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Where to Go For Home Decor Inspiration in Vancouver, WA

Make a home uniquely yours by filling it with fun furniture and neat accent pieces. Your personality will soon be shining through the walls on full display thanks to your stellar interior design skills and maybe a helping hand. Keep reading to see where you can find the best home decor in the ‘couve and get decorating! Ikea This Swedish home inspiration superstore is just a quick trip across the bridge to Portland. With their thoughtfully designed model rooms, you can really imagine how a room could look with a little inspiration and a budget. They have everything from rugs to couches to art and knick knacks, it’s almost impossible to leave without picking something up and falling in love. Going just to see how they’ve styled their rooms is worth a trip but be careful - you might walk out with more ideas than you have space for! Home Goods Seasonal decor is what Home Goods does best - keeping your home on point and cozy as can be at any time of the year. Candles, they’ve got ‘em. Conversation starters, you know you can find a couple. Even the pets are included in their supply with beds, food bowls, and accessories. Target Bullseye! Stylish finds are hard to miss at this iconic chain. Sip on a Starbucks coffee as you wander the aisles in search of trendy decor. They have bedding, candles, and odds & ends to please the masses — all available in a wide array of colors and designs. Besides decor for your home, you can also pick up a new outfit. Why not makeover your apartment and wardrobe? World Market For worldly appeal that will give your home a traveled atmosphere, World Market is for you! They have tasteful touches for every room of your home from the patio to table settings. Check out their website as you plan out your spruced up space for expert tips and awesome inspiration. Our favorite part of the store is the international snack section! Decorating can be hungry work. Bed Bath & Beyond Whatever your aesthetic, you’re sure to find just the thing you need from their vast assortment of items. They offer curbside pickup as well as same day delivery for those days where you have a long list of errands and just not enough time — they’ll do the shopping for you! You’ll be able to fill your home with the essentials, find fun gifts, and bring a new level of charm to your home. Now that your apartment is decked out and Pinterest-worthy thanks to these Vancouver home goods stores, snap a picture and tag us in it! We’d love to see what you’ve done with the place and you may end up featured on our account. Let us know if you enjoyed this blog or suggest a topic we should cover in the future by dropping us a line over on Facebook or Instagram . See you next time!

Best Furniture Stores Vancouver WA | Acero Haagen Park

Remodeling your home can be a fun yet time-consuming process. You’ll begin wondering if a leather or suede sofa set will fit better with your mahogany coffee table or whether you should replace your entire living room furniture. Now that you’ve made up your mind on that part, next you’ll be asking yourself where to find the best quality furniture deals. At Acero Haagen Park, we want to help you save a step. Below we’ve compiled a list of our favorite furniture stores in Vancouver, WA. Cascade Furniture and Mattress Just 5 minutes away from your apartment, Cascade Furniture and Mattress has a wide selection of office furniture, dining tables, TV stands and more. They’re currently offering in-store shopping but in case you want to browse from home, their easy to navigate website makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. Their listings are packed with useful information including measurement specs to make sure they are the right size for your home. Sans Midman In case you want to knock two birds with one stone, Sans Midman is located walking distance from Cascade Furniture. To show their commitment to low prices, Sans Midman has adopted the motto of “Never Pay Retail”. Here you’ll be able to find beautiful accent tables for your living room, a new bed frame for your mattress, or a new file cabinet for your work at home office. Their zero percent financing and layaway options make it easy for you to start re-imagining the interior design of your home. Vancouver Woodworks Located 11-minutes from Acero Haagen Park, Vancouver Woodworks specializes in furniture with elegant wood finishes. Whether you’re looking for dark walnut china cabinets, a rich cherry dining room set, or a lighter maple-colored coffee table, you won’t leave unsatisfied. They are currently open for in-store shopping or online shopping to accommodate your preferred shopping style. Their user friendly website also includes information on how to properly care for your wood home furnishings. We hope we were able to help you search for the new piece of furniture that will bring your ideas to life. For home decorating tips and advice on interior design, consult with one of the professionals at one of these locations. Make sure to visit their websites for a look at all of their options.

Wellness Benefits of Crystals and the Best Crystal Shop in Vancouver, WA

It’s time to get grounded and use the power of crystals to balance the energy in your home. Crystals are perfect to add decorative style to your living space or to cleanse vibrations for a more relaxed lifestyle. Whether you’re in search of mental clarity, aiding sleep and relaxation, cleansing of negative energy, or even a good luck charm, many people use crystals for their respective spiritual properties. Here are our recommendations for the best places to find crystals that will lighten up your apartment at Acero Haagen Park. Celestial Awakenings Just 15 minutes away from Acero Haagen Park, you’ll be able to find a great selection of beautifully colored earth stones that you can use to embellish your home. At Celestial Awakenings you’ll be able to find a variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors depending on your taste and spiritual objective. Pick up your choice of quartz as you’ll be able to find different kinds including Agate Blue Lace, Black Onyx, Angel Phantom, and a wide range more. You can also find beautiful minerals including bronzite, argonite, celestite and more. In case you’re looking for something smaller you’ll be able to find most crystals in palm stone sizes. Earthbound Trading Company Earthbound Trading Company has prepared crystals ready to use as decorations. They have created beautiful yet charming hand-held trees that substitute leaves for stones of your choice. These are great to be used as desk decorations that help inspire creativity and relaxation. They also offer a tasteful selection of vibrant bracelets, necklaces, and rings to pair with your outfit this spring. Handley Rock and Jewelry Supply Handley Rock is just another 15 minutes away from Acero Haagen Park and a 5 minute walk away from Earthbound Trading in case you need another look for the best crystal that will fit your home. This local shop brings stones from all over the world. Their current selection features beautiful rocks including Ethopian opal, quartz on pyrite from Peru, and elestial quartz from Brazil. Thank you for checking out our favorite crystal shops in Vancouver, WA. For more on information about their great selection, make sure to visit each shop’s website.

Spring Farmers Markets in Vancouver, WA

One of the best parts of spring in Vancouver is the reopening of our local farmers' market! Read on to learn about the Vancouver Farmers Market and new information about their COVID-19 safety precautions. Rain or Shine The Vancouver Farmers Market is open every weekend whether it rains or shines! As you know, the PNW is pretty rainy in the spring, but this outdoor market is ready to serve the community no matter the weather. They opened last weekend on March 20th, and will stay open through October 31st. Their hours are Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. You can stay up to date on Farmers Market news on their Facebook ! Order Online One cool thing about the COVID-19 precautions is that you can now order online from the local vendors that participate in the market downtown. Feel free to wander around, with a mask, and skip the line to pick up your online order! Visit their online store to learn more and order ahead. You can order everything from fresh produce to locally crafted goods, ready to eat foods, and Market Box Subscriptions. COVID-19 Precautions The Vancouver Farmers Market has made their shoppers guidelines available to view on their website. They ask that shoppers please follow these strict guidelines to protect themselves and others, especially elderly visitors who are more susceptible to COVID-19. You can view these guidelines here . Happy shopping! We hope you have fun exploring the market this spring, check our blog next week for more local food and fun!

Flower Shops in Vancouver, WA | Acero Haagen Park

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Every day is a good day to show people that you care, but especially on Valentine’s Day. Plan ahead for the holiday and order a beautiful bouquet from one of these local flower shops in Vancouver, WA! Fine Flowers Fine Flowers flower shop is the closest to Acero Haagen Park, about 8 minutes away on Mill Plain Blvd. This family owned and operated flower shop has been serving the Vancouver area for over 15 years! They are seriously talented, creating gorgeous arrangements and bouquets for every occasion. They are open for business, but if you feel more comfortable shopping online they have a very user friendly website. Check out their website to order online for pick-up or delivery! The Flower Express A little further north on Fourth Plain is The Flower Express . This flower shop is about 11 minutes from our apartments. They offer classic arrangements and contemporary designs. When you order online through the website they have a promo code right now to get $10 off an order of $100 or more. Go big or go home! Visit their site today to find the perfect bouquet. Garside Florist Garside Florist is a little closer to downtown Vancouver with a shop on Mill Plain about 12 minutes away. The extra drive is worth it, as they have been voted “Best Florist” seven years in a row by the readers of our local newspaper, The Columbian . Browse their website and you’ll find all kinds of beautiful bouquets for pick-up or delivery. That’s all for this week! Come back next week for more food and fun dates for Valentine’s Day in Vancouver, WA!

Last Minute Costume Ideas: Halloween Shopping in Vancouver WA

We are so excited for Halloween! It’s going to be a full blue moon on a Saturday, and it doesn’t get much more magical than that! There aren’t any big Halloween parties happening around town this year, but you can still dress up for your own Halloweekend celebrations at home. Whether you're having a party of one or your quarantine squad is joining you, dressing up this year is easy with all these great costume shops and thrift stores nearby. Read on for a quick list of the best costume shopping in Vancouver. Spirit Halloween Just 15 minutes from our apartments is Spirit Halloween . You can't go wrong here! This place is your one-stop-shop for all things spooky. They have everything: costumes, wigs, makeup, face paint, fake blood, fake teeth, props, and decorations if you want to pick up a little spooky something for the home. Party City About 5 minutes away is Party City ! From accessories to makeup to full-on costumes, they are here to meet all your costume needs. Be a kid from Stranger Things, a sexy pirate, a Ghost Buster, they’ve got so many options available! Visit their website to see what’s still available at the Chkalov location. Target Target is a great choice for low-key costumes! There's one about 5 minutes away on Mill Plain and they've got costumes for all ages there too. Plus they have the cutest Halloween decor and you can buy last-minute candy while you’re at it! Definitely stop by, you'll never regret a trip to Target. Thrift Stores When in doubt, DIY a costume with vintage and thrifty finds from nearby thrift stores. Perfect for the sustainable shopper, or someone looking to recreate obscure characters from movies! There's a Goodwill less than 10 minutes away. Whatever you end up doing for Halloween, share your Halloween #OOTD with us on social media! We'd love to see what you put together. As always, come back next week for more food, fun, and shopping in Vancouver, Washington.