Like I said in a previous review, it's difficult to gauge a florist's level of artistry without…read moreordering one for a particular occasion, but if wandering through Aspirations was any indication of the owner's skill (and quality of flowers!), then I'd be willing to order a bouquet from here anytime. Some of the flowers were so faultless, I had to touch them to see if they were real. And all of them were. Long-stemmed roses peeked from a small container, exquisite and sweet smelling. I definitely would have bought a bouquet if I were heading home! Like any reputable florist, Aspirations carries a range of stuffed toys, balloons, tiaras, fascinators, and vases to accompany the bespoke creations. The ladies here are quite friendly, but seemed a bit curious as to why I was browsing a flower shop without any reason to do so. Aspirations also offers a jewellery cleaning service, just ask a member of staff for more information.

diane and her team from aspirations made the flowers for my daugters wedding we went to most of the…read moreflorists in barry , and aspirations were the best they gave us lots of advice and the flowers were stunning . nothing was too much trouble i cannot praise them enough thankyou so much carol rees.

Friendly and popular florists in High Street, with bouquets for all occasions, as well as wedding…read moreflowers, funeral wreaths and special gift orders. They deliver locally in Barry.

There's something beautifully decadent about this shop…read more I love the huge statues that stand outside and the cupcake window display, in fact I love it all. This is the kind of place to really let your inner girly girl go absolutely mental. Fans of Cath Kidson should also stop by before I buy the lot.

Butterflies is a quaint gifts and stationery store located on Barry's high street that offers a…read morerange of items including gift wrap, greeting cards, and specialty soaps (and bath bombs!). I also found an alarming amount of Christmas goods, which is a reminder I just don't need at the moment. People who shop for holiday items this far in advance make me feel inadequate and I just don't appreciate it. Sigh. Anyway, the main draw for me was the extensive range of Yankee Candle products that are housed in their own room off the back of the store. The shelves were quite bare, which is because the autumn range is due in soon, if the sign on the wall is to be believed. I wasn't aware that Yankee Candles varied according to the season! The shop assistant was happy to let me wander the shop at my leisure, making it an enjoyable shopping experience.

Waterlily is one of those charming shops that combines kitschy merchandise, delightful displays,…read moreand friendly service, giving it quaint and personal feel that makes for a pleasurable shopping experience. Set against the cacophony of one of the world music CDs (taken straight off the shelf), my time in Waterlily was the highlight of my morning, which had been marked by rain, wind and freezing temperatures. The owner had popped out for a few minutes, so her mate was watching the shop, and this chatty lady was talking to me as if she had known me for years. I dug through the gift wrap, and when I failed to find the one I wanted (which was tacked to the wall as a part of a display), she took that one down and rolled it up for me. I'm a sucker for vintage-style goodies, especially when they're on sale. Waterlily is a bit like Polka Dot in Mermaid Quay, but more reasonably priced. I managed to buy two sets of gift wrap (boasting swear words and all!) and five specialty greeting cards for less than £4. I am so coming back here.

This shop sells mostly vintage style goods for indoors and outdoors…read more We got some lovely little signs for the garden there recently and they were dirt cheap. There are also lots of pretty vintage style boxes, paintings, and vases. Lots of gifts here for under £20 and if you like trinkets from the past then you can fill your home with pretty little pieces.

It woulda been nice if Wish had been around when I was younger - this place is the stuff little…read moregirls' dreams are made of. Wish is a pink paradise, offering the "ultimate girlie makeover party makeover" experiences, in addition to a frilly shop that boasts a range of gifts to suit all budgets (think frames, gift wrap, and makeup geared toward tweens). Wish is the brainchild of two mothers who discovered "it was impossible to find one place to shop for all the essential pink, fluffy, sparkly things loved by girls of all ages". They offer a few age-appropriate party packages, "Wish Fairies" for 4-9 year olds and "Wish Teen Fairies" for girls age 9-13. If my beloved's daughter was a bit older, I'd be willing to give Wish party planning a go - it seems like a unique that little girls are sure to love.

Wish broad street Barry, every little girls dream come true…read more My daughter loves it, they make her feel so special when she visits, she had been a regular there since the opened. Well worth a visit, fantastic for gifts, parties and make overs