The holiday season is the time of year when we do most of our entertaining, so we all want our homes to be transformed into magical, festive spaces. Whatever your budget or style, you're sure to find the perfect holiday decorations at these local Vancouver shops.
Vintage lovers rejoice! You will delight with glee when you discover all of the holiday treasures just waiting for you at Stepback. Nestled along West Broadway, Stepback is a charming antique emporium filled with one-of-a-kind pieces for your home. Add some sparkle to your tree with shiny vintage glass ornaments that have a nostalgic-yet-timeless appeal.
CB2 is a home and furniture store specializing in sleek, modern designs. Located on bustling Robson Street, this is the store for design enthusiasts who enjoy contemporary furnishings and on-trend accessories. This season, CB2 has a great selection of original holiday decor and funky ornaments that you won't be able to find anywhere else – think disco snowmen and superhero nutcrackers. Stock up before your festive get-together and your guests will be swooning in admiration, begging you to share where you found your new incredible Christmas finds!
With multiple locations across Vancouver and so many great deals to be had, there really is no excuse not to stop in at Homesense over the holiday season. Their stock is always changing with new products being added frequently. We love popping by our local store during the Christmas time to pick up a few new accent pieces. Homesense provides affordable decor in an extensive variety of styles and colour schemes. You’ll look as though you spent a fortune transforming your home without blowing your budget.
Parliament Interiors is a trendy home boutique located in the heart of Gastown. This is the shop to visit if you are looking for unique ornaments to hang on the tree. Forget those ordinary Christmas balls, Parliament Interiors is like the cooler, older hipster brother when it comes to festive decorations. Quirky wool moustaches, lumberjacks, cats, mice and deer are just some of the awesome decorations available this season.
Not only is this Canadian bookstore the go-to place to visit when updating your bookshelves, it’s also a hot spot for trendy holiday home decor. The multileveled lifestyle store has everything you need to transform your home into a cozy winter wonderland. Shop from a wide selection of festive pillows, cozy blankets, gold-rimmed glassware, candles, mugs, tree ornaments, gifts and much more.
Whether you’re searching for a little inspiration or already have a theme in mind, The Cross is a go-to spot for holiday decor. Whimsical, feminine and exquisitely beautiful, the Yaletown showroom is decked with elegant holiday vignettes and extravagant displays. Shop here for a wide array of chic home accessories and stunning Christmas tree ornaments – everything from delicate frosted cupcakes, London-inspired telephone booths, Eiffel towers and sleds, to a slew of adorable creatures such as deer, dogs, unicorns, mice and whales.
Pier 1 Imports is one of North America's most popular home decor shops, and for good reason. No matter what time of the year you visit, you are sure to leave with a stylish new piece to jazz up your home. We especially love shopping at Pier 1 during the holidays when the store is stocked full of festive goodies. You can always count on Pier 1 for the most stunning tableware and dishes to transform every dinner party into a picture-perfect affair.