There's no excuse not to express your feelings in words with the amount of cards available in this…read morequaint shop. There is a card for every occasion - from birthday, good luck wishes and congratulatory comments to beautiful handmade greetings and hilariously funny suggestions. Email may be the preferred communication of choice for many of us, but there is still something special about receiving a heart-felt note in the post. A selection of candles, plush toys, vases and woven baskets is also on offer, if you're also looking for a gift idea.

I have used this store for all cards and little gifts especially at Christmas I bought a card from…read morethem and my husband had already bought the same card earlier they refused to exchange it even though I was buying two more such a shame will never use them again nor will my family. We have always prided ourselves on using local shops but in this instance never again such a shame

A fantastic jewellery shop in the heart of Bournemouth…read more If you love silver you need to look at this place. It has a fantastic range of earings, bracelets and necklaces, rings and toe rings. A lot of the jewellery is made with gems so there's a whole range of colours to choose from. Some are dainty and some are quite exuberant, and all points in between. The prices are very good too, in my opinion. At the back of the shop you start seeing polished stones as items on their own and then there's incense and burners and natural oils and all sorts of 'new age' type items. There are also some really interesting books on sale. The shop is busy, students from overseas find it, au pairs find it, everyone finds it. The service is good.

If jewellery, crystals and new-age items are on your shopping list, then there is nowhere else in…read moreBournemouth like it. As soon as you walk in the door the staff are smiling, the aromatic smells hit you and the quiet music soothes you. It's like walking into a small haven of peace and quiet. There's a great range of gifts and if you can't think of what to get someone for Christmas and would like something a bit differnet and perhaps quirky then take a look. Good value too.

Cannot fault this shop . They always have what I need from buttons braid ,cottons ,sweets etc…read morewhether it be a souvenir to take abroad or something for us at home . How can a small shop stock so much ! Always get friendly service too

From the owner: A Large range Of Local Souvenirs & Gifts. We are also a well stocked Haberdashery & Needlecraft…read moreshop with over 30 years experience. A Dry Cleaning Service Is also available.

Near the New Forest this is a more traditional garden centre in glasshouse buildings, but none the…read moreworse for that. Friendly staff give reliable advice . There's a wide range of plants, gifts, gardening reqisites, and particularly garden furniture. It's well known for it's imaginitive Xmas displays. The cafe serves breakfast, coffee, and lunches. And with a Sainsbury's supermarket next door you can sort a lot of shopping out at once. There's also a large Aquatic shop.

One of the better garden centres, they have a good range of garden sundries, pots, gifts etc…read more Summer brings an excellent selection of garden furniture & BBQs followed by a good range of Christmas decorations. They are a nursery so the plants are healthy & there is a good variety. There is, of course, a coffee shop serving cakes, snacks & lunches. The staff are friendly & knowledgeable. Plenty of parking. Got to admit that I prefer their branch at Holt !!

This is a well run, friendly shop, stocking smellies (soaps, bath bombs and the like), crafts,…read morejewellery and Yankee Candles. The shop is split into two, with one half devoted to the smellies, and the other largely to the candles. They'll gift wrap for you, and also have a small internet mail order concern. They've since opened up another branch. This is a family owned, very reasonably priced (much cheaper than Lush) shop, with good discounts on the Yankee Candles as well. Christmas time is an especially good time to visit, as they carry many themed gifts. This is good shop, recommended - order over the internet, or visit and say hi to Angus, the very friendly proprietor.

I have found this to be an excellent place to shop for all my hardware items. They seem to stock a…read morebig variety of products and everything is reasonably priced. They stock a small selection of bathroom products, including hair dye, toothpaste, bubble bath etc, kitchen items, including bake ware, utensils and containers, there is also a section at the back for screws, nails, small tools and sandpaper. They have a selection of cleaning and washing items, as well as a selection of cosmetics (including gift boxes).The shop is quite small and there is not a lot of room to pass people but I feel that this helps to keep the prices down as they have less overheads. The staff are very friendly and helpful and I would be lost without this shop locally.

If you're looking for a gift, but want something different and funky then try here. It's a small…read moreindependent shop crammed with loads of exciting items for birthdays and Christmas. The product range is extensive and everything is of quality and slightly different to the usual stuff you see in the main retail chain stores. Prices are really good too and there is a range from cheaper things to the more expensive so there's something for everyone. Would recommend a good browse when you're in the area.