Gifts, Books and Hobby Supplies in Edmonton, AB

It’s easy to be slightly obsessed with candles – they smell good, look pretty, give off a nice glow and come in handy during a power outage. Whether you’re just starting to build your collection or you’re simply running low on tea light candles, these shops offer some of the most beautifully packaged and best-smelling candles around.

While gifts may not equal love, it’s still fun to choose a gift for your significant other. Whether you go for the traditional chocolates and jewellery or branch out to books and DIY spa items, the right gift shows how well you know your partner and that you appreciate them. These Edmonton stores offer romantic gifts for men and women.

Selecting a gift for someone can be a real challenge. Usually, as the gift-giver, either you have an obvious gift in mind, or no clue whatsoever. Buying for a teacher (or coach, instructor, bus driver, et cetera) can be particularly puzzling because, while you do know them, maybe you don’t know them well enough to know what they’d like or use in their daily lives. These shops have perfect gifts for those special teachers.

American Girl Dolls, Maplelea Girls, Jersey Girl Dolls, Our Generation Dolls … whatever name they go by, they all have one thing in common – they’re 18” dolls that kids can’t get enough of. These realistic-looking toys have grown in popularity, and it’s no surprise why: They promote imagination, teach kids about different cultures and periods of history, and offer accessories to play with, making for endless hours of fun.

It’s getting down to holiday crunch time. If you’re considering a post-Hanukkah. last-minute Christmas or early New Year’s gift for that special guy in your life, this list can offer you a shred of hope. Focusing on Whyte Avenue from east to west, this list can lead you in the right direction to find that elusive gift for that hard-to-shop-for brother/dad/lover/uncle/neighbour/cousin-in-law-twice-removed.

In order for employees to be their most productive, they need the right tools to do their job. From big conglomerates to the mom-and-pop shops, there are a number of sources for office supplies in Edmonton. Whether you're after pens and paper for your home office or complex boardroom technology, you can head to these stores to stock up.

While I normally condemn giving gift cards as Christmas gifts, I do have one exception: It’s perfectly acceptable to give a gift card for a restaurant. That way, you’re treating a friend or family member to a lovely meal and experience, all in one. It’s a way of introducing them to your favourite restaurant or to a new spot that just opened that you know they’ve been dying to try.

Getting gifts for guys is a gargantuan task - we’re not always upfront about what we want and often happy with pretty well anything. A blank slate can be intimidating. Good thing Edmonton has plenty of places to find perfect presents for dudes.

Whether you’re starting a new project or you’ve just broken your ninth needle on a denim skirt, these places have you covered. Repairs and sewing classes are staples of many stores, but finding the right fabrics and a complete set of notions can be a challenge. These shops are here to help!

Finding that perfect Christmas gift for the tiny baby in your life can be stressful. Thankfully, Edmonton is jam packed with the coolest boutiques carrying the best goodies for your little bae.

Shopping for mom is never easy. What do you give the woman who gave you the gift of life? The trick is to get her things she wants but won’t splurge on herself. These stores make it quick and convenient to find that special Christmas present for your mom or mother-in-law.

Does your best buddy love food above all else? Do they know the difference between java made from beans ground by hand and lesser cups of coffee? Do they consider chocolate a food group? If so, these stores offer the tastiest and loveliest gifts for your favourite foodie pal.