Here's some Edmonton updates...
- The weather's been picking up and it's been quite beautiful except for the bit of rainy days we're getting. Lots of great weather for BBQs, parks, outdoor activities and just being outside!!! I see so many people out and about in Edmonton, it's like everyone came out of hiberation.
- The Farmers Market on 104 Street is all sorts of awesome!!! It's kind of what you expect from a typical farmer's market, but I love the handmade/crafty stuff they carry too, as well as the food.... popcorn, waffles, crepe sandwiches and more. <3 Summer time festivities just means eating your heart out!
- I discovered a bunch of new shops on Whyte Ave! Or at least my friend Becky took me inside some new shops because I am not totally keen on venturing into new shops sometimes, especially ones that seem majorly expensive hahaha. My "new" discoveries:
- Ten Thousand Villages
- What's there: fair-trade stuff, with a "hand made" appeal. Housewares, accessories, bat & body stuff, toys, and lots of rugs.
- Best parts: prices are comparable to other shops on Whyte, free coffee/tea in the back!
- Go here if: you are looking for something for yourself or for a gift and don't want to go to the more typical gift shops, and you like designs that are more simple and functional with a earthy feel
- Lucid Lifestyle
- What's there: mostly Canadian, eco-friend stuff (think bamboo leggings and soft skirts and dresses) and lots of yoga apparel that looks stylish and somehow manages to look different than a Lululemon-copycat.
- Best parts: the sale section is decent and the wide variety of really comfortable clothing despite the shop being relatively small
- Go here if: you like comfy clothes and you want to buy Canadian-made stuff at average retail prices
- Colour Blind:
- What's there: lots of seasonal clothing, so right now, beautiful summer dresses with nautical themes, flowy tops, flower motifs, etc.
- Best parts: a really good variety of styles that I like -- I ended up with a top from "Against Nudity" that was good for work and play and fabulous Mavi shorts
- Go here if: you want clothes that are "trendy" pretty much... with a decent selection
Well, that about sums it up. There were more shops for sure but these are the highlights I could remember. Next time I'll post something on the fabulous world of Goodwill, because it's seriously become a new addiction. Or maybe I should really just use Tumblr/Instagram. Meh!
