My first time walking into an Umbra store! This is quite a big location (two floors of products)…read moreclose to Dundas are - and we walked in after spending time at the Art Gallery of Ontario. I've been such a fan of their products, and it was great to see their full selection on view! We were only browsing today but their products aren't the cheapest, but they aren't the most expensive either. My sister asked the sales associate if they sold water, as it was quite hot this day, and since they didn't sell refreshments they offered to refill out bottle! It was so sweet of her. I do purchase their products, so will be sure to look at their hanging shelves when I'm back home!

I am a huge fan of Umbra. My very first Umbra purchase was a huge, round mirror that I bought in…read moreWinnipeg from a store in Osborne Village. My friend and I carried it from this store to my apartment, roughly two blocks away. It was that heavy, but it was a minimalistic, practical item that looked good in a tiny space. Over a decade ago, I used to attend musicals in the entertainment district. I would often visit the Umbra store before a show. I got everything from the Bungee to photo frames. To this day, I travel with a Bungee, which stores various US credit cards and currency. I often swap them out with my Canadian ones when I'm am stateside, and vice-versa when I return home. The bungee part has never weakened after all these years. There isn't any parking by this store. I had parked across the street under Shoppers Drug Mart. I walked over to check this store out. It felt the same, except that the top floor is now a clearance section. I was so happy. I love penguins have been a fan of Umbra's penguin liquid soap pump since its inception in 2008. This clearance section had a modern version of the penguin pump dispenser, including an automatic version. These dispensers were 50% off. I got one of each. The only item that I didn't like was a coiled stool. It was not comfortable sitting on it. It was in the clearance section. Only folks who want to replace the coiled top with a comfortable cushion would be inclined to buy one. This store is kind of like a museum. It was fun seeing when items were first introduce by year and how they have endured. The Bungee and penguin pumps are two such items. It was nice seeing jewellery racks and vessels for plants and more. I tend to get inspired sprucing up my place whenever I see Umbra products. Strumba caught my attention, which is Umbra's version of the kalimba. If I didn't own a kalimba already, I would have bought the Strumba. It's a fun, small instrument to play. There's so much coolness at this store. Doorstoppers. Chess sets. Shoe racks. Tipsy bottle openers to match the sipper. I had the nicest man at the checkout. I paid with a credit card. He placed my items in a paper bag with handles and came out of his area to hand it to me. It was such a classy move and was a nice touch. I wished him a great evening. He reciprocated. I left happy with my clearance items. I hope to not wait over a decade to return to this store. Of note, my soap dispensers are awesome. (389)

I love HomeSense, specially near Christmas time, when they have all the Christmas decorations,…read moreplates, Santa dulls and decorations, ornaments clothes, etc. When I got here, it seemed like the shelves were replenished just recently and everything was in stock. Best time to go to HomeSense, lol. I bought so many nice decorations and kitchen utensils and I'm happy about it.

Had an amazing experience thanks to Karlo. This location is always busy, but he managed to multi…read moretask, help us with a smile, and go the extra mile and help us load our new carpet in the car. He was super friendly and an awesome employee!!! 10/10 customer experience.

Hello Guff! We stopped by and found the perfect dining room table (we've been searching for…read moreawhile). And the next day we picked it up. We're happy to have it sitting in our home now. But that's not what I'm writing to you about -- I'm writing because shopping at your store was a great experience! ...from the moment we stepped through the door of Guff and were greeted (by Schroeder) to being assisted with checking out the table/being shown how the drop leafs work (by Schroeder) to paying for the table and a couple of ceramic cups and saucers (the latter just having arrived/but Schroeder looked them up/"no problem") to having our table prepped for pick up (by Paul and Schroeder) to being greeted the next day with a smile (by Paul) to the assist with the table being lifted into the back of our SUV (by Paul) ...it could not have been a better experience!! We will definitely be back -- AND we'll pass on to everyone we know and then some, what a great place to shop Guff is!

GUFF has some of the most unique furniture you will ever find. They have a huge space filled with…read moreitems that can fill your house from head to toe. Some really nice antique furniture in very great condition. The staff is very knowledgable and will spend a great deal of time helping you pick out the perfect piece. They have products ranging from beds, artwork, dining tables, cabinets, chairs, carpets, desks and everything else. They always have new products in store every time I check them out. 10/10 would recommend everyone to check them out for all your furniture needs.

I could spend a lifetime in here and not be sad. Love the concept, the space, the ideas that flow…read moreinto my head. That being said - so many dishes and dinner wear and cups... kinda boring Secondly the price of somethings is not as appropriate as others. $100 for a scratchy pillow but a fendi makeup bag for $40... so it's highs and lows but the price does drop as time goes on so it's all alright in the end. I'll be back to this place for a second time soon and I hope there is good turnover!

Great spot. Always very interesting selection of porcelain silver pictures and furniture…read more Very nice staff. Especially Warren is so wonderful cool and funny. I love the place and I go as often I am able to make the hike or someone drives me.

Had some time to kill before a showing, so I stopped off at this tucked away Homesense in Clarkson…read moreVillage, re: home of the old White, sometimes rich, people! Size-wise, this Homesense was not as impressive as the ones that I've been to at Bathurst/Centre (Thornhill) or even Vaughan Mills. It's on the smaller size, HOWEVER, the benefit is that it's waaay quieter than those other locations. Actually, it's probably even quieter than any Winners that I've been to! The location definitely has a part to play in that "been transported back in time" feeling. There's no sense of urgency or rush, just relaxation. I had a question about what was included in a package of bedding - it wasn't stated on the label - and the sales associate, who was doing something else at the time, actually went to another associate to find out for me. Who does that nowadays? If I were in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to stop here 'cause I don't like shopping in crowded places.

The TJ Maxx line of stores have always fascinated me…read more The three brands - WInners, Homesense and Marshall's - have made their trade in being a glorified clearance store for many low and mid-range brands, and this location in Clarkson is no exception. I'd argue that it's the perfect fit for the Clarkson community, as it accurately sums the sleepy, docile nature of the community. I ended up coming here to kill a few hours and get in on some late Boxing Day shopping after the New Year, and was extremely surprised to find that half the store was on clearance. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that a good 40-50% of the goods on sale were either marked with tags or set up on "Clearance" endcaps, which was extremely amusing considering there was SO MUCH of it still on display. $2 packs of PUR gum, dirt-cheap Christmas and designer decorations, all sorts of weird food items for pennies on the dollar... makes the mind boggle with how much product is back there that they struggle to sell it all even with 80-90% discounts. One thing I'll definitely give the store credit for is that it's generally very quiet, the service is prompt, and you're generally bound to find something you want, whether it's a weird knick-knack or a book that interests you. In the end, we ended up buying a bunch of themed Christmas foods (including peppermint bark coffee liqueur and chocolate candy-cane shaped shortbread cookies), along with some odds and ends. I find I like visiting here every time in the area. Despite it's similar layout and product offerings as Winners (take out the men's/women's fashion and you have Homesense), the service and selection put it a cut above. Definitely a worthwhile anchor store in Clarkson Village Plaza.

I am always a fan of HomeSense/Marshalls/Winners, specially when they replenish the shelves with…read moreunique and cute decorations and kitchen accessories. Nowadays, they're more busy and the checkout lineup is much longer since we're getting closer to Christmas and everyone is either buying gifts or decorating their homes. The plus point is that they have extended their return policy to first week of January for the purchases from November 1st till Christmas Day.

I bought a carpet that unbelievably spread lint everywhere, the lint is unhealthy and is making…read morekids keep sneezing. I tried to return it addressing the serious problem it has and how it might affect kids'health, all she cared about it is dirty and refused to take it claiming it is dirty despite it was bought few days earlier and the crazy lint make it looks dirty. I have never seen an expensive carpet with this bad fabric and quality beside the horrible treatment as customer. Horrible and bad experience with winner&Homesense . Never try their products again.

I had an amazing experience with a purchasing of a kitchen table at 1270 Caledonia road…read more Dhouha was very patient due to the arrangements that I had to make with the person in charge with the container, while in the store, as the table will be shipped overseas. After all, Dhouha was able to apply for a discount, as it was the last table, and it was accepted. I am very happy with this purchase and the professionalism of Dhouha.

Went in a few weeks ago to re-furnish our home. I've dealt with their main brand in Montreal…read moreMadison Corbeil which was always wonderful, it's a shame this site isn't even close to the same standards. We were the only people in the store, made eye contact with 6-7 staff, yet no one greeted us, offered help or even checked in as we did find many pieces we wanted. After an hour we gave up and left only to give another business our sale. The worst part is I told their head office about this dreadful experience and they didn't even reply. Do not shop here if you like be treated like a peasant. Run, don't walk but run away as there are so many businesses that actually want and deserve your hard earned money. It gets one star because you can't leave zero stars

We've been consistently impressed with the exceptional customer service we've received from Myrlene…read moreand Jared at Urban Mode on two of our recent purchases (a bookshelf from Portugal and a modfire "tablefire" indoor fireplace). Prices can run up to the higher scale but with the brands they deal with it's not surprising or out of proportion to other retailers of high-end urban design. It really all depends on what you're buying. We'll likely be purchasing our kitchen counter chairs from Urban Mode in the late spring.

I've been shopping at Urban Mode since my now husband and I set up our first apartment. We still…read morehave some of those items and they are as cool and timeless today (and in perfect condition) as they were when we were 27. One of my favourite night-stands came from Urban Mode. Their selection of furnishings and light fixtures is impressive (and well-curated) for a store of this size, and they have an extensive library of items available by order. It's a great place to get inspired, and the prices are totally fair. Best of all, there are a lot of beautiful options for small spaces. I love the service I receive when I go there - usually when I have a bit of a design problem I need to solve. Today I went to find a pendant light fixture and, as usual, the store owner went above and beyond to figure out exactly what would suit my needs and taste. She explains who designed each item, what country the designer comes from, and why the item may or may not work in my space. I'm not blessed with the interior design gene, so I appreciate all the time she and her other staff take to suggest suitable items. Plus, they never push us to buy anything. Urban Mode is a Toronto original and it deserves 5 stars. If you're walking past on Queen West anyway, this is a shop worth checking out, that's for sure. You might just end up being a loyal customer.