So upon closer look, Newtown Old Wares has a smaller sub-shop to its right with more household-type…read moreitems. If you're even on a grand quest for an antique rotary phone, a retro radio, some decorative vases or perhaps a television circa 1950, this is your place! The long corridor through the center of the shop will lead you past nooks and crannies filled with treasures your grandmother once had. From gumball machines to Bakelite dishes, the antique merchandise has been well selected. If I had all the money in the whole world, I would have purchased two things here. First, I would have become the proud owner of a 60s desk with laminated world map covering its surface. However, by far the most interesting item in this whole shop is the 1960's home sauna. This contraption looks like a refrigerator with a head hole cut in the top. I can only guess that one climbs on it and shuts the door trapping oneself inside from the neck down and then.... Bakes? Or steams? Or stews? Either way, pretty ridiculous and therefor, pretty brilliant.

Macrame wall-hangings never died, they were just comatose for a while. Walking in here was like…read morewalking into my aunt and uncle's house when I was a kid. The abovementioned macrame, a cane chair-pod thing that hangs from the wall, dreadful kitsch nudes as art. Specialising in art and antiques from the 40's, 50's and 60's this is an absolute retro timewarp. You don't see pineapple-head money boxes and a green enamel electric stove for sale every day. While I was wandering the aisles, the two gentlemen staff were engaged in a very stern discussion over chair placement. People who take their furniture seriously. While not cheap from a buyer's point of view, the sign claims they hire and buy items as well. I still think macrame looks like an activity forced on 1940's mental patients awaiting their turn at the electroshock table.

Found this antique home goods place in the Monocle travel guide for Sydney. I have high…read moreexpectations on furniture / decoration places and I didn't get disappointed here. Ici et la has beautiful old decoration objects from all over the world. From magical local shells to wooden and metal tables, chairs or lamp to handmade bags. Infact they have a seamstress in the store that creates blankets etc. with your initials. If I would live in Sydney, my interior design would be well influenced by this store.

If it's old ornaments and retro kitsch from the 1950's you're interested in; if ancient glass…read moretablets depicting Popeye eating spinach and circa 1929 SLR cameras hanging over a somewhat politically incorrect but utterly charming depiction of a foreign native made out of petrified wood are your thing, then Recycling Works in Annandale is the place for you. Slotted on what can only be described as the Parramatta Road guitar shop district, aptly named because of all the, you guessed it, guitar shops, is the massive warehouse full of "junk". Furniture, bric-a-brac, retro advertising material, all saved and all presented in fantastic condition to collectors and common-folk alike. Anyone who thinks what's old is new again will find a bargain here. Anyone whose mantelpiece appears a little bare will do well to catch a bus up the main street, walk on in and peruse the multitudes of selected garbage, cleaned up and reinvigorated. They're always having some kind of sale and the owner is more than happy to help you look, provided you know what it is you're looking for. There's a sign out the front that says "Free Water." I think I saw the water device and unless they were serendipitously out of cups in this particular circumstance, I suggest if you foresee needing water mid shop, bring a container for holding the H2O.

Recycling Works is a menagerie of used and unwanted items, forgotten memories and old treasures,…read moreakin to my favourite yet unattainable room of treasures, Harry Potter's 'The Room of Hidden Things'. This shop, wedged in amongst the guitar and bass shops that make up this strip of Parramatta Rd, is filled with a combination of junk and sweet finds, from ladders and prams to vintage dressers and wardrobes, retro lounges, birdcages, bags, jewellery and anything else you could imagine finding in your great grandparents attic (including the items only those with vivid imaginations thought of). Prices vary from surprisingly affordable to frightfully expensive and it's your mission to not only find your way around (navigation can be an issue here) but to find your way towards a bargain - this may involve a little bartering. Whilst the man that works here didn't understand/appreciate my Harry Potter related jokes, his eccentricities add charm to the jungle of furniture that is Recycling Works and he is always willing to help you out.

Everything you could expect. Similar to the city store but about five times bigger, you still have…read morethe crowded stock so it hasn't lost that market type feel. Great for buying presents for weddings, kitchen teas and Christmas. Has lots of specials, they change regularly so going in for a look every couple of weeks is a good idea. Also they have special buys. Things that are brought in and if you don't buy them when you see them, you won't be able to when they're gone. They have the largest range of saucepans, cutlery, small kitchens appliances and crockery, A large car park and open seven days.

Very deceiving prices the price on the sticker was NOT honoured charged double the price when…read morequestioned she went to the items and removed the price tag on all he items and said they were incorrectly priced this is FALSE ADVERTISING.

Vinnies houses both trash and treasure, depending on personal taste and preference. Great bargains…read moreand finds can be found here. Second hand books and clothing are the most popular items which have been donated to Vinnies as a result of closet and garage clearouts. If you're looking for vintage finds and one-of-a-kind pieces, Vinnies provides the perfect opportunity to buy goods at affordable prices. Everything goes to a good cause, with the proceeds forward on to those in need. Do you have an upcoming dress up party or are you in need of a complete wardrobe overhaul? Head to Vinnies for some inspiration!

We've found some great finds here (Books, ceramics and other hidden treasures). We've ran, drove…read moreand walked by this store many, many times before. One day running, in the window I saw two great hardcover books that I've wanted for only $10 each!!! They were closed so I forgot about it for a day or so, then driving by I decided to stop off and pick them up. Unfortunately one of the books was sold already (you snooze you lose). The staff was ultra friendly, trying to see if it was just placed somewhere else or if they could source another one. They said if we see something we want and they aren't open, just drop a letter in the door and they will hold on to the item for us (so nice). It's also great to know that The St Vincent de Paul Society is doing such a great job providing the local community with affordable clothing and goods while supplying resources to people in need.

They had a nice selection of papers but outlandish prices. I picked up similar quality at Dymocks…read morefor about 1/2 the price. The staff didn't even acknowledge our presence. There was a sign in the window announcing store closure in Feb. 2018, so check before you go.

I love stationery. Leather bound notebooks, journals of all shapes and sizes, felt tip pens,…read morepaperclips, cards, - you name it I love it and want it. It's been a fetish of mine since I was a kid and it's never gone away. If it's my addiction, then Paper2 is my dealer - this place is amazing. I can spend hours in this store and it's really not big enough for that but the range of cards and gifts on offer here is superb. There's an excellent collection of vintage style posters and cards which I can't get enough of at the moment. Stop in here for journals, notebooks, craft supplies, wrapping paper, globes... I could go on and on. The staff are lovely and helpful, which is no surprise I'd be super happy if I worked here too.

Amazing Paper - a shop that needs little further description. It sells a huge variety of paper -…read morehand marbled, oriental, Western and exotic prints on thick sheets of glorious paper. This is the type of shop to inspire you; creativity exudes from the walls and the owners, who are happy to help. A great place to buy gifts, wrapping paper, cards, diaries, art and craft supplies, invitations, ribbon and all manner of wonderful stationary. DIY invitations, bookbinding and more mean that amazing paper has got all of your papery needs sorted.

This is an iconic Newtown/Enmore emporium of exotic papers, ideas and inspiration. Perfect for…read moreanyone moved by a creative project, you'll find this creative den will help you add enormous value to whatever you have designed. They closed their funky shopfront in Enmore and relocated in the artisan quarter of Chapel Street Marrickville. If you've been wondering where they had gone to, your resource centre is back in your life.a

This guy is a jeweller. A craftsman. An artist. I've been a customer at this business for the…read morelongest time! The previous owners, Mr Easy (senior) & his son, Mr Easy were both gentlemen and masters in their field. As is David. I've had pieces designed here, purchased other items & had items repaired, cleaned & valued here. My latest visit was to drop off a repair on a bracelet I'd bought there 8 years ago. I probably shouldn't wear it 24/7, but I love it and I do. It was also a good chance to get the clasp on my 24/7 necklace checked too. If wedding bells are on your mind ... think about buying an estate diamond & having it set in your own design. A cost effective option to purchase a good quality stone. Be warned!!! There are always a few pieces on display .... that you will fall in love with. Last time i was there I saw earrings...... Perhaps I can put them on my List for Santa.