Well, I can tell you this much, this store sure is adorable! Channelling a hipster/Frankie Magazine…read morevibe, this store is all about the whimsical. Walking into the store and hitting the floorboards you're greeted by a great array of Polaroid cameras and film displayed oh-so prettily and are then led down the store into a varied display of home wares and gifts. The prices are reasonable, most items being around $40, with more to pay for the glassware and cameras, putting it into a good position when buying gifts and the like. I loved the range of books on offer, topics on knitting, decorating, up-cycling and vintage are all covered. I've given Presence three stars even though I loved the store, because all though it was all very nice to look at, I couldn't find a present for a dear friend who loves this style in the store. I also couldn't find anything for myself, because although it all very pretty, I'm just not too sure if I would buy it and keep it for myself. Well worth a peruse next time you're heading down King William.

Fans of Peppermint magazine, Frankie and other sustainable related blogs would resonate with…read morePresence. It represents all things whimsical, vintage, quirky and unique. I cannot describe how charming this store is. There is a beautiful blend of Fair Trade products, handmade products that you will learn to love and vintage board games that will take you into Mad Men era. My kind of shop really! I noticed rows of lomography cameras, and the friendly shop assistant tells me that they are the only store in Adelaide that sells them. They alse sell Polaroid's here, so some of us can still have our fun sans Instagram. Check Presence instore, their inspirational blog, Facebook and Twitter for a taste of all things beautiful.

As the only home decor shop in Findon Shopping Centre, In Thing still manages to be very good at…read morewhat it does. I appreciate it's range of simple yet elegant crockery. It is well priced, and good quality, and fits easily into pre-existing kitchenware. The shop predominantly sells crockery of all kinds, and makes it part of a sophisticated home decoration without over-emphasising it. They have some gorgeous large feature display bowls and plates, which are quite pricey but I've almost convinced myself are worth it. Their one frivolous section is in the left corner, where they have a cute range of china sets, with little teapots and pretty cups and saucers. I often consider these for my mother, just so I can see them in use. Sadly, they wouldn't fit into my house. There is an odd range of very sparkly jewelry on a centre table, which I find a little out of place, though some of it is nice. There are other oddities like colourful kids' chairs with matching umbrellas, and scented fake flowers. It's always interesting to see what's in here at any given time.

I love this store for its huge range of beautiful giftware & home decor to everyday necessities and…read morethe stunning complimentary gift wrapping on offer. The staff are a pleasure to deal with and go above and beyond for their customers. It's the only reason I go to Findon Shopping Centre. Love it!!!

22/12/2011 Lamp shades and all those itsy bitsy pieces that…read moremake you say, wow! This nicely hidden, tiny, crammed and crowded shop packs in quite a lot of different things to add to your home. It's all cute, I especially liked the white desk lamps. My eyes were so busy looking around this store. I really liked how the staff asked me if I needed any help, and if I couldn't find it in here, they directed me to three other stores that I could look in. So helpful. The only reason I didn't rate this higher was because it was so packed, and hard to move and look around, that I just needed to find my item elsewhere.

I can't really fault this shop. It's one of my favourites! Full of bags, jewellery, candles by…read moreGlasshouse (which smell amazing by the way), home wares, well-being and inspirational books, journals and unique finds. Each time I have come into Fireflies I've had a warm welcome. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I have bought two Christmas gifts from here and they kindly gift wrapped for no extra charge. I also bought my travel journal from here (after looking everywhere else in the city); the lady got together all the travel journals they had which gave me a range to choose from. In the end I left happy with my purchase. If you are looking for a special gift or a treat for yourself, you'll have no trouble choosing something. Go in, have a browse, and I'm sure you'll come back for more!

I agree with Milena, this place delivers top notch kitchen and baking ware that will turn a lazy…read morecook into a Nigella wannabe. With the most fashionable and stylish kitchen products and accessories, you will be spoilt for choice here. I have a Bodum coffee presser which has lasted me for well over 5 years now and am happy to report they stock it here should I need to add complement my collection. You'll find other well known brands here like Avanti, Wiltshire, Maxwell Williams and Circulon just to name a few. A winner in my list!

If you can't find it here then you're being too fussy! Chock-a-block full of all things a domestic…read moregoddess could possibly dream of to make baking a breeze and cook up a meal no master chef can refute. Kitchenware spills out the front of the shop underneath the grapevine covered veranda, creating a very inviting entrance and on the opposite side is a line of shopping trolleys in various colours to choose from to bring this humble aide into the 21st century. In such a small shopping precinct My Kitchen rules as a stand alone kitchen ware store supplying the local community. Why bother travelling to mammoth shopping centres, pushing and shoving your way through the throngs of people and giving hard earned dollars to mass marketed chattels, instead support your local community and get to know the locals. The prices are reasonable, the staff are friendly and helpful plus offer to buy items in specially if they don't happen to have them in stock. Located in what was once considered an outer suburban dare I say 'country town', it has transformed judging by the growing number of quality housing estates popping up and thriving population. There will certainly be no shortage of demand to fill new kitchens with the latest gadgets and everything in between to fill the gaps. Also, not forgeting that last minute gift this place has an excellent range to choose from, a little something to give and not show up empty handed. My Kitchen has rescued me many times in the past and it's a good excuse to go there and pick up something for me too!

Dessert was so disgusting i'm going to cry thinking about it my wife is still mad at me for making…read moreus eat here. Apple pie was cold and base was sitting on my tongue with bad feeling. Chocolate cake was a flop, let it be known i'm an eater and do dabble with chocolate often but this is a cry for help. Never again!

Ok... I am going to do it. I am going to review IKEA…read more So, it is hard to describe my relationship with IKEA. I remember when this place first opened. I actually did not know a whole much about IKEA. The brand was very foreign to me. I heard of it, but was unfamiliar with it's scale. Like the rest of Adelaide, I had to check it out. All new, shiny and plastic. Oh yes, walking through the maze that is IKEA was quite wonderful. I then started to notice something. It is not only the deisgn of their products that make IKEA successful, it is also the design of their stores. Do you ever find that when you go to IKEA you end up taking home a shoe horn, dish brush and a new mirror that you don't need? You end up having to go fetch your car to drive into the bay to load it full of stuff with a $2 icecream in your hand. I am always left saying huh? How did that happen? Over the years IKEA's appeal went downhill for me. I have had furniture and items break. What I have always been impressed with is the 3 month return policy. So, if you are not happy you can take it back for store credit. That is a plus. What do I usually get in this store now? Water glasses, plastic tubs, glass jars, curtains and maybe linen. That suits me fine. Every now and then I might get a decoration of some sort, but I have to really like it. I recommend IKEA if you are on a budget. It was awesome while I was at Uni. Try and look for the solid wood furniture if you can. They last a lot longer than the chipboard stuff. It's great that they have started to use solid pine now! Also, here is my HOT TIP: If you want to get furniture from IKEA and want it to look a little special and not just from the catalog, check out a website called IKEA Hacks. It is full of ideas for turning IKEA products into something really cool and unique. Also, don't feel like you have to use their door knobs and hinges, you can get cool antique ones from thrift stores or salvage places to make the furniture look more funky!

If you are looking for BEAUTIFUL old furniture, which has been lovingly restored this is definitely…read morethe place to be. The store on Prospect Rd is ENORMOUS and has some really, really great pieces. I stopped in there to have a squiz at the possibilities of some new furniture for when I move into a new house in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, almost everything in the store was out of my student budget but I couldn't help but admire the furniture. There was almost everything you could find a use for in a home, from drawers, bedside tables and a great range of dining room tables. If you have a really huge family this would be a great place to look as I saw a couple of 10-12 seater tables. Not on the cheap side mind you, but polished beautifully with reupholstered chairs. As soon as I stepped in the store a bell went off which alerted a small old lady who came and asked me if I needed any help. When I said no, she gestured down the stairs where there was a lot more furniture to see. I think this would also be the sort of place that had rotating stock so you might need to check up on it every month or so.

Over the years I have purchased wardrobes, side tables and chairs from McGlashan's during periods…read moreof redecorating one house and then moving to another and they have been a reliable source of good quality used furniture. McGlashan is a family business and have been dealing in furniture for the past 55 years, a true passion seen in their desire to stock and restore quality made furniture. The shop is huge with their repair warehouse section out the back and also being a receiving and delivery point. To give you an idea of the brands they enjoy dealing with are Noblett, Parker, Chiswell, Sellicks and I'd say Eames has passed through their hands to be sure. Just imagine the grand homes of Prospect, Unley, North Adelaide and the like, all will have some marvelous pieces and if not passed down in the family, may eventually make their way here and live on in someone else's home. Cedarwood, Mahogany, Oak, Blackwood, Maple and even Huon Pine are just some of the types of wood the furniture is made of and manufactured with traditional methods, a rarity nowadays and completely out of reach for the average wage earner. Prices can vary from affordable to sugar daddy no holds barred, so if you're in the market for furniture especially for an older home, this is a good place to visit. Plus delivery costs are reasonable.

The name of this store amuses me, and it makes me wonder if the Korean owners know what it means to…read moreus Australian's. Either way this store is something cool and different. My favourite part about the store is the colour and stationary. Although some of the stationary is in another language, I still find it cute and unique to other stores. Morning Glory is a great place to buy plush toys; they range from small to very large. There's also mugs, phone covers, hair ties, jewellery stands, shoes, clothes, accessories, Korean CDs, and as I mentioned before, stationary. If you are looking for something different, this is the shop to come to.

Ultimate gift warehouse. Well for mid to late teenage weeaboos…read more I've bought multiple things from this Morning Glory as gifts for my girlfriends. She loves Kello Kitty and all those cute little characters. Morning Glory is probably the only retail store in Adelaide where you can actually haggle to. If you want to feel like you've returned to your childhood mental state, take a quick look around here. All the soft colours and over-sized eyes will have you feeling four again in no time.

Maxmix is full of bits and pieces. It's one of those shops you can walk into and find a gift for…read moresomeone, or something you need for your own home. Items range from photo frames and prints, to vases, fake flowers, candles and garden statues. There is even kitchen utensils, arts and crafts, greeting cards and things for pets. I've been in here a couple of times, but haven't been greeted or asked if I need assistance with anything. I'm not even sure what the staff look like actually. I think if they had at least one staff member walking around when it is busy, this could improve the store. I would come here if I needed a new photo frame, or maybe something new and different for my home. Come have a look for yourself :) - it's located on the first floor in Marion Shopping Centre (below the food court).

Maxmix was a surprisingly good find and offers the best of bargain stores and cute little gift…read moreshops all in one place. The staff were quick to greet me at the door and asked if I needed any help with anything. After seeing the staff the first thing you are met with is the quiet sound of several water features which I loved but others may not, especially if you really needed to go at that moment. The store's soundtrack is also meditating, soothing music which again some might find annoying but I found quite pleasant. In terms of stock it is a bit hit and miss. There were some really nice homeware and gift items that looked good quality and were priced reasonably high. I really wanted to buy a beautiful bronze wire mannequin as a statement decorative piece for my bedroom but at $100.00, it wasn't in my price range, nor the bargain price range I was expecting. This does mean however, that not all of it is crap and there is opportunity for getting quality product. They also stock ranges of cards and arts and craft items, incense and ornaments and a massive range of photo frames in every style and colour you could think of.