SHOPS & SERVICES
BY Sheri radford
Say “i do”
Need the perfect ring? Have one
made at Artina’s (page 22). The
white gold solitaire pictured above
was hand-carved by Haida artist
James McGuire, and it shows the
legend of the hummingbird, which
represents beauty, intelligence, love
and harmony—in other words, the
ingredients for an ideal marriage.
ooooommmmm…
Before class, stay comfy cozy in an Emery Cowl
Tunic (pictured), then practise your downwardfacing dog and mountain pose in Mary Jane
Yoga Socks and Nova Bootcut Pants, all from
Gaiam. The company seamlessly blends function
with fashion in an array of yoga products, from
mats and bags to sports bras and fleece hoodies.
Follow your bliss to www.gaiam.ca.
SecretS of tHe city
Vancouver may seem like an
innocent young city, but its history
is rife with tales of gangsters and
ghosts. Delve deep into the seedy
underbelly with Forbidden Vancouver: Stories from the Streets, available
at Salmagundi West (page 18).
Home Sweet Home
A family’s home may be their palace, but not
every home is palatial. If your dwelling is delightful but diminutive, visit Structube (page 21) to find
affordable furniture, accessories and paintings
(pictured) ideally suited to cozy condos and
undersized apartments. With new locations in
Gastown and on South Granville, the Montrealbased retailer is making a big splash on the
Vancouver retail scene.
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