I have only purchased online from here, not been to the actual shop, because their shipping is…read morestraightforward and reliable, and IMHO worth the money. This shop curates a wide variety of stuff that's ideal for gift giving. It's hard not to go overboard ordering just one more cute thing. I really like their needlework kits, greeting cards, and home decor items. Prices are not bargain basement so be warned that a shopping spree can add up fast! Still, shopping local has its own rewards and I am glad that this quirky little place has earned such a large following that it's still standing after all the economic challenges of the pandemic and beyond. Hard to explain, but the inventory just has an Edmonton feel to it -- check it out and see if you agree!

Seriously obsessed with this quirky store. Awesome gift ideas (for myself) in here. From bear…read moreshaped chopping boards, succulents in the cutest pots, to jewellery, mermaid bottle openers and so much more. The space is small but it has an upstairs mezzanine area with even more goodies and that's where you'll find the wall of patches. That's right, a wall of patches, my friend and I were debating buying a giant cat patch for a denim jacket. They are so cool. I want them all. The greetings cards are funny, shocking and perfect for any pal with a sense of humour. They sell light boxes, neon signs and trinket holders in weird shapes. What's not to love. Every single thing in this store is so damn cute, including the owner. She was funny, had great conversation and told us lots about the makers and various store items. Can't wait to go back and buy all the things!

A market place right in the middle of the mall. It's quirky and perfect. I love it. This is a pop…read moreup version of the main location in the Brewery District. The cute boutique sells items made by local crafters and artists so it's a great spot to find unusual gifts. There are so many lovely items for babies including fun baby grows, booties and the best socks that say 'CUTE AF' on them! I wish they were in my size. There is a lot of beautiful jewellery to choose from but the home decor is my favourite section. From cross stitch of star signs to wooden garlands to the biggest selection of air plant terrariums that I have ever seen! I'm kinda obsessed. These ones are only $30 and I actually thought that price was pretty ok. I've seen them some places and they are just totally not worth it. But everything in here was really reasonable. It's the kind of place you could look in five times and see things you never notices the last time you were in. There are so many awesome finds! I will go back and treat myself to a air plant one of these days! But I did find some ace gifts for friends birthdays! A beautiful store that gives you that local market vibe and I can't wait to revisit.

What a fun shop! And a lovely addition to the new area of Kingsway! In the sea of chain stores and…read moretucked in next to a home goods department store, (HomeSense,) sits The Maker's Keep, a boutique filled with a variety of handmade goods. Stepping into this store just feels instantly relaxing, and unlike any other place in the mall. Somehow stuffed to the ceiling without feeling cramped or confusing at all, shoppers will be awed by the sheer number of amazing items they will come across here. Everything from stationary (I am in love with the journals they sell) to decorative pillows, air plants to jewelry... This has become the go-to stop for all my gifting needs. Staff here are definitely passionate about the locally made movement, and are often makers themselves. I've found they are always willing to help you out, without being pushy about making sales goals; they want you to leave happy and excited about your purchase and possibly even with the story behind how it was made. Not only is this a must-stop shop if you're at Kingsway Mall, it's worth making a special trip for!

I was checking out the Callingwood area for a friend who is moving there when I stumbled upon this…read moreplace. It's tucked in a corner of The Callingwood Market, and I almost missed it. I love a good gift shop, so even though I'm technically finished my Christmas shopping, I couldn't resist! This place reminds me of a Ukrainian/Russian version of Ki-Fu-Ne. Like the Japanese store, the merchandise here is imported and wonderful. While I'm not overly fond of religious artifacts, I have to agree it was good quality stuff. I was much more interested in the porcelain and the stacking dolls. Who doesn't love those stacking dolls? I had to buy myself a Christmas set. The lady working there was extremely sweet and helpful, and told me there's a Europa Deli somewhere in the area I must check out. And she gave me a beautiful gold Thomas Kincaide Christmas card with my purchase. I only have one complaint, and I didn't even think about it until I got home....There really isn't anything there for men. If I came here for any of the men in my life, there wouldn't be a single thing for them. Other than that, excellent service and good quality merchandise.

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!

I walked into Jilly's and it smelled like Christmas! The…read moreentire front of the store was filled with Christmas stuff. I love Christmas! I was greeted by Wonder Woman (it was Halloween) and she was very friendly and helpful. She let me browse the store without pressure (which I really appreciate because some stores can put a lot of pressure on you to purchase). Other than Christmas decorations, Jilly's a bit of everything! There is clothing in the back (it's very expensive though - so expensive I almost choked on my gum). They also have numerous home decor items, candles, bath and soap products, they have a lot of stuff. The sale section towards the back of the store drew me in immediately (it had purses). I really liked Jilly's. I will be going back to shop soon!

The perfect place to shop for the perfect gift!!! With Mother's Day just around the corner, this…read morecould be your one stop shop. Jaillis Boutique is packed full of goodies from jewelry, to candles, to clothing, and so much more! There is even a little kids section. You can also find Kate Spade stationary accessories here. This place is seriously jam packed! I took pictures, and when I looked at them after, I saw things in the picture I didn't notice in the store! You can, and probably should, spend at least an hour here! I was in there for about 20 minutes which is seriously a long time for me. I can browse a store and be out in 5 minutes. But this place was like a candy store for me :) My favourite sections in the store were the Farmhouse Fresh skin care line (get the Whoopie Cream lotion), the gurgle pots, and the Volcano candles. Oh! And the scarves! Such a huge selection of scarves here! So many great spring patterns and colours. This boutique has something for every budget. You can pick up gifts from $20 and up. What a great place to come for hostess gifts! And in addition, the girl working at the shop was super friendly and I could tell she loved working there. For real, I think this is as good as it gets for a local boutique in SW Edmonton. 5 stars all around! *Applause*

Come To The Garden is a cute little gift store that brims with character in the mostly depressing…read moreNorthgate mall. Some of the items featured include canvas art,figurines,jewelry,scarves,and porcelain dolls. I was pretty impressed they had a nice selection of Ty beanie babies as well which are harder to find now that the craze for those has calmed down. Some of the collectibles were of fairly high quality from brand names I recognized like Bearington Bears and others seemed more like made in China type things but everything regardless of where it comes from is fairly nice and none of the prices seemed budget breaking. If you or someone you need to buy a gift for is interested in collectibles or inspirational themed gifts this seems like a safe bet to find what you are looking for.

Now, I have to say this was a pretty cute little store and I think it's one of the better stores to…read morelook around in at Northgate Shopping Centre. There doesn't really seem like there is too much in that mall, but this store makes up for everything. Come To The Garden is a very cute little place where you can find some decorative items. If you are religious then there's some of stuff for you, including angel figurines, books and CD's on religious themes. Even if you're not religious but like inspirational sayings on coasters, canvas ($20) or wood boards ($8) then this is the place to pick some up. They had some really great pieces for the home; you could put them up somewhere in your house and have a kind of motto for your family or home. They had some unique pieces of jewelry made from stone and glass. Oh, I found some really great photos that they had. They were these beautiful pictures of these big strong trees and they were kind of faded in color to make it antique looking; they came in these really nice simple wooden frames. These photos where not too big (I don't know the dimensions) but they were about $16 each. The people who worked there, I don't know if they were the owners or not, but they were really nice. The store was filled to the rim with things, so you can take your time and look around. I would advice you to be careful and try not to knock anything down; the store is a tight fit if you have a big bag like I do.

Great little Knick-knacks at this store! Love going in there, such nice employees. And love the new…read morelocation!

Such a cool place full of treasures…read more I discovered this place by accident while looking for something else. I can see myself returning whenever I need to buy a special gift for a special someone. As a matter of fact, I did already. I got my mother a glass touch lamp with owls on it. She loves it and uses it as a night light for when she needs to get up in the pee hours. You know what I mean. They've got many themed collectables besides just Bradford. There's Disney, Night Before Christmas, Elvis, Classic cars, Betty Boop and other collectables I don't know how to name but recognize all the same. The prices are sometimes high, but we are talking about collectables. I collect dragons, and not only did they have a nice selection, but I found them to be fairly priced. I've paid more at other stores. The owner is a sweetheart. She likes to chat, but she's not intrusive. She doesn't hover. Honestly, I'm going to shop there whenever I need a gift, because I want to see this place stick around. I recommend you at least check it out. See if you can't find something for yourself or someone you love.

If you are looking for an Elvis collectible, shirt with a photo of a wolf, or a tea towel with a…read morecat saying on it, come here! I have likely walked by this store many times and never walked in until recently. Each section is organized for a theme, including Elvis, Betty Boop, dolls, Christmas ornaments, t-shirts, and more. We were asked if we needed help but we were just browsing and the staff left us alone after. Prices of the items can be a little pricey but they offer unique items that you likely can't find in the mall. This is a great little store to find a gift for an unique person!