The fact that I'm no Martha Stewart is no secret - I guess I was born without the home-decor gene…read more I find the whole thing - paint colours, window dressings, matching loveseats - totally mundane. And that's why I was surprised to find a quasi-furnishings store I actually liked. Granted, Provide in Crosstown carries more than just fixtures and accessories for your abode. Among the designer espresso makers are some pretty fashionable clothing items, which, for me, broke up the monotony of the selection of housewares (lamps, vases, tables, cushions, etc.). Someone must have had people like me in mind when they came up with the concept for this store. On to the fashion! I found some beautiful (although pretty high-end) tees by designer James Perse as well as some local style, like Vancouver's own Shereen De Rousseau's gorgeous cross-platform jewellery.

Slowly but surely, this end of downtown Vancouver is becoming a hot spot for lovely boutiques…read more cafes and restaurants and the inclusion of Provide home decor store in that group is a great choice. The general vibe of the store is very bright and open but still warm and cozy. Soft, luxe James Perse casual wear for the ladies and the gentleman inn your life will be welcome with very open arms as a gift for someone else or yourself. Unique pillows and throws will have you wrapping yourself up on the couch and hibernating next to your decadently scented boutique candle from Europe and a cup of Nespresso from that handy little machine that spits out espresso exactly how and when you want. The aforementioned scene is courtesy of Provide and there is more where that came from. Royal Doulton tableware, Niche Modern lighting, Dwell and Publique Living decor items from gorgeous picture frames done in stone to massive and stunning ceramic bowls, you are sure to be entranced by some very fab finds at Provide.

Nothing too wow. But its interesting to look at. I mean its modern to go inside. But unless you…read morereally need to redesign your house then yeah maybe it would make sense to shop here. The product is ok, I mean I do find it does feel like going into a gift shop. Not sure I want to have the kind of stuff they sell in my house or maybe I am not too trendy. its nice artwork to look at.

I've walked by here so many times, but for some reason had never gone in. Yesterday my mom was…read morevisiting and wanted to check it out. Glad we did! Lots of cute and unique housewares and art. Friendly customer service too!

This is a tiny store that sells accessories and trinkets for you home, no furniture. Looking inside…read morewas like taking a trip through Europe. Prices are all over the place, items are gorgeous and it brought the girly girl in me for a good 10 minutes as I walked around. Lady in the shop was really nice.

From the owner: Mélange Home Design and Décor is one of the newest teams to join local home designers to serve BC…read morefamilies. On September 8, 2014, our first Vancouver store hosted its grand opening in Downtown near the Davie and Burrard intersection. Our vision is to encapsulate a certain mixture of the luxurious, vintage, and modern organic designs. With great passion to bring families' dreams into reality, our team is excited to listen to your needs so that we can form an intimate design philosophy for your next big project. Our goal is to help create something unique to your home.

great store. sells everything and not expensive. staff is super helpful. I recommend this store…read more kitsilano needs this store.

This is perhaps the most jumbled and frenzied of all the Kitchen Corners I've visited (those being…read morethe other location on 4th, and two on Commercial). It also has the biggest kitsch factor. Most recently I found my favorite discovery yet: Styrofoam heads. But I've also bought a tray, plant soil, fabric dye, a random vase and a cutting board here. The glue in the latter unstuck after a year, yet the damage is mendable. The staff is always helpful and candle selection here is fragrant and varied. In addition to the street level madness (and the sidewalk boxes), there is also a basement level filled with plant pots and soil. Kitchen Corner was the only spot I could find soil in February in order to re-pot one of my ailing houseplants. The prices aren't really bargains, but the selection is quirky and gives that garage-sale feel without that coating of yard-sale crud.

They are overpriced if you bother to shop around. Nice place to get ideas, but then shop around…read morefor much better prices on the same items. Fourth ave is just too much rent for them to have reasonable prices. They are not very helpful either.

Great selection of furniture brands and housewares. I needed quite a bit of help to choose a piece…read moreand was offered a wealth of knowledge and experience. A very pleasant experience from shopping to the delivery. Thank you Fullhouse !

Very cute area with plenty of boutique stores, art, a food market and other restaurants. Parking…read morecan be a little chaotic but as you keep driving down there are some paid spots and just encourages you to explore the whole area. The market is pretty vast with 2-3 large rooms so bound to find something to try. We got the infamous donuts and another pastry to hold us off until a lunch reservation. I also loved the fruit maket displays in this colorful towers, super fun. There is also a huge kids area with dedicated shops, fun arcade games and a magic shop! A tourist attraction for a reason!

Most reviews indicate parking is very difficult and limited at the Granville Island Public Market…read more I was prepared to park at a public lot that was a 10 minute walk away. However, our family of six visited on a Tuesday morning at 8:30 am and we managed to find onsite for two hours for $2. We checked out the public market, purchased coffee at Blue Parrot, and bought souvenirs at the Kids Market. There are few intriguing vendors that I would like to check out if we were to revisit: Siegel's Bagels, Stuart's Bakery, Lee's Donuts, and Kaisereck Delicatessen. The area is vast and it's good for a morning stroll and to snap a few pictures of the ocean front and Granville bridge.

I'm trying to be nice here, and these two stars are me being generous…read more My boyfriend purchased a $10 lamp at a thrift store and came home very pleased with his find. I was pleased too, you see, because our apartment lacks overhead light fixtures so it's the more lamps the better as far as I'm concerned. But we soon discovered that the lamp required a strange four-point bulb not easily available. We tried a couple of shops, drew diagrams of what we needed, etc. but each time failed to find the right bulb. Meandering on Broadway one day I stopped into Kits Lighting thinking this specialty lighting shop could solve my problems. I'd finally figured out that I needed a 55W 2D bulb and thought, since I knew the specific name of what I was looking for and wouldn't be drawing more pictures on napkins, I'd be picking one up here in no time. I walked into the store and after a long moment the clerk acknowledged me. I stated that I was looking for a 55W 2D light bulb and he proceeded to carelessly look on a shelf or two and then hold up sample products. None were the bulb I'd asked for. Finally he said he couldn't help me. "Can't you special order it?" I say. "No, try Home Hardware," he replies. Seriously? I went home and Googled the bulb: I can order it online for $16. Shopping local is great, but the big bad Internet wins this one.

Amazing experience here today, wait for it... We have old track lighting in our suite and went into…read moreKits Lighting to pick out two new ones to replace ones that stopped working. The owner tested them in the store to make sure they worked and gave me a deal for two, but when we went home they didn't work - worse, my partner smashed one trying to get it back out of the track (lol not our day). I went back to the store, told him the story and he offered to come over to our place after he closed. The ones we had purchased hadn't worked as we had thought, but he also had brought another model and it worked!!! The best part - he gave us two free of charge/exchange even though we smashed one! Exceptional service and he's retiring in a year, so hurry down ;-)

I had a mixed experience. I purchased a fairly expensive couch on layaway. I really appreciated…read morehaving that payment option. Through this experience though, I learned that it would have been a good idea for me to ask them not to cover the couch with fabric until closer to the final payment. I realized that the original colour chosen would not work as well as I originally thought. I asked if I could change it and pay for the added cost. They were a firm no. So now I have a couch that I paid a lot of money for and it is alright in the space but not great. The quality is very good and I am happy with that. I wasn't happy that the sales staff did not inform me of added costs at the time of purchase such as delivery and unpacking the item. So, that wasn't appreciated. However, the delivery guys were AMAZING! "David the Great" and "Guy the Beautiful" who does charming poses were so helpful, funny, friendly and went the extra mile. They provided great customer service and redeemed my experience with this retailer. After all this, I'm not sure that I will buy from Brier's again. I feel somewhat disappointed with the couch and wish I had waited on choosing the fabric, though I'm not sure if that would've been an option.

I bought a beautiful stylish bed for my Son's room three years ago, Dave delivered it and was so…read morefriendly and helpful. I decided to look nowhere else and go back to buy a bed for my daughter... same story, Dave came quickly and was exactly on time. He was efficient and helpful. We love the quality of both beds. Well worth it. I highly recommend you make Briers your first stop. Cherie is also very helpful to source what you need.

This is such a super cute store with all sorts of merchandise. They had Christmas decorations,…read morecandles, cards, toys, etc. Staff were friendly and not too pushy.

Stunning place to step into. This magical and expensive store takes you to a different world. Lots…read moreof products from around the world, from decor to soft toys and clothing. Lots of niche and unique gift ideas.

Go here! You'll find something within your budget…read more Calming store, stocked with curated selection of Japanese art and cute products all around. On the lower floor there's a collection of clothing, which I admired but ultimately ignored. Friendly service. Credit accepted. If you bring in a beverage, leave it by the door (there's a little table for you).

A friend and I went in while in Gastown and was left with a bad taste. We both felt completely…read moreignored but watched the entire time... The older woman behind the counter was so completely unhelpful and spoke to us like we were not worthy. She barely showed any interest in us. I have purchased items here before and the younger woman (owner?) was wonderful. We continued shopping in Gastown and were greeted warmly in every store which made the experience standout even more. Thankfully there are other Japanese Lifestyle stores in Vancouver.