I recently had a birthday party to attend; one of my husband's uncles who I've only met a couple of…read moretimes, which was unhelpful when trying to think of a gift. It has always fallen on me in my relationship to purchase presents no matter which side of the family it's for, and because I like to make a good impression and show that I care about my in-laws I was pestering my husband about what we should get, which was hopeless because he didn't give a toss, apart from the free BBQ and drinks the party offered. So I ventured into Wild Cards and Gifts, thinking I would get something generic such as a nice engraved flask, something gifty that didn't require personal knowledge of the receiver but would show I was thoughtful enough not to have just chucked some money into an envelope. I was quite taken aback by the variety of valuable giftware on offer, the typical flasks and shining glassware, special occasion wine glasses and signing keys. There was also a wonderful assortment of great homewares like ceramic and handcrafted, beautifully painted vases, and I'll be back to get myself some of the carved wooden Asian style products. And for footy fans WC&G have a vast selection of special edition, framed posters etc. While I was there I recalled the only helpful advice my husband had given, which was that Uncle Billy was a Hawthorn fanatic. It came to me as I was admiring a massive framed picture of a leaping Buddy Franklin in front of goal at the MCG. The engraved plaque at the bottom described the game, competitor and date but I didn't even bother with the details as I picked it up and had it specially wrapped at the counter while I paid. This store had just made the impossible gift the easiest present I'd ever purchased! I didn't even need to get home and wrap it, and by the look on Uncle Billy's face when we gave it to him I believe he has a new found favourite niece-in-law!.

I absolutely love this place. Such a rainbow of colors. They have various pop ups and different…read moreclasses you can do, such as screen printing, porcelain jewellery and textiles. They have also opened the Store Room next door which stocks an array of Harvest goods, like gorgeous pillows and quilt covers. I'm addicted!

This is my secret weapon when it comes to finding a personal card for a special occasion that isn't…read moreplastered in every damn shop. You'd never guess that a newsagency in a little shopping court would stock some really good cards, and knick-knack gifts too.

As far as junk shops go, this is as good as it gets. It's not so much the range, because it stocks…read morethe same usual amount of 90% useless shit, most of it over-stacked on to the aisle floors. Although, I have found them fantastic for kids arts and crafts, from the usual cheap staplers, glues, pencils, paper - to wool and other materials, sparkly stick on thingy-mi-jigs, and bulk bags of all of that crap in one to make it easier for your dear self. Not to mention the cheap as chips costume jewellery. My daughter has LOVED it here. I love it more for Mary's cheery little Greek helper; a lovely old bubbly man who's enthusiasm and zest for life is infectious. He genuinely loves talking to people and he is by far the best customer service person I've met in a long time... the beauty is he isn't even trying. The first time I went here I tried to pay with EFT, it's one thing they don't have. Because he could see my daughter had grown attached to the hoop I was buying her, he let me take it with us while we went to get cash. AMAZING! He even guessed how pregnant I was, came close to the date I gave birth and guessed my unborn child would be a boy, which he is. It's just so darn nice to walk into a store and have someone work there who is really enjoying what they do, enjoys people and almost makes you feel like one of the family. Whenever I'm in the area I can't help but pop in and be made cheerful for the day, if not the week, by this delightful gentleman. Good for cheap kitchenware such as platters, mixing and salad bowls and individual cutlery pieces if you're in need of a top up. Also scored a great faux leather tote bag for $15, it was fake but it didn't look too bad, and allowed me to save for the D&G beauty I treasure I now.

This shop has everything from pet care to toys to tools and a fantastic lolly section…read more Plenty of greeting cards cheap craft supplies and fantastic decorations. Especially Xmas decorations! If you need something you can probably find it here and far cheaper than you would elsewhere. The staff are always friendly and I stop in here whenever I need something.