Nood Furniture & Design – Spring Sale (20% to 50% off)
Last week I was walking through Gastown and came across the furniture and design store “nood” (new objects of desire). I loved the trendy but practical items available at the store and its focus on modern, contemporary design. From clocks with magnetic moveable numbers, to funky picture frames, to espresso cups with silicon angel wings, many of their household products look like they came straight out of The Cool Hunter!
Nood encompasses a range of fun and well designed products that permeate style, accessibility and affordability. Nood offers furniture, ceramics, gifts & gadgets, luggage, home textiles, and so much more! The eclectic product categories create retail environments that have an element of discovery for customers. With an emphasis on quiet style, simple functional design and good use of color, the products and merchandising work to increase the sensory experience of nood. While nood aims to satisfy the style requirements of discerning customers looking to surround themselves in little luxuries, the product nood offers will suit all customers. Giving a new level of accessibility and affordability to well designed beautiful lifestyle and homeware products.
Despite Nood’s level of trendiness, I would say that their price points are reasonable and affordable, unlike many of the furniture and design shops in the surrounding Gastown area. Shop soon, because Nood is in the midst of their spring sale with items between 20% and 50% off!
KARMA – pop-up shop (Until April 24, 2010)
If you have lately walked by the Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line station, you may have noticed the KARMA pop-up store on Davie Street. KARMA is a local active wear company made in Vancouver.” We design clothing with subtle logos, clean lines and hidden features. By avoiding over the top details, KARMA clothing remains classic.” From now until April 24th, the KARMA pop-up shop featuring stockroom sale items will be located at 289 Davie Street in Yaletown. Hours are Monday to Friday: 10am – 7pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 6pm. In addition to already reduced prices, they will be having daily promotions. For more information, check out the Karma Pop-up Shop Facebook Group.
Starbucks – Free brewed coffee (April 15, 2010)
At Starbucks, on April 15, 2010, bring in a reusable travel mug and get a free brewed coffee.
Marc Jacobs – Splash
Indulge in an array of macaroons at a patisserie on a sunny day, this year, your Parisian vacation comes early with the release of three new limited edition scents under the Marc Jacobs Splash collection.
This new trio of fragrances are inspired by the simple pleasure of sitting outside at a patisserie and enjoying the rich and beautifully displayed sweets. Spring 2010 marks the addition of Apple, Pomegranate and Biscotti to Splash. Everything from the advertising to the actual coloured tint of the perfume itself evokes a reminder of sweet pastry scents.
L2 Leone – will.iam live in-store (Sunday April 11, 2010)
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Please join L2 Leone (350 Howe Street) on Sunday, April 11th for a live appearance and meet & greet with will.i.am of the Grammy award winning Black Eyed Peas! L2 is thrilled to launch i.am clothing, will.i.am’s Spring/Summer 2010 signature line for men. Inspired by music, art, fashion and individuality, the i.am clothing collection is contemporary in design and embodies a lifestyle. L2 has always been a front-runner on what is new, edgy and unique in fashion and bringing Montreal produced i.am to L2 is a natural and exciting fit!
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The superstar will be in-store from 1-2pm and the first 200 fans will receive a free gift! There is also an awesome gift with purchase and a contest available only to those who come to the store on Sunday! Entrance is first come first serve so arrive early if you want to meet will.i.am! Entertainment Tonight Canada will also be live, filming.
Canadian Cancer Society – Daffodil Day (April 9, 2010)
Hope glows in a little yellow daffodil pin. Do you have a loved one fighting cancer?