Beyond Flowers Known for its orchid selection, among other exotics such as birds of paradise. Lots of Christmas giftware. 163 Lilac St, 204‐477‐5787 The Green Scene Beautiful selection of exotic indoor plants and planters make great gifts for the green‐thumbed. Also stocks fun and eco‐friendly houseware and jewellery. 245 Lilac St, 204‐475‐8054 Kleen Gro Hydroponics 30 years of lighting and nutrients for all your indoor gardening needs. 218 Osborne St, 204‐475‐7096 Lacoste Garden Centre Six working greenhouses, a gift store, and a retail yard all on six acres of land make this centre worth a visit. 2787 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐256‐2377 Sage Garden Herbs, perennials, exotics, vegetables, and more grown with all natural fertilizer. Shop online during the winter months. 3410 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐257‐2715, herbs. mb. ca the it list
Therapy( Women) This store carries an ever‐changing array of styles from blue jeans to ball gowns, casual or cocktail. 485 Academy Rd, 204‐417‐0557 T-Shirt Connection( Men, Women, Children) Custom‐printed tees, totes, aprons and more. Grant Park Shopping Centre, 204‐475‐9442 Village Streetwear( Men, Women) Fashion‐forward clothing, footwear and accessories by Ben Sherman, Scotch & Soda, Fly London and Canada Goose. 10‐1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐489‐1956 Vintage Glory Authentic vintage styles from the 40’ s, 50’ s and 60’ s. New warehouse location has everything from clip on earrings to top hats. 380 Donald St, 204‐942‐7186
for cooks
Bosch Kitchen Appliance Centre Bosch appliances including food processors, pressure cookers and flour mills. 105‐2800 Pembina Hwy, 204‐275‐2617 D. A. Niels Gourmet Kitchenware Professional chefs and home cooks shop here for Le Creuset tableware, Staub cookware, and Japanese knives. 485 Berry St, 204‐953‐2345 The Happy Cooker A toy store for the culinary inclined. Village institution carries colorful high‐quality kitchen, table and barware and molecular gastronomy kits. 464 Stradbrook Ave, 204‐453‐2665
for gardeners
Beyond Flowers Known for its orchid selection, among other exotics such as birds of paradise. Lots of Christmas giftware. 163 Lilac St, 204‐477‐5787 The Green Scene Beautiful selection of exotic indoor plants and planters make great gifts for the green‐thumbed. Also stocks fun and eco‐friendly houseware and jewellery. 245 Lilac St, 204‐475‐8054 Kleen Gro Hydroponics 30 years of lighting and nutrients for all your indoor gardening needs. 218 Osborne St, 204‐475‐7096 Lacoste Garden Centre Six working greenhouses, a gift store, and a retail yard all on six acres of land make this centre worth a visit. 2787 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐256‐2377 Sage Garden Herbs, perennials, exotics, vegetables, and more grown with all natural fertilizer. Shop online during the winter months. 3410 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐257‐2715, herbs. mb. ca the it list
Schriemers Pick up holiday urns and pointsettas at this home and garden showplace. 2857 McGregor Farm Rd, East St. Paul 204‐668‐8357 Shelmerdine Manitoba’ s largest garden centre has a great selection of seasonal and home decor, kitchenware, gifts and ladies fashions by Vero Moda and Desigual. 7800 Roblin Blvd, 204‐895‐7203 Shops of St. Andrews Home decor, Christmas decorations, fountains, urns and poinsettias. 5607 Main St, St. Andrews, 204‐334‐4919
for global tastes
Brave New World Organic, eco‐friendly and fairtrade fashions for kids and women, plus jewellery by Winnipeg‐based Smallbird. 141 Sherbrook St, 204‐774‐4222 Distant Caravans Exotic and colorful mystical shop carries books on Eastern philosophy and gifts from Tibet and Nepal. The Forks Market, 204‐947‐2169 Global Connections An eclectic mix of gifts, clothing, jewellery, accessories and instruments from around the world. Johnston Terminal at the Forks, 204‐943‐0383 Mandarin International Beautiful displays of Buddha figurines, jade jewellery and sushi and sake sets are hidden behind a mapleflavoured selection of Canadian souvenirs. Johnston Terminal at The Forks, 204‐943‐0383 Oseredok Boutique Works by local and international artists, as well as imported jewellery, books, embroidery and giftware. Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, 184 Alexander Ave East, 204‐942‐0218 Shakti Eastern‐influenced shop stocks handcarved statues from Nepal, intricate furniture from Bali and fashions from Thailand. B‐194 Osborne St, 204‐415‐3338 Ten Thousand Villages Beautiful reversible throws are made from recycled saris by women in Bangladesh. Other fairly traded gifts linclude gardening pots, birdhouses, and jewellery. 134 Plaza Dr, 204‐261‐0566; 963 Henderson Hwy, 204‐661‐5545 Todaschuk Sisters Ukranian Boutique A citywide destination for Ukranian folk art, materials and trims for dance costumes, Easter eggs, CDs, and artifacts from Ukraine. By appt. only. 756‐20 Fort St, 204‐227‐6432
Yash East Indian Boutique
Stunning silver jewellery imported from India, incense, carvings, India cotton and other imported gifts. The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204‐949‐9497
for gifters
Bayshore Gifts in Glass
Dichronic glass jewellery, Christmas ornaments, candle holders, plates, bottle stoppers, coasters and custom pieces are create in store by three resident artists. The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204‐415‐7228
Best of Friends Gift Shop
Located in the Millenium Library, this non‐profit shop stocks reading‐related gifts, jewellery, stationery and more. 251 Donald St, 204‐947‐0110
Desart
Osborne Village institution since 1968. Beautiful handcrafted jewellery, hats, scarves and gloves, plus garden accessories and fun barware. Well‐stocked with cards and gift wrap. 117 Osborne St, 204‐284‐0823
The Forks Market Stores
Dragon House( Asian imports), 204‐943‐3882, Generation Green( eco‐friendly products for kitchen, home and garden), 204‐808‐9848; Gilbert’ s Stones( semi‐precious gems, sweaters and more), 204‐956‐5193; S. F. Imports( Russian and Ukrainian imports), 204‐943‐8167; Teecka’ s Aboriginal Boutique( local Aboriginal art, handicrafts mukluks and moccasins) 204‐946‐0539. All locations found at The Forks Market. Gilded Lily’ s This cozy space tucked in a suburban strip mall is full of sweet finds. Unique gifts, sleek modern decor, and colourful fashion accessories and jewellery. 877 Waverly St., 204‐488‐6319 Lake Life Bringing the woods, the water and the wilderness to Winnipeg, this retailer stocks women’ s clothing and accessories for cottage and home. 440 Academy Rd, 204‐256‐9875
Lola Boutique
Chic accessories and funky gifts from Ayala Bar, Hillberg & Berk, Hilborn Pottery, Michael Aram and more. 11‐2090 Corydon Ave, 204‐896‐5652
Michael Rodent
Cartoon‐themed bedding, bath and kitchen items, as well as collectibles. 562 Academy Rd, 204‐489‐9282
Moulé
Ultra‐chic boutique stocks stylish home decor, adorable gifts for babies and toddlers and fashions for men and women. 443 Academy Rd, 204‐488‐1891
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