The name Nineteen Ten Home Boutique doesn't refer to the era of décor co-owners Amy Russell and Jennifer Kiel focus on (at all!), nor is it a quirky play on the store's address. Rather, it references the year Coco Chanel opened her first venture. “Chanel created a market for her product, she went out on a limb, no one wanted clothing made out of jersey fabric,” explains Amy, “and we identify with that on many levels.”
Nineteen Ten, which opened in 2012, is stocked with goods Amy and Jennifer describe as “modern rustic” for everyone from kids on up. They focus on home décor, gifts, stationery and lighting — think woollen throw pillows emblazoned with antlers, the Queen's profile and bears; scented soy candles; canisters and jars; and heaps more. They also collaborate with designers such as Bare Knitwear, who created knitted blankets exclusively for Nineteen Ten. And they design their own glass terrariums, which a local stained glass maker turns into reality.
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Canadian brands dominate in Nineteen Ten Home Boutique’s apothecary selection. Locally made candles from Noble & Company are great everyday staples, while Lvnea candles from Montreal add a touch of refined Canadiana, with scents such as La Foret Dormante and Aurore Boreale. In Vancouver, Lvnea candles are only found at this Main Street store.
View this Smart ListNamed for the year that Coco Chanel opened her first boutique, Nineteen Ten and its products have a strong European sensibility. The small and stylish shop carries a wide array of new, antique, up-cycled and hand-made items from local and international designers. Those with an eye for mid-century furniture, or pieces inspired by the period, are sure to find some unique seating options – including benches, stools and dining tables -- along with other accent pieces to round out their look.
View this Smart ListYou’ll be reimagining your interior as soon as you walk through the door at this seriously charming lifestyle boutique in Mount Pleasant. The Instagram-worthy inventory features handcrafted items from local artisans and designers (tapered beeswax candles, burnt fir serving boards, vintage lace dream catchers) alongside choice picks from beloved international labels like Rifle Paper Co. and The Beach People. Browse the curated collection of inspiring items and stock up on all your holiday cards during the Shop The Neighbourhood event when paper products and other stationery items are 20 per cent off.
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