What is in the water lately? No, seriously. From friends to family members it seems the, "I'm…read morepregnant!" conversation is being had every other day. And with that comes two eventualities: baby showers and Savvy Aunty duties. Social norms dictate that one must bring gifts to said baby showers and Savvy Aunty duties just mean that you get to buy the things for no reason other than to be the "cool" Aunty. Either way, both of these eventualities lead me to stores like Eeni Meeni Miini Moh. Previously only located on James Street, the Toowong Village renovations have meant there's space for this dedicated kids boutique (from newborn to about 5ish by the look of the clothes on display) to call the Inner-West home. I stopped in recently on a mission for gifts for a friend's upcoming baby shower and was greeted by a range of neatly organised clothes for girls on one side and young gents on the other. In between are shelves of cool trinkets, games and other accessories. It is on the higher price point and certainly not at your Kmart $3 onesie level. That said, for a keepsake gift such as a blanket or for a stylish "spoil your niece/nephew" gift, then here is just where you need to be shopping.

I walked almost three miles to go to this place and it was worth it! Not a whole lot of selection,…read morebut the stuff she has is trendy, sweet, and made to last. The owner is very nice & helpful and helped me find what I was looking for. Sad to hear she is moving locations later this year, but you can always order online!

From the owner: Cheeky Bambino is a family concept store with handpicked treasures for mum, little one and home…read more Brands include Rylee & Cru, Tutu du Monde, The Bee & The Fox, Love Mae, Cam Cam Copenhagen and much more!

Yay - all you budget conscious mothers out there screaming YELP me with my kids!…read more There is an answer - Best & Less has provided it with their All About Kids retail shop range! It's like shopping in Best & Less for your kids clothing... but it's all kids clothing. No adults... it's fantastic. You can get everything from newborn to bigger kids here, accessories, hats, shoes even, blankets, beanies... it's like a cheaper Pumpkin Patch, and their clothes are pretty good quality if you ask me. They have some pretty nice 3 pack short sleeve onesies for $9 which is a bargain really. They're usually about $30 for 1 at Pumpkin Patch, so gone are the days you will suffer at the hands of expensive childrens clothing (Yes, you SEED and you Pumpkin Patch, and to an extent, cheaper than even you Cotton On Kids!). I love this place, you can get some cool T-Shirts for your boys and princess skirts and dresses for your gals. It's got it all in my opinion. And thank you for opening one in Mt Ommaney!

Cheyenne was amazing. My Daughter had a picture in her head of the style of formal Dress she…read morewanted. Cheyenne listened to what she said and selected a few dresses for my Daughter to try. Cheyenne really knew her stuff and made our experience pleasurable. We chose the second dress my Daughter tried on as it was absolutely stunning.I still cant believe my Daughter and I agreed on a dress so quickly (we were in and out in 30 minutes). Also, as an added bonus, the prices were extremely reasonable. Thank you Cheyenne. Ann & Genna

From the owner: Stunning Collection of Ready to Wear Bridal. Bridesmaids & Formal Gowns…read more Put a little extra sparkle in your Special Day and book one of our Champagne Experience Our stunning 2 Level Showroom is situated 14klm north of Brisbane CBD and Open by Appointment Only.

This is a bit of an odd store. They sell clothing for children and babies, but it's such a…read morehodgepodge mix of stuff with what seems to be only one of each item that you'd swear it was a second-hand place, which it's not. It's pretty big and they've got a good amount of stuff here, and I suppose I'm unfairly comparing it to other completely adorable children's clothing stores I've seen which are pretty pricey (Sugar Land's prices are quite reasonable), but it's just not as cute as it should be considering what it sells.

I didn't know what was going on in this shop. The design and layout reminded me strongly of a skate…read moreor surf shop featuring predominantly men's clothing, but what they actually sell is pretty much every item of Bonds clothing your family could need; men's, women's, kids and baby clothes can all be found here. It's a fairly odd store, with the mismatching produce and look of the shop, as well as the fact that the carpet reminded me strongly of my school clothing store, not to mention the name confusion - the store actually seems to be called Manna but the website states that it is in fact Coolshirts. Regardless of all this, the service is super friendly, you won't get better anywhere else.

From the owner: We specialise in personalised t-shirts allowing you to bring your own designs to life. Competitive…read morerates for corporate or private.

I remember this store from when it was located in the Wintergarden, and then it just disappeared!…read moreBut recently while I was roaming around the Emporium in the Valley it popped up out of thin air. I was so glad to see that this shop had just relocated and hadn't closed for good, because I've purchased many a gift from Essensuals and it's always been perfect for those people who are difficult to buy for. I must say though, I much prefer the old store to the new one. I'm not sure if it has changed hands or they just decided to change it up a little bit, but it was a little disappointing. The new store seems to have stock piled up everywhere, like a teetering tower of doom that could crush the shopper below at any second. It also seems like they don't have as much stock as before, which is unfortunate because you could find things for both men and women in the old store, whereas the new one appears to be very female oriented. Despite the disappointment that Essensuals has changed quite a bit, it's still full of pretty things like crystal wine glasses, decorative trunks and vintage perfume bottles. It's worth a look if you're not quite sure what you're looking for, but certainly isn't as impressive as it used to be.

Need to find a gift for that person who literally has everything? Or in desperate need of a mask…read morefor a masquerade party? Then Essensuals has got you covered. This place is piled high with unique gifts, home decorations and of course, ceramic masks (yes, never fear, those tacky plastic masks covered in sequins and feathers do not have a home here). There's a seemingly large emphasis on Parisian prints and artefacts as well as London-esque decorations and canvas prints depicting rainy days in New York City. So definitely a perfect gift idea for those jet-setters or dreamers who long after a city-change. So when you're next in Emporium, keep an eye out for a large, hollow dog - it stands guard outside the shop.