Aptos Cruz is a must-do experience for anyone who enjoys good design, fine art, or generally just…read morevalues their domestic space. Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, the building and location alone are reason enough to get you there. They have a rotating display of fine art by predominantly South Australian artists as well as furniture by renowned designers, some beautiful jewellery and home decor to suit just about every taste. Admittedly, it is a shop which has 'disposable income' written all over it. Even if this is a concept you're unfamiliar with there's no harm in having a wishful window shop, or attending an exhibition opening just to soak in a little aesthetic perfection. Oh - and there is a room dedicated to books too, most of which are big, shiny and destined for wealthy people's coffee tables.

A mix between a gallery that plays host to both established and up-and-coming artists, and modern…read morehomeware store. Stepping in here it's like being inside a interior designer's heaven for 2012. There's furniture from design houses like Denmark's Fritz Hansen (purveyor of the Egg Chair). You'll find interesting conceptual lighting ideas, outdoor furniture, and something that looks like the flying carpet from Aladdin.

Knick knacks!! and so many different kinds!! Ah Stylehouse, when you walk in it's like being in…read morethis peaceful shopping heaven that smells really nice with perfect room temperature. It's one of those stores where you can spend 15 minutes browsing out the front only to walk in and think, gosh, I need to come here on a day trip! You need it, you name it and its there! jewelery, clothing, pillows, candles, perfume mists, lamps, frames, ornaments more jewelery: Stylehouse covers everything you could possibly want for around the home or around yourself! I guess the downfall is that this stuff doesn't come for free, not even nearly free - no bargains to be found here is what I'm saying. But I still love it, even if I personally cant afford anything, it's fun to browse and try all the pillow scents on your arm (yes, they have perfume for pillows). Quite simply, they have everything! sad that everything has to come at such a high price.

Positioned across the road from the Aldgate Pump Hotel and away from the general shopping strip,…read moresits this hillbilly looking shop from the outside. But on the inside it's all whole new world of modern home decor, which is sure to keep you occupied for a while. A good range of homewares, accessories, definitely lots of gift ideas, apparel and one label in particular is popping up everywhere I go called 'I love my clothes' love spelt with a red heart. It's comfortable, cotton, flowy styles and funky colours or plain to suit either taste. A few really interesting wall ornaments and an awesome put together tree ornament, which I thought was cast iron but once picked up it's actually light weight. On my travels I made yet another purchase here of a pair of perforated black oblong leaf style earing and I don't even usually wear earings but felt like I had to take something away with me. There were several other items I could've taken with me also but out of budget range. Don't go past this place on your travels through the hills, especially Aldgate...share the love as they need it....as Stirling is being loved alot.

I'm a sucker for a bit of aesthetics and this store must be owned by an interior decorator. Modern…read moreand with enthusiastic flare for the creative Terrace has a awesome range of flooring and other bibs and bobs. Offering wool, rugs and flooring solutions they will custom service a design for you. As I need a rug this is what I will get. So many here though having a bit of trouble choosing.

From the owner: At Terrace we aim to involve the client in the process of choosing and customising their flooring &…read morefurniture selections. We strongly believe in the products we represent and realise considered design concepts take time. Our ranges include Armadillo rugs and Ethnicraft furniture, along with a wide variety of flooring brands and options to suit your needs.