Firstly, let me point out that this store caters almost exclusively to middle-aged women…read more Secondly, let me draw your attention to the fact that I am not a middle-aged woman. Nevertheless, every few weeks I throw on a kaftan and a string of pearls and wander around Avenue Joffre because some of the stuff they've got in there is just so damn rad. I dig old, quirky, imported, *different* homewares and this place has a constant rotation of them. Like the old, paint-faded Indian doors for a cool two hunj (check out one of the photos). I don't know who their suppliers are - they could source from a Persian leper and I wouldn't much care - just as long as they keep slinging the quality that they have until now.

A bit of boho brought to Castlecrag! I love this place. The window displays are tantalizing with…read moretheir chaos of colour - always inspiring enough to draw me inside. This place has a bit of everything - lamps to bags, jewelry to cabinets but every piece has a bohemian inspired flair to it. I had my eyes on a beautiful set of bedside lamps - the bases so delicately painted with tiny flowers, the shades green - each $135. Sadly I went back today and they'd sold. Even still there is lots more in to compensate my loss but that's a lesson learned the hard way - if you see something here, don't hesitate!

I walked in and Bon Iver was playing, clearly my shopping spree was meant to be…read more Paddington feels like a Parisienne arrondissement, and The Vignette Room would fit right into Montmartre. A curated shop of bespoke homewares, scented candles, pillows, throws, kitchen accessories, and bar knick knacks. I was sort of in a daze (I had been to Bon Iver's concert the night before) and my aimless wandering led me to discover they had Kip & Co linen sheets! A brand I had been trying to get my mittens on for a while, winter was coming** - so I bought a beautiful crushed blue quilt cover to cocoon myself in bed. The lady working was so lovely and helpful, and we had a rather loud squealing moment when we realised we had BOTH BEEN TO THE SAME CONCERT. I did skip out of the shop, but not sadly into the arms of Justin Vernon because... well, he probably doesn't shop for homewares. ** If you get the pun, we are truly meant to be friends.

Not your average, cookie cutter homeware/interiors store. This gorgeous terrace in Paddington is…read morefull to over flowing with eccentric, unique, bespoke pieces of homeware, pillows, candles, brassware .... man it's full of very interesting, collectable stuff, and the service is first class.

I want an elephant lamp and a cat lamp, I don't know quite how to describe them specifically, but…read morethey are funky, cool, modern and stylish; so you will have to go to blueprint designs and see them for yourself. Blueprint is one of the most interesting shops in Potts Point, they have super cool array of home wares with a chic, funky, ultra modern sense of style. It would be difficult to find many of their products elsewhere. They have futuristic toasters, alienesque salt and pepper shakers, mind bending umbrellas (I particularly like the checked colour spectrum design). The shop is a good, large size space, it has kind of a jumbled feel, but I think that is more a result of the variance of style and level of stock, rather than actual jumble as it is well organised. Also if you call in at the moment they have some Andy Warhol books on sale! If you like me like unique stuff, this is a shop for you. Now if anyone wants to buy me that elephant lamp.....

The colours are a retail delight. The modern gift and homewares store on Macleay Street has a…read morewonderful variety of things to create and design your home. Modern drying racks, Umbra trash cans, and Reisenthel bags are some of the items that can be found and there are a couple of things that would be hard to find anywhere else in Sydney. The shop is well designed and I always like to peek in and see what new products they have to sell. I've found a couple of good gifts here (a travel wallet, jewelry holder and a photo album). They also have Jonathan Adler products, which I like (I try to see his shop in L.A. - Melrose and Crescent Heights - when I visit. If you're in need of some good and colourful modern interior design ideas and need a product to inspire you, Blueprint in Potts Point is a good place to start.

There are several antique jewellery stores that can be found in Sydney but only one that has the…read morebest collection: Anne Schofield Antiques. Pieces from the 18th century up until the 1950s are sold here, from earrings to rings and even cufflinks. Each piece is individually chosen for its design, quality, and beauty. Their collections are sought after by many from international connoisseurs to celebrities and distinguished personality. Despite their high-end clients, they still offer the same personalised and friendly service to the average shopper. The cost of their products is, of course, pretty expensive but the exceptional beauty, design and quality of each piece makes it worth it. Highly recommended!

Made On Earth is one of the few remaining independent giftware/homewares stores in the CBD. As…read moresuch, you can find things you don't see replicated on every street corner. They stock a huge range from bric-a-brac to candles, scarves and kitchenalia, even sometimes lovely chinese painted furniture which I've never been able to work out how to get back home on the train. They used to be located in the old Midcity centre across the road, and to my mind have never replicated the lush and comfy feel of the old store. But the staff are always lovely, and they have sales where you can pick up a real bargain. When you're stuck for a last minute gift, it's the perfect place to rush in a find something slightly out of the ordinary.

I love this place!…read more Popped in yesterday because I'm doing a bit of redecorating and wanted to see what they had. Ended up with more than I expected. They have a great range of home decor and small gifts you can use as a joke or on a serious note. I always come here for a last minute gift idea and it's great for secret santa parties. Make sure you walk through the whole store and look at everything. There are hidden gems everywhere and you might walk away with some pretty unique gifts.

Why are you here, reading this? If you're come to see what the word is on this particular oriental…read moregoods store, I'm half wondering if you're looking for something very specific. If so, this store stocks jewellery, hard crafted gifts and silver trinkets, cyrystals, homewares such as large silver plate for platters, furniture and apparel such as blankets, cushions and other materials. Give them a call for specifics. And theres a few Buddhas around too. A pretty scool place to treasure hunt, if you're into finding little treasures. My mum would likely call them clutters rather than treausures, but each to their own. If it makes your home a home, then it's a treasure. And theres some lamps. I guess as a store, it mike lack some use, but as a perfumed, confortable, and quiet oriental tresure hunt, it's a nice place to stop into. And there are some bags too. I think the longer you look the more you'll find. Happy digging!.

I always pop into this cute little store when I'm wandering along Oxford Street. Just near the…read moreBeauchamp and Darlinghurst Road turn-off, it's easily missed, but inside is two levels packed with great jewellery and knick-knacks. (In fact, this is the store where those crazy kids Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were snapped by the paps when they were in Sydney earlier in the year.) This shop is great for gifts and homewares like rugs and lamps. Everything is extra colourful, so be careful you don't get caught up in it like I did and end up walking out with a so-bright-it-hurts-my-eyes skirt I'll never wear again. There's a huge range of silver jewellery in the back cabinets, most of which are at reasonable prices.

I know I'm going to sound like a girl when I say this, but...I love pretty little, shiny things!…read moreThat's why I can never stroll past Abode without a cheeky browse at whatever they have in there. It's hard to define what this store is about, it has home-wares but it also has plenty of awesome novelty gifts. I'll admit I am guilty of walking in there, buying a present for a friend and then falling so in love with it that I keep it. I'm a horrible person, I know, but you try it! You'll go bonkers for all the gorgeous, funny and random things in there. Whether you feel like adding something quirky to your home, buying a card for a loved one or getting a present for someone, you'll find it in Abode. Just make sure to give yourself at least half an hour in there, I guarantee you'll keep getting side tracked.

Abode is the home of pretty things! This is the sort of shop you could browse in for hours trying…read moreto decide on the right card or gift for someone. The wooden floors, non in-your-face staff and quirky Things make this a really welcoming place to hang out in. Much like a place called Abode should be really. I don't see the point of greetings cards that aren't tailored to the person being greeted, and Adobe has a great selection of fun/arty/beautiful cards on top of the wide array of unique gifts for another person (or yourself of course). If you're looking for the likes of a unicorn lamp to a Dali-esque "melting clock" or just have no idea what to get your funky friend for their birthday, Adobe is a damn good place to start.

This is the second time for me to drop by this business and the first time here in Bondi Junction…read more This shop locates next door to Australia Post Office in Eastgate Shopping Centre. Price: Moderate Item: Many different types of items such as coffee/tea cups, pots, dining sets, wallets, key holders, toys, jewellery and so on. So much fun to just look around and check them out. Display: Bit messy in some area. I am looking for a nice teapot and I saw two pots but still not good enough. Those are 3.5 out of 5 points. I need to get 5 out of 5 points. I still have to keep looking for it. I found out some cool items such as wallets, pendants, tea cups and the set of cups and pot. When I have to get something for someone's birthday I will come back here to get one of those.