my partner and i went in with our 6 week old new born looking for a baby carrier. A young staff…read moremember named Jasmine was very helpful and professional. There were many to choose from and we ended up choosing Jasmines personal preference, as it had the best features and was great value too. highly recommend seeking Jasmine out if you shop at baby bunting Maidstone.

Yes baby bunting is a huge chain, and yes as a father stores like this can be overwhelming…read more However I am giving this store 5 stars for its amazing customer service. Everyone in the store knows their stuff, is super friendly and goes out of their way to help you. They also love babies! I recommend it as your first stop if you are looking to buy anything pregnancy related or baby related.

Next door to the Brunswick Town Hall building, this medium-sized art gallery showcases established…read moreand emerging artists with new exhibitions each month. I'm fond of the Counihan Gallery for giving me my first opportunity to see a Ron Mueck larger-than-life sculpture in all its looks-so-real-it-is-spooky glory. That's right - even before the NGV brought a whole gang of Mueck's eerily human sculptures to the masses, the Counihan brought it to Brunswick. The standard of the other works in the same exhibition was evidence of a talented and professional curator with his or her finger on the contemporary art pulse. Lucky are we in Brunswick to have such a high calibre of art dropped in our laps like this. I'm looking forward to their annual Womens Salon exhibition showcasing the creations of women artists, designers and craftworkers from the Moreland area, which opens on 17th November.

A public art gallery, Counihan Gallery is focussed on exhibiting and promoting contemporary…read moreAustralian artists whose work is centred on the discussion or promotion of "innovation and diversity in the visual arts". There's always a mix of established and emerging artists showcased, and there's a few call outs for exhibit proposals from local and interstate artists each year. Like everything else focussed on contemporary art, the art showcased varies considerably in theme, style, form, subject etc. and will inevitably attract a different audience from exhibit to exhibit. The space is designed to maximise flexibility and accommodate a wide range of installations, and cam be quite transformed from one exhibit to the next. Like most public galleries, it's free to view, so it's a good way for the financially challenged art lover to get his or her fix. Some of the art can be quite political, so it'll also appeal to people who like their art challenging or high minded and intellectual.

Always enjoy wondering around this giant stationery cupboard!…read more Came in to buy a mouse and could not resist wondering the aisles. I can't believe the amount of variety of pens, papers, pencil cases they stock!  If you still like printing your photos (like my mum) there are heaps of machines here and you can take your time selecting your pics to be printed pretty much immediately.

I haven't been to a lot of Office Works stores but was surprised at the size of this one. It's…read morehuge! They have everything you could dream of when it comes to office supplies - from pens and paper to folders to expanda files to hard office furnishings. They've got it all! The service was friendly and the prices seemed OK to me.

After a recent trip to the YEW ESS of A, I had purchased one too many quirky prints off the streets…read moreof New Orleans that desperately needed a frame and a special place on my wall. I popped in to Frames Readymade with my prints to see what they could do. I have one word to describe my experience with these guys - EFFICIENT. I was in and out in about 15 minutes. That included choosing the optimum style, my print being trimmed ever-so-slightly and then being beautifully mounted in to the frame. Wow. Bravo. Brunswick ready-made frames quite literally have thousands of frames to choose from in all colours and sizes, or they will make one up for you to custom-fit your print. Plus they are affordable, to boot!

I have been to Frames Readymade several times over the last 12 months and have been consistently…read morepleased with their service and range of products (lots of frame styles and finishes - I particularly like the victorian ash range). During the most recent lockdown they were also readily available for call and collect orders, which were all fulfilled very promptly and the pick up process was a breeze. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Mandel Aboriginal Art Gallery showcases an exuberant display of contemporary and traditional…read moreAboriginal artworks that are just amazing to view in the first person. Laurie has a collection of original artwork that is primarily sourced from Central Australia within the Central and Western Deserts and the Kimberley region. The gallery also has an in house studio where some of Laurie's local artists paint within. Laurie offers a distinctive range of artworks by some of Australia's most recognisable and collectable artists. One of the key elements is to continually identify and support the potential of new and emerging talent. Mandel is committed to catering to all tastes and offers competitive prices whilst not compromising on quality.

Horseland- The Starbucks of the equestrian world…read more Reliable same same ol' Horseland where you can generally get what you need on short notice however you do pay a premium for the convenience of Horseland stock and opening hours. In recent years a change of management and a store reshuffle has improved the service and availability of items. Including better opening hours. The staff are helpful and more knowledgable. Nice to see.

This is a really sweet little gallery that was found by a chance encounter. Gallery spaces can…read moreoften feel intimidating or pretentious however this light space is inviting and displays interesting contemporary art that I often envisage in my home. The gallery is a not for profit organisation that is committed to nurturing and displaying the work of artists that may not be able to have their work shown in commercial galleries. One of the staff informed me that the majority of artists have intellectual disabilities and that was the instigation for creating this gallery. Philosophy aside their other point of difference is their pricing. The works are affordably priced for pieces of such a high calibre. A framed print/painting/illustration can range from $75 to $800, however most are around the $200 mark. This is one of those inner city cultural happenings that leave me warm and fuzzy and thankful that people are striving to make a difference.

wide variety of selection, very good pricing and great customer service , overall an amazing…read moreexperience

Having loved Asian food since I can remember, and having recently converted to all flavours Middle…read moreEastern, this is one of the best fresh and gourmet food finds of the area yet. One of the things I love Glenroy for is the variety of small, fresh food grocers, deli's and butchers. And now I've discovered Touch of Asia Pacific. Palaté perfection!! From your typical Asian sauces, soy, oyster, sweet chilli, and so on, tradish Asian veggies like the beautiful wombok and bak choy, to every spice you can imagine possibly coming from this side of the world, including my fave, Cumin. Authentic spices for curries, pickles and chutneys favoured in Sri Lanka, dips like tzatziki and hommus, all the different sorts of rice on the planet and a deli of gourmet goods. Seriously good produce and if you follow a recipe, it's so easy to make a genuine Middle East/Asian fusion gourmet dinner right at home! Prices are on the high side, but for produce this good I'm prepared to pay. Important: Address is listed as Pascoe Vale rd, but entry is to the side, in the alley between the Salvo's and the Fish Box. Located next to the car park between these two stores.