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Hot Shopping: Storage Solutions from Vancouver Label Studio Brovhn

Bins by Studio Brovhn

Small, modern-day apartments require plenty of extra storage, something not easily found in 500-sq-ft condos. Studio Brovhn, a buzz-worthy local label, offers a solution with bins (pictured), boxes and bags that collapse to the thickness of a magazine but are ready to hold items both big and small. The deets: offered in various sizes and colours (orange, white or grey), they’re both tear- and water-resistant, made from innovative material that’s finer than hair and fully recyclable, plus they weigh less than paper. Provide, on the edge of Gastown, carries these small-space must-haves, so there’s no longer an excuse for runaway piles.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: Find New Vintage Goods at Even and Odd

Gentrifying Corktown gradually becoming a popular destination for design shops, most of which are independently owned, including the charming and whimsical Even and Odd. Two friends, Winnie Yip and Carmen Tsang, quit their day jobs to open their dream boutique, which brims with an eclectic but curated selection of worldly goods in natural and neutral tones as well as vintage gems. Adorn your home with a baroque mirror, a hand-blown glass vase or perhaps a retro clock. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, be it a leather bag or even a dining room table, Yip and Tsang are happy to take custom orders. Tuesday to Sunday. 356 Queen St. E., 647-748-3800.

Hot Shopping: Ella+Elliot Stocks Furniture and Toys for Cool Kids

Cool children’s shop Ella+Elliot. Photo by KK Law

Parents-to-be head to modern children’s shop Ella+Elliot for nesting made easy. Tick designer cribs and change tables off the must-buy list, and rest easy knowing that although sleep and a social life are things of the past, style remains intact. Future baby-shower attendees flip for the snuggle-worthy toys and colourful mobiles that make gift giving a snap. Find furniture and decor for big kids, too.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: Gastown’s Old Faithful Shop Honours The Past

The Vancouver market bag, at Old Faithful Shop

Make your way to historic Gastown and stop by Old Faithful Shop for a blast from the past. The stunning brick and glass emporium pays tribute to the bygone era of general stores with a mishmash of collectables, housewares and tasty treats. Fruit syrups come in amber-coloured medicine-style jars, and lanterns and exposed-bulb lamps offer a subtle nod to our founding fathers. And there’s no better way to carry home a treasure trove of newfound goodies than in the Vancouver market bag (pictured), a tote with waterproof lining, leather handles and antique rivets—a delightfully old-school touch.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: Furniture Emporium West Elm Opens in Vancouver

Potter’s Workshop Bean dishware at West Elm

The USA’s beloved West Elm finally sets up shop on the West Coast on Sep. 12. What better excuse for a total home makeover? The chic location is teeming with everything from silver-rimmed glassware and organic bedding to stylish tchotchkes and hand-painted dishware (including Potter’s Workshop Bean, pictured). Rotating collaborations with global artists make for unique finds, and the We Heart Handmade Art events bring local artisans in-house to sell their wares.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: Log Bowls at Kit Interior Objects.

Log Bowls at Kit Interiors. Photo: Adele Brunnhofer.

These lovely log bowls are designed by Doha Chebib of the Alberta-based Loyal Loot co-operative. Interior accessory gems, they’re made of real Alberta wood and come in a variety of colours and sizes, retailing between $68 – $204. A fantastic accent for any home, the bowls are available at Kit Interior Objects in Calgary’s SODO Design District.

Kit Interiors, 725, 11 Ave SW. 

Hot Shopping: Retro Home Accessories at Stepback

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

Hot Shopping: Fun Finds at The Tiny Fig

Tea towels by local label The Tiny Fig

The Tiny Fig, a web-based store, started as a way for the owner to keep busy while not in university. And keep busy she did: she designs and creates every piece herself. This pet project flourished into a sweet little business with too-cute collectibles for sale: tea towels emblazoned with mushrooms, green sprouts (pictured) or elephants, cartoon-looking earrings and colourful, fun tees. Online at www.thetinyfig.com. —Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: CB2 Lands on Robson Street

Crate and Barrel's younger sibling, CB2, has arrived in Vancouver

Condo dwellers and homeowners alike are flocking to the newly opened CB2 on Robson Street, its second location in Canada. This younger sibling to the United States’ popular Crate and Barrel stores stocks unique yet affordable home furnishings that brighten your home without emptying your wallet. If you’re looking for just the right yellow filing cabinet, or orange bird-shaped candle holder, or blue bar cart, then this is the place for you. —Sheri Radford

Hot Shopping: Ceramics by Vancouver’s Dahlhaus Studio

Dahlhaus vases photo by Curtis Hildebrand Photography

Spruce up the ol’ abode or brighten a dreary office with colourful ceramics by Vancouver’s Dahlhaus Studio. Artist Heather Dahl draws inspiration from vintage and mid-century modern textiles and wallpapers for her eye-catching designs, found on bowls, jugs, plates and mugs. Pop a daffodil or two in a striped bottle vase (pictured), then brew a hot cuppa in a poppy-patterned teapot. Head to bustling Anthropologie or shop online at www.dahlhausart.com.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: Stylish Lamps by Fleet Objects

Mariner lamps by Vancouver-based Fleet Objects

Artist Zoe Garred sure keeps herself busy. Through her Vancouver-based design studio, Fleet Objects, she’s released a collection of ceramic tableware, braided jewellery and shell lamps. But it’s her mariner lamps (pictured) that really catch the eye. Each one is hand-cast in porcelain and available at www.fleetobjects.com.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: A Condo-Dweller’s Dream at CB2

Parvez Taj's Birds on a Wire is among the exclusive art pieces available at CB2

After several delays, CB2, the sister store of Crate and Barrel, is finally open at the corner of Queen and Bathurst streets. Known for its aesthetically spare pieces designed for small spaces, this is the chain’s first location outside of the United States. The building’s original masonry has been restored, and large windows showcase the varied offerings inside, including furniture, lighting fixtures, items for the kitchen and dining room, and decor accents such as pillows, vases and artwork. The popular “One of a Finds” collection is also here, with limited-edition pieces made by artisans from around the world. Open daily. 651 Queen St. W., 416-366-2828.

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