I have mixed feeling. I felt something different this time. What they sell are same as before but…read moretoo tidy. Maybe under new management? I mean it looks like regular dollar store more that previous fun loving "Trendybucks". I used to like to browse this store to find a gem. But this time, it looked very ordinary. It's sad for me.

I like how their plant selection just gets bigger and bigger! They have some show stoppers by their…read moreKing Edward Street window. They also carry kitchen and home items. It's packed in there, a bit of everything. Random but also intentional. You have to go in to experience it. Service is generally good. Value is also good. No complaints here.

For those who love sleek home decor and need a few picture frames, kitchen accessories and modern…read morenick-nacks to add a little flair to your place. If you like that black, white, stainless steel type look, Motiv is a gem. Prices are comparable to The Bay, and they're always running sales.

Funky ktichen and bath store! They had just the perfect dishwashing sponge holder that I needed…read morethat situates itself in the sink. And it was made up of cute flower designs! They are probably generally overpriced. But sometimes they have amazing deals. Like I bought a Kohn purple pairing knife (which I love! Esp for the colour.. oh yeah, it's sharp too..) for $6.50. I saw the exact same knife at Call the Kettle Black for $16.50! It's a great place to go in and just look around too and imagine all of the things you'd get for your ideal home etc. Everything is laid out nicely. And by having things outside, that's how they attract in passerby's.

If I could give Crate and Barrel a zero, I would. Unfortunately this location at Oakridge is going…read moreto take the brunt of this review because corporate Crate and Barrel does not allow me to send a review directly to them. I ordered an Ooni 16 pizza oven from Crate and Barrel. They said that they had stock. I ordered. Said that it would be there in 4 days. It was not. I called them and they told me that it had to ship from the US. I ended up getting it two weeks later. That was not even the worst of the issue. They sent me the wrong pizza oven. I was not happy obviously, but what made it worse was that they said there was nothing that can be done. i talked to three different people. They told me that I had to then print out the return label, take time out of my day to bring the item to the delivery company. Only when they received the wrong pizza oven back, would they then send me the one that I originally ordered two weeks ago and paid for. They offered no compensation for my time to correct their problem. They adamantly said that they couldn't do anything and refused to offer any other help. So I do not receive what I spent a lot of money for until I correct their mistake and there was zero attempt to help. None. Absolutely none. Three different people and no help. Everyone threw their hands in the air and acted like there was nothing that could be done. I have never had that happen before. I hope that whomever buys from them never has any issues, because even when they make the mistake, it is your problem. Just brutal. Never will I order anything from them again. They don't care about their customers.

Horrible customer service. I bought what I needed at Williams and Sonoma. Crate and Barrel does not…read moreanswer the phone. I came to that conclusion by letting it ring and was hung up on three consecutive times. You would think they would want the business especially since they sell out of Oakridge mall. I continued with Williams and Sonoma for my all clad purchase. They beat them at price & service. If I could give Crate & Barrel a negative five I would. After reading all the negative reviews it's good to know this experience was not a anomaly.

I decorated most of my home from here. Way better than the ones in Calgary, and I swear the prices…read morewere better too which i didnt expect in Vancouver

This is always a stop-off whenever my dear is looking for a particular item, it's close, located in…read moreLansdowne, and her stop off when I decide to walk around the Best Buy next door. It is your 'Winners' for home type goods, and why my dear usually walks in here is really for the kitchen stuff. Located right in the front... right side, sometimes you got to scurry through the junk to find the prize. Being here, helping her look through a needle in a haystack... usually we come up empty handed, believe me when I say.. not all HomeSense stores carry the same goods.. this one is no different. Just know at these places, if your looking to furnish your home on a budget, you'll get away with some good prices, all it takes is some work on looking around on what you really like. If you need extra big pillows for the couch, some extra chairs, weird candle type holders, big decorative vases, etc... stop by here first before you like to go pay the 'fool's' price on those type of items. Last time we were here, we purchased some pretty cake stands, and if you need a comparison on prices and are weary... just remember there's a Home Outfitters just a walk away to see what you would really be paying for similar stuff.

homesense is a happy little playground for shopaholics and anyone furnishing a home or looking for…read moreinspiration, hunting for ideas for a hostess gift, or shopping for gifts in general, whether they're for someone else or a well deserved treat for yourself. part of the winners and marshalls family, this homesense location is at 493 robson street, on the second floor above iga. it's easy to walk past if you're not paying attention, but once you're inside, time has a way of slipping by. this is a great spot for fun, festive seasonal decor at reasonable prices. like winners and marshalls, it's very much a hit or miss experience, which is part of the charm. if you've got a bit of time, a lot of patience, and an open mind, chances are you'll leave with something you need, want and/or love. the selection is wide and always changing: linens, pet stuff, glassware, cookbooks, knick knacks, area rugs, hampers, closet organizing storage stuff, furniture, water bottles, puzzles, wrapping paper, and all kinds of things to decorate your space or stage an open house. you might come in for one item and leave with a cart full of unexpected finds. they also carry a surprisingly fun mix of foods, cookies, chocolates, olive oil, coffees, teas, syrups, pasta, and more. friendly pro tip: if you see something you really like, don't overthink it. things move fast here, and you can always return it later if you change your mind. just remember to keep your receipt. during the holidays, the store turns into a whimsical winter wonderland that feels festive without taking itself too seriously. even if you don't need anything, it's still a great place to wander. fun finds, seasonal charm, and always discovering something you didn't know you needed. bonus points for being dog friendly.

Customer service sucks and they claim they allow dogs but yet they pick and choose and they seem to…read moreallow the ones that don't behave in stores

Always great to go to Ming Wo if you're a cook. I miss the Chinatown store so much; that was a…read moreregular haunt of mine whenever I needed something. Great selection, great prices, friendly staff. A wonderful place, and a Vancouver tradition.

This is precisely the kind of store that I really should avoid…read more It is dangerous. It is intoxicating. If you are into kitchenware, cooking and baking, entertaining, or serviceware, or if you are in need of a hostess or housewarming gift, be forewarned. You will find what you need (or want) here, and you will probably pay top dollar for it. And you will do so gladly. They have mainstream kitchen gadgets along with very precise and specific baking and cooking tools, along with fabulous Asian ceramic bowls and dishes and chopsticks and more. Ramekins in every color? Check. Contemporary placemats? Check. Pots and cutlery and kitchen scales and kitchen gadgets that I don't even know what they do but they look cool so I feel is definitely should get them? Check, check and CHECK! They carry a lot of OXO merchandise (I always liked the ergonomic nature of this brand's products, and they last a long time), and yes, some of these items are available at HomeSense at half the price. But they also have here obscure kitchen tools you can't find elsewhere. If you are seriously into cooking or baking, I'm sure you'd find what you need here. Some items are overpriced. I purchased two Swedish dishcloths here for $5.95 each. (They come in a ton of patterns and colors here, which is fun!). But I know these are inexpensive, and on my last trip to Bellingham, I got a set of three of them for $8. So they are quite pricey at this store. And I've seen some of their more common items for sale elsewhere at half the price they were selling for here. However, there were quite a few deals to be found at this store, too. They have lots of high quality tapered candles in different colors, only 99 cents each here. And they've lots of white ceramic dishware and serving pieces at extremely reasonable prices. If you search this store, you will find bargains. I have to add that the young ladies who work here are all super friendly and helpful, too.

Love this place!!!! Its so much more organized than a…read moreregular "Winners" and larger location, has lots of stuff I can spend hours here, and yes sometimes its hit and miss but I always end up with stuff (call me a shopaholic). This location has a large selections of framed art and pictures. Happy SHOPPING!

Staff took forever to process transactions with a lineup of people almost out the door. Absolutely…read moreno sense of urgency, workers were sitting behind the counter doing absolutely nothing. It was quite a frustrating and disappointing experience.

Chinatown Flea Market is where dollar stores got the idea to become dollar stores. You know that…read morewhole thing where China, the country, produces a broad range of knickknacks -- you know, everything the western world could ever desire? From cheap ceramic dishes, to those weird undergarments that have the unpleasant texture of dull sandpaper, to questionable dongles, to racks of unheard of Chinese pop star's bootlegged CDs, to all kinds of kitchen items -- this upstairs "market" is ballin'. Plan on spending more than a dollar for most sellable wares, but it's worth every penny for the sheer experience of shopping in a tiny bit of China right here in Vancouver.

Pssst, I have a secret. I'm only telling you cuz I think you're cool…read more.. It sits above Hon's in the mall that no one dares enter. And it has all the weirdest plain stuff you can imagine. Garlic crushers, cheap wallets, ICE CUBE TRAYS!, table top bells (for prompt service!), Chinese monopoly, Rugrats bobbleheads and many other assorted oddities, along with the usual household supplies. The owners are nice and somewhat eccentric and the store and mall are usually creepily silent. So whenever you're absolutely stuck trying to find some household tool, and looking for some serious weirdness, come here.