The variety of jewelry displayed in the cut-glass cases throughout the brightly lit and mirrored showroom of Calgary Jewellery can be summed up in one word: impressive! Crafted by jeweler Bernard Florence, each piece displays an elegant simplicity accented by the tasteful placement of brilliant gemstones. While they are not overly flashy, the jewelry displays a difficult-to-define, refined quality. Choose from a range of brilliant diamond rings, neck-pieces, bracelets, earrings and even watches. The staff is knowledgeable in the terminology and issues surrounding jewelry design. Let them help you choose the perfect piece, or guide you in designing your own eye-catching creation.
You won't forget a walk inside Who's Who in The Zoo. There are often a number of noisy creatures moving this way and that. This is usually accompanied by a tremendous squeal of glee from the nearest child. The shop offers all kinds of interesting and fun toys and stuffed animals. There is a large section belonging to the world of collectibles, with accompanying books that describe the treasure and its worth. If techno-wizardry is more your style, there is an assortment of gizmos that light up, make noises and otherwise entertain.
Along with having a wonderfully whimsical name, Peaseblossoms offers extraordinary plants and cut flowers as well as a large variety of gifts in a capricious and fun-filled atmosphere. The shop is tiny, but filled with knick-knacks and flowers and other treasures to delight the senses. There are delightful garden accessories like a garden angel rake and elephant watering cans, as well as dozens of different types of candles to choose from. Are you looking for more than flowers? Wander down to Peaseblossoms and get your fair share of whimsy. Check website for more details.
With over two-hundred stores around the globe, few can deny Aerosoles' ever-increasing success. The Calgary store in the Market Mall has the entire catalog of foot-wear lined up from prominent boots to casual slippers. You can keep it simple with the classic heels or sport knee-high boots to make a style-statement, the choices are all laid out. With various colors to choose from, every stylish dress can well be accompanied by the best footwear. The prices remain reasonable, to boot!
Kalamata Grocery is located on a street with a handful of mostly home furnishing and design stores. Being located along what is called the Design District does have its draw for those who live along Calgary’s Beltline, particularly for Mediterranean foodies. This gourmet grocery may be homely on the outside, but customers like the idea of having fresh feta cheese on hand, with a variety of Greek olives, hummus, anchovies and those hard-to-resist, pastry-thin Baklava. They’re open daily seven days a week, and Tapas Nights just became a popular, every night occurrence.
The art of drinking tea has been practiced in all parts of the world for thousands of years. These days, teas from Nepal, China, Japan, Sri Lanka and other countries are sold in tea shops the world over. The Naked Leaf believes that tea should be earth-friendly, sans chemicals or artificial flavors. Choose from the many tea selections from green, black, oolong, organic and spiced teas, and then pick from their art-inspired tins. The Naked Leaf’s collection of tea pots, cups, and beautiful accessories are all part of the delicate tea ceremony.