This shop has to be one of the funnest I've been to. Ever…read more Popshop's entire purpose is to sell fun things. Things that are fun and funny and make us laugh. Whilst some of them may hint at practical purposes (like spaceship shaped ice trays), mainly they're just there to be fun. And fun they are. There is moustache themed paraphernalia aplenty at Popshop, with fingerstache tattoos, moustache chocolate lollypops, moustache straws and fuzzy stick on 'staches. A few of the other items that stood out on my last trip to Popshop included bobbly-head flamingoes, witty flipbooks, bacon flavoured toothpaste and many other things designed to lift the corners of your mouth, such as an audible fart book. I made the mistake of testing one of the buttons of said book, which was followed by an extremely awkward 10 seconds in which the book blurted out an extended and, might I say, varied fart. I then attempted to put as much distance as possible between me and the farting book (not an easy task in this tiny shop) whilst fellow shoppers avoided my eye contact. As I left the store, the man working in the shop picked up a handful of stock, setting off a chorus of squeaking rubber chickens and decapitated limbs. The man smiled to himself and I smiled too, knowing for certain that he had the best job in the world. Ever.

Popshop: my go-to store for quirky, fun gifts both for myself and others…read more They've got an array of knick knacks from heart shaped individual sized pans to make pretty pancakes and eggs, to moustache everything to dinosaur bubble guns, books that will make your eye pop out of your head from the high level of amusement, cards for every occasion and much more. My inner kid always comes out a bit more after a visit to this shop!

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!

Wonderful little store .. gentleman who owns it was very nice -enjoyed a conversation with him…read more Found some great souvenirs to take back home. They have a nice variety of things there and the prices were better there than other places that carried similar items

After a kangaroo balls bottle opener? Nope, didn't think so... Maybe a kangaroo paw back scratcher?…read moreOkay, still weird... But if you are after some less-creepy Australian souvenirs and knick-knacks, you should check out Downtown Souvenirs & Gifts. The George Street store is packed full of amusing goods your visitors, homesick ex-pat pals or overseas rellies will get a kick out of. Embarrassing T-shirts, Akubras, fridge magnets, shot glasses, stuffed toys, pencils, postcards and glasses - pretty much anything that can feature an Australian flag, slang word or stereotype will be here. Perfect for any Aussie Day dress-ups...

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.

My overseas visitors wanted to buy souvenirs for their 11 grandchildren and their neighbours who…read morewere minding their property in their absence and they wanted something Australian made. We popped into "Bits of Australia" at Balmain and we were very warmly greeted by the store owner. We were all gob-smacked at the high quality of all the items for sale. The variety of items available for purchase was impressive and at very reasonable costs. There was something for every age group. I would highly recommend a visit to this beautiful store.

I have visited Sydney multiple times over the last 16 years, but this was my first visit to Bits of…read moreAustralia. It will not be my last! In a search for gifts to take home, I didn't want to hit the tacky tourist shops. This shop works directly with the artists and I appreciate the artists are compensated fairly. There is a marvelous selection of gifts, aboriginal art, scarves, household items.

I walked in and Bon Iver was playing, clearly my shopping spree was meant to be…read more Paddington feels like a Parisienne arrondissement, and The Vignette Room would fit right into Montmartre. A curated shop of bespoke homewares, scented candles, pillows, throws, kitchen accessories, and bar knick knacks. I was sort of in a daze (I had been to Bon Iver's concert the night before) and my aimless wandering led me to discover they had Kip & Co linen sheets! A brand I had been trying to get my mittens on for a while, winter was coming** - so I bought a beautiful crushed blue quilt cover to cocoon myself in bed. The lady working was so lovely and helpful, and we had a rather loud squealing moment when we realised we had BOTH BEEN TO THE SAME CONCERT. I did skip out of the shop, but not sadly into the arms of Justin Vernon because... well, he probably doesn't shop for homewares. ** If you get the pun, we are truly meant to be friends.

Not your average, cookie cutter homeware/interiors store. This gorgeous terrace in Paddington is…read morefull to over flowing with eccentric, unique, bespoke pieces of homeware, pillows, candles, brassware .... man it's full of very interesting, collectable stuff, and the service is first class.

This little gem in popular Crown Street appeals to all and sundry. Nearing end of financial year…read moretime, I urge those keen on treating themselves and their household to get in now for the sales. I just love these little shops with funky and cool practical items to add to your lifestyle. They have a decent selection of leather bags, scarves, jewellery, furniture and kitchenware. Will have to bring my money box and a bigger bag for my next visit!

Don't bother going here - stuff might be quite nice but it's just not worth it with their dreadful…read morereturn policy and very expensive also- eg they have groovy XD design back packs that are $50-100 more expensive than Peters of Kensington where I bought mine - and they do a crap job of wrapping also-instead I absolutely recommend Mrs Red and Sons for premium gifts and jewellery and amazing wrapping where as a customer you feel special and it's just up the road on crown st - I won't be back to this shop and will tell all my Surry hills neighbors about the experience too