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The most jam packed french provincial, shabby chiccy, birdcage, candle stick holder shop in SA. As…read moreyou can tell I like this place, no 'like' is mundane...I L O V E this shop! It's an escape from everyday life and adds a touch of whimsy the stuff dreams are made of. Ok I may have gone on a bit but I simply adore it. I must've had a past life in one of those grandiose French / Italian villas, as I am so drawn to this type of decor. My husband can never understand why I buy these items and put them around the house to gather dust. I then just point out to him that he has his vices and I have mine..so there. Villa Provence is located on Portrush Rd Toorak Gardens right next door to the Trak Cinema. I can't believe they don't have a website or a Facebook page as I'm sure they'd have enough followers to take over Adelaide. Yes it is on the pricey side so pick and choose your pieces carefully if on a budget and if not well you're just plain lucky. There are so many items they can't fit in the shop so it spills over into the walkway inside on the way to the cinema, such as wrought iron chairs and benches, decorative wooden birdcages, book and nic nak display shelving and so much more. And as a note: a little further down the centre corridor at the end on the right is Villa Hamptons! A different feel much like being at the seaside along the Mediterranean, very noyce! You simply have to go there darlings, ta ta.

I'd like to own a house and decorate it with all this sort of stuff…read more Sorry, I'd like to own a house and have loads of money left over to decorate it with all of this stuff. As far as this sort of stock goes, this shop is great. The merchandise ain't flimsy or weak or fragile. Most of it feels made to last, which is good. The stock's mostly interesting (though it's your usual brand of odd, needless birdcages and stone faces and wrought-iron chairs and whatnot). It's expensive. But I'll concede that the quality of good seems to justify the expense. I think I'll be returning here in a few years. Unless I want my bedroom to match the decor of the store.

One Rundle Trading Company is a shopping experience. With gifts, furniture, books, pictures,…read moremirrors and a whole lot more on sale, there's always plenty to choose from. I often like to just browse through there to see what they have on offer. If you wander through to the back of store - and trust me its not a small space to wander through - you'll find a range of beautiful fashion pieces as well. All in all One Rundle Trading is an eclectic mix of beautiful things. I love the way the shop is set out with a Ladies Room and a Gents Room at the front of the store - and by that I don't mean toilets but rather rooms for of things specifically for men and women. There's also a children's room and a garden or outdoor room as well. They offer a Bridal Registry and an Interior Decorating service and best of all a free - yes free - picture hanging service. The space itself is massive and once served as a 1920's Melba Picture Theatre. Located in Stuart Road at Dulwich, I recommend wandering through on a Sunday afternoon to take in the sights. When you're in there, don't forget to look at the beautiful old ceilings - they're as gorgeous as many of the trinkets and pieces you will just fall in love with.

Holy Moly have you seen this place? It's like a Church but instead of praying to God rich people…read morepray to the stock market. I stepped through the front archway into a glittering, vast space full of chandeliers and hallways leading into more beautiful rooms. I avoided eye contact and didn't want to touch anything for fear they would tell me I'm too poor to shop here. The rear section is clothing, and the books and pictures around the area with words like DIOR and CHANEL hinted at the fact I couldn't grab a bargain for twenty bucks. But a pair of shorts for five hundred? Sure, pocket change for you brokers and people with old money. What beautiful homewares they have, gorgeous lamps and paintings and sculptures, the only consistency being no two things are alike and yes, you pretty much could close your eyes and point and find a gorgeous antique chest or a marble sculpture of a blackbird and want to take it home so bad you nearly weep. I will never look at Ikea the same again. This store is glorious and completely unattainable for the likes of me.

This shop oozes decadent elegance and excessive sophistication. It's so over-the-top that it pulls…read moreit off spectacularly. The inside of the store is cluttered with the faces of movie starts and black pseudo Edwardian and nouveau 1920s furniture. The courtyard at the back of the shop is a surprising oasis of simplicity and fresh space. Above the courtyard sits an intriguing artists' space which the public is welcome to visit. The owner and designer, Markus, is a spectacle with a bleach blond mow-hawk, and he pulls off the rock star look very convincingly. This is a fantastic place to revel in decor and artwork, and there is an enormous range of gorgeous collectibles. The lay-out of the store is done with artistry in mind, and it has a theatricality about it that is delightful to see.

I agree with Manon. Louis Bond is breathtaking when it comes to home decorating. If Ikea's not…read morecutting it for you and you want to visit the other end of the scale then I suggest you head to Louis Bond on Magill Road. They stock the most elegant (and yet at the same time quirky) home decorating pieces you're likely to set eyes on in Adelaide. What I like about Louis Bond is they're not like every other decorating store you're likely to visit. This suggests to me they go that extra mile when it comes to sourcing their product. Louis Bond is also the home of artwork for one of the store's owners Markus Hamence. Markus' work is createded to compliment the season's furniture in store but he will also create one off pieces for individual customers. With a focus on canvas art these pieces are real statement pieces that belong in strong interiors, bold enough to want to make a statement. Don't forget when you visit Louis Bond, you can pop next door to My Friend Louis and grab a coffee. Actually the main entrance to Louis Bond is via the coffee shop so you can't miss it.

Expensive eco Yes…read more"being green" is cool and what most of us aspire to achieve most of the time however this is not the store to encourage mainstream eco/organic use. Having been a big fan of Waste Not Want Not on Goodwood Rd, Goodwood for many years I was disappointed to hear that high rents in Unley had forced their re-location recently to Old Reynella. Looking around for a local alternative I ventured to Magill. Ecolateral has a good variety and I agree the owner/manager is nice however the prices are generally prohibitive and I decided that a trip down south would still be cheaper despite the fuel cost. If you are desperate you can probably find what you are looking for if you are prepared to search a bit. You will find eco lines in most health food stores and at the Adelaide Central Market. Better still make a short detour on your next trip to the south coast and visit Waste Not Want Not!

Tired of the usual clothing designs with the major players? The expansion into clothing in the…read more'Natural Threads' store provides a modern alternative with eco friendly material. Bamboo is SO soft, hemp can be dyed a myriad of colours without looking like you're a weekend hippy, and there's also the addition of hand made accessories sourced locally. They've just opened in Ebenezer Place so we're lucky to have the original store in the 'burbs. The helpful and friendly owner can tell you what will suit, and you know from the manchester to the makeup it's all ethically sourced. Pop in; the parking is easy and the shop smells freshly scrubbed with organic goodness.

I am so passionate about this shop, it's like falling in love over again but with an innate object…read more Yeah, that sounds corny but it's true and anyone who sees it can't drive or walk past without going inside, it definitely has the 'IT' factor. A small shop but chock a block as its black and white colour scheme with neutral tones and spots of colour here and there, is a lovely combination. Black exterior, big picture windows, white interior and the name MAPLE in white against the black in simple font, is a classy effect plus the items they stock are just as dramatic. Once you look past the candles, jewellery and all the filler stuff every other shop in Adelaide carries, it's certainly different to what you'll find anywhere else and you can be sure of that. If this was the only shop available for lease when the owner was looking, she has chosen well....I think any larger and it would have taken the charm away. The owner has sourced items from everywhere including overseas, I remember once seeing these cute little, rustic fabric looking birdhouses, which came from New York made by a textile artist by the name of Tamar Mogendorff, and I noticed there still some of her creations in the shop like the little owls. Unfortunately I have to add they're mega expensive, hence I didn't buy one. The hessian sack textile crafts from India, Dinosaur Designs resin bowls, clothing, wall art, glassware, home decor, vases, nautical items and driftwood themes and tones, really too much to mention. It's a shop where the feel comes through of the owners' desire to source and stock items they love, otherwise what's the point of doing something you don't love day in day out! Do yourself a favour, it's summer, the Adelaide Hills are a short drive from the city and....go to there.

I guess it's a home wares store... or something. Kind of a random set up, it's been there for quite…read morea while but my sister only just noticed it the other day, so it's making a really great impression on the people of Stirling... It's a 'things' place, if you need a new thing for your bookshelf or your mantlepiece or your walls or your dresser, this is where you would find that thing. the latest is this weird feather piece, looks like the feathers are stuck to a plate, it's really expensive and similar to what they have on the walls at Parisi's. Again, if you don't have a fair bit of cash or aren't willing to spend it, then don't even bother going in. luckily if you do go in and the prices are enough to put you into shock, the pub is 2 seconds walk away.

I'm a sucker for a bit of aesthetics and this store must be owned by an interior decorator. Modern…read moreand with enthusiastic flare for the creative Terrace has a awesome range of flooring and other bibs and bobs. Offering wool, rugs and flooring solutions they will custom service a design for you. As I need a rug this is what I will get. So many here though having a bit of trouble choosing.

From the owner: At Terrace we aim to involve the client in the process of choosing and customising their flooring &…read morefurniture selections. We strongly believe in the products we represent and realise considered design concepts take time. Our ranges include Armadillo rugs and Ethnicraft furniture, along with a wide variety of flooring brands and options to suit your needs.

I love Hot Chocolate - both the stuff you drink and the homewares shop on the Parade at Norwood…read more Just up from The Bath Hotel, this shop carries an amazing ranges of trinkets, bits and bobs to decorate your home. I think they have the best range of Carina Sherlock cushions I've seen anywhere. These cushions are stunning but be prepared to pay a premium price for them. While I'm not a fan of silk flowers, Hot chocolate also have a large selection of silk flowers and will design and arrange them to your specifications. If you're looking for that perfect gift they carry the range of Glasshouse candles, stunning photo frames, jewellery and special things for your kids' bedroom. They will also gift wrap at not extra charge. Love, love, love this shop.

I rarely leave Hot Chocolate without a little less in my bank account and a little more to fill my…read morehome with - accompanied with a smile on my face! I love dropping in as there is always something more to inspire my home decor or to enhance my jewellery collection. The staff are all so lovely and helpful, with gift wrapping included - which is always beautiful and decadent - I'll often stop by when I'm looking to do a spot of shopping! I love that the decorations and theming of the store change regularly, with Christmas being the best time of year to visit - but Valentines day is always another highlight! I'll admit to having purchased many things from the store - a beautiful resin deer head, lots of bling, many a glasshouse candle, some beautiful picture frames, bags, vases and pretty much anything you can thing of - the only thing that currently alludes me are cushions - I want ALL the cushions they currently have in stock, but I guess I'll have to narrow it down to one or two...sigh, life is tough! UPDATE: I went here just last week and - along with a store absolutely BURSTING with stock - so much of it! I was also delighted to see that the talented ladies are now offering fresh cut flower arrangements! Everything looked beautifully put together and the girls were able to custom make arrangements and include favourites in there - something that was GREATLY appreciated!

Another of the home decoration shops that this area of Norwood has spawned, there is little that…read morestrikes me as special about Two Pairs. They sell a larger range of crockery than the other shops along the stretch, and a selection of loose and flowing women's clothing in a dozen tones of brown. They sell oddities like bells on rope, alongside more traditional Christmas and everyday decorations. There are some lovely food platters in here, but little else that took my fancy. Perhaps if I was of an "elegant (read: expensive) simplicity" home decorator I would appreciate these products.

Two Pairs has a large range of homewares and gift ideas to pretty up your home, and is a nice shop…read moreto visit even if only for browsing. The shop does have a very middle-aged housewife kind of feel to it, and the clientele reinforces this - but in all fairness, homewares aren't exactly the definition of cool. However, they do have a large collection of items that I would actually consider purchasing for my home, such as picture frames and glasswares. The only thing that would have me thinking twice is the cost, as Two Pairs isn't exaclty shopping on the cheap. There are a lot of things that catch the eye in this store, but unfortunately nothing that warrants the pricetag attached (in my opinion). As a poor, just-graduated uni student there's not too much need for these kinds of things. I mean, what am I going to do with a $40 wooden alphabetical letter? But I'm sure as the cash comes in (hopefully) my desire to have quaint yet pointless items in my house will only get stronger, and when that time comes I'll know to go to Two Pairs.

I only really popped into Bennett's in order to buy a bit of extra clay for my sculpture class,…read morehowever, I really liked the place. They have terracotta pots of all shapes and sizes, as well as stoneware and building products, such as glazed bricks and tiles. It is a bit of a maze when you first enter as the stock room isn't really manned. This is because Bennett's are primarily manufacturers (which means everything is really cheap) and when I was there I had to go and hoy a dude driving a fork lift full of terracotta potts to get served. But that's kinda cool in itself. Oh and did I mention they also sell, clay by the bag, which is pretty cool, and hard to find, and also the reason why I went there in the first place.

I recently purchased some hanging pots from Bennett's after seeing their products online…read more They organised the delivery interstate and the pots arrived without an issue. They are the most beautiful terracotta hanging baskets. I have potted them up and hung them and they look fabulous. I would highly recommend these pots to anyone who loves terracotta. I only wish they are more available on the east coast of NSW.