by car, but I'd love to try the water bus next time for the full experience. We got there later in the evening on a Sunday, so they closed early and time was limited. Before I even stepped inside, I spotted a vendor making maple candy--the kind that is poured onto ice and rolled up o to a stick. Highly recommend giving this very Canadian treat a try! Inside, it's exactly what you hope for: a lively space packed with vendors--produce, baked goods, prepared foods, local specialties. I had a short must-try list, starting with Lee's Donuts, Siegel's Bagels, and a hunt for Nanaimo bars, the iconic no-bake Canadian dessert named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Even with little time, it was fun weaving through the stalls and admiring all the products. Since we were visiting during the holidays, there were extra vendors selling arts, crafts, and locally made sweets, which made the whole place feel even more festive. We picked up bottles of maple syrup to bring home as gifts and also tried a few canelés. After we enjoyed our dinner, I stepped outside and took a moment to soak in the view--city lights reflecting on the water, the bridge glowing in the distance, everything calm and picturesque. It was a quiet contrast to the busy market inside and ended the visit on a really peaceful note. Definitely take in the view if you have a minute! Even though we didn't have as much time as I would have liked, it was still a great experience. Granville Island Public Market absolutely lives up to its "must-do" reputation.

I'm trying to be nice here, and these two stars are me being generous…read more My boyfriend purchased a $10 lamp at a thrift store and came home very pleased with his find. I was pleased too, you see, because our apartment lacks overhead light fixtures so it's the more lamps the better as far as I'm concerned. But we soon discovered that the lamp required a strange four-point bulb not easily available. We tried a couple of shops, drew diagrams of what we needed, etc. but each time failed to find the right bulb. Meandering on Broadway one day I stopped into Kits Lighting thinking this specialty lighting shop could solve my problems. I'd finally figured out that I needed a 55W 2D bulb and thought, since I knew the specific name of what I was looking for and wouldn't be drawing more pictures on napkins, I'd be picking one up here in no time. I walked into the store and after a long moment the clerk acknowledged me. I stated that I was looking for a 55W 2D light bulb and he proceeded to carelessly look on a shelf or two and then hold up sample products. None were the bulb I'd asked for. Finally he said he couldn't help me. "Can't you special order it?" I say. "No, try Home Hardware," he replies. Seriously? I went home and Googled the bulb: I can order it online for $16. Shopping local is great, but the big bad Internet wins this one.

Amazing experience here today, wait for it... We have old track lighting in our suite and went into…read moreKits Lighting to pick out two new ones to replace ones that stopped working. The owner tested them in the store to make sure they worked and gave me a deal for two, but when we went home they didn't work - worse, my partner smashed one trying to get it back out of the track (lol not our day). I went back to the store, told him the story and he offered to come over to our place after he closed. The ones we had purchased hadn't worked as we had thought, but he also had brought another model and it worked!!! The best part - he gave us two free of charge/exchange even though we smashed one! Exceptional service and he's retiring in a year, so hurry down ;-)

I had a mixed experience. I purchased a fairly expensive couch on layaway. I really appreciated…read morehaving that payment option. Through this experience though, I learned that it would have been a good idea for me to ask them not to cover the couch with fabric until closer to the final payment. I realized that the original colour chosen would not work as well as I originally thought. I asked if I could change it and pay for the added cost. They were a firm no. So now I have a couch that I paid a lot of money for and it is alright in the space but not great. The quality is very good and I am happy with that. I wasn't happy that the sales staff did not inform me of added costs at the time of purchase such as delivery and unpacking the item. So, that wasn't appreciated. However, the delivery guys were AMAZING! "David the Great" and "Guy the Beautiful" who does charming poses were so helpful, funny, friendly and went the extra mile. They provided great customer service and redeemed my experience with this retailer. After all this, I'm not sure that I will buy from Brier's again. I feel somewhat disappointed with the couch and wish I had waited on choosing the fabric, though I'm not sure if that would've been an option.

I bought a beautiful stylish bed for my Son's room three years ago, Dave delivered it and was so…read morefriendly and helpful. I decided to look nowhere else and go back to buy a bed for my daughter... same story, Dave came quickly and was exactly on time. He was efficient and helpful. We love the quality of both beds. Well worth it. I highly recommend you make Briers your first stop. Cherie is also very helpful to source what you need.

This is such a super cute store with all sorts of merchandise. They had Christmas decorations,…read morecandles, cards, toys, etc. Staff were friendly and not too pushy.

Stunning place to step into. This magical and expensive store takes you to a different world. Lots…read moreof products from around the world, from decor to soft toys and clothing. Lots of niche and unique gift ideas.

The most uncomfortable experience ever. I never get irked or upset but the store employees followed…read moremy boyfriend & I around and made it very obvious....followed us around as if they expected us to steal. They did not hide their disgust that we were in their store. Very uncomfortable. If you're a person of color (Hispanic, Latino, black,etc.) save yourself the anger & frustration of this pathetic excuse of a clothing shop.

A friend and I went in while in Gastown and was left with a bad taste. We both felt completely…read moreignored but watched the entire time... The older woman behind the counter was so completely unhelpful and spoke to us like we were not worthy. She barely showed any interest in us. I have purchased items here before and the younger woman (owner?) was wonderful. We continued shopping in Gastown and were greeted warmly in every store which made the experience standout even more. Thankfully there are other Japanese Lifestyle stores in Vancouver.

Great shop for souvenirs! I'd say Grand Maple Gifts has just a bit more food selection compared to…read moreother souvenir shops I've come across in Vancouver-- for example, the Maple Terrior stroopwafels that come in 5 different flavors! These were very unique and tasty. The service here is top notch. It's family run and they're very friendly, welcoming, and can provide suggestions and answer any questions. Open daily 11 AM to 7 PM. I highly recommend visiting Grand Maple Gifts for your souvenir needs.

This is a fully outfitted gift shop with lots of little souvenirs, clothing, and candy…read more The service here was incredible. There were several people helping us find things and telling us about what things were in the different sections of the store. One extra helpful lady helped clarify shirt sizing before we made a mistake (women's cut vs unisex)! I wish they had more stuff exclusively made in Canada, and I wish they had a larger selection of maple candy brands (specifically more with just maple instead of dubious "flavoring"). The value seemed on par with what I would expect from a gift shop downtown. Nothing felt too too overpriced.