I have had the chance to hire Cara and have used her numerous times. I work in Film and travel…read moreoften and when away, sometimes need Cheques picked up in a timely manner and deposited on my behalf. Cara is bondable, dependable and trustworthy and pays attention to details. She is a great problem solver, keeps excellent communication with her clients and gets things done! I would recommend Cara to anyone that needs that extra hour of things needing to get done, including time sensitive documents or transcations that need to be taken care of. C. A.

From the owner: Time Rescue Errands.... Doing More, So You Don't Have To!…read more Services offered: Errands; Shopping (personal, professional, groceries); House Checks while you are away; Companionship (for seniors); Pet Taxi; Light Banking; Line Up Services; Cat Sitting (in your home); Senior Assistance; Other errands and tasks!

I do love my hats!…read more Like fine wine, I matured towards certain styles & brands as the years passed by. My favourite hat brand is Kangol. But I easily love the Bailey brand just as well. I've also worn Goorin Bros & Göttmann hats over the years. Fedoras, pork pie, & the mowbray styles are right up my alley. I'm not much into baseball style hats as they just don't fit my head quite right. Hats to me are part fashion & part protection - my bald head needs cover in the summer & cold winters. I recently needed a hat brim adjusted - my shooting range hat for when I'm firing away. I took notice of Cappelleria Bertacchi (Italian Hatcrafter) whenever I was in Gastown previously, so I'd thought I'd give it a go. It's not cheap, but I'm very happy & who can dare have issue with fine Italian craftsmanship!? Service was supreme - so feel free to pop in & ask anything hat related. CB specializes in hat cleaning, repair, reblocking, & hat customization. They also sell a wide range of hats & other fashion accessories. Located near the tourist popular Gastown (is it ever on time?) Steam Clock = easy to find.

I stumbled across this local gem tucked away in a corner at the Gastown district guided by a sign…read moreadvertising Italian handcrafted hats. There is a wide range of color selection and you can make your own. I opted for a 100% wool hat off the shelf. Other locations are in Siena and Lucca.

This is the go to place for nice wedding dresses of the Chinese traditional kind. Others do exist…read morebut the service is really good and speak fluent English. And they are expensive, average around $150 and the top end even $1500. More for the embroidery than silk materials. a smaller store, few stores down fr Vancity. Yes, you can wheel and deal ;)

Went here today in hopes of finding a Chinese style dress (cheongsam/qi pao) for my wedding and…read morethey had a nice selection of quality dresses to choose from. Michelle, Catherine and the other women at KK Boutique were friendly and accommodating and I managed to find a great mermaid-style dress which cost around $250 with tax. I think the prices start from $125 upwards - not sure because I only tried on the traditional red ones. They have all sorts of styles and do customized dresses as well. Alterations are free with the purchase and can be done at anytime provided there's a receipt. Before going to KK, I went to Parker Place which only had one store selling the dresses but had no luck there. They even told me to go to Chinatown so that's exactly what I did. While it would be nice to go to Hong Kong or China for an even better selection (and likely cheaper too), that's a little too far for me. I'm also a little wary of getting clothes online, especially for a wedding. After a tricky search online, I came across KK Boutique and Ochi (across the street) in Chinatown. I wonder if there are other stores in town that I missed? Regardless, I'm very happy with the dress I found and I highly recommend this place.

Great store in the heart of gastown. I was here to pick up a gift for the bf and I was running late…read moreand called the owner and he was kind enough to stay a few minutes after closing as I was stuck behind some fire trucks. Thank you! This store carries a wide range of house items which make great gift ideas for everyone. Great quality and good service.

I've decided to no longer shop here after being treated like I'm invisible. Every time I walk in I…read moream never greated with a hello. There is always someone on the computer at the cash desk more fascinated by what is happening on it, and if you do say hello to one of he staff who work there, you're given a quick hello and not even asked if you're looking for anything -- nothing. This is a story re that is severely pretentious, knows it, and loves it. The only time anyone looks or smiles at you is when they notice you are going to buy a lot of things, then the woman who works there and the owner starts up the conversation with full smiles. It's very transparent, and leaves you not feeling important but feeling exploited for cash, only to live like look at what you bought and realize it's overpriced, easy to find the same brand and item online for 50% less than what you paid, and with better selection. This place hasn't changed its inventory since I first shopped here two years ago. All in all, there are plenty of other places like this that sell these products. My wife found a lot of stuff that they sell in the store at many big box stores. If you visit the store and worry that what you want to buy won't be there, it will. Most of the items are the same, outdated, and easy to find at an IKEA or Chapters, or a few blocks away in Chinatown.

Thank you for making sure the staff got home safely after our big event. The ride was comfortable…read moreand the service very friendly. Way better than any taxi. We appreciated the personal attention too. We will definitely use your service again!

From the owner: Less Expensive than a Taxi... Superior Service!…read more Here is a partial list of my services: Call me if you need something not shown below. Personal Assistant All Errands Visit Friends/Relatives Grocery Shopping House Sitting Downsizing/Relocation Companionship/Outings Accompany to Medical Appts Wait for delivery/repair person at your home Drive to Airport, Casino, Ferry, Downtown Clubs etc Assist after surgery or eye appts Drive to any Downtown event Basic help with your computer Ask me about my Corporate Concierge Service: I do errands for the employees of any size company. This keeps employees focused on their work instead of being online or on the phone taking care of personal tasks. Benefits to Employer: Increased Production. Benefits for Employee: Less stress knowing a trustworthy person (ME) is taking care of things. Plus you have more time to spend with your family and friends.

Blair Shapera helped me create a custom suit for my wedding. From start to finish it was an…read moreincredible, fun, professional experience. The team went above and beyond every step of the way. The attention to detail throughout the process was so reassuring. The suit turned out absolutely perfect. This is the only place to go in Vancouver for custom suits. Thanks again to everyone involved, I will spread the word. Absolutely outstanding. -Scott

With Brooks Brothers severely limiting made to measure, and my bespoke tailor having retired, I…read moreneed a new place for custom suits and accessories. I phoned ahead to confirm Blair Shapera's location and said I would be coming in that day. When I arrived I was told they were down staff and usually work with appointments. This was not mentioned on the phone. However I understand how stuff happens and said I'd return the next day. No harm, no foul, but again, no appointment was required for my dropping by the next day. The next day I did came in and was fitted for a shirt - getting a shirt made is a good way to see how a clothier runs things and the product they produce. I paid, but on the way out Blair explained to me that in the future if I am in the store and someone more important enters then, and I quote: "understand that you will then become invisible to me". What a horrid way to treat people, more so a customer. If I were suddenly made invisible in the middle of a fitting, visit, or appointment because someone better arrived, I would be humiliated, belittled, and likely livid. Fortunately I found out about their attitude toward less-important customers like myself before that situation came to fruition. I wrote them a letter about this experience, explaining how I could not work with a team which would make me a non-person at the opening of a door, and that they could discard the shirt. I don't want a refund, I don't want the shirt. I don't want to do business that would treat me as invisible. Perhaps this is all a massive misunderstanding, but I received no response to my letter. No apology, no clarification, no explanation, nothing. I can only conclude that this truly is how they want to run their business. If you want to go somewhere and risk being treated like a piece of nothing, then this is your place.

pleasantly surprised to discover that holts is stocking kbeauty essentials like torriden, tirtir,…read morecentella, anua, and cosrx, because nothing pairs better with luxury retail than glass skin. i stopped by during their festive holiday kickoff event in november, where okanagan wineries were in attendance pouring tastings, and the pop up beauty booths were doing their best to remind everyone that self care is a lifestyle, not a suggestion. valmont and jo malone stations were handing out samples and servers circulated with trays of canapés, so the entire floor smelled of soft citrus, blooming florals, and sandalwood. the department store itself is accented in hot pink holiday decor, bold, festive, and just the right amount of extra. and then there's the jellycat area, giant plush characters on display: a bunny in a pink parka waiting for its car service, a giant sun smiling like it knows insider information, a crescent moon with legs casually crossed, a hipster whale in a beanie, plus an entire supporting cast of teddy bears and tiny plush vegetables. from the upper floors, the view becomes even more striking: escalators crisscrossing like runways, beauty counters glowing like curated treasure, and designer boutiques revealing themselves from every angle. chanel's signage sits confidently on one level, fendi steps in nearby, and loewe sparkles below. fortnum & mason cookie tins shimmer like pantry jewels, and holts has personal stylists and a concierge on hand, ready to guide you toward the exact cashmere sweater you didn't know you needed. overall, it's a beautifully curated space, wine tastings, canapés, kbeauty discoveries, hand massages, fragrance samples, and a visual feast of luxury design. a place where indulging feels natural, never excessive, and where good taste fits right in.

Fun for window shopping because I can't afford anything at Holt lol.. wish it didn't smell so…read morestrongly of various perfumes.. always gives me a headache