Tables lined with a treasure trove of new and vintage finds at Stepback. Photo by KK Law
A visit to Vancouver’s west side wouldn’t be complete without a pop by Stepback. Here, the best of old-school furnishings mix with modern pieces to create a space chock-full of covetable goodies for the home. Spruce up kitchen cupboards and counters with retro-styled accessories; practise perfect penmanship on nostalgia-laced stationery; chart a course for home on an old map; or pack a snap-and-go suitcase before heading out of town. Just-released design books tempt, while bowls of letters inspire even the most uncreative wordsmith. Think of it as finding a one-stop shop where the best garage sale finds and flea market scores have congregated. Custom furniture, ranging from hutches to dressers to tables to benches, is also available to order.—Jennifer Patterson
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