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SHOPPING
BLUE MOON Long standing local outfit provides unusual upscale home furnishings, such as petrified teak wood stools and imported live-edge tables. In-house design line features beautiful modern pieces accented with natural elements. 109 Pacific Avenue, 204‐452‐7096, bluemoonfurniture. ca, Map 1: N-4
FOR SPACE SAKE At this self-titled“ store for organized living,” find clutter-busting organizational furniture and accessories to simplify your living space. Decorative objects abound for the bathroom, kitchen and office. Design services and shipping available. 1824 Grant Ave, 204-488‐2633, forspacesake. com, Map 2: D-3
GRACE & CO. LTD This bright and airy lifestyle boutique carries everything for home and body. Shelves are stocked with one-of-a-kind items such as printed place papers, milk soap and serving ware by local maker JBA Ceramics. 556 Academy Rd, 204‐292‐9394, graceandcompanyltd. com, Map 2: D-3
HOOPERS This spacious lifestyle emporium specializes in mint condition Danish and mid-century modern furnishings and lighting. Also features fun housewares and smart gifts. 70 Albert St, 204-943‐5240, shophoopers. ca, Map 1: O‐4
HUT K This loft-like Exchange District showroom is the height of hip, specializing in cool, contemporary home furnishings with a Scandinavian sensibility. Exclusive Winnipeg retailer of modern designer lines from BluDot, Tom Dixon and Design House Stockholm. 200 Princess St, 204‐894‐7639, hutk. ca, Map 1: N-4
INTERIOR ILLUSIONS Located in the heart of the Exchange District, this posh interior design shop has many exquisite, high-end home decor pieces. Almost everything can be customized to fit any home or style. Open to both the public and design professionals. 100 Princess St, 204‐925‐4162, interiorillusions. ca, Map 1: O-3
LIFA HOME This Johnston Terminal nook carries modern meets vintage home decor pieces, such as mirrors and clocks. The province’ s largest supplier of Amy Howard chalk-based paints. Also carries original prairie inspired artwork by local artist Larry Rich. Unit 14 Johnston Terminal, 25 Forks Market Rd, 204‐943-5020, lifahome. com, Map 1: Q-5
PIECES OF PARADISE Colourful shop carries handcrafted fair trade items from Indonesia including furniture, stone carvings and mosaic glass. 1094 Nairn Ave, 204‐477‐1822, piecesofparadise. ca, Map 2: D-7
PORTICO INDOOR & OUTDOOR LIVING Stocks beautiful home decor and furnishings made with the environment in mind. Many pieces made with recyclable, sustainable, or reclaimed materials. D-580 Academy Rd, 204‐691‐6774, porticoliving. ca, Map 2: D-3
THESE FOUR WALLS Beautiful showroom displays a full range of ever-changing styles and pieces for your home, including custom couches, wood furniture, lamps, wall hangings, clocks, mirrors and servingware. 167 Stafford Ave, 204-452‐5786, thesefourwalls. ca, Map 1: T-1
WEST COAST KIDS Specializing in eco-friendly baby bedroom furniture, strollers, highchairs, and carseats. Also carries chemical-free products for kitchen and bathroom. Trendy nursery decor and leather diaper bags are perfect for hip mamas. 103 Princess St, 204-942‐1237, westcoastkids. ca, Map 1: O-4
FURS & LEATHER
WONDERFUL WORLD OF SHEEPSKIN Custom-made sheepskin products, including plush rockers for the kids, rugs and throws for the home, plus cozy mitts, hats, slippers, gloves, coats, and decor items. 250 Dufferin Ave, 204-586‐8097, worldofsheepskin. com, Map 1: L-4
GIFTS
BAYSHORE GIFTS IN GLASS Dichronic glass jewellery, ornaments, candle holders, plates, bottle stoppers, coasters and custom pieces are created in store by three resident artists. The Forks Market, 2nd floor, 204‐415‐7228, bayshoregiftsinglass. com, Map 1: Q-5
BEST OF FRIENDS GIFT SHOP Located in the Millennium Library, this non-profit shop carries reading- and writingrelated gifts for book lovers. Beautiful notebooks, pens, jewellery and fun giftware are carefully selected for substance and style. Main Floor Lobby, Millennium Library, 251 Donald St, 204‐947‐0110, friendswpl. ca, Map 1: P‐3
BOUTIQUE DU FESTIVAL Home base for February’ s Festival du Voyageur gifts, this year-round shop stocks iconic red sashes, leather and fur mukluks and mittens, Métis history books and T-shirts and mugs, emblazoned with the festival logo. 233 Provencher Blvd, 204‐237‐7692, festivalvoyageur. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS BOUTIQUE Commemorative pens, shawls, and accessories bear the CMHR logo, while a selection of fair trade and ethically sourced products, including clothing, bags and jewellery, are inspiring souvenirs. 85 Israel Asper Way, 204‐289‐2000, humanrights. ca, Map 1: Q-5
THE FORKS MARKET STORES Aida Crystal( handmade fine glass and crystal products) 204‐253‐1609; The Almond Tree( imported & specialty candy), 204‐947‐2795; Distant Caravans( gifts from Middle East and Africa), 204‐947‐2169; Dragon House( Chinese imports), 204‐943‐3882; The Forks Trading Company( Canadian handmade products, includes jewellery and art), 204‐949‐1785; Generation Green( eco-friendly food, skincare and health products), 204‐808‐9848; Gilbert’ s Stones( amber, amethyst and ammolite jewellery and sweaters from Ecuador and Peru), 204‐956‐5193; Mystic Scents( incense), 204‐772‐6163; S. F. Imports( Ukrainian imports), 204‐943‐8167; Teekca’ s Aboriginal Boutique( gifts crafted by First Nations artists, mukluks, dream catchers); Two Rivers( Canadian souvenirs), 204‐947‐0186; Yash Global( exotic handicrafts from India, Thailand and Indonesia), 204‐949‐9497. All locations found at Map 1: Q-5
FIVE SMALL ROOMS This sunny space elegantly showcases giftware, contemporary and traditional fine china, silverware, crystal and jewellery. 2‐1176 Taylor Ave, 204-488‐8099, fivesmallrooms. com, Map 2: E-3
HUMBOLDT’ S LEGACY This shop is a haven for the ecoconscious shopper. A selection of Earth-friendly items like bamboo apparel and fair trade organic coffee and tea are part of the product mix. 167 Lilac St, 204‐772‐1404, humboldtslegacy. com, Map 1: T-2
LAKE LIFE Bringing the woods, the water and the wilderness to Winnipeg, this retailer stocks women’ s clothing for relaxing and entertaining, giftware for cottagers, garden accessories, tableware, artwork and rustic accent pieces. 440 Academy Rd, 204‐256‐9875, Map 2: D-3
PAPER GALLERY This neighbourhood shop has a fine collection of greeting cards, gift-wrap and ribbons in addition to personalized stationery and invitations. There are also funky and fun gifts including kitchen gadgets, candles, picture frames and calendars. 1437 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐2585, papergallery. ca, Map 2: E-3
PINERIDGE HOLLOW Showroom of high-quality furniture inspired by a prairie lifestyle. Country-style themed rooms display quilts, tea sets, garden supplies, gourmet treats and tableware. Oakbank MB, off Hwy 59, east on Garven Rd, 204-777‐3881, pineridgehollow. com, Map 2: A-7
TARA DAVIS STUDIO BOUTIQUE This small boutique carries hand-made treasures made by the owner and other Canadian designers. Great local art prints and handmade ceramics. 246 McDermot Ave, 204‐504‐8272, taradavis. ca, Map 1: O-4
TINY FEAST Cute Exchange District boutique specializes in stationary with clean, artful design. Swoon over pretty notebooks, pens, day planners, gifts, and housewares.‘ Pegcentric art prints are a local favourite. 217 McDermot Ave, 204‐942‐5889, tinyfeast. com, Map 1: O-4