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Sweet Yaweh In Stretch Pants
As if you needed more proof that fashion is religion and vice versa, just check out the new Lululemon store on Spring Garden Road: "Hali-lu-lu-yah!"* Read More.

Summer treasures
I had this strong unusual desire to go out for a walk on Sunday morning. Usually I make a big self-indulgent breakfast and then lounge around relaxing but last Sunday I had the strongest desire to go out for a walk to the country-music-playing dollar store. Read More.

Getting ready to launch Etsy!
I wanted my beautiful blogging friends to be the first to get a chance to look at everything I am going to have for sale at my Etsy shop very soon. You can see all the photos of just about everything I am selling here. Read More.

Top Seven Sins of Selling on Kijiji
Kijiji, a great place to sell sh*t you don't want. A great place to buy sh*t you'll never use. It's a great place to bring like-minded people together all at no cost. But unlike Ebay you really don't have to follow rules of any sort. Read More.

New kid - uh business - on the block
Jane’s Again Boutique will be the latest addition to Wolfville’s businesses, located just up the street [or down the street] from Hatt and Kul. [Gonna do an article Patty?] According to the cute mini flyer/business cards they were passing out to passer-bys on ... Read More.

Hibiscus
Angie DeMont did not miss a beat when she decided to open her second location in Halifax this month-Just in time for the holiday season this women's clothing shop is a one stop shopping extravaganza! Shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and clothing you w... Read More.

Lagoon Kids
You'll find a lot more than colourful buildings, lobster and art galleries in Lunenburg Nova Scotia. In fact you might be surprised to find one of the best children's clothing stores around - a surprising find in this South Shore town. Lagoon Kids, on Linc... Read More.

Java bed fit for a Queen
Thornbloom's doesn't just have bedding, towels, ornaments, and kitchen gadgets. They also have some fabulous furniture. After I had torn myself away from the salt and pepper grinders I discovered some beautiful beds. One in particular caught my eye. It was... Read More.

Nature's beautiful light
Bogside Gallery has all sorts of great local art including granite lanterns made by Ian Whitehead, of Purcell's Cove. You may have seen his work at the Farmer's Market. Well, here you have access to them five days a week. These lanterns come in all sor... Read More.

Satya sparkles with sacred symbols
The Vault has a line of jewellry, Satya, that consists of handmade sterling silver earrings and necklaces based on sacred symbols. A couple of examples of the symbols are: Hamsa (protection against negative energies) and Green Tara (goddess of unconditiona... Read More.

Good old beeswax candles are new again
On a current theme of lighting up my life, I found some Canadian beeswax candles at Henhouse; "The Original Pheylonian" beeswax candles. Beeswax candles are nontoxic and non-allergenic and they actually help to purify the air (unlike most other candles and... Read More.

Put the wool over your eyes
Not one to sacrifice form for function? You don't always have to. Statement has some great table lamps which make it possible to have practicality and gorgeous aesthetic all rolled into one. Take that Louis Sullivan! These lamps are locally crafted by ... Read More.

Great crystal balls of light
Every time I move (which, to the satisfaction of my "movers" is quite frequently) I like to paint my new bedroom a different colour. Even though I traipse around town collecting paint chips I always end-up back at Norman Flynn Design to buy Pratt and Lambe... Read More.

Get Your Groove in The Bag
Do you remember the days of the ghetto blaster with fondness? Perhaps, you're sad that they were before your time. Well, Rock Candy has something even better in store for you... A leather Groove Master Stereo Bag. It's powered by AA batteries and comes... Read More.

Nice at normal density
Short on space? Trying to pack for a trip and can't quite cram everything you need in your suitcase? T-Box compressed clothing is a great way to ensure that you can fit everything in and still have room for souvenirs. This is a line of ultra comfortabl... Read More.

Black Market solutions
Some people are just hard to shop for. The Black Market offers solutions to your gift purchasing dillemas. One such offering is a range of parasite wood carved ornaments. These are a great (and surprisingly inexpensive) way to surprise a friend. Persona... Read More.

New kid on the block
As one of the newst kids on the block Krisp is easing into the Halifax scene. They're just giving us a taste of things to come. There always seems to be new product and new lines coming in (and ladies, don't worry, more is coming your way!). One is Tri... Read More.

Slice and dice
P'lovers has a great gift for the environmentally conscious cook in your life or, alternatively, for the cook you would like to be more environmentally conscious, or the person you would just like have to cook more. They are handsome and durable bamboo cutt... Read More.

Cake in a flower pot. Why not?
Yes, we all know Sweet Jane's has loads of fun retro candy and they make fantastic gift baskets but they also have some really cool toys and cards as well. I remember watching a t.v. show one time where this girl had a birthday party and one of the activit... Read More.

Listen to your mother
Well, David Phillips has spoken and apparently winter is coming afterall. After this apocalyptically unseasonably warm weather I suspect many of us are ill prepared for the negative temperatures we usually have at this time of year. In preparation I rec... Read More.

The Ottoman Redux
Hide-a-beds are possibly one of the greatest inventions ever. Such a great way to maximize space while still being able to accommodate as many overnight guests as possible. M Home has a piece of furniture which takes the concept of the hide-a-bed to th... Read More.

A Nest of Tables
The number of gorgeous pieces in Attica is overwhelming. Every time i think I've spotted the quintessential item I turn around and see something even better. One of the most attractive (and useful pieces) I found on my last visit was a set of three nes... Read More.

Gifts that will really take off
The Discovery Centre has the perfect gift for any inqusitive child. After discovering the awesome science kits I almost wished I was a kid again and could ask my Mom and Dad for the chemistry set or rocket kit for my birthday. These kits look like so m... Read More.

Garden in a Bucket
Personally, I have never understood the "joy" of gardening. It's not so much the dirt as the bugs everywhere and wasps -ICK! However, just poking around in Topiary was (almost) enough to make me change my mind. I discovered the perfect gift for any... Read More.

Drinks with Pizzazz!
Do you harbour a secret dream to mix drinks with pizzazz like the staff at TGI Friday's? I'm sure most of us at least experienced a moment of such desire after watching Cocktail. Well, Liquid Boutique has the answer to your prayers. They carry a li... Read More.

Rings around the table
As much as I am in denial that Christmas is around the corner (who else hasn't started their shopping yet?) it's getting harder and harder for me to ignore. I found the cutest festive napkin rings at Backyard & Veranda. These stainless steel rings will... Read More.

Baby Steps
Henhouse is full of great little (and larger items) for your home. One of the first things that caught my eye upon walking in the door was a sweet little lime green leather baby bib with a ladybug front and centre. This bib is one of many different des... Read More.

Skin products for special cases
The other day I wandered into Chrysalis Spa for the first time. I was curious to see what they might offer that no one else in the city does. These days it seems to be so much of the same everywhere. The staff were incredibly helpful and steered me tow... Read More.

On a scale of 10
I absolutely love fun kitchen gadgets, especially funky retro designs so I could poke around in a store like the Cookhouse for quite awhile. I am such a sucker for cute appliances and equipment and the Vintage Kitchen Scale by Typhoon is the coolest kitche... Read More.

A camera for the clutz in you
Atlantic Photo Supply deservedly boasts the title of Halifax's oldest photography store. They offer the faboulous service of equipment rental so if you're from out of town and forget your camera you don't have to resort to buying a cheap disposable or fork... Read More.

This Diary Will Change Your Life
A few years ago I read about this really cool book called This Diary Will Change Your Life from Benrick Limited ($19). At the time I couldn't find it in any of the stores here so I ordered it on-line. Well, I happened upon the latest edition (2007) in Frog... Read More.

Hair Issues
Everyone's hair has different needs and many of us have "difficult" hair. Thumpers has a fantastic line of treatment products from the exclusive New York salon Bumble and Bumble that are sure to remedy any hair issue you may be experiencing. Many of us ... Read More.

It's a wrap
Looking for a unique way to present a gift? Loomis & Toles has just the thing for even the least artistically inclined individual. There's a fun selection of wrapping paper which includes such designs as Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Marilyn Monro... Read More.

Eye Candy
Who doesn't love candy? Well, now you can proudly display your love of candy and all things sweet with an eye catching tee from Sugah! Besides their appetizing array of handmade sweets and ice cream they carry adorable t-shirts. These shirts come in an... Read More.

A virtuous bag
I know that I'm always in the market for a new bag and I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only one. Pro Girl has some great original bags by Scraps. They are super adorable and come in three different sizes. The clutch is $32 and the others range from $4... Read More.

Shorts Winter
Summer is officially over but that doesn't mean we have to abandon all our summer style. A great way to keep the summer spirit alive (and still dressing for the chilly weather) is with a pair of warm short shorts. City Streets has just the pair by La C... Read More.

NSCAD to a 'T'
Biscuit is carrying a line of locally designed limited edition tees. These mens and womens t-shirts feature great original graphics by Nova Scotia College of Art & Design graduates. The men's tee is pretty standard cut but the women's has a fun modern fit.... Read More.

Bench Press!
Having recently come back from a trip to England I was psyched to discover that Frozen Ocean is now carrying Bench Brand clothing. This is a great line of comfortable casual clothes. Each item has a bit of a twist making it stand-out from all the other hoo... Read More.

Boy Toys for Girls
This is one of the coolest things I've seen in a while: a girlie pocket knife. Oh, but it's so much more than that! This Miss A Kit knife includes features such as a mirror, flashlight, pen, nail file, needle and thread, ruler, and perfume bottle, among ma... Read More.

Sole practicality
Comfort Zone is the only shop in the Halifax area to carry the Eject line of footwear. Just in case winter does come early they have the perfect boots. There are several different styles available (ankle cut as well as knee highs) and some really fun desig... Read More.

Uncommon Marcasite
Marcasite is a common stone but an Egyptian jeweller has put it together with sterling silver and red rubies in a delicate design that sparkles. Other pieces are paired with emeralds. Suitable for an evening out or a special occasion, these pieces would also l... Read More.



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