The Fab Pad:
Thinking Outside the Big Box Story by Sarah Gordon
Photos by Sandra Steier
It seems fitting that The Fab Pad is housed in one of Steveston’s most historic buildings. Owned by lifelong Steveston resident Laura Stapleton, this eclectic store showcases treasures dating from the 1800s onwards with a leaning to the mid-twentieth century. Laura and her husband discovered their passion for mid-century (1940 to 1970) furniture when they were looking to replace their massproduced furniture with pieces that displayed substance, character and individuality. Soon after, Laura was looking to make a career change. She explains, “I thought it would be a natural next step to follow my passion for vintage and antiques, and open a shop in the village.”
The new central location has drawn more locals to The Fab Pad. 14
The Fab Pad originally opened in 2013 and moved twice before settling into the Moncton Street storefront in November 2018. This unique shop attracts clients ranging from younger couples looking to invest in quality pieces to empty nesters who are reconnecting to the pieces they remember from their younger days. Laura mentions, “The local film industry purchases a lot of product from us, and we’re grateful. Thanks in part to the booming film industry, we’ve been able to expand and grow our business.”
Laura is doing her part to make the world more sustainable. She says, “We’ve found people are attracted to vintage pieces because they are not “cookiecutter” like those that are produced by the
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