ALMA HOME & VINTAGE: Goodbye Fast Furniture, Hello Vintage Finds Story by Sarah Gordon
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Alma Home & Vintage is a newly opened shop in Dunbar that carries vintage furnishings and handmade décor reminiscent of pieces often seen in home decorating magazines. From attention-grabbing mirrors to vibrant Moroccan rugs, these unique furnishings stand out from those found at big box stores and create an original living space that is distinctively yours. Alisa Stephenson is the founder of Alma Home & Vintage which began in her heritage home on Alma Street. She operated her business online for two years, and then took the leap when she saw the vacant Dunbar Street storefront which was formerly Enmark Jewellers. Alisa opened the storefront in September 2021. 8
“I have always had a passion for creating a nice space on a budget.” She started out buying for herself and then started collecting and selling. When asked how she resists keeping great finds for her own home, Alisa laughs and replies, “I’ve collected quite a few for myself including a treasured arched mirror over my fireplace. Now I will often just take a photo of a favourite piece and I find that’s enough.” One-of-a-kind pieces are sourced throughout the Lower Mainland where she visits auctions, estate sales and thrift stores. The store’s well-curated and ever-changing collection changes from week to week with a focus on items from the 1960s to 1980s.
February 15 - April 15, 2022
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