When a jewellery maker friend of mine advised me that the best high quality jewellery you can buy…read morein Calgary is obviously Holt Renfrew and this one shop on 17th called Rubaiyat. Now I pass here all the time, never in my wildest dreams did I expect what I saw inside; we are talking first of all an incredibly large store that descends for eternity to the back and is just plain lovely!! My friend wasn't exaggerating, every showcase, every shelf; every glassed cabinet was chockfull of lovely designer jewellery in the most spectacular designs. Here they carry some of the same designers as they do in Holt Renfrew but for a lot cheaper prices. But it didn't stop at jewellery there were beautiful globes of blown glass, intricately carved chopping boards that I would have hung rather than use and then my favourite an ethnographic object showcase in the far back featuring ceremonial objects from around the world. Here you can find original African Masks, fertility symbols from many countries, Native American antique pieces and authentic temple Buddhas. These objects were definitely market prices, you can buy these pieces for 4 times more on EBay, and here they are quite reasonable in price. Some of them have documentation too, so you know what village or tribe you are buying that object from. The service is tremendous, the people here know their stuff, they understand the precious cargo they carry. They are extremely present in helping you to see a piece or two, in my case more than 10. I love this store, it is exquisite, some of the most unique items I have ever seen and jewellery with such spirit, you should check this store out.

Rubaiyat delivers an experience unparalleled to any other. Walking through the gallery will have…read moreyou discovering the quintessential in home decor and jewelry, unlike any you will find anywhere else. At the heart of Rubaiyat is passion, dedication, and a love that applies not just to the beautifully displayed and meticulously sourced products, but for the clientele who walk through the doors. Whether you're a local resident of Calgary or merely visiting, ensure you take the time to visit this family owned boutique.

This place has some pretty funky stuff!!!!! Alot of the…read morepeices featured I haven't seen anywhere else, so you know if you bring a peice home, it will be unique. Lot's of decor and chairs that are "oh that's so genius" and have multi-purpose. The style is contemporary - moderne and prices are a bit on the high side.

I've got Danish roots and spent quite a bit of time in Denmark itself, which is very famous and…read moreproud of its design/architecture tradition. So I am sort of familiar with the products and designers of this neat little store tucked away into the former bakery of the Danish Canadian Club. It's not just Danish stuff though, although they do have some fine Jacobsen lamps, they've got a bunch of neat design homeware and furniture, like my favourite, the Eames Chair. I mean, this is sexy furniture. Very sparse and simple, but elegant. Definitely a "look" that big box stores like IKEA (and Nood down the street) shamefully rip off. It's pricey, but it's designer, and the pieces are built to last. The staff ain't great sometimes, but it's a good store to have in the city.

Two levels with great selection of antiques and collectibles I which you are sure to find something…read moreyou can't live without. Staff was superb, friendly, informative, and even offered complementary drinks upon entry! Highly recommended.

For being in the middle of nowhere this place is the king of nick knacks, boudoir accessories,…read morewomen's accessories, humorous signs and a few antiques. Just a cool place to kill time.

Lovely little workshop/ antique store. Very nice helpful staff and really nice soaps!read more

Very clean and organized great people and very helpful. Easy to get to and lots of parking availableread more

Urban Thrift is a great little store with a friendly, approachable proprietor. I am really…read moreimpressed by the layout of the space, which is attractive, thoughtfully arranged, and easy to navigate for shoppers. There is an awesome process in place for those who want to submit clothing for consignment and an easy, transparent way for people to see whether their consigned items have been purchased. I have felt intimidated when dropping clothing off at other thrift stores, but Urban Thrift is definitely a welcoming space! I was told that the store holds a variety of special events and promotions, all of which sound very interesting although I have not yet been able to attend any. Still - lots of cool ideas that demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking. I'm looking forward to becoming a regular at this clothing store.

Very organized and clean. Staff were helpful and kind. Worth a drive out there, especially if you…read morelike glass.

Awesome thrift shop meeting antique shop. Set up super cool. Good deals plus they are more then fareread more

Hi good afternoon! The service is always great.and I love to go there and drop off my product and…read morevisit and look for some things and I always find something very nice. The store is very nice and very friendly. Value is good but some times it to hi but they have good sell . I think it's Marie working there right now. I'm not 100% sure on her name but she's great.

I really like shopping at Trends and Vespucci for gently used clothing so I was really happy to see…read morethat there was a store like these in my own neighbourhood. The place is in an apartment building which is strange but they seemed to have divided the area really well. Clothing is organised by color and size so it is really easy to browse clothing that you want or don't want. Today there was a discount on clothing depending on the color of the tag, so that in itself was fun. The clothing was surprisingly pretty fashion forward with a lot of designer names, some stuff was expensive and then some stuff was really affordable. The designs and taste of the store owner is great and I can tell she sifts through what comes in. There are many places to try on clothing and there is even a little place to sit and relax and view mags. The staff is extremely friendly and I will come back to this store when I have more time.