The Wish List

I kind of had mixed feelings about Wish List which might be why I went with three stars. The staff here are friendly and very attentive. There was one at my side immediately once I started showing some interest in a ring in their case offering to open it up and let me try it on. They also have a really great selection here. I was happy to see that a few of their things also came from local Edmonton artisans.
I found the prices here though to be quite high and they pretty much stayed that way regardless of what I looked at. Also this is just my opinion but I find there are quite a few stores on Whyte that offer similar products and there was nothing about this particular store that made it stick out in my head over the others.
If you have a little extra money to burn or are looking for a certain line of giftware it’s still worth coming in for a peek and enjoying the good customer service. It just isn’t my personal cup of tea.

If you’re on Whyte Ave and are in dire need of seasonal decorations and tchotchkes, this is your place!
There’s a huge variety from which to choose, Halloween, Christmas, and other. Some hang on walls, others need counter space or display cabinet room.
Comes complete with friendly store mascot bulldog.

I love this shop! She always has new exciting pieces and is very very friendly. This is my first stop when I need to get a birthday gift or something fun for my house or business! Stop in it’s located on Whyte Ave!

Was in this store to browse while on Whyte… This woman (presumably the owner?) was squawking about the hotel next door and it’s guests (who are also whyte ave patrons) parking in front of her store. Her loud complaining and soap boxing was so unprofessional and off putting I decided to leave. I like to support businesses that support their community, not detract from it. Would not suggest shopping here.

I’ve only been to this store a couple times, and my previous visits have been rather nondescript. The Wish List is yet another store on Whyte ave that sells expensive tchotchkes. I stopped in recently because I needed a sleep mask (you know, those kind that block out the light) and thought they might have one. Well, they did! Hooray!
I tried it on when I got home and realized that the mask was incredibly tight (elastic, one size fits all). Within a couple minutes of wearing it I had a dull headache. The fabric at the front didn’t breathe, adding to the discomfort. There was no way I would want (or be able) to sleep in it. I checked the reciept. 14 days for exchange or store credit. OK.
I went back the next weekend and attempted to return it, but the manager told me that due to Board of Health policy, items such as this (she also mentioned earrings) could not be returned once out of packaging. She gave me a rather deadpan apology and I said it was fine and went on my way.
Now, I always make the assumption that I can’t return earrings, but I guess I never thought the same policy would apply to a sleep mask that doesn’t actually go in your eye. I read through the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and found nothing, but it’s possible that I wasn’t looking in the right place or it’s under some other legislation. And even if not, I think it’s completely reasonable for store owners to develop their own policies. However, the packaging of these particular masks could be open and shut without damage, so someone could try them on in store if they wanted to (if it’s such a big deal, why not tape or put a sticker over the opening? I find this suspicious). Second, the «final sale» aspect of this item was NOT made apparent to me at the time of purchase, which was frustrating. I think the store needs to be more transparent about their return policy in the future.

I love this store. of course she has the seasonal decorations but year round she has various kinds of home décor and jewellery. my favorites have been the drink glasses made out of old beer bottles by a company in Canada and the collection of Lora Zombie art. the owner is there everyday and she’s very welcoming and helpful. she’ll order in product if she’s out or had your eye on something else from the collection. definitely worth a look if you haven’t! she also has a temporary store in Kingsway mall till Christmas.

Great selection of seasonal décor!
I am a huge fan of seasonal items — Halloween and Christmas are my two favourite holidays and I love to deck the halls, as it were. Anyway, The Wish List is by far the best place in town to find ornaments, trees, and gift items for the holidays. My tree is covered in Department 56 pieces, all of which came from here.
Quality items don’t come cheap, but spending the extra on holiday decorations really pays off I think!

I really, really loved The Wish List when is first opened a couple of years ago. In addition to seasonal decorations (Halloween, for example, plus an all-​year-​round Christmas section in the back), they carried an awesome selection of home décor items that were just my style. Throw pillows, jewelry stands, wall art, etc. Everything is bold and black and pink and has just enough blink. They even had those feather headbands that were all the rage for a while.
I went in last week and it seems like the seasonal section has pretty much taken over the store. Don’t get me wrong, the Halloween stuff they have here is pretty awesome. It’s cool and funky, and the quality isn’t cheap. But I just don’t really have a need for Halloween decorations, so I guess I’ll have to check back on November 1 to see if the usual home décor selection is back in stock.

I really liked this store. It is filled with cute pet gifts, small knick knacks and Christmas stuff. I found it a little odd to be seeing Christmas ornaments in February, and I can’t imagine they sell that much during the off season, but from what I have read of the other reviews, their Christmas selection bursts in mid November.
There were a couple of dogs in the store when we went in. The first one we saw was a boxer. As owners of a boxer, we were drawn to this dog and we sat and petted him for a while.
One of the employees came over to us as we were petting the boxer and said «There is another dog over here, and it is his birthday.» I thought it was a little bizarre that she offered up this news, and when we went to see the other dog, he barely wanted us to stand next to him. So why did the employee tell us to come see him? It seemed like a jealousy thing, which felt just bizarre.
Besides that awkward moment, we enjoyed the store. I did like the things that were inside and I will be back closer to Christmas time.

Christmas is what this store is all about. All year around, no breaks from what I can tell. The people working here totally add to the Christmas cheer of the store. They are so pleasant and just in great moods.
The store is packed with great Christmas decorations and I am sure its a crafts persons delight. It also has random Chritmas gifts so you might find some good last minute gifts here.

As I’ve stated before, I’m not a huge fan knickknack stores. I did, however, appreciate what Wish List does and the concept behind the store. Walking in, you are bombarded with Halloween everywhere you look. They actually had some very interesting items. Moving past the Halloween, I found some gorgeous earrings (unfortunately I was unwilling to pay $ 30+ for them). They had some unique things (jewelry, purses…). Getting to the back of the store, it was Christmas in October! I LOVE Christmas so I was very happy to see all the wonderful decorations an nativity scenes. I picked up a few ornaments and I can’t wait to hang them on my tree (which isn’t up yet but will be in a month and a half!). I was definitely glad I stopped to check out Wish List.

This is a Christmas store on Whyte. I don’t remember it being here before, so it may just open up for the holiday season, but don’t quote me on that. This is all opinion, speculation and here-​say. They are a long and deep store, filled to the brim with everything Christmas.
The ladies who work here, you can just tell, have Martha Stewart Christmas going on in their three-​storey triple car garage homes in Terwilligar or Westmount. They’re in their rosy-​cheeked pre-​Christmas glory and ready to share it with you. These gals have so lovingly decorated this store. It puts you right in the spirit. There are beautiful tree ornaments and a lovely selection of home décor. If you are looking for yummy Christmas treats, they sell gourmet packs of cocoa and mulled cidar. Just add water, and bells start to jingle.
There’s also a wide selection of Christmas gifts and accessories for your family pet — a cat and dog food dish bedecked with happiness and holly, little holiday outfits, etc. This is a great stop along your holiday shop.
Unsurprisingly, they also sell gag-​type gifts and items that are silly, sexy or cute. I liked the aprons that said «Will cook for shoes.» They sell an edible candy bra, ironing board covers with naked men, plastic raw chickens (what do people do with these, anyway?!) and other fun stuff. That’s what just jumped out at me. They have some décor and other gifty items and staff are friendly.
Right now there’s lots of Christmasy stuff in the shop, and the sales people were busy setting up displays. Take your time picking a card here. They are happy to have you and the vibe here is very unrushed.

I was just passing by the Wish List today, and had no intention of going in, but of course, I got sucked in by their sale sign in the window. Right now all their Halloween merchandise is 50%, and that’s additional to what it reads on the pricetags. It’s funny how I don’t plan on buying anything here, but I always do. Today I managed to find a cute Halloween-​themed wall-​hanging (for $ 2 — STEAL!!) that reads «Eat, drink, and be scary»; it’s hanging on my door as I write this.
And I wasn’t the only one Halloween shopping today. There was another woman who appeared to be stocking up on quite a bit of stuff. We got to talking and she told me that she had called ahead of time, and explained to the staff that she needed to pick up a few items, but might be close to their closing time. It was in fact the store’s closing hours, I found out. But the staff girls were still there, helping out this customer with smiles, and individually wrapping all her items. I absolutely love this store, it’s got everything — great stuff, wonderful service!

It’s Christmas all year ’round at this store! Of course now with Halloween right around the corner, the front half of the store is all decked out for the occasion.
You know how people buy little villages to decorate for Christmas? This store has Halloween versions, too! If you’re into Halloween as much as I am, this is where to go to find celebratory deco for your home! They’ve got «bleeding» candles — they’re white but when you light them, the wax inside is red. It looks really awesome!
They carry some other gift type items. They have baby socks and onesies and an area for pet stuff. There’s a resident dog, Winston, who will greet you and welcome you into the store before heading off to make sure he’s not missing out. He just kind of acknowledges people and if you show him some attention he really appreciates it.