Looking for the perfect piece to decorate your new home or add some style to your old one? Orient…read moreHouse may have exactly what you're looking for. This dealer sells unique collectible pieces for your designing needs. They specialise in antique Chinese furniture as well as beautiful African and Asian tribal arts. Now, you might be thinking that these may not suit you but the pieces from the Orient House are specifically chosen not only for their quality but also because they are suitable in modern or contemporary designs. Aside from offering quality products, they also have a personalised service where you can request specific pieces and they will get it for you. To top these all off, they offer reasonable prices so you're sure to get great value for your money. Orient House is highly recommended!

I was in the market for a human thigh-bone trumpet and after trying everywhere from K-Mart to…read moreAllens Music Store I was ready to give up when I wandered into Kashgar. Alright I wasn't *really* looking for a human thigh-bone trumpet. But they really have one. And a 120 year old ceremonial Mogul helmet from Rajistan. I was actually in Kashgar perving on the jewellery when these and other unusual delights caught my eye. I don't think there is an emporium quite like this one anywhere else in Sydney. As well as the usual Nag Champa, Indian jewellery and mirrored cushions, Kashgar searches the world for unique and rare antiques, and has the most beautiful selection of rings I've ever seen in one of these types of Eastern emporiums. And it smells really nice.

Kashgar is just a delight to wander through…read more They have... *everything*. They have a sturdy wooden bed with some very eastern-looking bedspreads and pillow covers, they have bronze statues of Indian goddesses, they have various antiques from who-even-knows-where! Of course, there are practical benefits too. I saw a rack of kaftans, and who doesn't want a good kaftan? There were even fez's! Fez's! I've never even seen a fez in real life! They have some of the most magnificent jewelry, as well as the cutest dreamcatchers I've come across in a long while. The old gentleman at the counter is unobtrusive, so keep an eye out, or he'll sneak up on ya.

It was a pleasure visiting this gallery and shop. I came on behalf of my boyfriend, and left a fan…read moreof Ken's. I spent more time in the shop than the actual gallery. I bought some small prints for $20. You can get 12 postcards for $10, and there's a wide selection of postcard versions of his larger works. Best part about the whole experience was meeting Ken himself. Great to get in the mind of a creative genius. Yes, I highly admire him after spending 45 minutes looking at his work and reading the book. This dude did a sick collection with BMW, can't get any cooler than that. If you buy a large print, you can ship worldwide for free. Can't wait for my Nude Blue to arrive, it will look stunning mounted in my new apartment. Ken, it was a pleasure meeting you and thank you for your kind words and advice. You have a new fan.

If you're looking for a Ken Done art exhibit to view, this is a good stop. If you have purchased…read moreKen Done clothing for about 20 years and always enjoyed his designs, don't bother stopping here. There use to be a Ken Done clothing store in the Rocks area, with extensive merchandise of his design. Now, this gallery is the only Ken Done remnant, with a small display of a few clothing items, and nothing like the dresses and tops they once had. All things change, and this is one that is disappointing. My wife will have to keep wearing her old Ken Done clothing, which still draws compliments on a regular basis.

Kartell is without a doubt my favourite shop in Westfield Bondi Junction. If I owned a house,…read moreKartell would be my first stop in furnishing it. It's all about the chairs, they sell the coolest chairs ever, it is truly space age furniture from the future. To walk past that shop without stopping is impossible. All up the walls they have giant shelves displaying their collection of clear Perspex coloured chairs. All their products are by cutting edge designers, their products include funky lamps, there is one I particularly want called Blob M and is well a yellow blob of the letter M, and another amazing lamp constructed from oak and iron named Brave New World. Also they have really cute little gnome tables (the gnome sits holding up the table top) If you are looking to escape reality, make a new one. Go to Kartell and fast track your way to the future.

Disgusting experience. I was mocked, completely out of the blue, by a middle-aged sales assistant…read morewith dark cropped hair. I was in the midst of a conversation with my mother and she literally walked up and nastily imitated my voice and comment. Utterly bizarre experience. I strongly recommend taking your business elsewhere (as I did).

TBHH is a quaint little place where you can browse or shop for home decor and furnishing, if you…read morelike that coastal beachy look! I love everything about this store. Everything here would be perfect for my beach home in the Hill section close to the sand section in Manhattan Beach (working towards a "Strand" address...lol). Or, maybe it's easier just buy a house here in Palm Beach New South Wales....ha. After a great lunch at The Boat House by the water then took a stroll down to their home store was the best thing I did!! Awesome place to stop by if you are ever in the area!! The girls here were super nice. I even got a passion fruit popsicle on the side of the store that was yum yum!!

I love the cards, the books, the gift wrapping paper, the jewelry, the soaps... pretty much…read moreeverything they stock in here. If you are looking for something unique and quirky, this is a wonderful shop to visit. They'll even gift wrap your items for you. Another Newtown gem. A must visit anytime I'm in the neighborhood.

Where else can you find quirky book titles…read more(http://yelp.com.au/biz_photos/qUwMo_ehjAcq3QRu58nfAQ?select=3BfrHgYU-JPUd8VE63urDQ), a stack of journals (http://yelp.com.au/biz_photos/qUwMo_ehjAcq3QRu58nfAQ?select=hq1Rm0TOTs-eUpeU3_Du_Q) and colourful homewares by Mud (http://yelp.com.au/biz_photos/qUwMo_ehjAcq3QRu58nfAQ?select=RpBmC-yA9LUS7TJBS2zYlQ) all under one roof? As far as I'm concerned, nowhere else. Pentimento in Newtown has got it all. Pentimento is one of those places I go when I need to buy a gift of some description for that friend who already-has-everything-and-is-so-darn-hard-to-buy-for. Unique and eccentric, you can guarantee to find a present that no one else has thought of - 'The Moustache Grower's Guide', anyone? There are things that will make your friend laugh, inspire them to create, give hints on their travel destination or provide them with something beautiful to display in their home. Whatever the case, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you don't know what to buy someone (or perhaps you would like a self present), wander through Pentimento, it is sure to stimulate some original ideas.

This place is unreal, they have the biggest selection of outdoor furniture in Australia…read more The furniture is of the highest quality, the delivery crew are amazing and go above and beyond for their customers. Myself, the wife and kids couldn't be happier with our experience. Will do business again!

Be aware that if you are looking for opals in Australia there are many "shonky" places! My friend…read morewho is a Sydney native researched places for me as I wanted to purchase a boulder opal! She purchased from Volle years ago and took me here. The service which Flora provided was outstanding. Not only did she find me a gorgeous necklace in my budget - she educated me on all things opal. If you're in Sydney (Queen Victoria building) and you are looking for fire opals, Boulder opals or pearls please check them out. Beware of the stores close to the cruise ship terminal and do a bit of research. Gracias Flora por su ayuda! Su nueva amiga de Buenos Aires!