Skiving Street is a bit of a south side gem, and seems to contain nearly all the best shops in the…read morearea. Paper Plane is one of them, especially if you're looking for a gift (for yourself, or someone else). There's nice crafting kits, as well as lots of things for kids. A nice range of mugs, jewellery, wedding stationery, books, artwork, candles - typical gift shop supplies. There isn't much that falls into the realm of "tat" which is always a good sign. They had on display a Lisa Donati (formerly Psychopants) tea towel - "You will always find me in the kitchen at parties" which always makes me giggle, so obviously they're stocking local artists which is great to see. I'd recommend you spend a day of your weekend heading to check out some of the delights of Skirving Street and make sure that you leave plenty of time for a nosey around here! As Jennie H mentioned, it probably is on the pricier side but it's worth a look all the same.

A nice wee card and gift shop with a wide range of things - mugs, soap, candles, jewellery, toys -…read morea real mix of stuff. A lot of it is a wee bit expensive for me I have bought a few unusual presents for people here. They also do a good range of cards and I use it a lot for that. They stock some nice local things - I have a Shawlands mug I bought here and one year they did Xmas cards by a local artist showing people shopping on Skirving Street in the snow. It's one of the shops that helps make Skirving Street such an interesting place to shop.

What a lovely gift shop! I am still mourning the loss of Pierrot et Coco from the South Side, and…read morethis lovely gem has popped up to rival its goodness. I actually thought it was more art gallery than gift shop so was very pleased when I realised they've managed to combine the two perfectly. The shop looks great from the outside, and if that isn't enough then the window display will definitely lure you in. It's bright, it's colourful and it's all a celebration of our beautiful city (Glasgow, der) which means it gets a whopping 5 stars from me. Stephen O'Neil is a digital artist with images from across Scotland. There's cards, small prints and then framed work so no matter what your budget, you'd be able to find a great gift. In addition to his own stuff there's a great selection of designers on display - Bonny Bling in the jewellery cabinet and Grafika notebooks, for example. Topped off with a welcoming vibe and reasonable prices, I'll can see that I'll be returning here regularly!

Stephen O'Neil is a local Glasgow artist, specialising in digital print featuring Glaswegian…read morelandmarks. His trademark style heavily relies on black and red - if you don't like those colours, don't waste your time coming in here. Otherwise, consider it a classic colour combination, and just go with it! When I popped in a while back, we got chatting with Stephen himself - very friendly guy, knowledgeable and in no way pushy when it came to selling his work. Pricewise, you'll find postcards, coasters and small prints from a few quid, right up to big trifectas, costing hundreds. Most items were pretty affordable. I'll definitely be back soon.

Alim's is a surprisingly large newsagent and one-stop-shop on Pollokshaws Road. They have a pretty…read moregood range of cards and stationery, including calculators, inside. Their cards are actually of a great standard, for it not being exclusively a card shop. I just got a wee pack of wine gums in here, costing 40p, which I think is pretty cheap these days, no? The guy behind the counter was a bit strange. He was polite and everything, he just seemed a bit distracted or dazed.

Alim's is not anything special, but has the usual range of magazines, from top to bottom shelf…read morecontent, bits and pieces of things that you might have wanted but didn't realise, a limited range of food for when you've forgotten top plan dinner and plenty of sweets. Of course, the real reason to use Alim's is to buy cigarettes and I notice that they do not overprice them: the price range along the road veers from bargain to ripoff, and Alim's is fair, usually staying below the £6 mark. It isn't extensive in its opening hours, and that might account for the good price: it is the places with late opening that seem to add a little tax on their products.

One Saturday, a very long time ago, all the girls in my familia were going into the city centre for…read morea shopping day, and my wee cousin was at a party at Busy Bees. After the shopping, the eating and the constant shrieking of nonsense that is a girly shopping day, my big cousin and I went with my aunt to pick up my wee cousin from this party. See managed to talk even more than us. Her party was brilliant, so she said, and she thrust forward the flower-shaped mirror she had decorated. All her little pals had had a great time too, and what more could you ask for from a kids' party?

Craft activities for children. Paint ceramic ornaments, wooden jewellery boxes, glass clocks and…read moreloads more. Check out http://www.busybeescraftstudio.com for more info

This particular framing company have been around for years, and are well priced and reliable. They…read moreattract custom from all over the south side, because they are through and thoughtful. It is even quite enjoyable, having a frame made, as they are wiling to take the time to explain the process and offer helpful advice. They've changed with the times as well, having quite a few digital photography services, alongside the ever popular "make your photograph into a canvas" offer.

This wee shop in shawlands has been around for years and the owners are really lovely…read more Ive bought prints from them - they had some lovely pictures of "old" shawlands and the southside. You can either buy the print by itself or have them put into frames. Ive also used their photo onto a canvas service. I found the staff very helpful as the original picture i wanted to use would not have looked right once blown up. They gave me their email address and i could email in some alternatives and they would chose the best one. Fantastic service and i hope these guys are still here once the arcade is upgraded.

For two years I have been searching for a cover for my poor old passport. Not a bright pink one,…read morenot a Micky Mouse one, just a simple, understated one that will protect my already battered and bruised copy which is very much on its last legs. I was beginning to question whether they even existed, having searched high and low to no avail. Thank the lord, therefore, for B + M Bargains. You see, while I fully expected this shop to be a two star staple of cheap junk, B + M excels at providing those niggly items you can't find elsewhere. Cheap children's toys, cheap picture frames, cheap household items, you name it, they probably have it, albeit with a slightly altered brand name (e.g. Ultrapower Batteries). No sooner had I entered than I found a boxful of covers, even offering me a range of colours. Red, green, blue, black (which is what I opted for, if you're interested), for the grand total of 89p. B + M = bloomin' and marvellous.

For me, the fall of the mighty Woolworths was the saddest moment of the recession. Where on earth…read morewould I go to get all those odds and ends you can't find anywhere else? But my tears dried the instant I entered B&M Bargains in Shawlands. From the outside it looked like a dump that sold a load of crap. Well it did sell a lot of crap but in amongst the crap was some genius stuff at ridiculously cheap prices. My boyfriend picked up a faux leather passport holder, something he had needed for ages, at the not to shabby price of 90p. A passport holder is exactly the sort of annoying thing you can't find anywhere. I found a great Bob the Builder kit for my toddler nephew which included a plastic saw, goggles, a name tag, a hammer and some nails for only £3.99. We saw some lovely cheap photo frames that would cost double the price in another shop. There was also a massive toiletries section with some great bargains. Annoyingly I live ages away from Shawlands but I will definitely be back.

I came here in an emergency. My caterpillar cuddly toy that I've had since birth had a hole in his…read moreside, it was touch and go and he needed some stitches fast. I didn't know where to turn, so I rushed along to Marjorys Wool Shop to get a green thread repair kit. The shop assistant, I'm not sure if this was Marjory or not, was very helpful and showed me an array of green shades. I picked the perfect shade to match Pillie, made my purchase which was much cheaper than I'd expected and rushed back to begin the operation. Thankfully, the shop assistant had reminded me to buy needles too so I was ready to get stitching. The operation was a success, it took the patient a while to recover, but he's now in tip top shape, good as new! A great shop, and very popular too as there were a few other customers when I was there in my hour of need. Prices very reasonable and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. I have attached a picture of the patient in the operating theatre.

I'm not a knitter but I know a few and it certainly does seem to be having a strong come back in…read morethe fashion stakes. Subsequently, I feel this little place is worthy of a review. It has obviously been here for a while and not much has changed in this period. The rows of dated patterns posters remain proudly stuck up in the window along side some really sweet floral wreath (type things). Inside, you'll find a good selection of wool in an array of colours, thicknesses, qualities and price ranges. Meanwhile, the staff always seem friendly and helpful. Ideal for any knitting relating questions. My only reservation is that in the past few weeks I've not seen it open while passing on the bus. While, I'm more than happy to admit that this in itself is not unusual due to my 'out of office hours' schedule; I'm also slightly concerned that it may have closed down. Fear not, trusty yelpers. I shall investigate my suspicion further and update the review accordingly. Till then, if you happen to notice it's door wide, open and smiling then dive in for a look. It's well worth it and you'll appear ultra chic.

Off Kilmarnock Road Gold Thimble could be easily missed but is def worth seeking out if you're into…read moremaking your own clothes, quilting or updating an outfit. It has a good range of fabrics, haberdashery & even some wool. The owner, Sumeera, is very friendly so be warned you might end up spending longer in here than you'd planned. Prices are very competitive and often cheaper than in other larger shops in Glasgow. Cash only.

From the owner: The best place to go if you have a passion to sew!…read more We're a great new fabric store in Shawlands, Glasgow . We have an extensive range of fabrics. Stocking a variety of printed and plain high quality fabrics, including silks, cottons, satins, burnouts, nets, wools, chiffons, viscose, linens, rayon, lycras and much more. We like to make our customers happy by constantly adding to our range and updating our lines with the new seasons. As well as fabric, we have everything you need to make your projects. By stocking a growing range of haberdashery (ha-by). Also, if you are looking for beads and jewellery findings - we have an amazing collection of trinkets and knick-knacks. We are always trying to make our range more interesting. One our best selling products include unique hand crafted laces, trims and ribbons from Pakistan and India. We main bands that we stock include Guttermann Haberdashery and threads, Anchor Threads, Janome and Fiskars scissors and Adrofil wool yarns.