Shoptalk, The Coast Halifax

MAKENEW ties one on

Allison Saunders — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:57:00 -0300

“Hello, gorgeous specimen”, is what folks will say once your neck is decked out in one of these handmade bow ties from local designer, and second-hand clothing curator extraordinaire, Anna Gilkerson. A part of her newly launched MAKENEW MAN department---boasting both gorgeous vintage materials and top-notch fabrics---the Spring 2013 Bowtie Collection arrived last week, bringing with it not just fine looking, elegant-yet-summery bow ties, but pocket squares, too.…

FRED. makes a Statement

Rachel Bloom — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:38:00 -0300

Statement Design is moving in with FRED.! The two stylish north end businesses are collaborating this summer because, in the words of the owner Fred Connors, “Sometimes you need to shrink in order to grow”.…

OMG, it's Open City

Allison Saunders — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:14:00 -0300

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with one mother of an event—the second annual Open City, where I LOVE LOCAL and over 100 retailers and restos team up to make bring Halifax to the next level, takes place on this Saturday, May 11. After the resounding success of last year’s event (seriously, people freaked out, new businesses were born and community spirit boomed louder than the noon cannon) Open City is back and bigger, once again challenging people to explore their own city via deals, activities and backdoor eats.…

All's fair at the Fair Trade Bazaar

Allison Saunders — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:12:00 -0300

Look for the yurt this weekend when the Fair Trade Bazaar (May 11 and 12, 10am-5pm) takes over Victoria Park, focussing on globally-conscious shopping and adding yet another awesome element to your Open-City-inspired downtown adventures. Celebrate World Fair Trade Day, and Mother's Day, by shopping in this open air market, that'll feature loads of jewellery, accessories and, of course, unique, eco-friendly textile art from TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles and African Threads, both of which will be showing off new works they’ve collected during their travels to South East Asia and Africa.…

Get graphic on Free Comic Book Day

Allison Saunders — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:51:00 -0300

We likely don’t have to remind you that Saturday is Christmas for comic lovers, Free Comic Book Day. It’s really hard for this day to get any better than it is naturally, but local comic shops have teamed up to create the ultimate Free Comic Book Day adventure.…

All that Taz

Allison Saunders — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:01:00 -0300

Lucky you, Bedford, Taz Records is opening a second shop in your 'hood.…

Meet your Makerspace

Allison Saunders — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:33:00 -0300

Halifax’s first Makerspace is in the making. Following the brilliant model that cities across the country and world have, a small group of keen Haligonians is beginning to build a community lab, workshop and collaboration station.…

Venus Envy's 15

Allison Saunders — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:52:00 -0300

Can we all agree that Venus Envy looks damn good for its age? It sounds like we're sucking up to the beloved, award-winning sex toy and book store, but we're not.…

Calling all brides

Allison Saunders — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0300

As spring starts to creep in, so does wedding season, and just as brides and grooms to be start tearing their hair (and each others' hair) out in plan-mode, in swoops Boutique Joliette ( 1870 Hollis Street, 405-4057) with a little assistance.

The Petals & Pearls event is a special one day soirée that's ideal for those seeking style inspiration.…

Select Nova Scotia gets a boost

Allison Saunders — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:45:00 -0300

We already thought buying local was an easy choice but now, thanks to a fat funding increase, it'll be even more so. A $250,000 investment from the province has doubled the yearly funding for Select Nova Scotia, a six-year-old program that promotes the amazing and tasty food products made and grown right here under our noses.…

Make it Go can compute

Allison Saunders — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:44:00 -0300

The next time you find yourself preparing to drop your painfully slow or completely busted Macbook from a third-storey window, consult Make it Go Computer (5185 Sackville Street, 444-4225). The new downtown business was born out of Splice, which has decided to go back to its roots and focus on the training and consulting side of computer wellness, leaving repair and retail in some very capable hands.…

Saturday is Record Store Day

Kaitie Unwin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:48:00 -0300

April 20, AKA 4/20, is just around the corner—you know what that means…Record Store Day!…

Moksha Yoga opens in Bedford

Megan Rudson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:04:00 -0300

Bedford is about to get a whole lot hotter. On April 22, Moksha Yoga will be opening up its second HRM location at 65 Dellridge Lane.…

Wino forever

Megan Rudson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:50:00 -0300

Nothing is worse than a warm glass of white wine on a hot day. Luckily, Oprah has found a solution: the Corkcicle.…

NSCAD sticks it to 'em

Kaitie Unwin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:40:00 -0300

In a city ridden with universities and colleges, it’s hard for every school to share the spotlight equally. At least this is the view of many NSCAD students and alumni who often watch their school’s triumphs and newsworthy accomplishments get cast aside as the light is shone on bigger, more prominent post-secondary spots.…

Bishop's Cellar 2.0

Megan Rudson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:41:00 -0300

Bishop’s Cellar (1477 Lower Water Street) has opened a pop-up shop very nearby at 1475 Lower Water Street. The six-day boutique will run until this Wednesday (April 17), offering local and less-expensive wines while the store's regular retail space undergoes renovations.…

Little Mysteries, big birthday

Allison Saunders — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:04:00 -0300

My how time flies when you’re healing spirits. Downtown bookstore-and-more Little Mysteries (1663 Barrington Street, 423-1313) is celebrating 18 years of holding it down on Barrington.…

Got it Made

Allison Saunders — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:55:00 -0300

In the world of snack bars, it looks like blondes do have more fun. The bright minds behind Made with Local have dished out yet another mouth-watering flavour to nourish yourself with.…

Makenew mans up

Megan Rudson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:30:00 -0300

Hey Macklemore, can we go thrift shopping? Well, at Makenew (1526 Queen Street, 444-4120) you can.…

Two years for Penelope's

Megan Rudson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0300

Penelope’s Boutique (5685 Cunard Street, 420-9164) is turning two this Saturday, April 6. To celebrate, the second-hand women’s shop is inviting customers to take advantage of last-chance winter discounts and get an early peak at the new spring collection.…

Miss you, Mise Au

Allison Saunders — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:03:00 -0300

We hoped that the Temporarily Closed signs in the windows of Mise Au Green (5507 Spring Garden Road) were actually code for store renos, re-stocking or an extended vacation. But after some email bounce-backs and phone calls to Nowhereland we got confirmation that Halifax location of the classic-but-chic, French clothing store—which opened last June— has, in fact, permanently closed.

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Bikram with Measha Brueggergosman

Allison Saunders — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:08:00 -0300

While I'm a firm believer that any day is a great day to do yoga (especially winter days and especially when the yoga is in a HOT room), this week would be an extra prime time to work on your practice. Opera sensation Measha Brueggergosman is visiting town, but this time its not for a face-melting performance, she'll be leading three classes at Bikram Yoga (1567 Grafton Street, 444-7660).…

Dream a little Dreamboat

Allison Saunders — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:27:00 -0300

Get ready to abandon winter completely as you join in celebrating the launch of Dreamboat Lucy’s fabulous spring and summer collection this weekend at Biscuit General Store (1661 Argyle Street, 425-5436). PEI’s sisterly design duo Louanna and Hilary Murphy will be debuting new looks and accessories in-store in pop-up-shop fashion on Saturday, March 23 (12-5pm), promising new looks, refreshments and prizes, too.…

Turnstile's last days

Allison Saunders — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:12:00 -0300

As you may recall Turnstile Pottery Cooperative (2733 Agricola Street, 431-CLAY) will be disbanding at the end of May. This is your friendly reminder that your chances to take advantage of Turnstile's weekly Thursday drop-in sessions (7:30-9pm, $20) are running out—you've only got a few more weeks to join in on the fun. The final four will take place March 21, March 28 (also the last day to work with wet clay), April 4 (for glazing) and April 11 (glazing again).…

Just Us! Barrington is moving

Allison Saunders — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:54:00 -0300

After eight years in its quaint little nook on Barrington Street, Just Us! Coffeehouse (1678 Barrington Street, 422-5651) is ready for a change.…