Forget the mall: If you want a local, unique and urban shopping experience, head down to the Gateway Quarter on Vine Street, were you'll find everything from green clothing to trendy furniture, exotic jewelry to unique lighting.
City Roots is for those green thumbs living in urban areas. Want to spruce up your balconey or front porch? City Roots has everything you need: plants, pots, fertilizer, as well as special orders on fresh-cut flowers and bouquets.
Metronation is a boutique in the Gateway Quarter. The store features seemingly one-of-a-kind items, as they order small quantities and then switches to something new once those items are sold out. That way everytime you shop, you're sure to spot something new. Metronation has something for everyone with an eye for the unique and trendy, from baby items to cocktail dresses, from men’s button-downs to artsy flat wear.
Park + Vine features "green" and locally produced items, from flip-flops to cleaning products to cloth baby diapers. You can feel good about supporting a local store, staying eco-friendly and finding eclectic and unique items not found in chain stores. Follow them on Twitter: @parkvine
Don't settle for a plain ol' lampshade for your desk, apartment, etc. Get inspired by the unique, international, modern and practical lighting that Switch has to offer.
A Lucky Step is a funky home furnishing store with everything you need to design a new look: accessories, couches, rugs, tables and more.
If youre a design-conscious home or condo owner and want to spruce up your space, Joseph Williams Home offers classic yet contemporary, chic and comfortable pieces. They have furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories; even mirrors and artwork.
Looking for unique, exotic jewelry and bags? The Little Mahatma has all kinds of ornate and beautiful jewelry, like necklaces, earrings and bracelets in a variety of styles. Shiny beads, intricately designed metals and gorgeous gems are sure to catch your eye.
So you’ve got this swanky apartment or condo with a minimal amount of green space and you want to spruce it up with more than just beige terracotta pots. OUTSIDE has chic outdoor furniture and accessories, like birdfeeders, pots, wind chimes, grills, chairs and lawn decorations…even gnomes.
If you’re hunting for a one-of-a-kind design piece to suit your style, MiCa 12/v is a great place to start. They carry jewelry, art, home furnishings and accessories created by local and international, independent designers.
If you've ever wanted to ride around on one of those crazy Segways, you're in luck, because there's a Segway store in the middle of downtown. Not ready to commit but just want to try one out for size? They offer scenic tours around Eden Park, all on a Segway.
Professional, aspiring and even starving artists will feel right home in Suders Art Store. They’ve got everything you need to create your next masterpiece, like paint, brushes, canvases, sculpture supplies and even easels.
