shopping
SHELMERDINE Manitoba’ s largest garden center has a great selection of seasonal and home decor, plants, kitchenware, gifts and fashions for men and women overseen by knowledgeable staff. Open 7 days a week. Located five minutes west of Winnipeg past the Perimeter Hwy. shelmerdine. com, 7800 Roblin Blvd, 204-895-7203.
VERDE PLANT DESIGN Bright and airy nook on Graham Avenue is filled with succulents, air plants, and cacti as well as modern and trendy pots and hangars. Design a DIY terrarium or pick up knickknacks for garden and home, from decorative rocks to sweet smelling soy candles. 419 Graham Ave, verdeterrariums. com, Map 1: P-3
HeAlTH & BeAUTy
AEVI Upscale spa, salon and boutique is a perfect one-stop-shop. Salon will wash, dry, and style hair for any occasion. Carries a beautiful selection of jewellery, purses, skin and hair care products. 1580 Taylor Ave, 204-777-1190, aevi. ca, Map 2: E-3
AVEDA Hair school, retail store and salon all featuring the luxurious natural, eco-friendly products of Aveda in a chic Exchange District building. Go green and indulge yourself with a plant-based pamper. 80 Rorie St, 204-452-7380, avedainstitute. ca, Map 1: O-4
THE BE • YOU • TEE BAR Chic blow dry bar offers hair, make up, brow, and waxing services. Luxury hair treatments available as add on give locks some love and repair, freshen, and rejuvenate. 452 River Ave, 204-615-2474, thebeyouteebar. com, Map 1: R-4
BERNS & BLACK Eco-friendly salon, offering keratin smoothing treatments for the ladies and straight razor shaves for the gents. Shelves are filled with natural beauty product lines such as Kevin Murphy. 468 Main St, 204-944-8454, bernsandblack. com, Map 1: O-4
DI ERBE INC Vegan soaps and certified organic skin care manufactured in St. Boniface include aromatherapy products and soothing salves for sensitive skin. Natural scented body moisturizers cherry blossom and honeysuckle are signatures. 111 Marion St, 204-415-7888, dierbe. ca, Map 1: R-6
EDWARD CARRIERE Charming West Broadway salon and spa. Downstairs boutique stocks upscale indulgences like jewellery, perfume, hair accessories and handbags. Brands include Creed, Diptyque, and lingerie from Winnipeg-based March and August. 162 Spence St, 204-987-6441, Map 1: R-3
GENERATION GREEN This newly renovated emporium carries eco-friendly and sustainable products including natural beauty and food products. Shop dozens of Canadian companies coast to coast in a beautiful display. 100-433 Main S, 204-808-9848, generationgreenwpg. com, Map 1: O-4
HEARTSEASE All-natural organic bath and beauty products made in Manitoba are housed in this Wolseley home storefront. Products include essential oils, bath salts, body balm and a line for babies. 941 Westminster Ave, heartsease. ca, Map 1: R-2
LOOKS SALON Upscale salon features the Epicuren Signature facial which detoxifies and increases skin’ s elasticity. Hair cuts, treatments and therapeutic massages also offered in this chic space. 1800 Corydon Ave, 204-478-7878, Map 2: D-3
MAISON S SALON SPATELIER Quaint spa / salon and retail space stocks some of the best beauty products on the market. In-house line of luxury hair, body and mineral makeup products also available. 161 Lilac Ave, 204-475-9264, Map 1: T-2
OXFORDS AVEDA SALON & LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE Established in 1993, Oxfords is an original Aveda hair salon. Makeup services and on-site boutique featuring pure plant and mineral products for a natural glow. 196 Osborne St, 204-287-8939, oxfordssalon. com, Map 1: R-4
PERFUME PARADISE Perfume and cologne bottles line the walls from floor to ceiling. Specializing in new, unusual, discontinued and hard-to-find fragrances. Will search for a favourite scent. 253 Vaughan St, 204-275-7493, Map 1: P-3
SOGA ARTISAN SOAPERIE This small second floor space is packed with handmade bath and beauty products, including sweetly scented soap, lotion, and mineral salts. All products are vegan and cruelty-free. Try skin-softening bubble bath scoops made with organic clay. 86 Albert St, 204-615-2284, sogasoap. com, Map 1: T-2
TIBER RIVER NATURALS Bright space carries house line of bath and body products for the beauty queens. Includes lip balm, hair shakes, travel kits and nail and body bar services. 408 Academy Rd, 204-474-2333, Map 2: D-3; 3-1650 Kenaston Blvd, 204-284-4247, tiberriver. ca, Map 2: F-2
Jewellery
BIJOU Modern jewellery from local designers, along with custom pieces designed and created on site. The one-of-a-kind Bijou Collection includes colourful gemstones, sterling silver and stunning gold pieces. This shop is an exclusive seller of Alexis Bittar. 539 Osborne St, 204-233-9744, Map 2: E-4; 1 Lombard Pl, Richardson Concourse, 204-615-9555, bijoutreasures. ca, Map 1: 0-4
BIRKS Expansive store boasts wedding and engagement bands, jaw-dropping pearls, watches, and diamondencrusted cuff links. Gifts for the new baby and some high-end home items like Sterling silverware sets. Diamonds are ethically mined and certified Canadian. 191 Lombard Ave, 204-786-7468, maisonbirks. com, Map 1: 0-4
DCONSTRUCT Materials like concrete, corian countertop, and resin are transformed into sleek, wearable necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The resulting jewellery is eco-friendly, with each piece containing at least 40 % recycled material. 84 1 / 2 Albert St, 1-888-817-2946, dconstruct. ca, Map 1: O-4
DIAMOND GALLERY Luxury jewellery selection and shopping experience. Custom designs by Allan & Lisa Malbranck. An amazing selection of platinum, gold, diamonds, pearls and Bulova watches. 1735 Corydon Ave, 204-488-9813, diamond-gallery. com, Map 2: D-3
EPSILON CREATIONS A wide selection of coloured stones like emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Awardwinning custom designers whose creations range from contemporary to antique stylings. Also importer and wholesaler of fine gemstones. Extensive collection of pieces from exclusive designers in gold, platinum, stainless steel and titanium. 50 Stafford St, 204-453-2008, shop-epsilon. ca, Map 1: T-2
HILARY DRUXMAN Chic boutique features sleek, minimalist jewellery by local designer Hilary Druxman. Exquisite pieces in Sterling silver, yellow and white gold are handcrafted in the atelier behind the shop. 1-258 McDermot Ave, 204-947-1322, hilarydruxman. com, Map 1: O-4
INDEPENDENT JEWELLERS Traditional gift store with a wide selection of luxury watches, including Rolex and Omega, and fine jewellery. Carrier of prestigious Forevermark diamonds. 493 Notre Dame Ave, 204-774-5544, Map 1: N-3; CF Polo Park, 204-204-783-3113, independentjewellers. com, Map 2: D-3
NEETA GUPTA Handcrafted artisan jewellery by local award-winning designer Neeta Gupta. Collections include silver and gold pieces accented by diamonds, pearls, stones and minerals like azurite. 250 Portage Ave, 204-691-1142, Map 1: P-4
REDD LINE JEWELLERY Quaint space showcasing jewellery inspired by the prairie landscape. Artisanal jewellery includes pendants and earrings shaped like daisies, fish and the tree of life. Custom work available. 725 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-253-6849, Map 2: E-5
ROGER WATSON JEWELLERS Unique designs in gold and platinum, featuring high-quality diamonds and coloured stones. Custom orders welcome. Repair shop on the premises will also accomodate rush sizings. 236 Osborne St, 204-956-2096, rogerwatsonjewellers. com, Map 1: R-3
SUTTON SMITHWORKS Longtime Exchange District shop creates custom made jewellery and repairs on site. Stunning array of pieces in silver and layered with precious stones. 103-250 McDermot Ave, 204-942-5236, Map 1: O-4
VANDENBERG’ S FINE JEWELLERY A dazzling showroom sets the stage to shop upscale jewellery for men and women. View the Shimmering Diamonds collection and other featured designer brands such as Allison Kaufman and Tantalum. Custom-design orders welcomed. 1858 Portage Ave, 204-487-4732, vandenberg. ca, Map 2: D-3
KiTcHenwAre
D. A. NIELS GOURMET KITCHENWARE This shop features a variety of fun and functional products from around the globe for restaurants and the home cook, including Le Creuset tableware, Staub cookware, and Japanese knives. 485 Berry St, 204-953-2345, danielsgourmetkitchenware. ca, Map 2: D-2
THE HAPPY COOKER A toy store for the culinarily inclined, this Osborne Village fixture stocks unbreakable glass, a wall of knives and molecular gastronomy kits for fun foams and froths. 464 Stradbrook Ave, 204-453-2665, thehappycooker. ca, Map 1: R-3
linGerie & SwiMweAr
BRA BAR & PANTERIE( women) Specializing in bras, panties, bra fitting, cup sized swimwear, and mastectomy products. Domestic and imported lines including Prima Donna and Marie-Jo. Bra sizes AA-N cups and band sizes from 28-56. 100-160 Provencher Blvd, 204-231-3487, Map 1: P-6; 1765 Kenaston Blvd, 204-487-3487, thebrabar. com, Map 2: D-3
CE SOIR( women) An exquisite space featuring bras, undergarments and sleepwear. Lines from European designers Freya, Fantasie, Panache, Prima Donna, and Hanky Panky. Bra sizes 30AA-46JJ. Personalized fittings. 145-166 Meadowood Dr, 204-253-8788, cesoirlingerie. com, Map 2: F-4
DIVA LINGERIE( women) Designer bras from England, Belgium and France ranging in sizes from 30AA-52JJ. Specializing in backless and strapless foundations, chemises, silk sleep shirts and swimwear. Personalized fittings. Grant Park Shopping Centre, 204-452-1802, divalingerie. ca, Map 2: E-3; St Vital Centre, 204-253-2454, Map 2: F-4
EYELET DOVE( women) This comfortable, feminine space carries some of the world’ s most exclusive brands of lingerie and swimwear. Lingerie by Christine, swimwear by Gottex, Diva of Israel and Princesse Tam- Tam. Daywear, nightwear and robes for women. Bra sizes 34A-46HH. 485 Academy Rd, 204-488-0403, Map 2: D-3
GRAVITY LINGERIE( men, women) Sleek and stylish space featuring lingerie and foundation garments. Some men’ s underwear. Carries lines such as Chantelle and Commando, double-faced underwear and foundation garments that don’ t show through clothing. 252 Stafford St, 204-691-8858, gravitylingerie. ca, Map 1: T-1
THE HULA HUT( men, women, children) Swimwear, sandals and accessories in this fun shop. Great bikinis in many colours and styles, including brands like Betsey Johnson, Billabong, Roxy, Ripzone, Be Creative, Jantzen, Lady Dutch, Sunsets, Becca and more. 11-1504 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-237-0457, thehulahut. ca, Map 2: F-4
PEEPERS( men, women, children) Cruisewear and swimwear for the whole family. Brand names include Speedo, Roxy, Janzen, Christina, Sunsets, Billabong and Gottex. 866 Corydon Ave, 204-474-2861, peepersswimwear. com, Map 1: T-2
22 where. ca january / february 2018