Home Sense has usually let me buy really nice things for a fraction of the cost. We were in here…read morerecently for some Christmas presents. We found about 10 really nice gifts here. All in different departments. You can get some really good deals here. It is not a store where you should go away to think about if you want it or not. Chances are the item will not be there when you go back. Sometimes there are only a few items, and when they go, you are out of luck. So I have learned the hard way, If you see it and like it, buy it!

I like this store more than I realize. Normally when I'm looking for homey things, I automatically…read morehead to Home Outfitters or Sears. But Home Sense has some great deals. Those great deals also make it really easy to impulse buy. :-) We ended up here in a search for affordable bath mats. We found what we were looking for, then moseyed through the store because great deals. I've been coveting an enamel pot for a long time now, but they are too pricey for me. Why I never thought of checking Home Sense I don't know. Found a brand-name enamel pot for an incredible price. Exactly what I wanted. Home Sense has a unique selection of all things homey: kitchenware, bathware, decor, bedding ... they have it all. They have items and prices you just can't find at other stores in the area.

This decorative little shop has some neat ideas, i'll give them that…read more Interesting items to be found: *'We're at the lake' wooden garden signs *Repurposed old door knobs turned into towel holders *Wooden garden signs in general with sage, tulips, etc written on them. Generally a wide range of gift ideas. Most products in the shop have been created by the owners themselves so that's pretty neat. I would have preferred to browse on my own however, as opposed to being given the run down of each item I picked up. Eager sales people, that's for sure!

Rusty Hinges is my kind of store. Like others have said walking in here is like walking into a…read morechild hood memory of a weekend at the cottage. The smell of the soaps and candles places you in a relaxed mood to browse the shabby sheik store. I love this style of furniture old style with a modern twist to it. Bird houses seem to be a big thing in this store but these bird house are more of a decor thing. Various colours that you would use and an accent piece apposed to hanging in a tree. Bath salts and lotions fill the shelves with straw baskets in a way that you need to touch. I would love to design my house with everything in this place. Now prices are a bit higher then an average wear house stocked with but the character of each piece is filled with conversation and years of falling in love with your piece over and over. Beautiful hardwood floors with great wear can tell you that this store has had many visitors walking through and this is a place that I will visit again.

If I had endless amounts of money, I'd buy all of my home decor here. It's pricey, but everything…read moreis well-designed and perfectly curated for modern tastes. If my home could look like the interior of the Independent Mercantile, I'd be happy. I love the furniture, but I almost love the knick knacks even more. Door knobs, door knockers, candles, some makeup, cards, beard care kits...if you're a young professional I bet you'll find something you'll like in this store. I've got my eye on the cotton curtains they sell (at least I hope they still sell them! They did one of the last times I was in) in particular. They're beautiful designed and because they're cotton they'll last forever. *thumbs up* If you like the vibes of Biscuit General Store, you'll like the Independent Mercantile. They're very similar aesthetics, though this shop focuses on the home rather than fashion. (I think they have the same owner? Not 100% sure on that one though) Oh, they have a sale section in the back - make sure you check it out for good deals!

I love this store, in fact it is probably one of my favourites in the HRM…read more It is a combination of cute trinkets, practical housewares and personal hygiene products. Everywhere you turn there's some unique item that catches your eye. I particularly love their selection of cruelty-free beauty products by companies like Pacifica and the eco conscious products in store. The downside is the cost for me. Eco products tend to costs a ridiculous fortune. Regardless, I love this store and think it's simply adorable.

After scouring several Halifax/Dartmouth furniture stores 31 Westgate rated, by far , the best. The…read moremix of high quality classic and contemporary pieces, great lighting options, and home accessories made the whole experience easy. The knowledgeable, talented and friendly staff's attention to detail helped to pull together the look I wanted to achieve. This is now my "Go to "Shop".

From the owner: Our business offers design services as well as retail for home furnishings and accessoriesread more

If ever there was a business that had a sign that read "Buyer Beware' this is the business. My…read morewife asked me to shop for a gift for some friends. I chose an item, checked out, and proceeded to take it home. Well, as luck would have it my wife felt it was not what we should give, so I went back to Thornbloom and requested a refund. This was all of two hours after my initial purchase. At this point the clerk a said that the item was 'seasonal' and could not be returned. She then pushed aside a box that half covered an 8X10 sign taped to the counter that indicated that no returns of 'seasonal' merchandise would be considered. I had not been informed verbally of this policy when I checked out, nor did the receipt I was given state that the sale was Final. The half covered sign constituted notice, and I had not seen it when checking out earlier that day. So clearly Thornblooms had covered themselves legally, but they obviously failed Business Ethics 101. Now, many stores have this policy at this time of the year, but they display it clearly and usually mark the receipts as a Final Sale - not Thornblooms. I guess they feel they are above such common courtesy. I will donate the item to the Mission Mart at Bayers Lake and hopefully they will get a few bucks for it and that will go to a good cause - Souls Harbour. As for me, I will avoid this business as I would avoid the plague. I prefer to deal with people who actually run their business in an ethical manner.

I have never written an online review but the service I received at this store was so terrible, I…read morehad to write something. I ordered an item online for a holiday gift at the price posted online of $215. My order was processed and I received a confirmation email. When I called them just a few minutes later to find out some details about the item, I was told by the sales agent (Martha) that the item I was calling about was in fact definitely in stock, but not at the $215 price tag. Instead it was actually $515 (!!!). A few minutes after my call the item mysteriously disappeared from their website and I was told that they don't see that item at that price. At the request of Martha, I provided screen captures of my confirmed order, detailing the item that was bought, and the price at which it was purchased. At that point I was told to call the owner Debbie. Not only did Debbie refuse to honour the price at which I was able to place my order, she was completely rude and unapologetic, and kept saying repeatedly and alternately that: 1. "We don't have the item in the colour you ordered it in" 2. "We don't have that item in the store at that price" 3. "We are not obliged to honour prices on our website"!!!! This, despite the fact that the original person I spoke with had the item in her hand. I'm not sure how they've stayed in business as long as they have. If they had made even a tiny effort to keep me as a customer or extend any courtesy, I would have understood that mistakes happen. However, given that they would not own up to their mistake, confess that this was entirely their fault and gave me terrible excuses to avoid honouring the price that was on their website, has left me with a very bad experience.

Classic hippie store! I would imagine the local high school and college women would love this…read moreplace. Loads of Indian block-printed cotton items, plus tons of reasonably priced jewelry. Also tons of cute knickknacks like little figurines, Christmas ornaments, baby mobiles, and home decor items. They're open late, too. I could have browsed here for hours if I'd had the time.

This store is very reminiscent of the stores in Kensington Market in Toronto circa late 1990s that…read moresmelled like patchouli, and sold insense, ponchos and hacky sacks ;) There's a definite bohemian vibe to the store. Or as my husband would say "it a place for hippies." They had lots of cool sterling silver jewelry from Thailand. The prices were quite reasonable too. They had lots of earrings and bracelets in the $10-$25 range. I really didn't look at much else in the store, but they had beads, wooden knick knacks, pillows, and clothing that looked like they were from Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand, among other things. I loved these kinds of stores in my middle school and high school years, but it's not quite my aesthetics anymore, with the exception of the jewelery, because I still love sterling silver, it's the most suitable metal for my colouring. I had a great time browsing their large jewelery section. I almost bought the cutest bracelet, but it was a tad too big for me :( Staff were very nice. I always stop by when I'm in Halifax to poke around a bit, and be reminded of my style as a teenager, lol.

Ordered $15,000 worth of furniture from Gallery 1 to outfit a town house. We specifically said we…read moreneeded it by Dec.4 and they said no problem. Low and behold, on Dec. 4 they called to tell us they couldn't deliver it. After arguing with the manager, they agreed to deliver it but added a $69 shipping fee. After already spending $15,000 on the furniture! When it arrived, half the furniture had some sort of scuff mark or dent and the delivery driver was rude and borderline scary. Two of the pieces didn't even arrive. Horrible service. Never again will I suggest this to a friend or shop here.

I was planning a move and me and my boyfriend spent a solid 4 hours exploring the 4 huge furniture…read morestores tucked away in this place. ashley furniture gallery one the brick and worldwide furniture its great having everything in one place and we managed to find the perfect couch for our new apartment with some searching. it really has designs and furniture for all budgets and styles but I found that gallery one is really overpriced. if your looking for great furniture for condos or smaller apartments and you want modern furniture then gallery one furniture has really nice stuff but I couldn't afford it on a nice day, nor would I ever spend $1500 on a small arm chair or $1000+ on a small coffee table. overall, I would recommend to the average shopper because it does have 4 big stores in one and it was a fun few hours looking around on a winter day. But if your in your mid 20's/30's and you want more contemporary stuff at reasonable prices you may have to try somewhere else. went looking for: table NO couch YES armchairX2 NO buffet table NO

I'm here visiting from Ottawa, ON. Found this cute shop and went to drop in, super cute stuff!…read moreBought a cute fairy ring :)

From the owner: Welcome to YOLO CRAFT! Discover a creative space where you can craft your own unique hand-tufted…read morerug through our tufting workshops. Tufting is a traditional craft with modern techniques, perfect for creating carpets, coasters, purses, and more. In addition to tufting, we offer a variety of exciting workshops, including Decoden Cream Glue for decorating phone cases, Silver Ring Workshops, DIY Beading, and other fun DIY corners to explore your creativity. We also have a selection of handmade crafts and supplies for sale. The possibilities are endless – come create something special with us!

I bought a T.V. from the Brick Last night and the FEW staff they had on were very helpful. I was…read morenot going there because my son and I both said this is a big waste of time but we were both wrong. Thanks for the great service...

TERRIBLE experience with the Brick. I purchased a high quality dishwasher that never operated. It…read moretook 6 months of emails, calling and constant communication on my end to replace. The replacement dishwasher was of a lesser value and they refused to install it or remove the faulty dishwasher. It has been a continual headache dealing with the Brick and I would not recommend you give them your business.