Moes Home makeover
Local family-owned home décor retailer Moes Home Collection has just finished a major renovation of itsflagship East Van store at 1728 Glen.The Samieian family enlisted Baus Design Group to create a retail experience bursting with personality and striking architectural elements. The unique waved ceiling and Chevron-cut partition walls enclosing the downstairs LIVING by Moes room particularly caught our eye.
Tastemakers unite
Designers Gypsy Soul, Rock House Style, and Shes So are pairing up with trend-hunters Jennyfleur Loves and Holly Boutique to bring a must-see two-day fashion pop-up to 2928 South Granville. Pop-up Hours: Saturday, February 15: 10am-7pm | Sunday, February 16: 11am-6pm.
An afternoon with Isabelle
It may have just opened, but Isabelle Dunlops charming clothing boutique already looks at home at 4158 Main. The Vancouver-based designer is striking out on her own with a collection of marled merino knits for right now, and frocks printed with exultant purple sunflowers for summer.Her eye is for vintage quirk and unexpected charm (see: a line of greeting cards printed with bon mots from their creators grandfather). Weve found our new Main Street mainstay. Adrienne Matei
Valentines Day gifts
Roses and chocolates - yawn! This year we're putting a little quirk into our Valentine's Day picks.
Find a passage from his/her favourite book, and have it framed. We're partial to this Alice in Wonderland passage, "Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures" We couldn't agree more.
Once upon a time, jewellery from the mall meant true love forever. Now, it means, "We need to talk." But we haven't given up hearts altogether. We love this Lisbeth Fawn Silver Heart Necklace - it's whimsical without being overly saccharine. $89 at www.shutupilovethis.com
Vancouver's Archimallows are little bites of heaven on a stick. Pick up a bundle of heart-shaped marshmallows to display as an office "bouquet", but be warned - they won't last long. (Tip: stir the stick of peppermint hearts into hot chocolate for a sweet treat). $3/stick, look for the Archimallows pop-up shop at Holt Renfrew, February 7-16, www.archimallows.com
Have a love that's oh-so-far away? Send them a piece of your heart with these adorable and thoughtful postcards - just don't forget to put a return address. $9 at Chapters.ca
A dramatic relationship deserves a dramatic gift. This hand-stitched Magenta Moroccan Leather Pouf from The Cross is definitely no wall flower - top it with a giant pink bow for heightened effect. $395 at www.thecrossdesign.com
This story originally appeared on Vitamin Daily.
Skin wins
Skoah is celebrating the 2014 Sochi Games with a limited feature Gold Medal Facial ($70) available until February 28. For glowing skin, this Games-inspired facial will ensure your skin is podium ready. A deep exfoliating cleanse removes toxins and de-flakes winter ravaged skin, while custom selected masks treat your specific skin conditions. Add in a muscle-melting massage to work out the pre-Games jitters and youve got the ultimate gold medal skin care.
