I come in once in a while just to browse. I like how organized the sections are, but the front…read moredesk is a disaster! Today I was on a mission. I wanted a nice copy of War and Peace. Of course this nice fellow had three. I don't think the one I purchased had ever been cracked. I'm sure of it. $8.00 and it was mine! I tried selling some books here in the past, but he didn't want any of them. I have better luck selling at the Edmonton Book Store and Alhambra.

Great book store. The owner is really helpful and very friendly! I'd highly recommend itread more

I absolutely love this place! You can find a lot of fun…read morethings to buy for yourself or as a gift! I go there when I need some fun cards or little gifts. The staff is always very helpful and nice and I love the service. Recently I noticed the little sunflower that I posted, and I bought it for my work desk! I highly recommend this business! :)

It's so fun to shop here. You can find the neatest things…read more I bought the "scary" flavored hot chocolate pouches for Halloween. My trick-or-treaters loved it. Especially the green witch brew. The staff is delightful and also as full of fun as the store.

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!

Did you know you can request something you are looking for, and they WILL watch for it and let you…read moreknow when it comes in?! I didn't until one day thought I'd poke around their website. I posted a request for a bird book (Birds of Alberta). I had been looking for since mine had gone missing some time ago. Well what do you know - a few weeks later, they CALLED ME and let me know that they had the book I requested on hold and waiting for me. They have fabulous hours, great staff, and prices are really good too. I parked right out front, but because it was a Friday night at 10:30pm when I went to pick up, they offered to walk me to my car... it's Whyte Avenue, and later on it can be a bit... well, uncomfortable for women alone. Who DOES that anymore?! I REALLY appreciated the offer and concern for my well- being. I love coming in here to browse - and I admit, in the past couple of years of pandemic, I haven't spent any time in any business. At that time of night, and with fewer crowds on a Friday night, I might just have to come and browse again soon. I will definitely be requesting other books online - what an efficient way to shop!

Truly excellent vibe, loved the variety and general feel of the place. Great value for books as…read morewell.

Lovely little store with friendly service…read more Is it just me? Or are they a little cheaper than Chapters? There isn't as much selection, but there's still little delights to grab for stocking stuffers and cute little gifts. There's the ever present mini books, but I really liked the environmental conscious 'Grow Me Money Plant' as well as other plants and flowers in a cube. Need stocking stuffers for the man who hates everything? I picked up a little contraption for the husband. You push buttons, and it gives various sound effects. There was another type available, but it only made increasingly obnoxious farting sounds. Maybe I should get him that one too. Score of the day was the $25.00 'Starfinder--The Complete Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Night Sky.' It came with it's own planisphere disk. I'm sure I'll be back again before Christmas.

So times are crazy with Christmas coming up and so are the shopping malls. I recently got the…read morechance to check out the new Coles bookstore located on the lower level of Kingsway Garden Mall (just outside of Zellers). The place looks great even though it feels small. The store was a happenin' place to be since the place was packed with shoppers. I really don't like to shop so I'm a list maker. I go in, get what I want and get out. I had a list of four books to locate before I had a panic attack. James, a Coles employee, was my hero. He located three out of the four books on my list... I was able to find the last one on my own using the computer for directions. The staff was great and I would totally go back to do my book shopping and I suggest you do the same.

I have been coming here for years, to look around at all the beautiful items or to purchase one of…read morethese hand crafted goods. I love that all of the items come from around the world and that I can able to support that and get something that you won't find anywhere else. They have toys, coffee, house wares, clothes, seasonal items for Christmas, picture frames, and of course my favourite the jewelry. Several of my favourite pieces have come from here. I bought a beautiful yoga pillow here once as well and it it is so unique, I always get comments when people come to my place. The staff are all volunteers so full profit goes to the artists and they are so friendly.

Ten Thousand Villages specializes in handmade gifts and crafts by artisans from around the globe…read more They are a non-profit fair-trade organization, and also a member of the International Fair Trade Organization. Artisans are paid a fair amount for their work, to sustain a healthy and respectable lifestyle. The store carries a vast range of home decor and gift items, including tea sets, bowls, jewelry, scarves, toys, CD's, and fair trade coffee and chocolate. Represented nations include Kenya, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, and Peru. Everything is exquisite, in a way that only handmade talent can create. All the items are labelled with where they were made, so you know what bit of culture you're taking home with you. They currently have some amazing items out for the holiday season now, from ornaments to hand-carved nativity scenes. It'd be cool to have a tree covered in ornaments that represented different cultures from around the world. While some pieces are a bit more than elsewhere, keep in mind that these are handmade and fair trade. I think it's well worth the price, to have something so exquisite, and know that the hands with which that piece was made were given a fair value.

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!

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!

Most of the time when I am looking for a new release book I usually find myself at the large Indigo…read moreby Northgate mall however I have recently been spending more time in Sherwood Park and have had the pleasure of visiting this Chapters now on several different occasions. The selection is pretty similar to what you would find at other Chapter's stores as well as Indigo. If your a mystery lover however you may want to visit here as they have a much better variety then I have gotten at WEM Chapters as well as my beloved North side Indigo. Also I noticed they don't offer as much of the home decor gifts like the fancy throw pillows and candle holders which I am quite pleased with as I am not a fan. Quite frankly if I wanted that stuff I would go to Homesense but I don't and it takes up valuable room that could be used for books. It takes a little bit of effort to find staff members and it feels like they just don't have enough people out on the floor here to handle the size of this store. However when you do find someone the customer service is superb. I had a great conversation today with a lady working there who is a mystery lover like myself. She was able to give a very helpful description of a few books I may find interesting because they didn't have what I was looking for today. She was also kind enough to print off the listing from their website for the book I was looking for to make it easier for any staff member I approached the next time I was in store to see if more copies had arrived. I always enjoy my time in this store and whether your a visitor like myself or a Sherwood Park resident I strongly believe you would enjoy this store too.

We went to purchase a pokemon lego item that was in the box that said $3, there were multiple. They…read morerang in at full price so we questioned it, showed the cashier the box and they took it back to the till and told us someone must have put it in the wrong box. There were at least 10 - 12 in the box. There was no acknowledgement just telling us it would be full price and asking if we wanted it. It was tagged at a certain price it should have been adjusted as the scanning code of practice states. When i said that i was ignored and asked if there would be anything else. When I said it should be the price it is tagged at, they rang my son through and I was told to have a good day. That is not right. It was tagged at a certain price with multiple of the same item in the box. If that is how Indigo operates I will not shop here any more.