On East 16th Avenue just a block east off Main Street, Burcu’s Angels is one the city’s most iconic vintage clothing stores in one of Vancouver’s most eclectic and vibrant shopping districts. And as much as the store is known for its impressive collection of vintage clothing and accessories, it is also equally known for [...]
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Colour, Texture, Magic…and a little decadence too!
Posted in Local Stores, Vintage, tagged British Columbia, Shopping, Vancouver, Vintage on February 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Main Street – Vancouver’s Antique Corridor
Posted in Antiques, Collectibles, Local Stores, tagged Antiques, British Columbia, Secondhand, Vancouver on July 21, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Once known as “Antique Row”, Vancouver’s Main Street has evolved into one of the city’s most eclectic and vibrant shopping districts. At first glance, it would appear that “Antique Row” no longer exists and that the stretch of antique stores that used to be found between 26th and 29th Avenue has been replaced by a [...]
Miscellany Finds – Vancouver’s “thriftiest” Social Enterprise
Posted in Local Stores, Thrift Store, tagged British Columbia, Secondhand, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Vancouver, Vintage on April 14, 2010 | 8 Comments »
A small group of women on the east side of Vancouver have decided to take what they love to do and create a unique and viable business that makes a difference in their community. Only open for seven months, Miscellany Finds is a hands-on social enterprise that provides hard to place women with basic back [...]
Talize – a new thrift shopping mecca in Delta
Posted in Local Stores, Secondhand, Thrift Store, tagged British Columbia, Secondhand, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Used, Vintage on April 10, 2010 | 8 Comments »
The madness. The frenzy. And, the fun! These are the words that best describe the scene at the Talize thrift store in Delta early Monday morning. Although this Canadian thrift store has been at this location for just over five years, it is just now starting to gain momentum as one of Metro Vancouver’s favourite [...]
New Consignment Store in Kitsilano – Green Goddess Consignment
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Vancouver on February 1, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Only open for two months, Green Goddess Consignment is Vancouver’s newest consignment store in the trendy neighbourhood known to locals at “Kitsilano” or “Kits”. This is a new venture for Carol, the owner, but she has done her homework and created a store that is friendly and inviting, and has an incredible selection of women’s [...]
Get Your Tree On and Celebrate Main Street’s Newest Holiday Tradition
Posted in Consignment, Events, Local Stores, Secondhand, Vintage, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Shopping, Vancouver, Vintage on December 11, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Main Street Vancouver has gone tree crazy. As one of Vancouver’s most eclectic and vibrant shopping districts it is not surprising that they have launched a colourful new holiday tradition called “Get Your Tree On.” Forty merchants along Main Street have joined forces to decorate Christmas trees and are inviting shoppers to vote on their [...]
Free Ski and Snowboard Boots at Cheapskates
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Shopping, Used, Vancouver on October 8, 2009 | 12 Comments »
**Quick update on Cheapskates: The storefront at 19th and Dunbar will be closing in October 2009. The building has been sold. As a result they will operate only one store, the one at 3644 West 16th Ave, and this will affect what they are able to consign. Call them directly for more information: 604-222-1125 I [...]
Bohemia Gallery and ODP Designs Fall Fashion Launch
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, Shows Events Markets, Vintage, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Vancouver, Vintage on September 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Bohemia Gallery (3243 Main Street @ 16th), one of Vancouver’s best kept consignment store secrets, welcomes local designer Karen Green, from ODP Designs, to The Loft. Jann Purcell, Bohemia’s owner, is thrilled to showcase ODP Designs and passionately believes that Karen’s designs are a perfect fit with her belief and life philosophy that “fashion is [...]
Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner
Posted in Local Stores, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Ladner Village, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores on September 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner (4816 Delta Ave., Ladner, BC) is definitely old school when it comes to how they do business. And it shows, their shop is always busy. Located in the quaint fishing village known as Ladner, this thrift store (located in two separate store fronts side by side) has [...]
Great Canadian Clothing Exchange
Posted in Clearing Clutter, Local Stores, tagged British Columbia, Clearing Clutter, Clothing Exchange, Secondhand, Used, Vancouver on September 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A few years back I had the opportunity to participate in a unique gathering that brought together all the elements for a terrific night out: good friends, fine wine, great food, and a massive pile of clothes. The evening was part of a seasonal gathering called the “clothing exchange,” where women swap their unwanted clothes [...]
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