Riverside Flowers is a cute little florist stall based within the Riverside building in Lewes. They…read morehave a great display of flowers - you can grab a couple of bunches yourself or the florist will put together a bouquet on your behalf. They will also give advise on what goes with what, and how to get the longest life out of your blooms. As well as their store, they will also do deliveries and will do flowers for weddings, funerals and any other such occasion. I grabbed myself a couple of bunches of Narcissi on this occasion, the beautiful yellow and orange petals and the delightful smell enough to brighten any house, even in this endless winter that we seem to be experiencing!

Ordered via iFlorist and Riverside Flowers fulfilled the order for them. The recipient hasn't…read morestopped raving about the quality of flowers and the professional way they were presented. I will definitely be using them again in the future.

Bright Ideas is a fabulous gift shop in Lewes. I popped in today and brought some lovely little…read morecandle and incense sets for just £4 - in a town that's usually pretty expensive, this felt like a real steal. The have a great selection of cards here too, and I picked up a few for forthcoming birthdays. They have a large selection of toys here, a bit different from the norm, so great if you need a gift for a child. They also have a good selection of photo frames, stationary, kitchenware and candles etc. A great place for gifts if you don't want to spend over the odds.

Mojo is a tiny gift shop on the main street in Lewes. In comparison to the numerous other shops of…read morethis elk, Mojo is definitely on the cheaper side. Yes, a lot of it is useless tat, although I'm desperately trying to think of somebody who would appreciate a beany hat with an attached beard, or a selection of stick-on mustaches! They do have a great selection of quality gift cards that are a little different from the norm, and there were some beautiful teacups in the window with a very funky bird design. I resisted them on this occasion, but if any one wants to get them for me for Christmas they would make me very happy!

Situated on Lewes High Street this is a fantastic gift shop that not only draws visitors in but…read morekeeps the locals coming back time and again. Its window display is always eye-catching and draws you in. Once inside you will forget time as you browse around the many different and interesting objects inside. It is the perfect place to pick up a pressie for a kid's party or find something for grandma. Past the cards, toys and gifts they have beautiful and unique items for the home that are hard to resist. They are not overly priced either. Space is tight in the shop however and may prove too challenging for those with buggies or those needing disabled access. On the whole though an innovative shop that is a great asset to the town.

What a fabulous shop. Bright Ideas stocks an array of wonderful and whimsical gifts for all…read moreages-mostly aimed at women and girls but there are a few male orientated gifts. There is a lovely little kids section with classic 'British' toys such as wooden gifts and the good old traditional craft materials too. I did not give this shop a higher mark though due to the walkways being very narrow, it's very hard to walk through the shop without knocking something over. People in wheelchairs or who have buggies would struggle to get around and the staff seem to look at customers as though they are going to steal something.

Gardner and Cook advertises 'decorative and useful objects for the house and garden', which isn't…read moretoo far off the mark, although I think the emphasis is probably more on the former quality than the latter. It's one of those shops where you could get yourself a floral-patterned trowel and a cast iron bird-table, but you wouldn't go to get a pair of secateurs... unless you wanted floral ones, I suppose. It's quite twee and Cath Kidson-esque, but seeing as I don't have a garden its emphasis on style rather than substance doesn't worry me - I'd more likely be in here looking for a present for an elderly relative. It sells cards and wrapping paper too, so the owners are obviously conscious of the fact that people are more likely to be in here purchasing for somebody else. One thing that does set this particular twee home/gift shop apart is its good selection of rare and second-hand garden and cookery books, which really is a useful resource and makes it a more unique place to buy a gift for a fanatical gardener or cook.