GOODS ON GRAHAM
BY JOELLE KIDD
PHOTOS: PERFUMES COURTESY OF PERFUME PARADISE; CONCRETE NECKLACE COURTESY OF DCONSTRUCT JEWELLERY; IAN MCCAUSLAND( MOOD THERAPY GLASSES)
SCENE IN THE CITY
GOODS ON GRAHAM
Graham Avenue ' s central strip, easily accessible by skywalk, is perfect for a downtown shop hop. Inside the lobby of the Millennium Library, Best of Friends Gift Shop stocks clever giftware, like journals, cards, and fun patterned socks. Another haven for literature lovers, Bison Books is piled high with classic and modern reads, including wide selections of local authors and rare books. Around the corner, on Vaughn Street, nose exclusive and hard to find fragrances at Perfume Paradise( pictured). Verde Plant Design offers a bright and airy escape filled with succulents, air plants, and cacti. Wrap up a day of shopping at Modern Supply Co. Browse minimalist fashion and luxe homeware, like cozy handwoven pillows by Fable Studio, then relax with a hot cuppa from attached Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea. Map 1: P-3
EDITOR’ S PICK
TOP 5 SHOPS FOR WELLNESS WISHERS
Shopping these spots will help keep New Year’ s resolutions in check, with products promoting health for mind, body, and spirit.
Chic duds made of earth friendly bamboo, cotton, and hemp fibres are feel-good buys at Hempyrean. Yogis get extra stretch in breathable bamboo and cotton leggings. 111 Osborne St, 204‐947‐5223, Map 1: R-3
Humboldt’ s Legacy boasts eco-friendly gifts, fair trade goods, and local food products. Give beauty routines a makeover with natural and organic makeup from Ecco Bella. 167 Lilac St, 204-772-1404, Map 1: T-2
Shelves at Prairie Sky books are stocked with tomes on self help and spirituality, as well as candles, decor, and aromatherapy items. Adult colouring books help calm and centre the mind through intricate patterns and swirls. 871 Westminster Ave, 204‐774‐6152, Map 1: R-1
Sensory deprivation pods filled with a buoying epsom salt solution provide ultimate relaxation at Float. Calm. A small retail area carries take home de-stressors, like artisanal bath bombs and mood boosting colour therapy glasses( pictured). 337 Pembina Hwy, 204‐477‐6507, Map 2: D-4
Organic produce, wholesome food products, and natural health and beauty aids fill The Fresh Carrot ' s spacious interior. Health guru gourmands can cap off a shopping spree with a fresh cold pressed juice from the attached deli. 2-230 Osborne St, 204‐489‐3737, Map 1: S-3
NOW OPEN: DCONSTRUCT JEWELLERY
Local brand dconstruct Jewellery now has a brick and mortar home in the Exchange District. Eco friendly necklaces, earrings, and bracelets made of recycled resin fill the walls of this chic shop, as well as accessories like iPhone cases and mod vases. Check out lightweight bangles and men’ s bowties made from concrete, and necklaces sculpted from salvaged scraps of corian countertop. 84 1 / 2 Albert St, 1-888-817-2946, Map 1: O‐4
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017 where. ca 13