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If you’re a fan of shopping for one-of-a-kind finds, you’ll want to visit this vintage shop in Victoria.
Victoria local Stacey Nowak is opening her store, CREAM Life + Style, in Fernwood square this morning at 11 am.
There, patrons will be able to browse through a mix of vintage, handmade and mindfully sourced home goods like pottery, ceramics and colour glassware, bath and body products as well as clothing.
"Truth be told, I've always wanted my own shop and have loved this location for years! This is just the first time I've believed enough in myself to actually go for it," she says.
Nowak has had a love and appreciation for vintage goods since she was an early teen, something she learned from her family.
“My Grandpa kept the suitcase my Grandma brought over when she immigrated from Ireland in the early 50s,” says Nowak.
“It's got her tickets for the ship she came on, her purse with Irish coins and even the skirt she wore. The best part is, he saved every single one of their love letters. It's so sweet and such a big part of our family history. So I guess collecting and preserving the past has been passed down through the generations to me.”
CREAM is located at Luna Collective’s current space, as they’re moving to a bigger space on Fort Street.
“I'm so excited to be a part of the business scene in Fernwood,” Nowak says.
“I've got great neighbours like Thistle & Wren, Mesa Familiar, Intamo Pleasurables, Csinos Vintage, 7 Rays, The Yoga Den and so many more. I love the fun, creative vibes our little community has. It feels as though there's always something going on whether it's someone playing music in the Commons, people sipping coffee at Little June or just hanging out in the square.”
If you're planning on updating your wardrobe, Nowak will be focusing on mostly outerwear — shoes, jackets, purses and more — and she hopes to create a line of reworked vintage blouses and embellished denim jackets.
Nowak plans to be open from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday. CREAM Life + Style is located at 2000 Fernwood Road. Follow them on Instagram @creamlifeandstyle for updates.