The Hippy Shop in Springwood is right opposite the train station, and takes up almost the entire…read moresidewalk! But I like it, it has a very marketplace-y feel. And, true to their name, all the products are hippy-like! Tie-dye tops, dresses and baggy pants, hemp totes, Buddha statues, antique-looking artefacts like an old chest of drawers, a small cabinet, what looks to be an armoire, plush, ornate pouffes.. and that's just on the outside! If you venture inside (where it's dark and only lit with lamps), you'll see more intricately designed artefacts, like little stone figurines, ornamental lanterns, windchimes which are constantly making soothing tinkling sounds in the background as you browse... it's really quite a lovely atmosphere. There's even all kinds of incense, including one that is made to smell like marijuana. Why one would want incense that smells that marijuana, I'm not quite sure. You also get a nice mix of cheap items, and expensive items, so there will always be something to fit your budget.

Brace yourselves! I…read morepass through Springwood only once or twice a year and this store keeps expanding and for good reason. This place is packed with so much stock, and I mean SO MUCH! This is the perfect place to go if you need a easy gift or if your tastes are off the beaten track. I would otherwise give this store a lower rating for the mobility issues around the store but I love it too much. Please be careful if you need space to move around. The aisles are quite narrow (so much stock!) and it is difficult to pass other customers. Bring a VERY small bag if you don't want to knock the stock over and break things. Go here, I dare you!

There's an owl in waistcoat figurine in the window perfect for scaring a child into several…read morepsychiatric disorders, if that's your thing. My companion for the day and I have a somewhat odd fascination with weird interior design, and like to imagine the kind of people who would decorate their homes with Venetian masks, Tiffany lamp knock offs and angel sparkle explosion thingies. A bit of an art deco wannabe shop, art deco without the trademark restraint. It's very claustrophobic, and not aided by the migraine-blast of those hideous room diffuser allegedly 'perfume' things. One's bad enough, but half a dozen is enough to send me screaming for some fresh air. Look, not my taste, admittedly. But it wasn't a friendly or comfortable vibe. And frog musician table lamps? Are you supposed to buy the whole ensemble, or just a lone saxophonist?

We visited Katoomba before Christmas and were drawn into this shop by a magical Christmas Window…read moredisplay which included the cutest hand made nativity scene with foxes and turbaned ducks. This shop is full of personality and humor with lots of interesting home wears and gifts, and the best range of greeting cards we've seen. When you're on holidays you want to see something different and this place certainly is. The service was really relaxed with lots of friendly chatter as the the lovely lady gift wrapped everything. It really made our visit special and we will definitely come back again

Not exactly sure which country they're referring to. One which likes a preponderance of white with…read morethe added splash of glitter, chandeliers and white LED-tipped Christmas trees. Filled to overflowing with shabby chic and allegedly French provincial furniture the homewares in this shop are not exactly to my taste, but I do appreciate that they might be so for others. The displays are certainly put together well, if a bit blindingly. And it's always good to find something other than chain stores selling the same old rubbish. Maybe if I wander around here a bit longer the inspiration to throw white paint on the walls and take up a sudden passion for pastel florals will eventuate. Maybe.

This a really hard shop to categorise: It sells socks, toys, pictures, jig saw puzzles, artificial…read moreflowers, homewares, gifts etc, but it is not one of those bargain shops. They actually have nice things but as the only shop of this type in this small shopping centre I think they have increased their stock as people ask for something. It's is rather crowded but also quite fun, there's always something to catch your eye and you might not end up with what you intended to buy.

This bedding shop is just the right place. There is a good range of beds for short people, tall…read morepeople and big people! Also a range for the kids. The staff are very helpful and they know their business. They deliver and have a range of bed heads and bedside tables etc. This is the first place I would visit before the big chains.

If you love cute clothes for children, you can's go past Mini Pengiun.Owned by a lovely Chinese…read morelady, who has thousands on items, the store is a paradise of pretty little outfits for under fives. There's only one problem, what to pick becuase there's so much to choose from. I must admit there is an awful lot that I would not choose for my grandchildren becuase it's not to my taste but that still leaves a lot. The dresses are all frilly and lace, the sort of thing you would expect a doll to wear, the boys clothes are straight forward. Lots of colour but don't expect to see Fred Bare or Osh Kosh here. Mini Pemguin also has children's accessories.

I always call in here when I'm in Camden. It's usually a week day, so I was happy to see it open in…read morea Sunday. Plenty to browse. Some homewares and gifts. A cabinet or two of costume jewellery. This is where I first saw Nikki Lissoni range. Baby gifts. Ladies clothing. Handbags & sometimes hats. The service is friendly. And because you are in a country town type of a place, you've slowed down from the usual racing around, and are happy to browse. I confess, I usually find something to buy there!

beauty store innovation in their style. I fall in love with this kind of Furniture stores. Handling…read moreoverseas models and designs. I will vist when I am in Australia.