The Shopaholiblog: Something Special At “Vancouver Special”
December 21, 2009
Even for those who love hitting stores, December can feel daunting. Since we’re down with making things run as smoothly as possible for our readers, we thought it would be a good idea to seek out a few key and kickass Vancouver retailers who are in the know and ask for some directions, because even the most hardened getters-of-things done could use a compass in the yule maelstrom. We’re calling their contributions The Shopaholiblog (because it’s a fun word to say).
For the final installment of the Christmas season, we go to Anne Pearson (interview) of the design concept store Vancouver Special at 20th & Main, in the heart of Vancouver’s super swell Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood.
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The Shopaholiblog: Four Smart Gifts From Around “The Block”
December 17, 2009
Even for those who love hitting stores, December can feel daunting. Since we’re down with making things run as smoothly as possible for our readers, we thought it would be a good idea to seek out a few key and kickass Vancouver retailers who are in the know and ask for some directions, because even the most hardened getters-of-things done could use a compass in the yule maelstrom. We’re calling their contributions The Shopaholiblog (because it’s a fun word to say).
Jennifer from Gastown’s The Block, one of the city’s cooler clothing stores, hooked us up with the following four ideas at four different price points… Read more




















