This store was formerly known as Ikeguchi Japanese Store. They have all the same stuff, but just a…read moredifferent name and owners. I really love the new name and branding, it is super cute and matches the whole Japanese theme of the store. Well, not all of the stock is Japanese, but they also stock lots of cool art, jewellery, home décor and toys. This is one of my fav places to shop for gifts for my friends and family. You will find lots of quirky unique things in this store, like fake deer heads, cool mugs, quirky books and gift cards. I actually found some super cool Star Wars plates with Darth Vader with a top hat. That was a immediate purchase. You know those moments when you are shopping and you say "omg I must have!" Check out the jewellery in this store, you will find some really lovely modern styled elegant pieces. I found it very hard to choose from so many cute options. Some pieces full silver, others have beads and acrylic shapes. The staff in this store are super friendly and so happy to help you out if you are looking for something in particular. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they have a loyalty program which gives you discounts and invites to a special VIP party a couple of times a year. How cool is that, especially for such a little store!

For what this place is, it's awesome. Like Dave says, it's a place to buy Japanese trinkets and…read moreknick knacks, cool little wooden dolls, origami stuff, purses, all sorts of stuff. I find it fascinating, there's so much stuff here that you just won't find anywhere else, short of buying it on the internet, and even then you'll probably need a good command of the Japanese language. I've bought a couple of little presents here for some friends who had just gotten back from a trip to Japan, and some of the origami things for my primary school class. Really cool little place.

This is a bright, colourful, happy feeling shop, with products to match. The most noticeable…read morefeature is the wall of Crocs footwear, with every kind of Croc I've ever seen and more! A great colour array. The other main types of item here are homewares and fairy clothing for little girls. There are two separate corners for dress-ups, with wings and toys and tutus. A pity they don't come in larger sizes. The homewares are all bright and cheery, mostly things like pillows and ornaments and candles. This would be a great place for gift shopping. The back room is the most fun - the green umbrella, I love it! I can't help noticing the confusion about its address - it's listed online as both 2/131 and 135 Semaphore Road, and doesn't have an official website to confirm this. Google Maps says 2/131 Semaphore Road, so I'll go with that. Either way, it's between the bookstore and Furniture By the Sea. Worth a look!

Crocs galor!...this has got to be the largest stockist of Crocs in the whole of South Australia. A…read morekaleidoscope of colours and sizes line the wall on the right hand side as you walk in, with slat walling the envy of any shop owner. Not only footware but homeware and gifts galor too for the entire family and friends network, they will be pleased if they receive a little something under their Xmas tree or birthday or just because. It's like a one stop shop for not only Xmas gift shopping but for any occasion as there is lots to choose from and you'll walk out with something. In the back section is a bright and colourful arrangement with a huge green umbrella - hardly bad luck for this shop though - and a variety of gift ideas and home decor. To the right is a bargain table with oddments at discounted prices. I highly recommend coming in for a browse and a purchase!

Cards and Gifts at West Lakes is fairly self explanatory. The title gives it all away doesn't it?…read more Whenever I need to buy a birthday card this is where I go. They have a huge range of cards to choose from, and they're all so lovely. Cards are the most frustrating part when it comes to buying a present. You want it to be meaningful but not too sappy and you want it to be funny but not overly funny. It's a hard decision to make. Cards & Gifts also have a great selection of fancy nick nak items. You can buy disney figurines which are absolutely beautiful but a little bit expensive. Then again everything relating to Disney is. They also have a range of gift wrap and gift boxes. Everything you need when buying a present you will be able to find at Cards & Gifts.

From the owner: West Lakes Cards & Gifts, a cherished presence in West Lakes Shopping Centre since 1988, offers an…read morearray of delightful surprises. From unique cards that whisper heartfelt sentiments to captivating homewares that transform spaces, It’s a one stop shop for any occasion. And don’t miss our captivating window arrangements.

This is by far my favourite store. I've found although products are the same no matter which store…read moreit is laid out well so I can always easily find what I'm after. Often finding new products on my way to my old favourites section. I find the small pillars don't burn so well but all other products are really good & nice variety of scents too. Love love love this store.

Dusk is one of those stores that you shouldn't walk into if you already have a headache. Sometimes…read morethe smells can be a little overpowering. That being said, it's nowhere near as strong as walking into a perfume store and being overloaded with smells. This store is beautifully set up. Everything is colour coded and arranged in terms of sizes and fragrances. There's so many to choose from, I never know where to begin! It's nice to spend time in the store and walk around and give everything a good look. Dusk is the perfect place to buy gifts for your friends, family and loved ones. People sometimes think candles are a bit strange to give to others for gift purposes, almost has if it's the easy way. I beg to differ. Candles can be a very personal gift, depending on the type you buy. I'd love it if someone bought me a candle! Then again, that's just me.

I had passed by this store many times over the years and it wasn't until today that I ventured in…read more I expected to find Olivia Newton John gunning around on some pink or gold roller skates.....she was mad hot hey?! Anywho.....no roller skating nymphos unfortunately, however there was some pretty funky stuff. I am not really one for new-age gear, spirituality and odd smelling burny things, but there is usually some funky art, furniture, pottery and even the odd hackey sack to hold my interest. Bingo....exactly what I found! There is all of that other zen garb also, but there is enough funky stuff to keep those with short attention spans, like myself going for a good 10 or 15 minutes! I particularly liked the selection of stupidly loud Hawaiian shirts....my girlfriend didn't let me buy one. Looks like I need to launch a Ninja Mission....Shhhhhhhh.

Xanadu is sooooo Semaphore…read more And I mean this in the most complimentary way possible. Every self-respecting beach bum should have a ready supply of essentials like incense, candles, hacky sacks, trippy artwork, hammocks, tie dye, cheesecloth robes, tarot cards, Buddha statues and gypsy fabrics. Xanadu is the place to get it all (and more). Despite being firmly geared towards the new-age hippy, it's actually a lovely shop for a browse - big and spacious, there are some great imported furniture pieces and accessories scattered about. There's a global, ethnic-inspired flavour to a lot of the products on offer as well: it's kind of like Bauhaus, only not at all design-conscious and a little bit daggy - but endearingly so. Something for the hippy in us all.

Seriously not big enough to swing a cat in but the space has been utilised to its full potential…read moreand a real surprise. The business is mainly aimed at interior design and to have a shop front presence but has giftware as a sideline. I was tempted to purchase the fibre optic branch Xmas tree in the window but decided I should put up the one stashed in the garage. I did perform a minor purchase of kitchen tea towels as a small token of patronage. There are some wonderful hurricane lanterns in various sizes, lots of neutral coloured cushions lining either side of the walls - I don't dare bring home any more cushions though as my other half would have a fit - a few large driftwood coloured twig wreaths which need decorating but that's the idea and other home decor and giftware. Judging by the items stocked and the overall good taste, I'm sure if their services were employed I wouldn't be disappointed.

As the only home decor shop in Findon Shopping Centre, In Thing still manages to be very good at…read morewhat it does. I appreciate it's range of simple yet elegant crockery. It is well priced, and good quality, and fits easily into pre-existing kitchenware. The shop predominantly sells crockery of all kinds, and makes it part of a sophisticated home decoration without over-emphasising it. They have some gorgeous large feature display bowls and plates, which are quite pricey but I've almost convinced myself are worth it. Their one frivolous section is in the left corner, where they have a cute range of china sets, with little teapots and pretty cups and saucers. I often consider these for my mother, just so I can see them in use. Sadly, they wouldn't fit into my house. There is an odd range of very sparkly jewelry on a centre table, which I find a little out of place, though some of it is nice. There are other oddities like colourful kids' chairs with matching umbrellas, and scented fake flowers. It's always interesting to see what's in here at any given time.

I love this store for its huge range of beautiful giftware & home decor to everyday necessities and…read morethe stunning complimentary gift wrapping on offer. The staff are a pleasure to deal with and go above and beyond for their customers. It's the only reason I go to Findon Shopping Centre. Love it!!!

So French, So Chic and not so shabby. Fully stocked gift and homewares store, I'm always somewhat…read morebedazzled when I come in here, there is not a gap of air in between the items. It smells good too and judging by the selection of soaps, hand lotions, creams, air freshners, candles and the like there's no problem in getting rid of odours. A corner of the store contains childrens clothes and stuffed toys, elsewhere - throws, cushions, jewellery, crockery, framed prints, bunches of fake flowers but quality and so much more to mention. I have learnt to be more discerning in what I buy and if I 'really' need or want it, as it's so easy to take a part of the experience home and count the expense later. But, if you're down Semaphore way do pop in and have a look, as there are sales on a handful of items on occassions. All in all a beautiful shop.

Incredibly well-stocked store perfect for the feminine Francophile in your life…read more Shabby chic? Yeah, these words were practically invented by Le Room. It's an all-out extravaganza of ditsy prints, floral teacups, vanilla-scented candles, ornate photo frames and glassware Marie Antoinette would approve of (had she been middle class and living in Adelaide). While I'm definitely a lover of all things French, I feel the taste of this store is for the slightly older, more cashed up and old fashioned variety of lady. There are also lots of stuffed toys and kids clothes on offer, which are cute as buttons but also a little on the pricey side. There are some gorge pieces of slightly-battered but beautiful furniture in here too, as well a really good selection of soaps and lotions.

Although Orange Story looks like your typical gift store, it was surprisingly deceiving. They have…read morea really great range of several gift brands that make it a one stop shop for all of your present needs. They stock a wide range of the Willow Tree figurines which I love and are beautiful as a present for almost anyone as they come in so many different varieties. For the children they sell Beanie Kids and a range of Disney figurines which look quite expensive but lovely. The thing that sets it apart from other gift stores is the fact they sell quite a few beautiful Venetian Carnevale masks. Some of them were priced at around $50.00, although they were amazing but there were also cheaper options at around $15.00. I didn't talk to the sales girl as she was helping someone else while I was there but she was being very helpful and friendly.

Orange Story is such a lovely little store to visit when you're in need of gifts or little knick…read moreknack items. Orange Story sell a wide variety of gifts, stationery, lovely ornaments and much more. I personally love their mug collection. Then again I am a collector of mugs so I love whatever mug collection I can get my hands on. This store is very small, and sometimes that make me feel nervous walking in because I think I'm going to knock everything other. My clumsiness really is a problem for me when I go shopping. I need to go to clumsiness anonymous. Overall, it's a decent store to pick up a few gems, but it can be a bit of a hit and miss. You just have to ask yourself if you feel lucky. Well, do ya, punk?