At first I was afraid if writing a good review would make this little jewel get popular but it…read moredeserves it. Organised chaos is the perfect expression of how this place is. Everything is in its little spot and tagged. You just have to manage to find it within the 5000+ square meters of individual 200+ stalls all managed and then paid for at the little counter at the front. It's great! Strangely none of the stalls have their owners there and you haggle with them over the phone! Where you then pass the phone to the front counter so they can take on the new price. It's different but great! If what your looking for is in a locked cabinet, you just head to the counter and tell them the cabinet number and being organised they find it and open it for you. It's lovely. If your looking for those old trinkets or antique decorations to give a little life to your place, this place is the place to go.

Wow! This place is huge. If antiques, second hand, vintage or used is at all your thing then you…read morewill be enthralled and possibly overwhelmed by this place. You'll find all kinds of things from furniture to kitchen wares, vintage clothing, coin collections, books and so on. It's a huge warehouse with many stalls owned by different dealers. Each item has a price tag with the stall number, a description and price attached. Some of the stalls have the dealers phone numbers displayed so you can call and haggle over prices. No phone number means fixed prices. There's a register at the front where you pay for all you finds. Staff are friendly and helpful. At the entrance you'll also find carry baskets to collect as you walk in and a selection of beverages and snacks such as ham and salad rolls. Note, if you're here in winter remember to dress warm as there is no heating and you may find you can't tear yourself in a hurry. The warehouse is set off the street but it's well signed and easy to find. There is off street parking which is necessary as it's a very busy street. I sure I'll be a regular here.

If food porn is a thing, is it inappropriate to describe such as thing as furniture porn? If it is…read moreindeed a thing, then Southwood is exactly that. This is the kind of shop you come in to lust over. Look, don't touch. You probably can't afford it and should have stayed looking at Pinterest. At least that's what my partner tells me. Yep, it's a very pricey, very beautiful shop. Gorgeous, high quality designer home wares and furniture that will make you hate everything else you look at in your price range. Trust me, that's how I ended up with my bedside lamp. While I'm not quite ready to part with the kind of cash their furniture requires, I have succumb to "investing" in a couple of accessory items and not regretted it a bit. Classic designs that transition through trends and look good in any home (important for a committed long-term renter!). My couple of things I've purchased from here get the most comments from visitors. So I might not be their target customer, but I do enjoy coming in for a browse and getting that perfect piece to brighten up my home. If you *do* have the cash to splash on Pinterest-worthy furniture then by all means go nuts, this is the place for you.

So if I don't eat for the next month I will be able to buy that $4400 bed frame that I've been…read morestalking at Southwood?! Hmm... I don't really need food do I? Southwood is located In the hub of the South Melbourne interior design district. Their beautifully crafted timber bed frames, perfectly matching baby soft wool blankets and patterned organic linen just make you want to curl up in a ball on their bed and snore away. Finishing off the perfect home pieces are the range of cute art works hanging on the walls, ceramics and oh so casually placed 'coffee table books' on the stylish and sleek dining/side tables. A big thumbs up from me. Plus they stock one of my favourite local designers Bonnie and Neil. Make that a double big thumbs up from me.

Want to be wowed? Want to feel like you're in Africa? Then come and check out Weylandts…read more This exquisite furniture, homewares and artefacts retailer has arrived in Melbourne and does it make a punch. Showcasing carefully chosen pieces, each item is unique and definitely a showstopper to have around your house. And by house, I mean mansion. You will need to have giant spaces as practically everything is of ample proportions. Also, you'd need to give things like this space around it to properly enjoy the beauty and craftsmanship of which Weylandts really sets the bar. Having said that, there are numerous beautiful homewares they range that anybody could have in their homes too. Prices are around the middle- upper high end of the scale but don't let that deter you in getting the best your money can afford. This place is also fantastic for getting a special present for that special person. Materials featured most items are natural- think tropical forest type heavy timbers (none of that pine, beech or birch lightweight furniture here), raw metals, natural fibres like linen, jute and banana and leather. Yes, lots of full grain leather in many shades possible that's classic and timeless. Design wise, you won't find funky, trendy things as this isn't the place or the brand for it rather you will find statement classic pieces that are contemporary but mostly still manage to have an air of rustic, cultural reference and boldness. Whilst this converted warehouse is slightly off the beaten track, don't let the front fool you into thinking its not very big. It actually stretches waaaaaay back and the volume is immense almost like a hangar. Part of the warehouse behind is parking space should you drive or if you ride your push bike, there are bike racks at the front entrance. With immense space like this, expect stunning displays that will leave you breathless. Hint; giant tree root suspended from ceiling, antelope and gazelle heads, tribal masks, bowls and chains and ropes and pulleys... All this hopefully is giving you an idea of where the brand draws inspiration from. There is a cafe at the front and whilst I didn't have a meal as I was pressed for time, it looked very popular midweek lunchtime when I was there. Coffee is really good though. Based on my observation this is definitely a place to bring your clients, girlfriend or boyfriend, out of town visitors and your mum and dad. Actually, blokes would love this place as not only the setting of the ginormous warehouse is mesmerising but what they sell would appeal to most guys as a lot of it is masculine, along with the tribal influences. But don't let that put you off ladies as many pieces are also designed for you in mind. Which means, it's neutral ground for the couple that wants to go down the middle line in finding their style together. Service from the staff was friendly- generally they will leave you to browse and take it all in until you have a question or two or would like to place an order for the stunning leather sofa that your children's children can inherit. They are present throughout most of the showroom but never obtrusive thus within easy reach for questions and answers. Five stars, hoping to always return there for inspiration and admiration.

Massive warehouse filled with stunning furniture and homewares. Aside from the price tag, this is…read morethe perfect home interior store for my style. The cafe is at the same standard - delicious, gourmet food that still has a little hint to the homeliness of the rest of the store. Even the cakes have that "baked with love" vibe and probably taste like your childhood. Recommended for a cruisey weekend with all day breakfast and a decent lunch menu.

Brewcraft is the mecca for all of those home brew enthusiasts out there. Actually considering the…read moreprice of beer in Australia it should also be home for any beer drinker. They sell a wide range of beer, wine and spirit brewing products. Including all kinds of beer kits such as Pilsners, Ales, Lagers, IPA's, German Lagers, Belgian beers, Porters, Stouts and many many more. You can also find, hops, wort containers, empty bottles, bottle caps and much much more. The Staff at Brewcraft are all really helpful and know what they are doing. Just be careful of asking any questions - because if anything they are almost too keen to help. You will get all the advice you need and more. They also have specials running all of the time. So it is well worth keeping an eye out for some good deals, so you can brew up your favourite beverage or create your own new style of beer!

There is no shortage of home decoration stores in Camberwell but Minimax has been withstanding the…read morecompetition for years. Selling everything from crockery to candles, cookbooks to mortar and pestles, Minimax is the ultimate home decoration and appliances store. I have to admit that I get a little nervous when I walk in - especially around the sections with glasses and mugs because I am paranoid about knocking something off. Towards the front you'll find the crockery and kitchen accessories including some pretty impressive blenders and mixers. The decorative candles and accessories are found further up the back. The store is pristine, beautifully cleaned and administered by a team of efficient yet sometimes aloof employees. The customer service wavers between very helpful and friendly, to cold shoulder of an employee who knows that I don't have enough money to spend there. If you don't get approached and asked if you need a hand make sure you track someone down - the staff are generally knowledgeable about the products.

One of the best gift shops in the hills, Mangana is like shopping in an old eccentric's house…read more These guys combine gifts and homewares with industrial and period style decorations for those with the coin to afford it. Lamps, frames, clocks and mirrors line the walls, and with so much on display you'd best watch your back to avoid breaking anything. Downstairs you'll find smaller trinkets, jewellery and even a wall full of Ugg Boots and leather hats. I stop in every time I'm in the area, even just for a browse. It's hugely popular with the weekend tourists, and more often than not, packed full of people enjoying the range.

I recently visited Mt Dandenong and accidentally stumbled into this store (okay I was curious…read morethanks to the mounds of people pilling in and out of the front doors). It was like being sucked into a time machine, and transported back into a dusty old attic that was filled to the rim of incredible individual antique items. There were compasses, telescopes, magnifiers, lamps, paintings, posters, books, sculptures, notepads, jewelry and pretty much anything you can think of. Most things were hand crafted and bronze or wooden, this is definitely a very unique and one of a kind type of place. I think I spent an hour in this shop, its not that it was a huge room (it was relatively large though), it's just that every inch of the store has something different and special that just has to be picked up and ogled at. It took a lot of effort to not buy the whole store; I ended up leaving with Dali's melting clock, which gets a lot of notice and compliments in my house.

Swanston Street is near Flinders |Street Station, and is a great street for shopping…read more Urbi's is there - still I hope- and he designs sweatshirts and tee shirts with Australian themes. I have a sweatshirt with Flinders Street Station on it and a tee shirt with a koala carrying his swag. There are other clothes shops and cafes and pubs. It's busy and really has an atmosphere - although very different to Sydney. Melbourne feels much more like London, but more English somehow. If you're ever there, do try Swanston St. I think you'll like it!

Great shopping street in Melbourne!read more

Meatballs It's Ikea…read moreMeatballs, The place you can buy a fridge or cabinet. Like what did you expect.

Garlic bread was Herby and buttery 3/5…read more The Meatball combo was great but if you order more than 8 don't expect to finish them all. 3.5/5 Fish and chips the chips gave it points and the fish wasn't bad 3.25/5 Cinnamon role was great 4/5 Chocolate gooey cake really well done 5/5 Decent value and a great spot to bring the kids