Oh my god I love this shop! It's a place to spend hours but sadly I don't have a lot of those spare…read morethese days. They call themselves primarily "costumers" because the quality and sometimes outrageousness of the vintage clothing on offer here is THAT impressive. The antique costume jewellery here is utterly beautiful and unique - and there's lots of it. Victorian Gilt stock textiles, sewing tools, ornaments and more but for me, it's a dress-up box of epic proportions and there's not another place in Auckland that does what they do here. The staff are so lovely and helpful and make you feel more than welcome to just browse and exclaim over the beautiful things.

Royal Jewellery Studio is located in the old Royal Theatre building. It's a beautiful piece of…read morearchitecture and a fitting place for incredible bespoke NZ-made jewellery. If I'm honest many of the incredible pieces here are far outside my budget, but it doesn't stop me from stopping in a couple of times a month to see the interesting new things they have. It's as much an art gallery as it is a shop. Benjamin Flynn, who runs the place, has some amazing rings on display and there are dozens of other local artists with new stuff coming in all the time. Ditch the horrible jewellery chains and see where it's really at.

When I was a youngster, there was no bigger punishment than antique shopping, and now that I'm a…read morefree thinking adult, there is no bigger joy than the shopping for classically built furniture or wooden chests. Okay, not the biggest joy, but I like it okay. The Antique Shop in Howick is one of the better antique stores in Auckland, and they stock some of the best furniture and chests you can find in the country. Not cheap by any means, but you can find items here that you simply can't find anywhere else in the world, and even if you can't afford them, it is a great place to meander about.

The Antique Shop is really self-explanatory, but let me divulge to you the treasures I found in…read morethis little cave. Music records made before I was born, Bunnykins merchandise, quaint teacups and saucers, old copies of Charles Dickens and an old-fashioned merry-go-round horse. There were a number of stuffed dear heads and also a deer skull painted an awful golden colour, which makes you wonder if there's a taxidermist somewhere nearby. Not really my thing, but certainly someone enjoys that traditional English hunting decoration for their living room. As always, Antiques come with a hefty price tag, but you get what you pay for. There's a huge collection of jewelry, but the only really interesting thing to me were the brooches. It's so hard finding them these days! Only $20 each - not bad.

This antiques store has so much character. From the first moment you walk in, you get a whiff of…read moreancient and expensive things; much like the old smell you would get if you were to venture into your grandparents storage room. It is almost impossible to find what you are actually looking for in this store, it literally has so much stuff piled on top of so much stuff that I doubt even the owner would be able to locate a specific item. The dazzling glare of shiny trinkets and silverware is almost overwhelming (seriously so much silverware!). And just when you think you have reached the end of the shop, a small right turn comes out of nowhere and takes you into yet another room filled with antique goods. Everything here seemed to be so expensive in my opinion, but I know nothing about the price of old collectables. I just had a good time getting lost in this shiny wonderland.

Antiques of Epsom is a cluttered adventure store for people who like antiques. The have a mélange…read moreof exciting items to browse through including silverware, china, art bottles and cameras, instead of the usually sparse selection of bulky furniture. Most pieces have a descriptive tag attached or knowledgeable staff members nearby. I was disappointed by the way a staff member gouged at a fob watch with a butter knife when I visited recently but the shop is so much fun to browse I can't help but return, especially as I have my eye on a great pewter beer mug. Finding a deliciously old, dusty volume or conversational piece is easy in this comfortable antique store.

I have to admit, I only ever buy jewellery here. I've bought it for myself and as presents, and I…read morenever fail to find one or two things I really just can't resist. I've not seen the jewellery they sell at Sasha anywhere else, which make it a great shop to know about if you like finding unique pieces. But best of all, the prices are incredibly reasonable for everyday-wear sort of jewellery (we're not talking gold and silver here). But Sasha is actually mostly a clothing shop, which is quite pricey, although that does reflect the quality brands they stock. It's tends towards the conservative and more mature end of the market, so if that isn't your thing, just pop in for a squiz at the jewellery next time you're passing.

This place is a dreeeeam and I'm even hesitant to review it on here in case it becomes too 'known'…read more But I guess any publicity is good publicity for the business owners, right?! Think gorgeous French antiques, refurbished furniture and oodles of atmosphere. I would buy anything and everything, had I the money to do so. If you follow them on Facebook you can see what new items they have arriving in store. You can often find second-hand authentic Tolix chairs, industrial-style lights and shades and gorgeous, reasonably-priced vintage bottles. They hire out furniture too - perfect if you've got a function coming up or even just want extra seating at home over busy periods like Christmas.

This place defines 'local knowledge'. It's so hidden, I walked past it everyday for a year and…read moredidn't know it was there. When I eventually discovered it, I was so excited. Filled with French antique delights, its like a Parisian treasure trove. There are tables, chairs, huge lights, rustic medicine bottles, and cabinets packed with hundreds of gems. Loads of cafes like 'Foxtrot' have their antiques as their café furniture and if had my own house, I know where I'd be heading to fit it out. When I talked to the shop assistant he said that they also hire out the outdoor tables and chairs for functions. They would be perfect for weddings.

What a lovely, quaint shop filled with all kinds of treasures, new and old. During my visit, a…read moregorgeous little girl shows up, and the owner proudly introduces her as her granddaughter, Audrey - the shop is named after her. Such a cute thing! Whether you like an antique tea set, a porcelain ornament, some bunnykins memorabilia, a sweet scarf, a lovely piece of vintage furniture, or a nice chat with some friendly old ladies behind the counter, this is really the place to come. It has a lovely family vibe, rather than a posh, pretentious one often experienced in other antique places. It's a great place to explore next time you have a craving for something a little different.

I was wondering the Cheltenham shops on Saturday arvo and this place was a pretty cool find…read more Cheltenham Curiosity Shop is a small local shop that sells a range of antiques from chandeliers, tables, couches, lamps to vinyl records, used postcards and other bits and bobs.

A cute little store with some interesting collectables​. If you like preserving a few memories from…read morepre-plastic​​ times, there are plenty on offer. We left with a few under our arms!