I know I'm going to sound like a girl when I say this, but...I love pretty little, shiny things!…read moreThat's why I can never stroll past Abode without a cheeky browse at whatever they have in there. It's hard to define what this store is about, it has home-wares but it also has plenty of awesome novelty gifts. I'll admit I am guilty of walking in there, buying a present for a friend and then falling so in love with it that I keep it. I'm a horrible person, I know, but you try it! You'll go bonkers for all the gorgeous, funny and random things in there. Whether you feel like adding something quirky to your home, buying a card for a loved one or getting a present for someone, you'll find it in Abode. Just make sure to give yourself at least half an hour in there, I guarantee you'll keep getting side tracked.

Abode is the home of pretty things! This is the sort of shop you could browse in for hours trying…read moreto decide on the right card or gift for someone. The wooden floors, non in-your-face staff and quirky Things make this a really welcoming place to hang out in. Much like a place called Abode should be really. I don't see the point of greetings cards that aren't tailored to the person being greeted, and Adobe has a great selection of fun/arty/beautiful cards on top of the wide array of unique gifts for another person (or yourself of course). If you're looking for the likes of a unicorn lamp to a Dali-esque "melting clock" or just have no idea what to get your funky friend for their birthday, Adobe is a damn good place to start.

The store offers: great vibes, caring service, clothing, kitchen wares, cosmetics, toys, and more…read more Support local businesses! I will be a repeat customer for sure. The staff is welcoming and nice. This is a great store to find gifts for someone who has everything! They have a fantastic fragrance and cosmetics dept with many exclusives.

Assin is most definitely not a sin... A guilty pleasure perhaps! This high-end boutique features a…read moreplethora of designer wares from Dior Homme, Lanvin, Rick Owens and Ana Demeulemeester to name just a few. This boutique, located on Oxford Street is immaculately designed - It's like an art gallery for clothes! The curated selection is one of the best in Sydney. The service is generally okay. On a few occasions staff have seemed slightly apathetic, which can be somewhat of an annoyance. Overall though, this boutique is beautiful. It's the perfect shop if you're searching for something truly special. The selection is beautiful and so is the store.

I had a great service by staff. They knew their products. They helped me with my selections. What I…read moreliked the most shopping @ Castle Hills store, I wasn't rushed by them - they were polite even gave me discount as well as my friends. I recommend them for a business award.

I was in this store yesterday. I experienced a hostile work environment. I saw the manager yelling…read moreand berating one of the staff in this store. This was not only done in front of the young girls colleagues it was while myself and other customers were in this store. I found the managers behavior absolutely disgusting towards this young girl.. This woman should not be in this position her actions were unacceptable. I hope someone reports her.

Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Villeroy & Boch, Waterford, are brands a new bride like me dreamt about…read moreand desired long after the wedding was over, the gifts were opened and the sunken feeling that it wasn't going to magically appear on my dinner table. Stepping into Victoria's basement opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me! At honest, affordable even cheap prices, it dawned on me, I can make it all mine! Oh yeah!! The 'Basement' is actually two floors huge and neither is underground. Oh well, thats what happens when shops set up names under estimating their popularity and future growth plans. The staff are too busy moving things around or stocking items or behind the billing counter. Not that you need any assistance.. Everything is available as is and it's all laid out for you. The prices are marked and sometimes the store runs specials by offering further discounts on sale items. Now comes the hard part, deciding between Gordon Ramsay's white maze and Jasper Conrans Pinstripe.. Or maybe I should get the Jamie Oliver tefal to start with.

TBHH is a quaint little place where you can browse or shop for home decor and furnishing, if you…read morelike that coastal beachy look! I love everything about this store. Everything here would be perfect for my beach home in the Hill section close to the sand section in Manhattan Beach (working towards a "Strand" address...lol). Or, maybe it's easier just buy a house here in Palm Beach New South Wales....ha. After a great lunch at The Boat House by the water then took a stroll down to their home store was the best thing I did!! Awesome place to stop by if you are ever in the area!! The girls here were super nice. I even got a passion fruit popsicle on the side of the store that was yum yum!!

Have you ever wanted a remote control robot, or mustache-shaped cookie cutters, or scrabble tile…read morerefrigerator magnets and not been sure where to source such fabulous items. OOOOOOH man, do I have the store for you! Opus is a haven for everything fun and whimsical for your home or office. They have a spectacular toy section with something to make anyone grin from shoulder to shoulder. From stationary, to crockery, I dare you to stop in here and NOT find something for yourself or a friend. How do you feel about a mouse pad that looks like a mini rug? How about a reusable lunchbox in the shape of a giraffe's face? If there was such thing as death by cuteness, this store would be wise to line the back with hospital beds and IVs. Nurse, stand by... she's just spotted the teacups.

Oh, I love this store. It's so much fun. It's like a toy store for adults... (actually rereading…read morethat it sounds wrong).... well think more along the lines of fun awesome prezzies you want to give your friends for their birthdays - because your gift reflects positively on you. Opus is situated on the top half of Oxford street and contains a wonderful array of books, cards, homewares and novelty items. It's all quite classy so even if you're getting a "Captain Ketchup" ($12.95) squirt your tomato sauce gun, its designed so beautifully your house will look better for it. Prices vary as they have a mix of chic and cher. Whatever your budget you're guaranteed to find something you like in this shop. There is a HUGE range - many colours with many different options. I always stop by this store to find something special for my friends. The stores been around since 1968 and I sincerely believe all those years of finessing purchasing has paid off. Friends, if you want to buy me a birthday present - I can recommend anything here....as for everyone else - I promise you, discovering this store is my gift to you....

I like Nina and Risa because it's full of things you haven't seen at every other clone shop in…read moreSydney. They have patchwork loose fitting pants and skirts that are very Janis Joplin, but in a newer, Thai'er way. Yep, this shop is full of Thai handicraft imports. That means there's a good balance of figurines and toys that are both cute and atrociously tacky at the same time. There are a lot of cat sculptures with long, skinny pins for necks. I enjoyed the kid's cotton t-shirts with animals that pop out e.g. a printed elephant with floppy ears. If you're in the market for some silver jewelry, the designs are intricate and the prices are low. Come to think of it, the prices are low on everything. Much of the clothing was 15% off on the day I stopped in.

Stocking a range of Thai Handicrafts from the tacky to the elegant, Nina and Risa is a bit of a…read morelovable hodgpodge. There's some gorgeous silver Muco jewellery - earrings of tiny handmade flowers balanced on long, thin wires - and some horrible ceramic animal-headed things. No, no idea. The clothes are the same, from dreadful hippy-reject stuff to simple cotton pieces. I did spy a lovely Hmong-fabric bag, there were toys and a rack of $10 silk scarves at the front. The staff were all smiles and so was I, despite the appalling Barbara-Streisand-terminally-ill warbling on the stereo.

Sporting a bemusingly ironic name, Shack is really anything but. This lovely homewares shop is…read morealways beautiful to experience - organised in such a way that you meander through and discover little pockets of stylish house and garden goodness. If your style is shabby chic or if you're looking to add a splash of oriental colour to your modern surrounds, Shack is well worth a look. And while it's certainly got large pieces of furniture - beds, dressers, tables - there are also lots of smaller items, perfect for wedding or housewarming gifts. Have I already admitted my addiction to homewares? Probably. So well, there you go - I was always going to end up at Shack.