This is such a sweet little florist, I have been in here a couple of times with a friend that lives…read morein Bournville to either buy a bouquet or just to have a look around. They have many varieties of flowers that are suitable for all occasions, from weddings to funerals. I really like the basket arrangements that they have as they make superb gifts for loved ones. It is not huge inside, but on sunny days they make a lovely display of flowers in buckets outside the shop, in fact that is what enticed me in when I first made a visit. I think that the staff are very friendly and professional and I have found them easy to talk to. The whole place has a nice relaxing atmosphere and of course, it smells wonderful inside. I would recommend having a look in here if you need a florist, or if you want to buy some flowers for yourself or a friend.

You are hard pushed to find a shop with a tacky storefront in Bournville, and Daffodilly's won't…read morehelp you there either. The rustic style of this charming flower shop - with a facade of wood, striped canopy and flower pots outside - fits perfectly with the style of Bournville. The store has a wide variety of flowers and arrangements and the flowers are always beautiful and well cared for. They are not cheap, but fit's definitely worth checking out if you are in the neighbourhood.

Puzzles, fluffy toys, bouncy balls and board games; this is surely any kid's dream shop,…read moreencapsulated from a time when every toy store would've been buzzing with children. Sadly, Louise's is always very quiet on the occasions that I've gone in, which is a real shame because there's so many unusual gifts for young'ns of all ages. There's also a stock of more geeky games such as 'Maths Magic' and science-type solar system building kits, which would be perfect for the clever kids to sink their teeth into. In fact, there's a very large section of educational games - that you just don't usually see in a lot of shops nowadays - they're definitely worth a look! As well as a toy shop, Louise's doubles up as a greetings cards shop, so adults can have a mooch around and buy some unusual and quirky cards, while their children are let loose to explore the depths of the toy sections. I've purchased some unique animal cards from here before (including cute hamster ones) which have been sent out to many of my friends on their birthdays. These selections of cards aren't usually found in most chain card shops, so it's a real treat to find something different.

This is a really unique and wonderful children's toy shop. It is full of lovely toys and also has a…read morenice selection of cards for all occasions too. This makes is perfect for buying something for your children, or indeed for someone else's children, especially if you are like me and have no idea where to start with toys and children's stuff! In here it seems like they have something for every child, from cuddle toys to interesting games. It is definitely worth a visit if you are after some children's stuff. The staff have always been friendly and welcoming when I have been in too, but it has been fairly quiet when I have been in and I'm not sure whether this is because I have visited during the week rather than at the weekend, which I assume would be busy. Overall, it is a lovely toy store.

This small florist offers a selection of flowers, plants and pots. They are an Interflora agent so…read moreyou can send flowers to that special someone even if they are miles away. They are pretty reasonable in terms of prices and always have a good selection in. They will construct a bouquet for you or you can select one of the many pre-made bundles, or put something together yourself. Outside, at the front of the shop, there is a small selection of hanging baskets, bedding plants and other seasonal items for use in your garden, or for a gift. The staff are friendly and the shop is a lovely cool spot on a hot summers day!

Now I'm not horticulturalist, however I have been known to enjoy watching the Chelsea Flower Show…read morewith quite intense attention. Anyway, with many avid horticulturalists in my family and being the opportunist I am I wandered into Beryl's in search of a suitable gift. Now I tend to buy floral gift on the basis of them looking nice, or with prospect of them looking nice, so I found myself visually bombarded with lots of potential gifts. With some advice from the staff I ended up acquiring a variety of vegetable seeds, a boquet and a small pot of cress. A successful trip indeed, I'd recommend Beryl's for all of your floral needs.

This is a really smart and modern florists that does a great range of flowers and arrangements…read more They have a spacious shop with lots of 'off-the-shelf' arrangements to pick from, or you can select your own. The staff are friendly and approachable and will offer you assistance if, like me, you are fairly useless when it comes to selecting the right flowers for the occasion. I'm not sure if this is related to the shop with the same name in Kings Heath, but this is a slightly superior outlet to the one on Silver Street in B14. They are also online, so you can view some of their arrangements and look at prices for deliveries and such before you go over to Cotteridge to take a look.

This is yet another wonderful little florist. I have been in a couple of times before and I have…read morealways left feeling pleased. The staff are really friendly and very helpful and have always advised my accordingly when I have been in and been indecisive as to what I want. The shop itself is fairly roomy inside and they have a lovely selection of flowers on display. It always looks really pretty and yet organised inside. They cater for events such as parties, weddings and funerals as you would expect and they can also arrange gift bouquets for you. They are also online, which is handy if you want to have a look at what they offer before you decide to go in. I would definitely recommend this place as they have wonderful flowers and good customer service.

You've got to love a florists. The smell as you walk in is possibly the best bit - leaving the…read morenoisy, traffic-choked Pershore Road and being engulfed by the sweet smell of nature. Ahhhhh... Sniff it, people. This particular florist is a little unusual for a couple of reasons. FIrstly, there didn't seem to be actually all that many flowers. They have a lot of general decorative paraphernalia, which is nice, but they mostly take orders for flowers, hence not being knee-deep in gerberas. They are also next to the Co-op funeral parlour, which is, of course, sensible, but also a little morbid. For people that just want some flowers to brighten up the place, that is, rather than being constantly reminded of death. In fact, there is an adjoining door between the two businesses, which, again, is all very practical but just seems a bit.... conveyor-belt funeral style to me. They clearly also cater for happier occasions also, with lots of 'New Baby' displays, which brightens the place up a bit. Birth, death and flowers. I'm guessing that's why they call it 'Hearts and Flowers'. The staff are smiley and helpful also, which is a plus.

This place has been a fixture of Stirchley for many a year and probably first opened due to the…read moreCo-Op funeral place being next door. There are two things certain in life; Death and Taxes (or just Death if you donate enough money to the Conservative Party) so it was probably a canny business move to situate this shop near to a place that is a popular method of burying Brummie loved ones. Aside from the WHIFF OF DEATH, this place also caters for more happy occasions and will provide arrangements for all sorts of occasions, from birthdays to weddings. The staff are friendly and helpful and, if you're like me and a complete novice when it comes to buying flowers for a loved one, will help you pick out a suitable arrangement. The prices are fairly reasonable, too.

Trinity Church aka Connect Church have been a customer of Shirley Anne for years and their…read moreoutstanding bouquets have been an integral part of helping us serve the community and the church. On rare occasions I have had to use online florists, but Shirley Anne provides much better value for money in comparison!

Its not often that I shop at a florist. And who says romance is dead? As soon as I enter Shirley…read moreAnn Florist, a bouquet smacks me in the mouth. (Not literally, ninny, I mean that I get a nice smell in my schnoz). There is such a variety of flowers in here here and some that I've never before seen. It's only just after 9am and the staff are busy receiving deliveries and making arrangements. Services included catering for weddings, funerals, and other occasions. What to buy? In the end I go for a fiver's worth of fresh-in-today, pungent-as-you-like star-gazer lillies. I It's well worth remembering that this florist opens at 8am so you can always pop in, like I am, on the way to work.

Fantastic flower shop. Very good service Nice person on the…read morephone. Quality flowers well arranged.

Smithsonia is an exceptional jewellers and gift shop based in Birmingham's Piccadilly Arcade. They…read moresell many things from gorgeous silver jewellery to Japanese Kokeshi Dolls and amazing sculpted pieces in ceramics and glass. There is something for most budgets in this shop and it's a great place to browse. I bought some cute button earrings for just £10 but there are plenty more extravagant gifts, believe me! You could spend forever just gazing in their windows as you walk past; there is so much to see - it must take them forever to clean! They do beautiful and unique silver rings by up and coming jewellery designers as well as pieces by established brands such as Pilgrim. Every time I walk by I can find at least 15 or so items in their window that I want to buy; I'm sure everyone else can too which is why they are so successful. Smithsonia are the longest running business in Piccadilly Arcade, they've been there for around 30 years. If you are looking for a gift then definitely check them out first and impress your loved one with something a little different.

A wonderful independent gift, card and jewellery shop. If you are looking for a birthday or…read moregreeting card that is a little different to what you might find in one of the chains this is a good place to start. Their collection is not huge but you will definitely find something a little different. They also stock fabulous gift wraps and papers. To entice you into the shop the window displays are made up of some beautiful and unique silver jewellery. Again, here you will find pieces you can't find anywhere else. If you are looking for special pieces of silver jewellery at fairly reasonable prices start with this shop. Inside the staff are welcoming and very helpful.