VC08 - Yaletown

The Cross Decor and Design (#1) pays homage to Paris, with its pastel-hued inventory of vintage finds, original artwork, and home furnishings and accessories; the exquisite hand creams, soaps, and candles make it a must-visit. 1198 Homer St., 604-689-2900.

Survey seawall crowds, False Creek yachts, and Granville Island from one of seven canary-yellow Muskoka chairs at George Wainborn Park. (#2) South end of Richards St. at Beach Crescent.

Marimekko Concept Store (#3) The iconic Finnish graphics are here in the form of bags, bath towels, clothes, dishes, and fabrics cut to suit. 1233 Hamilton St., 604-609-2881.

Half of Inhabit’s (#4) high-concept lifestyle store stocks super-cool things for little ones (Skip*Hop dish sets and wooden toys); the other half appeals to their equally stylish parents — think Wallpaper* city guides, George Nelson wall clocks, notNeutral tableware. 1188 Hamilton St., 604-662-7408.

Blo (#5) (1150 Hamilton St., 604- 909-9495) is devoted exclusively to affordable blowouts, offering a wash and one of eight hairstyles, in under 30 minutes, for $29; Back Bar Beauty Lounge (1150 Hamilton St., 604-961-6155) attends to makeup, brows, and nails; and Skoah (#6) (1011 Hamilton St., 604-697-5624) has added a quickie facial to its repertoire. A cleaning, exfoliation, and massage costs $35

Basquiat (#7) is a beacon for fashionforward guys and gals who shop for high-quality, impeccably tailored classics, like the latest pieces from Dondup and Leonardo Aguirre. 1189 Hamilton St., 604-688-0828.

George Ultra Lounge (#8) caters to the cocktail crowd. 1137 Hamilton St., 604-628-5555.

REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE

PH 6–1155 Mainland St.
$878,000
{Specs} 1,212 sq. ft., two bedrooms, one bath; heritage-warehouse conversion with exposed brick and beams; access to rooftop deck