What a house of wonder! Chase really isn't kidding when he says it sells everything, it really does…read moresell pretty much everything you might need for your home. From cleaning products, kitchen items, DIY bits and bobs, cheap snacks, cards and so much more - they've got it covered. If you're a keen shopper/browser it's a veritable treasure chest to explore. My particular favourite is the upstairs section. Here's where the items get slightly less bargainous and become a little higher end... They've beds, lamps and all other kinds of home furnishings in a range of styles. Faux-antique right through to the more modern sleek look. I bought an awesome 'telephone box' lamp for my room at home, which is so kitsch and delightful and only set me back £15. (I can imagine it costing a ton more in a vintage shop!) My Mum was particularly overjoyed with a red painted vase that she picked up as well, of which they had many different shades! So, there's plenty to get excited about, and not too pricey as well. However, all that glitters is not gold. I did come away having purchased a few oil reed scent dispensers (the pots of oils with the wooden reeds) and they simply don't work at all. They were only a pound each, but I can see why they were so cheap as they give off no scent at all! Even so, I'm pleased as punch with my lamp so that more than makes up for it!

I was first introduced to QLM by my new wife (I change them quite often, not really if you're…read morereading this love) just after we set up home together. It was the first time I'd been in a shop which I cannot categorize by what it sells, IT SELLS EVERYTHING !! From bleach to crisps, rugs to xbox games, they have almost everything under one roof. The only thing I can say lets it down is a lack of electrical goods like TV's but if you're looking for a pack of brass tacks and a birthday card for auntie Mabel this is a good place to start........ and if you're feeling tired you can nip upstairs and pretend you're testing a bed out :)

This place is unimaginably big! They sell everything and anything you can think of. Not only garden…read morestuff, but home accessories and pets!! Have bought big plants here in the past but the most recent visits have been for tropical fish. They have a good variety on offer and split them up well based on the type of tanks you can have. It will never be a quick visit here as you will always get distracted by the vast array of things on offer. Worth a visit just to see what you end up with :)

Tong Lane, Bradford…read more BD4 0RY 0113 2853506 opens; mon - sat 9am- 6pm This is a very large garden centre which is on a main road so is easy to find and access - if you dont have a car there is a bus runs from bradford interchange that drops off right outside. You can buy absolutely everything here from garden plants, bushes, sheds, benches to pond supplies. You can buy paving, bbqs and other outdoor living/designing supplies. They also have a good aquatics centre and pet supplies, plus a good selection of pets to own. The best part of pet centre is 'elvis' the parrot - he is lovely. The cafe is huge with a very good choice but it is a bit on the dear price, still you have to treat yourself sometimes and the food is lovely and well worth it. The centre is always well stocked and the staff are very nice and polite.

Fantastic range of plants in all sizes. They proved to be extremely helpful when it came to…read morestocking out my garden, showing a real interest in making sure I had the plants that would work for my garden and not just what they wanted to sell me! It's not like your normal garden centre where they just point you in the general direction, Palmers know their stuff and will educate you too if necessary. Great place to go for a walk too - like a tropical wonderland in places. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/v/crwN1bkjOzY

Great plants and great prices. It is great to go for a look around too especially on a nice day!…read moreStaff are really helpful and friendly.

Arriving at Redbrick Mill, we were greeted by billboards quoting the Daily Telegraph as saying it…read morewas the best design store outside of London. I can't say for definite whether that's true or not, but it's certainly the best I've ever been to. First up, it's huge. This converted mill is spread across four floors, and that's before you count the extensions and annexes. There are concessions from many major furnishing and interior firms like Bo Concept and Heals. They've also got ranges to suit everybody, from your grandmother through to hip bright city living types. And on top of furniture they also have a great range of homewares, lighting, kitchen ware... the list goes on! If all that gets too much for you, there are a few cafes scattered throughout (three, I believe). There's also ample on site parking. My tip top tip is to head in through the main entrance, bear left and head all the way to back left corner of the shop, then climb the staircase and you'll find some of the most quirky, retro and gorgeous furniture and artwork you've ever seen. TL;DR - The king of interior design and furniture stores.

Now I'm trying to keep up with the Jones. Their house is way too impressive for my liking. So I can…read moreeither move or do up my pad. I'm guessing the first one is plain stupid (well stupid is as stupid does) so I got y sorry looking butt down to Red Brick Mill. What a pleasant find it is too. They pride themselves on some of the North's leading contemporary designers and their furniture is sheer class. They are home to 35 cutting-edge designers and there is enough inspiration to keep even my motor mouth quiet for an hour or so. If you want to jazz up your lounge, no problem. Slick and chic sofas sit along side funky tables. You'll even find plush flooring, cookware and gifts. It's quite pricey but sometimes money does buy taste and it shows here. Add to that four cafes to refresh those flagging shopping legs and it's worth a punt. A definite reason to venture into Batley and spruce up the house in your life.

Valley Road, Bradford…read more BD1 4AG 01274 723308 I absolutely love this shop - its a shopaholics fantasy store. They do a huge range of goods all under the one roof at fantastic and sometimes stupid prices. They do food, drink, toys, linen, toiletries, etc all at under average prices. They are the top notch best makes and not a cheap copy of the top makes which makes it even better. The only bugbear is the fact that the shop gets so busy and you end up having to queue for about 30 minutes but with the bargains you end up getting it is well worth it. The store is always nice and clean and well stocked - the stock changes every couple of days too which keeps the excitement factor going too. The staff are nice and friendly usually even when the store is absolutely heaving.

Have visited many of these stores in the area and often find many bargains in the form of childrens…read moretoys, arts and crafts, sweets, drinks, pet food/toys and house items. This particular store is located in Forster Square Retail Park. Car parks always busy due to football stadium being close by so foten have to wait for spaces. This store also seems busier than others so can be a lot of hussle and bussle inside and have queued at the checkout for up to 10 minutes on more than one occasion. Bargains to be had for all ages so well worth a visit if you have the time to browse and queue.

This is a huge firm in bradford based on two sites. The main site is up ingleby road and this is…read morewhere the catalogue is run from and where most of the admin staff and other staff are based. The second base is more a warehouse and distribution centre and this is on thornton road on the way into the town centre. You cant miss this second site as it has a big lake and fountain in the front of it which is very scenic. The firm is the centre of a few catalogues like gratton, newlook, fashion world and a few others. The staff who take your calls for orders or whatever are very friendly and efficient and deal with you with respect which is nice. The catalogue is a good way of buying goods you couldnt normally afford and pay over weekly terms - you can pay by internet, cheque or over the phone which is convenient. You can order over the internet, post or phone and their delivery times are pretty decent - ive ordered by internet and had them come the next morning. A very good efficient run firm with nice products to choose from like fashion and household and toys.