Quirky American label just announced a whimsical jewelry line for spring 2012 all about white, love and the California cowgirl princess. Already seen glittering on the wrists of celebs like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»beach babes should pop into Yaletown boutique Jennyfleur Loves stat for the vintage-inspired collection of white and gold-plated charm bracelets, pendants, rings and head-pieces.
For over five years, has sought out and presented some of the best in emerging and established local talent. Featuring more than 50 designers at a time, each seasonal market showcases handmade accessories, fashion, jewelry, and art. The spring markets batch of new designers and artists waiting to be discovered includes I See Noise, Little Dragon Media, Golem Designs, Mandi and Stevi, Groovy Glass Girl, Vanessa T Cunningham, Thinkhead Design and Bliss Beachwear. The 2012 Portobello West season opens March 24 and 25 from 11am-5pm at the Creekside Community Centre. PortoBelloWest.com.
Two dozen Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»designers will gather under one roof to sell everything from accessories to clothing and trinkets, all for$50 or less at the cash-only Nifty for Fifty. Designers include Adhesif Clothing, Allison Wonderland,Borgy Borga, Bueno Style, Bianca Barr, BPA Metalcraft, Erin Templeton, Carny Love, Honeywild, Kdon, Natalie Larose, Whisper Jewels, Carnal Design, Carylann Loeppky, Clutch Jewels, Daub + Design, Floating Gold Iceberg, Forsya Boutique, Flight Path Designs, Irit Sorokin Designs, Morena, Patina, Bronsino, Phaulet Resin jewellery, Ravens Rest Studio, Sola Fiedler, Toodles by Toodlebunny, Trunkshow, and Unconventional Jeweller. Its April 22 from 11am to 8pm at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street.
From March 16-25, more than 100 luxurious hand-knotted Bunyaad rugs will be on display and available for purchase at location at 2909 W. Broadway. Bunyaad works with hundreds of families in Pakistan who hand-dye and handknot each rug and get paid a fair trade price for their work. Yousaf Chaman will give an introduction to oriental rugs workshop at the store on March 16 at 7pm. Admission is free but reservations are recommended by emailing [email protected] or phoning 604-730-6831. TenThousandVillages.ca
B.C. Clefs DOr, the organization of professional concierges, shares the following information about business comings and goings in downtown Vancouver.
The Shore Club will be closing at the end of dinner service on March 29. The venue will be re-opening as a Keg Restaurant (date to be announced). The lunch staff at The Shore Club will be moving over to Gothams. Gothams Restaurant will be opening for lunch service starting April 2, Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 15:00
The Made to Measure event is back at . The suiting specialist will assist you with fabric selection and fit specifications so you will fall in love with a suit made just for you. Contact the store at 604-681-3121 to book an appointment. The event is until March 18.
Waterfront Gateway, the small convenience store/newsstand in the Waterfront Centre, is closed for renovations. It will re-open in approximately five weeks.
Michaels arts and crafts store will be coming to Alberni Street. It will be on the second floor on top of Brooks Brothers.
Starbucks at the waterfront is closed for renovation. It was opened in 1987 as the first Starbucks outside the U.S.
Sports Mart, Benki Ramen, Samba and the rest of the vendors sharing the building on the corner of Alberni and Thurlow are permanently closed as construction of a new high-rise is slated for the location. An alternate Benki Ramen in downtown is 1741 Robson Street (604-688-6980).
Urban Barn at 818 Howe St. will be closing at the end of March. A store representative says they have outgrown the space and while a new location is unconfirmed, they are considering Langley, Burnaby and Abbotsford. For those of you who are looking for a modern contemporary look, home decor and accessories take advantage of discount that will be offered on the floor models.
