Midweek Mugging

When choosing styles for the shop, Michele Giffin said she likes to go for the unexpected

Moon Moon, located at 1475 Lower Water St. in Bishop’s Landing, specializes in providing Japanese and Korean beauty products

Located at 2353 Agricola Street, Urban Pooch caters to small dogs and the people who love them—offering doggy daycare, puppy school and a dog lounge

Rousseau brings a little bit of French charm to Halifax as it serves up artisanal chocolates, croissants, brownies, and other treats

Glitter Bean brings its own creative spark to the usual café fare—such as edible glitter and rainbow-coloured latte art

The café specializes in taiyaki, a Japanese dessert similar to a waffle and served with a warm filling

The Loop, located at 1557 Barrington St., is home to a wide selection of brightly-coloured yarns, along with patterns and tools for crochet, felting and knitting

Swain, who is also a mother, strives to provide parents with as many safe, local choices as possible

The store has around 150 suppliers hailing from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

Located at 2011 Brunswick St., Inkwell is a colourful shop offering up greeting cards, pins, prints, tea cups and home decor.