Prettiest Present

On a beautiful and crisp fall Sunday morning me and my boyfriend were rushing about to find a birthday present for his mom. We headed to 124^th street area because they have the bomb gift stores and we happened upon Prettiest Present. WHAT AN AWESOME PLACE! Seriously, I want everything in this store! I was shopping for his mom, but I had to stop him every couple of steps and be like «I’d like this, and this and this and this and this and this» Much to my boyfriends chagrin :)
We picked out the most awesome day planner for his mom and then we looked downstairs… It is literally and figuratively a WHOLE NUTHA LEVEL OF AWESOME!
I’m so happy that this place exists! It’s a one stop shop for gifts. Hear that fellas — a one stop shop for gifts! You don’t have to make any more stops. Cuz all your gift shopping going to be done after you stop by here.
I can’t wait to go to here again!

If you are a fan of shops like the Plaid Giraffe and Red Ribbon you will likely feel right at home in the Prettiest Present. The shop boasts and impressive range of jewelry, home décor, household items, men’s items, and yes even items for your furry family members. There are a decent range of prices here to suit any budget. A good majority of the things I looked at ranged anywhere from $ 10-​$ 100.
The staff here are quite friendly without being pushy. I was warmly greeted upon entering the store and once I got downstairs the lady working in the basement let me know about some new items they had just brought in before leaving me to shop. They even welcome four legged guests in this shop so feel free to stop in if your out walking your dog and the mood hits you.
Definitely a fun shop with lots of character that is worth checking out if your exploring high street.

Well I just adore this store!
Often you walk into gift shops, and yes, everything is lovely but you just don’t really see anything practical; or everything is really expensive, or really niche. But at the Prettiest Present they really have a great variety of really useful gifts! From presents for those pooch peeps, to culinary and kitchen gadgets — as well as neat necessities. Then there are the baby gifts, the seasonal décor for your own abode, a wall of tempting teas and some really unique jewelry. And then the pies de resistance… they have the most fabulous collection of gift bags, gift boxes and paper so that when you find that perfect present you can also wrap it up without having to go to another store! Love it! Although, I do not remember seeing ribbon or cards, I could be wrong, or maybe that’s just asking for the moon.
Pro Tip: Make sure to go into the basement! Often you go into a store like this and assume that down the steps is just a small smattering of a few other things. But in this case the basement is the majority of the shop. It is at least 3x larger then the upstairs portion. Happy shopping!

I came into Prettiest Presents today for the first time as part of the Red Show Crawl in support of the Ronald McDonald House.
First of all, kudos to supporting RMH Charity! And secondly, this is just about the cutest store ever! From the name to the décor, this is definitely my kind of store!
I became instantly smitten with several braided rope style Swarovski crystal bracelets and silver Goddess pendants. The staff were friendly but the associate I asked didn’t know what a twitter handle was — oh well. I tweeted my adorable first find of the Red Shoe Crawl out to the 124 Street handle and have props to this fabulous store!
Be sure to wander downstairs where you will find fabulous sections including dinner wear, pets, teaware/​teas, baby gifts, and other random and awesome goodness!
The wall of paper, tissues, and ribbon is straight out of a Martha Stewart episode! LOVE love LOVE!
I can’t wait to come back again on a rainy day or to find that perfect something for a special someone!

There are lots of pretty items in this store. When I first walked in, right beside the front door are earrings from a collection called Lucky Feather. I bought a pair for Christmas gift as they are cute and not too big.
Next I noticed they carry a brand called Hawaiian Moon aloe which is usually sold at trade shows. This cream is great for eczema and other skin issues. The cost is pricier than at trade shows but great to see it’s carried locally.
As I made my way in the upstairs, I saw more items from companies that I have never heard before and a few local ones that make jewelry. There was jewelry, organic hand products, cocktail napkins, tea forte mints, and little note cards.
The downstairs has more pretty presents. If you are looking for a lovely gift bag, you will likely find it here. There’s a section of tea forte products, cupcake themed items, baby gifts, purses and bags, home décor, and more! They carry Umbra products for the home. I like the purse hangers and am considering getting one. They also have Aunty Acid cards and magnets which are great if you are looking for a funny card.
This is a store that I will shop in if I’m looking for an unique gift, pretty bag for the gift, or want something special for me!

Like the rest of yeg, I was sad to see The Tinbox close. It seriously helped soften the blow when I stumbled upon the loveliest (prettiest?) shop that recently moved into this prime piece of High Street real estate.
Prettiest Present has been around for about a week and a half. The owner, Debbie, is just the right amount of sociable (i.e., I was still able to shop) and very helpful. Extra shiny bonus: they are dog-​friendly! Debbie and staff (and many other shoppers, eventually) cuddled Brix the Mini Schnau. My pup even took a nap on the area rug as I sat and chatted with other shop-​goers. Yes, that’s right. There’s a chill-​out max n relax all cool area to visit with other shoppers. It’s on the far end of the basement area, and it’s genius.
The associate covering the huge downstairs portion of the shop, Sarah, was also very sweet. It was fairly quiet for the first half hour I was in the lower level and Sarah acted not unlike a personal shopper, discussing pieces with me and bringing them up to the till as I made decisions. Thanks, Sarah!
What you’ll find here:
*Locally crafted jewelry
*Small tech gadget section
*A boatload of kitchen and home décor
*Scarves and bags — great selection of Shiraleah (I got a cross body perfect for the farmers market!)
*PURSE STANDS *squeeeeeeee* in many a style and colour; already I’m making great use of mine
*a room dedicated to tea and teaware in the lower level (I’ll explore it more thoroughly when I’m back without Brix and less likely to break pretty things)
*All sizes, shapes, and materials of sturdy bags for shopping, laundry, etc. (the Royal Standard line is my new go-​to. The bikini bag blew my mind. LITERALLY. Wait, no… figuratively)
To top it off, Debbie ensured Brix had a good helping of water before we left for the hour long walk home, stored my purchases until I could come back with my vehicle (Violet the Volkswagen!), and helped me load up when I returned.
As Arnie would say, I’ll be back!