Photo credit: Walter Manning via Remodelista
Vancouver just got better with the recent opening of the Gastown (home and living) store, Old Faithful. Owners Walter Manning and Savannah Olsen refurbished an old turn of the century shop (see building's heritage here) in one of Vancouver's most historic districts filling it up with tastefully selected quality goods from around the world. Using reclaimed wood (found on Craigslist) they've created a really sweet space using the moss covered pieces to enclose their cash desk, display windows, and even a display house (all built by Manning himself)!
The stock inside is to die for with product that has stood the test of time like enamelware (coffee and mug sets), North American Indian blankets, beautiful tablecloths and napkins from Fog Linen, blankets from Brahms Mount and newer works like Totem stacking cups by Rob Southcott, ceramic planters by Genevieve Dionne, slip-cast votives from Pigeon Toe Ceramics, and lighting and quality industrial furniture from Union Wood Company. Also beautiful succulent plants, terrariums, soaps and candles are scattered throughout.
A gorgeous space that is a welcome to this part of the city and a must-see if you're in the area. All photo's by Becka Nathan of Bliss in a Teacup unless otherwise noted. Click here to see a slideshow of all of the photo's Becka sent our way!
Check out Old Faithful on the internet:
Site: oldfaithfulshop.com/
Blog: oldfaithfulblog.com
Twitter: twitter.com/oldfaithfulshop
Check out Old Faithful for reals:
320 Cordova Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1E8 Canada
Napkins from Fog Linen (Photo credit: Scout Magazine)
Lighting from Union Wood Company (Photo credit: Scout Magazine)
Chairs from Union Wood Company
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12 comments:
I now want to visit Vancouver even MORE! This store looks AWESOME.
Independant
stores with
quirky
stock rock!
Wish for one of those inspection lamp lights...
I really like this concept! Off to look at their "stuff" again.
this place is fabulous! all topped off with a sleeping pup... does it get any better then that?
THANK YOU so much for featuring this store!! I wouldn't have noticed it otherwise as I don't have the opportunity to frequent Gastown often but they are carrying Many of my favourite items! I will visit today!
Thanks again!
That is the second wooden ironing board I've seen today! I think it is a sign from the Gods that I should have a nifty wooden ironing board of my very own. And that is a beautiful store.
Will - i think you'd like it here!
Will - i think you'd like it here!
Do you mean succulent plants?
Gosh, how I love boutique stores like these. They make my heart beat faster.
amazing! vancouver keeps gettin' cooler and cooler. can't wait to check out this shop. :)
ok. i want to shop there. badly. :)
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