A quaint little shop with a broad take on its theme, Alice & Co is a self-proclaimed "purveyor of…read morelanguage and other wonders". Locally themed and published books, prints of classical illustrations, postcards, notebooks and other literary themed art are all displayed on dark wood tables and bookshelves. There's a whole shelf of different Alice in Wonderland illustrations on postcards in pigeon holes for $2.50 each, but not everything in the shop is directly associated with Lewis Carrol novel. Small prints of fairy tale stills and tarot deck illustrations go for between $15 and $30 each, it's a good place to stock up on things for your walls that aren't just band posters stripped from poles around Melbourne. Alice & Co also plays host to exhibits from illustrators, readings and book launches, as well as classes in humanities and languages. It's also been known to host puppet theatre. The proprietor is friendly and obliging, and lovers of literature will enjoy the general feel of the place.

As i have said before, i enjoy a colourful window display. Alice & Co is an Art space that focuses…read moreon language arts, book arts. illustration and is the street front for Littlefox Press. The window display right now is quite epic. There's variety of art all themed from Alice in Wonderland (I guess they wanted the window art to match the name of the gallery). The last time i managed to swing past Alice & Co was when they had an exhibition from a much admired photographer Ari Fainchtein. The small space is quaint and cosy but after a while in Alice & Co, it was time to move on, a coffee just around the corner finished off the visual feast. Alice & Co host a range of Book Launches / Openings, Exhibitions and even runs some classes for languages and social sciences.

Compound Interest is one of the reasons why the inner north east is so amazing. Away from the…read morehustle of Smith Street and its bargain shops, is a wonderful brick building, home to a variety of different artists and their creations. Compound Interest is not only a gallery, it's a fashion shop, motorbike workshop and an insight into the wonderful mind of the artists that call Compound Interest home. The exhibitions tend to change every 4-6 weeks, so make sure you pop down frequently to enjoy the next amazing artist they are featuring.

It's obvious that the owners of ArtBoy are super passionate. From the well put together space to…read morethe excitement over everything that fills it, this is the place you want to check out if you dig pop culture, video games, comic books and fun, affordable art. Artboy Gallery is the kind of place you would think more likely found on the Northside or in the CBD, it's very different from the other places around South Yarra but Greville St is fun like that. Catering to geeks and fans, if you're a pop culture buff of any description you'll find something here. Would also be a great stop in if you were decorating a teenagers room.

ArtBoy Gallery is a pop culture art fan's dream. The walls are lined with artwork from all corners…read moreof the pop culture globe, from Batman to Spongebob and everything in between. Themed exhibitions regularly take place here, with smaller "Fanboy vs Artboy" exhibitions that have a wider theme (such as video games) to the larger tribute shows (like the upcoming Batman exhibition), there's always something here to catch your eye and make you immediately start thinking where you can fit it on the wall at home.

I like art. I like paintings. I'm not someone who knows a heck of a lot about art, but like the…read moresaying goes, I know what I like. So I often used to have a bit of a look in here when I was passing through. It's a nice little gallery. I haven't been to any major events here, but I've been quite happy to walk through and have a look at new paintings and stuff. The people in there aren't normally snobby or pretentious, unlike some of the clientele. If you've got an interest in art, have a look.

As High St in Armadale is a little bit of a hub for art galleries I had to have a look through a…read morefew and see what style appealed to me most. The Metro Gallery stood out most for me because of the interesting blends of contemporary and Indigenous art. The paintings had an edge unlike many of the other galleries where I like art to ask questions and be challenging. Don't get me wrong a like the pretty paintings as well but as a viewer I feel like I get much more out of the different and more surrealist pieces. I would love to attend an exhibition there sometime to seeing some of the other works done by the talented artists. Worth a look if you like interesting, modern art.

Such a great concept store with amazing selection of goodies. Highly recommend visiting…read moreTheSuperCool.

Previously a pop-up shop appearing at all good hipster design markets, The Super Cool has taken up…read morepermanent residence in the SO:ME space at South Melbourne Market. It's a good place to find gifts, with an interesting selection of books, home wares, baby gifts, candles, crockery etc. If you've been looking at Pinterest boards of hipster weddings, they can sort you out here too with dedicated wares like wedding sign posts and mason jar glasses. Some will find it overpriced and tragic, but it's all in good fun and the staff are lovely. Worth a sticky beak if you're at the market.

New kid on the block won me over in no time at all. I've spent endless hours here drinking teas and…read moreperfectly made coffees; chowing down on the mad delicious Shanghai balls; and working away in peace on my laptop amongst the abundance of greenery. Okay okay, I use noise cancelling headphones for the peace part, but honestly this place is spacious and not as hustle bustle as lots of cafes in the area. I actually get work done here! You won't find a friendlier place to welcome you in for a feed, work session, or catch up. It's my new go to place when I'm in town.

Motto: "Something More is a place that motivates, inspires and educates. Cafe by day, events by…read morenight." It is "a place for the people, the creatives, those who want a little more. A place to unload or reload, crystalize or create, bending the borders by day and by night." A cute and fun little place that acts as a cafe, art gallery and event space. Good place to grab a cup of coffee + breakfast, catch up with your friends and just chill out with your friends!

Yeah, this place is all sorts of cool. It is the perfect place to go when searching for a gift for…read moresomeone who may just have everything. The Cool Hunter stocks products from around the globe that you don't usually see in stores in Australia. From books to cold dripped coffee, iPhone cases, Tom Dixon candles, Sunglasses and amazing pieces of art. Bare in mind these products are not just the run of the mill products, they are from the high end scale. When you are next in Prahran you really need to check The Cool Hunter out.

A great art space in the backstreets of St Kilda. With loads of natural light, it's a great place…read moreto get your arty hat on. I've been to a couple of events here and love the set up with little bar areas and different spaces within then venue which make it feel more intimate.