Unikorn has to be one of my favourite shops in the world. I have always said that if I won the…read morelottery, that would be where my shopping list would be for. :-D They offer a wide variety of items from clothing, bags, jewellery, incense, novelty items - all sorts. They also do piercings there too if that is what you are looking for. The staff are ever so friendly and helpful, and definitely know their stuff. Everything is really reasonably priced, and it is all excellent quality too. I would highly recommend a visit - it really is a wonderful shop!

Stevenage is not big on arts and crafts suppliers but here you can find most things…read more I wanted glue sticks and wide velvet ribbon and they had it. Expensive to my mind but often have sale and bargain bins, Look online to see what they sell as you won't find it anywhere else in this town or really nearby.

I have to say this is a great shop for all your arts and crafts. My daughter and I can spend hours…read moreand lots of money in there. They have every type of craft imaginable and quite often have sales of items you can get cheaper. They have great large soft foam shapes that I use at a Toddler Club I help run that we use for various activities. Worth having a look.

This is a lovely little craft shop. They are pretty well stocked, but have access to extensive…read moreordering facilities, so they can get you almost anything you need. The staff are friendly and helpful, and able to give useful hints and tips in their speciality areas. The prices are slightly below average for craft type shops, so if you're after plain paper, then you're better off going to Smiths or something, but for crafty things you can't get anywhere else, Loobies is the place. The shop is clean and tidy enough, and the atmosphere is very homely, and they don't make you feel uncomfortable if you've spent a long time broswing.

This is a fabulous gift shop with lots of unusual gift ideas, always beautifully decorated and…read moresmells gorgeous thanks to all the scented candles. They offer reasonable prices and excellent quality goods. Their range of cards is fantastic, lots of quirky designs. Lovely selection of unusual wedding gift ideas. They also stock some unusual designer gifts such as handbags and jewellery. The only problem is it is quite small and gets very busy so can feel a little crowded at peak times. They also stock Momiji dolls which are difficult to find in Northampton and totally adorable! A lovely range pf unusual Christmas decorations too.

I like this shop. it's not that it stocks the amazingly unusual. You'll find it's stock in shops up…read moreand down the country. However, it's really well put together. A pleasant shop with good gifts, cards and stuff for the house. Also backs onto street will lots of lovely other shops.

This is a large store. It has the cards set out in a very easy to view way. So if you just want to…read morerun in and grab a card you can. There is a great selection of cards and they have all the modern charactors that children love. The also have a nice gift range. They also have some great cuddley toys. They also do some party bits which are very nice too. The prices are good and the staff are always ready to help.

Huge greetings card store, basically if you can't find a card in here you are going to have to make…read moreit yourself. Their selection covers everything for every occasion. They also sell some gifts that are shown in the window such as Me To You bears and the like. Their gift-wrap, though not cheap, is very good quality. When you're stuck this place has everything you could need for a special occasion.

This is an average sized shop, by no means is it huge, but it's not tiny either. They stock a…read morepretty wide range of cards for different occasions, along with a few small gifts and wrapping paper, party decorations etc. They sell helium balloons, which they inflate for you, and my kids like to go in to get one as a treat (but they are expensive!) I don't think Clinton Cards is the best value for money, especially with much cheaper places nearby like M&K Discount. They do have a good location in the Town centre though, right near the portmill car park and next to a major bus stop, so I think they get a fair bit of business.

This is a real hidden gem, tucked away in the small village of Duston, just outside Northampton…read moretown centre. It is a fabulous shop specialising in cake decorating supplies and equipment. Icing pens, fondant icing, edible glitter, sugar flowers etc, a huge range. They offer reasonable prices and very friendly staff who are always happy to offer advice and expertise on all aspects of baking. They stock a wide range that you can't get anywhere else. They also offer a cake tin hire service. They also stock a large range of cake toppers such as numbers, figures, candles and cake boards

This is a lovely place with friendly staff, and they sell fruit and veg too. They have a good…read morerange, and the arrangements are stunning. Beautiful. With the added suprise element of you could end up buying a little something for yourself!