Oddjects

Strange odds and ends, interesting recycled decorations, and some great sales. A pretty accurate description of what to find when you go in.
Atmosphere/​Location: ⁴⁄₅
Centrally located, easy to find, and hard to miss. All great points! Inside, more of the same good stuff. Lots of stuff everywhere, but an interesting adventure as you walk through looking for a find! Very clean store, which is great, and not overly anal with its own order.
Products: ³⁄₅
Don’t get me wrong, everything is fun and colourful and awesome! BUT, it really speaks to a niche target audience. There isn’t something for everyone, though those that would like a wooden skeleton elephant for their table top, or a wicker snake-​charmer clothes basket, or a ceramic praying mantis, or a set of wooden bowls/​plates? Then you’ve found your place!
Prices: ⁵⁄₅
Maybe it’s because I went in on the day that everything was a minimum of 50% off, but the prices were fantastic. That being said, the same may not be true if you go in on another day. The prices would seem to be average for a similar store, though I might not shop there on the regular if I paid $ 10 to $ 30 for an item that I could get at a larger chain store for a fraction of the price… But thankfully I was there when said items really were on for a fraction, so that experience was pretty sweet!
Customer Service: ⁵⁄₅
Can’t say much here, they didn’t hover over us, they asked if they could help when it seemed like we needed it, they greeted us, engaged in witty banter about the funny christmas music they had on as we paid… They performed exactly as someone should when dealing with customers that depend solely on how well they treat them on their visit.
All in all, a great spot to check for whatever you may be looking for! Do you like Pier 1? Wicker Emporium? The odds/​ends aisles at Walmart/​Superstore/​Dolarama? Carbonstock? Then you’ll love this place too! Just try to time it right with their great sales too!

A day later and I’m still excited about my visit to Oddjects… probably because of the sale. You know me, if it’s on sale I have to buy it. The store is 50% or more off and I stocked up on Christmas gifts and pretty colored glassware. I could have bought more… maybe I’ll go back! The sales staff was well organized and friendly even though I’m sure they’re run off their feet with that kinda sale.

I want to like Oddjects more than I actually do. They have some cool stuff, and I love that there’s a café in the store. But the prices always seems a bit on the high side to me. I’ve gotten the odd cool item at Oddjects, but I tend to browse more than I buy.

I can’t put my finger on what I love about this store, but I really enjoy it. The displays are beautiful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The stock is eclectic, but all works well together. It’s just a really cute, fun shop. Take the time to check it out next time you’re downtown.

It is hard to know what to focus on in this type of store. Everything is placed around nix nax gallor. Even child’s toys and pillows. The store does seem a bit random but I like that. They also serve coffee so it is also a coffee shop as well.

I have been in Oddjects a few times just browsing. But a few days ago was and just HAD to pick up a few items.
Eclectic is the way to describe the stock, which is fabulous as far as I am concerned. I am sure almost anyone could find something in the store to their taste. The price range is great as well. It reminds me a bit of Anthropologie…
The sales person told me the story behind each purchase, i.e. where it came from, whether it’s hand made or not and whether or not to let it get wet etc. I was really impressed considering the store is packed full of stuff!
I love this place … I will be back again and again

I had vever been in as my time on Barrington Street is always limited and when I am there it’s usually after 6 which is when most stores downtown close. Well the store remained open late during Nocturne so the bf and I wandered in.
What an interesting store. I mean, tonns of things to look at and touch. Items varied greatly throughout the store; candles, rings, chairs, paintings, figurines. All kinds of odds and ends, I suppose that’s how the store got its name?
Although, lotsa things to choose from I don’t think I could afford much.
The layout, décor and the placement of items is something very different. There isn’t any organization, which works well.
I enjoyed the idea of having a little café in there with seating, that was kinda different too.
We didn’t really have any staff interaction, she said hello with a smile as we walked in. That’s what matters, isn’t it.

I really like Oddjects and its delightful collection of interesting home décor products that real people can actually afford. I’ve been in a few times and the stock seems to change regularly, making it a new staple on my downtown window-​shopping days. Add in the fact that they can make illy beverages at their micro-​mini café, and you’ve got yourself a winner.
My favourite visit had to be when I fell in love with a framed print from a Montréal artist now living in Cape Breton. Unique compared to your average mass-​produced wall hangings at most chains, this skyscraper scene has a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cow, floating above the busy cityscape by means of a single red balloon. ADORABLE.
Rather than just tell me to buy it, the store manager (I believe) came over and chatted to me about the art for a good ten minutes. He had one of the other cow pieces and knew all the details about the artist that I shared above. Pretty nice product knowledge for a shop with so many things in it. He definitely sealed the deal with the artist’s story, making it a no-​brainer addition to my home office.
Oddjects isn’t the place where you’re either going to love or hate everything… there’s so much to see and so many different styles represented that you’re bound to find something that strikes your fancy!

I stopped in today on a whim while passing by and had a great initial experience in this store.
A friendly sales associate immediately welcomed me in, and as I wound my way around the store, I quickly ended up in the sale section. Within 5 minutes I found two new throw pillows that I actually need (I swear!) for my couch. The sales staff helped me out with my choice by casually giving their thoughts while joking around with me. I made a decision, and it was such a nice bonus to get the items on sale, too!
I had no idea that there was a café component to the store, but noticing that the products are the illy brand, I’m going to make sure to try a cuppa next time I’m in.
I can definitely see myself finding some neat gifts around the holiday season and I’m excited to come back again!

This lively little spot has quite an innovative concept: the ecclectic décor pieces at this café are all items that patrons can purchase (though unfortunately, none of the items seems to coordinate with the design scheme formy soon-​to be condo). Still, I’m always curious enough to explore the trinkets should I decide to sway from my condo décor scheme (kind of a fan of the lamps here, so I might consider a ‘woodsy’ theme just so I can buy one…)
The Oddjects café is quite a pleasant little spot; I just popped in for a basic java, but there are several bevvie selections to suit anyone’s tastes. Oh, and I tried a store-​baked date square, but found it a little too sweet for my liking.

Oddjects breathes some life back to the lonely lanes of Barrington Street. It was an open door on a dreary day that musseled my intrigue and the inner tidings that kept me there!
This space is a fusion of things. High-​rise ceilings and the exposed brick backdrop indulge visitors with atmosphere. The extended bar provides the center-​point, to which patrons can order up expressos, coffee, treats and quiche pies for here or to go. A small cluster of tables allows ample sitting room, and it’s all amongst the clean, modernist themes that home décor can be perused and acquired. Ah, it is an era of multi-​offerings.
Décor (for sale) was pleasant. The lamps were a favorite, made of driftwood and overall elegance. A few pretty nic-​nacks peaked my ponder— the coaster selection, Canadian art, glassware, and a pretty paperweight to be specific! Prices appeared to be reasonable, although not for those looking for a bargain.
I’ll be back to test out a florentine. All sweets are made by a local German baker, and this sugared almond/​fruit treat looked tasty. Quiches are made in the store itself daily, and all the delicately encased sweets come from an outside source. (Says the friendly counter girl)
All in all, I am assured. This spot adds a nice flare to downtown Halifax. Not necessarily a «one of a kind» concept, but there is an attention to detail, sweets to swoon over, and an overall awareness that makes Oddjects a winner. Bonne å décor!

I first noticed Oddjects in the midst of Nocturne, the annual art festival. I thought it might be a one night pop-​up art installation in one of the many empty spaces on Barrington Street. Instead it was a new store filled with home décor products and a cleverly designed coffee bar.
The store carries products ranging from decorative birdcages to baskets to kids accessories. The lamps are one of the most unique items, each featuring a uniquely crafted base made of driftwood. With its vibrantly coloured products and affordable prices, the store is, in some ways, reminiscent of Pier 1 imports: lots of scented candles, picture frames, and vases. According to the cashier, the store is independently owned.
The highlight of the store is the coffee bar which serves illy coffee as well as muffins, cookies and quiches. You or your shopping companions can have a seat on one of the three or four stools to enjoy a break from shopping or sit back and reflect on the goods for sale.
The store had a slightly odd feel, perhaps because the coffee bar is so sleek in comparison to the objects for sale. Even so it’s nice to see a new addition, especially one so full of life, to Barrington Street.