Lyndale Accents is a very quaint shop in the Crestwood neighbourhood that can be easily missed. It…read morerecently moved spots to a larger location in the strip mall, fortunately. Lyndale Accents carries a wide variety of fun, practical, and beautiful gift ideas for the home and for children and adults. There are seasonal items, jewelry, greeting cards, and items for bath and kitchen. Most of the trinkets are small, but with large pricetags. There is a return policy with receipt (although I can't recall how many days you have), which was fortunate for me when I bought a decorative bookmark for a family member who did not care for it.

Lyndale Accents is a store for those who like to spruce up their homes with little decorative…read moreobjects that have glamorous feel to them. I am a minimalist when it comes to my home decor, so this store turned out completely useless for me. It was fun to browse though. There are picture frames and vases, figurines, clocks and jewellery, candles, plates and coin purses as well as hand bags and cute kid items such as books and little shoes. The selection at Lyndale Accents is indeed eclectic. It is geared to women, so ladies, make sure to shop here without a boyfriend or a husband who, chances are, will be bored and end up whining and ruining your shopping trip:) P.S. Customer service was nonexistent.

Wondered into this lovely little find the first time I was on my way to Tiramisu. This shop has a…read morelittle bit of everything. From talking to the owner, this store is meant to give an idea of their style of design. I have to say I love it and definitely have it in mind for future gift giving occasions. Baby shower gifts, unique table setting items and even some cool branded yeg stuff (I totally brought a bag as a gift to make a friend in Mexico smile). Parking is along the ave or street and fairly easy to find that far down 124st. Also for those mobility limited, there are few steps into the shop.

What an absolutely adorable store!! Located right around the corner from cafe Tiramisu, this tiny…read moreshop has all sorts of cute home decor items, many of which are European antiques, dictated by the yellow ribbon tied on them. The other stuff is a lot of kitchen items such as beautiful wood charcuterie boards. The store carries items from over 20 different Canadian designers! This is the place you go for really unique pieces for an eclectic house, a consummate hostess, like moi, whom loves conversation starting pieces scattered across the home. And also, a magnificent place for buying wedding gifts, birthday presents and hostess offerings. Happy shopping all!

I'm really sad that the Prettiest Present is closing. Over the past 4 years I've shopped for a…read morequite a few special occasion or cheer up gifts here for family and loved ones. The store doesn't have an exact closing date but it won't be very long. Currently seasonal items are 60-70% off (some seriously cute Xmas décor and ornaments) and the remainder of the store is 20-30% off. They have really cute jewellery and unique items for special gifts. I really like their line of moon necklaces/bracelets where you pick the phase of the moon on a special date (birth, death, wedding, etc.) and can wear it as jewellery. I also like their sparkly Swarovski crystal bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Some stuff here for sure can be found elsewhere or online for less but that's not the point of a boutique store. It's getting to go somewhere and browse through various collections to find the perfect gift for someone special. If you're a fan of s'well bottles, they still have a fairly good collection of unique ones and at 20% off you're paying a fair price for the designer s'wells. (Note you can get plain jane ones at Costco for $30) but the ones here are GORGEOUS and make me smile. They're collection of wrapping papers and tissues is extensive and are sure to be able to wrap your gift to fit any occasion or theme. Seriously gonna miss the Prettiest Present!

Well I just adore this store!…read more Often you walk into gift shops, and yes, everything is lovely but you just don't really see anything practical; or everything is really expensive, or really niche. But at the Prettiest Present they really have a great variety of really useful gifts! From presents for those pooch peeps, to culinary and kitchen gadgets - as well as neat necessities. Then there are the baby gifts, the seasonal decor for your own abode, a wall of tempting teas and some really unique jewelry. And then the pies de resistance... they have the most fabulous collection of gift bags, gift boxes and paper so that when you find that perfect present you can also wrap it up without having to go to another store! Love it!! Although, I do not remember seeing ribbon or cards, I could be wrong, or maybe that's just asking for the moon. Pro Tip: Make sure to go into the basement! Often you go into a store like this and assume that down the steps is just a small smattering of a few other things. But in this case the basement is the majority of the shop. It is at least 3x larger then the upstairs portion. Happy shopping!

Harlow is a lovely gem in the heart of High Street. It's a small and uniquely appealing boutique…read morewith quality items that you will not find in the big box stores. I "found" this boutique while looking for greeting cards at an adjacent store. What a treasure trove of items that are carefully chosen to appeal to women who want something that is special and well priced! Nicole is very helpful and friendly. On my first visit, I bought a shirt and necklace that I love. I'll be returning with a friend soon. Marilyn Wangler

Love this little gem of a gift store!…read more From adorable little gifts for a new baby to the perfect present for your girlfriend, this place is sure to please! LOVED loved LOVED the Matt & Nat cork handbags and clutches that we found on a Scavenger Hunt here during the Red Shoe Crawl 124th street edition. They have an adorable little doggie behind the counter most days who never makes a peep, so be sure to ask if he's there to say hello :-) HARLOW also impresses with great artisan and local jewelry! There were at least a dozen pieces calling my name. I dropped more than a few hints to the hubs ;-) The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and the perfect amount of present - not overbearing at all. Looking forward to my next reason to return! HARLOW definitely tops my list of retail therapy High Street locations!

Popped in during the Red Shoe Crawl 124th street edition to their new location…read more Picked up a gorgeous silver Buddha hook for my wall and a couple giant engagement ring bobbles for my daughter and I to match. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, informative but not overbearing. Tons of great decor items in here! The perfect dose of retail therapy or place to pick up a housewarming gift!

This is such a fun store to shop in. The owner is.friendly knowledgeable and knows how to design…read moreand is amazing at it. I just.feel.good going in there and he makes you feel like you are at home. He always helps me pick out things amd I get them home and absolutely love them. Go see for yourself but be careful one time thete and you'll want to return every week. I would encourage anyone that is looking to update their home decor this place is worth.looking in. Thank you to the staff at bling for being so.kind and welcoming I'll be back soon.

I finally made it into Cosafina and it's just as expensive as I thought it would be. If money grew…read moreon the trees in my yard (and if I had a yard) I'd fill my home with beautiful things from this store. Everything is so rich, elegant and refined, with room for plenty of whimsy. They have original local art and limited edition giclees (high quality reproduction canvases). There was a lot that was 25 per cent off, including an amazing floor-to-ceiling framed canvas of these gorgeous abstract red poppies I would so love to hang, If I had the wall space. There's unique furniture, from upholstered chairs with Indonesian wood to impressive boudoirs, coffee tables and bureaus. There's lots of decor, from $600 original blown-glass decorative bowls and plates to silk and brocade pillows, jewelry, chandeliers, and throws. It's impossible to do this place justice in words. The impressive collection must be seen and appreciated. If you're looking for original items for your home, include this on your treasure hunt.

This store is so beautiful - AND expensive! My boyfriend and I went in here to look for wine…read moreglasses. We walked in and the woman at the desk asked if we needed a hand, and I told her we were looking for wine glasses. I could immediately tell we would not be able to afford anything in the store, but we browsed anyways. The woman who worked here showed us around and showed us the wine glasses she had available. They were not my style (and I could not have afforded them if I wanted them) because they were very formal, and I was looking for something a little more fun. They did have a selection of wine glasses and other things for 25% off, but even with the discount, these items were not in our range. Despite the lack of money that we had available we walked slowly through this store and browsed the beautiful things. Everything was very formal and fancy. If I had enough money to splurge, I would go here and buy one of their beautiful tables. This store is dripping in glamour and it needs to be seen to believed.

Fun LARGE home decor store located in the 124 street shopping area…read more Popped in here for the first time the other week while completing the 124 Street Red Shoe Crawl and absolutely fell in love with the store. From hand shaped book ends to the neatest hooks you'll ever find to keep your keys safe (did someone say squirrel?) to funky house numbers, Henry's is your place! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere bright, cheery, and full of natural light with huge floor to ceiling windows. They also carry a selection of furniture and had some fabric swatches so I'm pretty sure they are customizable. Can't wait to go back and add to my unusual hooks collection!

I have been meaning to drop in since they moved into the neighbourhood. I can't believe it's been…read moreso long! We came by when 124 St hosted their All is Bright festival to light up the street. What a street party! Many many unique decorator items, furniture, lighting, art, even some really really nice clothing at fair prices! Nicely laid out vignettes of furniture, and the staff were quite gracious and helpful considering how many people were in the store that night. Depending what you are shopping for, you will want to spend some time exploring all the corners nooks and crannies for nifty items. I was particularly fascinated by the selection of hooks and LED lighting. The challenge with this neighbourhood is the parking, it's limited, and frequently you will need to resort to paying for either a meter on the street or in the Impark lot behind MEC. The bridge construction has been difficult for businesses in the area, and now the development going up kitty-corner to Henry's PFT will add to the challenge. Leave yourself some time, make a trip out of it, stop for a bite to eat and you will have a more relaxing visit.

Loved working with Kathryn from Home & Cottages! So professional and no drama. On time, great…read moreideas, very fair prices, loved the whole process. Mike, her contractor was fantastic and the ottoman and end table Rigilio make are beautiful. Thanks to all.

From the owner: Design Services, Home Decor Furniture and Accessories, Reclaimed and Repurposed Furniture, Unique…read moreGifts, Workshops, Fusion Paint, Custom Painting/Ordering, Bedding, Blankets and Pillows, Window Coverings.

Dwell Modern is all my furniture and home decor dreams packed into one very expensive store. Dwell…read morecarries high end furniture lines such as Living DIvani, Flou, and Moooi as well as about a hundred others. Their showroom is limited by their space and most of their products are done through special order by catalogue. I purchased a couch from this store last summer and am thrilled with the purchase. Jim was a really big help through the whole process. The couch took 16 weeks to arrive due to being hand made in Italy, but it was so worth it! It is a piece I will have for a lifetime. I frequently check out what is new at Dwell and also see if they happen to be selling any floor models to make room for new stock. They are also starting to carry some knock off lines which are great if you are looking for something that looks like the real thing but at a more affordable price. If you are into sleek, modern lines, fun, creative items and designer furniture and home accents then this is a great place to check out. Or, if you're like me and have no idea what you are looking at but just enjoy different and well built items you know will last a lifetime, then wander in and Jim will be more than happy to show you anything that might be of interest.

Dwell Modern is an urbanite's dream come true. This store is for those who love modern decor and…read morewho are fans of clean lines. It is for those who prefer sleek leather couches over bulky fabric ones. It is definitely for those who choose to relax in an ultra modern armchair instead of a La-Z-Boy recliner. The showroom of this glass store will give you an overview of what is in the catalog. In it you will find beautiful, modern, trendy pieces of furniture that look like art. The lines carried by Dwell Modern are created by designers and engineers. This accounts for high prices. Although I didn't have a chance to buy any furniture from Dwell Modern, I already started saving for a glass coffee table, a couch and Nanimarquina rug. I am 100% sure that once I buy these items, they will last me a lifetime and provide the daily dose of luxury.