Essential Ottawa Magazine Where Ottawa Essentials 2015-2016 | Page 33

FRANK & OAK
Founders Ethan Song and Hicham Ratnani
combined their love of design and technology to create a space where male shoppers — and those who buy for men — could
find quality, on-trend wardrobe staples.
The company got its start in 2012 on rue
St-Viateur, the retail heart of Montreal, and
expanded to Ottawa in late 2014. Affordable
men’s fashion is the name of the game, and
the Ottawa location borrows talent from
local barbershop House of Barons to offer
gents a shave and a trim.
297 Richmond Rd., 613-288-5798,
frankandoak.com.
GOODS SHOP
Spacious, airy, and well-lit, this shop strives
to put the spotlight on well-crafted, highquality items — many from local makers.
Find sleek walnut serving boards and plush
wool blankets to decorate your home,
as well as whimsical stationery for every
occasion. Get inspired by books on interior
design, gardening, cocktail mixing, and tarot
reading. Pick up preserves, chutneys, and
syrups by local food producers. And be sure
to browse the collection of soaps, lotions,
scrubs, and tonics from some trustworthy
names in body care.
201 Dalhousie St., 613-421-9418,
goods-shop.ca.
JV STUDIOS
This delightful boutique is owned by local
jewellery designer Jasmine Virani. Alongside her in-house jewellery line — which
includes tribal-inspired necklaces, earrings,
and bracelets crafted from bronze, brass,
and gold — you’ll find planters, mugs, tea
towels, candles, handbags, cufflinks, cheeky
stationery, and apothecary products.
1282 Wellington St. W., 613-421-9696,
shopjvstudios.com.
LEE VALLEY
This family-owned company, which does
much of its business by mail order, is beloved by woodworkers and gardeners. But
there is something for just about everyone
at Lee Valley. It’s a great place to buy unique
gifts su