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B Y K AT H L E E N C E R R E R

EDITOR’S PICK
TOP 5 HOMEGROWN
STOCKING STUFFERS

SCENE IN THE CITY
PHOTOS: STANTT DRESS SHIRTS COURTESY OF STYLE BAR; IAN MCCAUSLAND (TALL GRASS PRAIRIE JAM); GRACE & CO. LTD. STORE COURTESY OF GRACE & CO. LTD.

OSBORNE VILLAGE
Trendy shops, a vibrant restaurant scene and an eclectic
crowd make this neighbourhood the height of hip.
Start at Oxfords Aveda Salon & Lifestyle Boutique for
products to tame tresses, like soy protein-infused potions
that help thicken hair. A short walk north leads to Eyes
In The Village for slick specs with hand made Raen
frames. Head to The Canister for a plethora of flavoured
coffee beans, loose leaf teas, and sweet mugs. Across
the street, fashionistas flock to tharNzie for vintage-look
necklaces made from old watch pieces by local brand
Blue Pendulum. On River Ave, Style Bar is stocked with
sophisticated garb like knitted sweater vests and custom
sized Stantt dress shirts.

Give Christmas morning some Manitoba
flavour and flair with these locally made
products.
A well-stocked pantry isn’t complete without
sweet Saskatoon jam from Tall Grass Prairie
Bakery, made with local fruit. 859 Westminster
Ave, 204‑783‑5097, Map 1: Q-2; The Forks
Market, main floor, 204‑957‑5097, Map 1: Q-5
Lennard Taylor's leather card sleeve wallets
are proof that good things come in small
packages. The compact design makes paying
with plastic a breeze. 223 McDermot Ave,
204‑791-4547, Map 1: O-5
Margot + Maude is a go-to for bold
statement accessories. Handcrafted bracelets
by Sarah Cameron Jewelry are made with
14k gold and raw quartz, for a feminine yet
edgy touch. 80 Academy Rd, 204-272-9140,
margotandmaude.com, Map 2: D-3
Located in the city's Exchange District, A
Pinch of Creativity is a haven for local artisans.
Support local this winter in stylish, hand knitted
infinity scarves by Sly Scarves. 96 McDermot
Ave, Map 1: O-4
Take home a piece of Canada's ancestry at
Cree-ations. The shop carries beautiful First
Nations clothing and accessories like cozy
mittens decorated with traditional beadwork.
1346 Main St, 204‑219‑7428, Map 1: M-4

NOW OPEN:
GRACE & CO. LTD.
Academy Road’s newest addition Grace & Co. Ltd. is a gifter's paradise.
Floor-to-ceiling windows, fresh flowers and gleaming glass make a bright and
airy space for owner Dorota Vannan's carefully curated selection of home,
décor, and bath and beauty products. Peruse shelves stocked with rusticmeets-modern wares, like unique tear-away place papers, artisan-crafted
bowls, plates and mugs and the shops' signature creamy milk lotion and soap.
556 Academy Rd, Map 2: D-3

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