If you're looking for trendy clothes or contemporary style home wares, there's a cozy little shop…read morethat you should visit: The Other Side. Their clothes and accessories are all from Indie labels Whyred, Three Over One, and Superfine. They also carry home ware products from Have You Met Miss Jones. While their clothes are not from the European fashion houses, they are trendy, cool, and fashionable nonetheless. And the shop itself has a pleasant atmosphere and staff that makes shopping here a delight. If you're fashion forward or looking for the perfect piece to add to your home, you may want to stop by The Other Side.

This place has really cute things for little ones or a kid at heart adult. They had these really…read morecute animal tea sets - frog, bird, and can't remember the third one, but super duper cute. I am not sure how their prices compares to other stores or these are standard sizes, but I don't think anything was exclusive to this merchant. Though it's small, I saw more interesting items compared to Kids Stuff.

This shop has some of the cutest things you can buy for gifts. I was able to buy a pin for my…read morelittle brother as a souvenir. They really do have some adorable things here. The price is a bit steep for their things, but if you're looking for gift ideas then this is the place to visit. They have an assortment of things from home decor, stationery items, shirts, plushies, and other little trinkets. I was able to find a really cute koala candle for a gift. Overall, a cute shop to buy things for people.

Closed every Sunday and Mondays so that owner Justine can forage around the local auctions and…read moremarkets to find bits and bobs to fill her wee treasure shop you know you'll be getting the best of the best old stuff. There really are some quality finds in here but it's not all second hand - a lot of it is hand made and recycled like the cutest stud earing made from gorgeous prints. Another 'new' item are the deck of large cards with nursery rhymes and vintage drawings of the characters printed on them. Justine tells me these fly out the door as they are very popular as people love to give them as presents. I'm included in that bunch of gift buyers. I also love the glassware and teacups polished up, the knitted dolls, unique collection of children's books and the mirrored animal wall hanging series - worth a visit just to know what the heaven I'm talking about. In 2010 Retrospections was a finalist in the Specialty Store of the Year award for the Mosman Daily 2010 Business Achiever Awards. Retrospetions is a great shop to buy gifts for those who read magazines like Frankie and Peppermint. This is a real find.. doll.

I was unexpectedly enchanted by Retrospections, a small unasssuming shop on the corner of the…read moreCammeray shops. From the outside it looked liked it would just be collections of old tat with prices stuck on them, but everything in here has been carefully and tastefully chosen. The corner devoted to books is certainly a trip down memory lane as it features all those books I deemed to be magical when I was a youngster. Princesses, castles and classic illustrations were all that was needed to set my heart a-flutter. There are even vinyl audiobook versions of some of these old favourites, something I have never seen before! You'll even find a few more grown-up treats such as dainty cookbooks and a box of Penguin bookcover postcards, I've now mentally bookmarked this place for presents for any gal pal with a bit of a romantic-literary streak's up-and-coming Birthday.

This is a pretty awesome gift store; on one end, everything is fluffy and fun including cuddly…read morebears and the like, and even a pirate costume. On the other end is a variety of trinkets and cool little objects or devices. Inbetween are scented soaps and candles. Theres something new to see in every part of shop, including a variety of rubicks cube styled mugs, thermometers and similar. I guess we all have a rubicks cube friend. I do. Also, everywhere you look, in addition to nifty little gift ideas, are little signs with various warnings. "Do not touch", "pay for all breakages", "bags checked on exit" "theieves will be prosecuted" "STOP, do not open cabinet" and such. When I say everywhere you look, I mean each product is labelled with a "dont touch" sign, pretty much. These made me a little uneasy at first, but then I was saddened by the fact that the middle aged man who seems to run show had to put to so many up to make his point. I suppose if people had paid for their breakages, there wouldnt be a need for so many signs. As I left I offered to show the contents of my backpack, to which the shopkeep responded: "that's ok, I watched you walking around." Oh good. That saves time. *Frown*. Anyways, I'd return if I needed to buy a gift, so I'd recommend the place. But please don't break any thing. There's a sign.

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....

If you're looking for an extraordinary and unique gift for a friend or family member, Eighteen Ten…read moreis the shop you want to visit. Eighteen Ten is a shop that sells a wide variety of products from imported homewares to luxury personal gifts to even luggage. Their products are imported from the US and Europe. Some of the brands in the shop include Alessi, Toywatch, Eva Solo, Lexon, J Fold, Voluspa, and Bambu. Aside from the unique offerings, they have personalised service and complimentary gift wrapping. This is the perfect store to buy a gift for someone who has everything. Highly recommended!

Messy and cluttered, bitsy and busy. This was my experience of Home & Giving and I've got to say I…read morewouldn't want my home filled with this shops energy... that is, if I was in to Feng Shui. There are all sorts of house wares and gifty things so if you're stuck for a home warming present you could try this place. There's a lot of stuff in here - from plates, cups and decorative bowls, wooden cookware, picture frames, pillows, candle holders, paintings, baby gifts, lamps, Christmas decorations, clocks, bags and cards. It wasn't as cheap as a two dollar shop - in quality or price but because it is so cluttered it has the feeling of one. I'd go here for a wooden pepper grinder though - I've never seen a proper wooden one so cheap at $25. I guess there are some gems here after all.

Enjoy visiting this shop. Absolutely love everything inside. Not the best in terms of customer…read moreservice asking if you need help but there not rude. But I love love love the shop.

Handcrafted clothing for men and women are the things you'll find when you visit Fairbairn Man &…read moreWoman on William Street in Paddington. Ruth Fairbairn, the designer, is able to blend modern and classic into something unique and stylish. Her beautiful pieces highlight detailed and exquisite handwork with European linen and natural fibers. Her dresses are simple yet elegant, able to make any woman feel beautiful, graceful, and confident. The staff in the Fairbairn store offer personalised and friendly service, adding pleasure to an already pleasant experience. With clothes that reflect rustic beauty both for men and for women, Fairbairn is a store one must visit. Highly recommended!