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!

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!

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 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*

I love this store, it's just so much fun being here! You can find great gifts here at the Plaid…read moreGiraffe. Some people might find the items generic, but I argue they are anything but. There are many items that your family and friends will most likely get a kick out of. Most of it is for the female population though (as like most stores). The Plaid Giraffe carries Nine & Co. bags from Nine West, unique scarves, jewelry (wow, do they have jewelry), and other neat gift items. As I made my way through the store recently, one guy was browsing as well and, while his girlfriend paid for her brand new bag at the counter, he was picking up one item after another and saying "How sweet is this?!?" again and again. I have to admit, it was pretty amusing. But then, so is their selection. Among their items that will make you laugh and gasp are barbed wire toilet paper (TP with a barbed wire design on it) and -- get this -- a hair-coloring kit specifically for your "hair down there". I'm dead serious! I had never seen anything like it before. I mean, who does that? Not that I'm judging or anything ... hey, it's something new! But the colors available were electric blue, pink, and orange. Whoa, now there's somethin' freaky going on there! My favorite thing about the Plaid Giraffe though, is their jewelry, which is pretty much the inner half of the shop. They have it all color-coded, so there are your blues, then purples, and black and whites, and so on. Some of it is a little pricey, but it depends on what materials it has, right? I find that most of their earrings start at $9.99 and go up from there. They've also got a wide selection of those neat purse-hanger things that have been popping up everywhere. The idea is that you basically hang part of it on the edge of a table, and it has a hook that your bag can hang from. Your bag won't be on the floor and get dirty, and has its own place. The Plaid Giraffe also carries items that make great traveler gifts, if you are shopping for a globe-trotter. They have typical items like travel pillows, but with and fun designs, so they're not as boring. Anyway, that's just a peek at what they have in store. I'm already looking forward to my next trip here!

I've heard of this store from one of my good friends who loves this place. Actually she has this…read moreleather bag that she got from The Plaid Giraffe and I love it maybe more than she does! It's a really nice bag but it's a couple of years old now and the store no longer carries one like it. They have some really nice other bags though but not like my friends so I, personally, wasn't really interested. I did like their cute wallets made from different colored leather with fun designs or patterns on them. They have a lot of accessories. Their whole back half of the store is devoted to accessories. I found some great earrings that I've been looking for at some good prices; one pair was $9.99 and the other pair (a pair of square ones; I actually don't own square shaped earrings!) for $11.99. They have a lot of really nice but not too expensive looking jewelry. Their store is really nice and net with lots of open areas so you can actually breath. The two girls that were working were really nice and super friendly. They let me look around in peace without bugging me or pressuring me to buy something; it was really nice to just to my thing.

Saw pretty little signs around the neighbourhood for Th Makers Keep, advertising that it is a…read more'local collective boutique'. I like to support local where I can so I decided to check it out. Despite the address being on 122 St, it's actually located in a ground floor suite right on 121 St right across from the Brewery District, close-ish to 104 Ave. There is angled parking out front. It's a cute and quaint little boutique filled with treasures beautifully displayed. My favourite was a selection of jewelry tucked in between pages of an antique novel by the door (when you see it, you'll understand). There was inspirational home decor, some cool stuff like concrete diamonds, some baby and kid's clothing (including these adorable baby headbands), lots of unique jewelry, cool razors, little succulents.. It's a bit like shopping at a local market but with everything in one pretty place. There is even a little coffee corner at the back. Prices seemed pretty reasonable. I would definitely recommend popping if you're looking for some unique gifts.

This little shop is a fantastic concept. It stocks handmade items for many of your local Edmonton…read moremakers. It looks like each artisan has their own little section. You can find anything from jewellery, clothing, accessories, to paintings and custom made signs. An awesome place to come for unique gifts. Check them out on instagram for pics because I forgot to take pics! And I bet their stock changes frequently anyways. Excellent place to support local!

I stopped by Hallmark at West Edmonton Mall today and had such a great experience picking up a…read moreSnoopy & Charlie Brown keychain from their Keepsakes collection along with other keepsakes as gifts,and a candle. Alyssa helped me at the counter, and she was wonderful -- friendly, patient, and genuinely engaged in making sure I found exactly what I was looking for. With so many Hallmark locations in Edmonton now closed, it's great that the WEM and Southgate Mall stores are still here. These two locations have become the last reliable places in the city to find quality cards, gifts, Keepsakes, and those nostalgic items Hallmark is known for. The WEM store really carries that comforting mix of tradition and thoughtful merchandise.When I worked in Manulife Bldg I regularly stopped and shopped at then Hallmark in Edm City Centre which sadly closed!! Igot some bargains even then!! The Snoopy/Charlie Brown piece was a perfect find, and the candle selection was better than expected. Alyssa's service made the visit even better -- attentive without rushing, and knowledgeable about the Keepsakes items. A great spot for gifts, collectibles, and those small things that brighten your day. I'll definitely be back. #HallmarkWEM #HallmarkSouthgate #YEGShopping #YEGGifts #HallmarkKeepsakes #Snoopy #CharlieBrown #PeanutsCollectibles #YEGCustomerService #SupportLocalYEG #WestEdmontonMall #SouthgateCentre

Who doesn't need to buy a card, ornament, album, or trinket for a gift?The last few times I have…read morebeen in this store, I was pleasantly surprised to see they had sales. Maybe they are thinking it's a good strategy for their overpriced gifts and to compete with another card store that often has buy one get one 50% off. I noticed the table at the front with albums including ones for baby, and wedding. They would make a great gift and many were marked down at least 30-40% off the ticketed price. I found a premade baby scrapbook which would be ideal for a new mom as she wouldn't have time to scrapbook and could just slap photos on pages already with embellishments and could add the stickers to it. When I went to pay for the album, it was cheaper than the ticketed sale price, yay! I like taking a look at the Christmas ornaments and if you plan on getting one for yourself or a friend, you may want to nab it months before as they can sell out of the popular ones. I have waited until after and the selection is slim but 40-50% off is a more reasonable price if you don't mind putting it on your tree after the day. I'm also a fan of their Peanuts collection. I have the talking Peanut characters they put out for Christmas a few years ago and the prices were good. I bring them out every December and they still talk. If I need a card for any occasion or a holiday gift, I'll be back to check out the selection.

This is a cool little special shop in Londonderry mall with an amazing selection of body…read morejewelry,makeup,videogame,anime,and manga themed merchandise just to cover a small section of their offerings. If you are a fan of shows like Black Butler or Attack on Titan prepare to drool over bags,sweaters,and jewelry that is super unique although in some cases a wee bit on the pricey side. The staff are hardworking,approachable,and great to chat with. I really appreciated the time they took in answering my questions and getting prices even though I didn't actually walk out with anything that day. Don't just take my word for it though when it comes to how cool this place is....definitely go check it out for yourself! You may even spot me down there in person staring lustfully at an $80.00 Legend of Zelda triforce backpack.

Visited this shop this afternoon. The two girls that worked there, were awesome, friendly, and so…read morehelpful! I encourage anyone to go there. Love this place. They have super cool bellybutton rings!