Canadian’s, listen up. (Unless you’re in Toronto in which case you’re damn lucky). Our friends south of the border are enviable for several shopping reasons (particularly NYC you lucky bastards):
But perhaps most enviable of all is the amazing store I came across on the webs this weekend. It’s full of affordable and GORGEOUS things for your home that I just haven’t found equivalents of here at the same affordable price. The name?
West Elm
Oh even the name is beautiful!
Now if you’re one of those incredibly lucky people to have a West Elm near you, then this post may be a little boring. For everyone else, get ready to drool.
Thankfully you don’t have to whine and groan and covet because they ship to Canada! (YAY!). Unfortunately not all items ship however (boo). Fortunately for me, Seattle is a mere ferry ride and drive away. (plotting road trip now).
American friends, if West Elm isn’t as good as the website makes it appear, then let me live in ignorant bliss and revel in its beauty.
Canadians, get your credit cards ready and keep your eye on the mail.
Furniture
Rustic Storage Coffee Table $543.09
Elton Settee $760.76 – $978.43
Outdoor
Dexter Outdoor Expandable Dining Table $183.93 – $1197.19 (sale)
Modern Trellis Indoor Planters $6.53 – $13.06
Bedding
Hand-Blocked Tree Top Quilt $26.12
Spring Blossom Duvet Cover $96.86-$129.51
Bath
Variegated Striped Tassle Hand Towel $7.61 (sale)
Glass Shadow Boxes $26.12 – $54.41 (sale)
Rugs + Windows
Cadiz Rug $216.58 – $1413.77
Ikat Ogee Linen Window Panel $75.10 – $91.42
Lighting
Glass Jar Pendants $107.75
Tall Driftwood Table Lamp $194.81
Accessories + Pillows
Wood + Glass Hurricane $16.31 – $27.20 (sale)
Mongolian Lamb Pillow Cover $43.52 – $140.40 (sale)
Dining + Kitchen
David Stark Wood Slices Dinnerware Set $34.82 – $43.52
Schmidt Brothers 15-piece downtown block $217.62
If you’re like me and are West Elm deprived, what item do you covet?
If you own West Elm items (so jealous), what’s your favourite?
I have the farm kitchen table and bench from West Elm – really solid pieces of furniture. Their bedding is also great. I do wish they were at a lower price point though. Oh well, can’t win them all
That sounds like an incredible furniture combo! I love their kitchen tables and benches.
Their prices are fairly similar to stores here but with WAY better stuff. I’m sure the stores across the border though (in Toronto) are a lot more expensive :/
I LOVEloveLOVE west elm. If I had to choose only one store to furnish my house in, it would be WE.
Yes, West Elm is pretty much fabulous all around. I can’t believe you don’t have Nordstrom in Canada! It’s my #1 favorite place to shop… wonderful selection and best customer service ever!
@Heather: Oh my goodness so would I! The only difficulty would be getting all that furniture across the border…
@Stephanie: Missy you started it all! I seriously can’t wait for my first West Elm experience! Nordstrom is fantastic. Our equivalent I suppose would be The Bay, which I love partly for its selection but mostly for its history.