Oh heavens. I know nothing about antiques, and I think Mr Shop Owner knew that fine rightly…read more "Are you after anything in particular?", asks he. "Errr, not really", came my reply, "But [notices extreme deficit of anything not furniture related] you specialise in furniture?". A nod signified the affirmative, and I continued, "I'm looking more for decorative ornamental pieces..." Which is kinda true. I mean, I certainly don't need any furniture. Heavens, I could just imagine my mum's face when I tell her I've purchased an antique mahogany table, complete with four matching chairs... Having a look around, I discovered there was absolutely no way I could even begin to think about buying anything...this stuff was pricey! I informed Mr Shop Owner that I liked one of the clocks, to which smiled, picked up a business card, and went on my way. Now, I can't deny that my visit had been in complete vain. The address section on the business card read "96 Main Street, Moira, Co. Armagh". Well, I never. I was utterly convinced Moira was in Co. Down. What do you know?

What a find !Four Wind Antiques in Moira is filled with quality antique clocks and furniture at…read moredecent prices! Ian the shopkeeper is second generation in this family business and has a wealth of knowledge and welcoming friendly manner . Whether you are interested in purchasing grandfather clock or just browsing Four Winds antiques is well worth a visit. Hope to visit again soon and maybe buy a French mantle clock-beautiful shop-not to be missed!

awful experience. manager was really rude to me, I had a valid complaint and he tried to turn the…read moresituation round to make it seem my fault. I will never ever shop here again, I'm so upset with the awful service from their manager. unbelievably rude.

This place is like an absolute treasure trove!…read more I have been at craftswoman with my mum many times and you could almost get lost in the place. They have what must be the biggest range of fabrics and haberdashery items in Ireland! Any visit I have had there has been to purchase fabrics for dressmaking, however they have so much on offer, you can't help but take your time and have a look around. There are fabrics in every style, material and colour you could imagine, plus other related items such as hardware, appliques, threads and craft sets. The staff are really knowledgeable, so should you be unsure as to what you need, assistance is close to hand!

Tile Works is an easy place to miss even though it sits on the main road through Balloo Industrial…read moreEstate. From the outside, the building looks small and gives the impression that they don't have a large range of stock. However, once inside you quickly realise that they carry and extensive range of tiles, from cheap as chips basics to posh as you like. They gave made very good use of the space available to them and have loads on display without making the place feel claustrophobic. The staff are pleasant, cheerful and very helpful. My only real complaint is that going on the measurements I gave them for my tiling needs (which were accurate) they over supplied me but said that it was OK cos I could return what wasn't used. The Tiler we employed, (recommended by Tile Works) took a good few weeks to start the job and when he was finished we were left with quite a lot extra. When we tried to return them for a refund we were told that they couldn't take them back because the batch number had changed in between. So I have been left with a few hundred pounds worth of extra tiles. All I all, I would still recommend them for the range that they carry but would warn people be wary of over buying.

I have probably driven past this business many times and didn't even know it existed. We were…read moretrying to source some extra tiles that we had purchased a while back and TileWorks was recommended. Easy to find when you know where to look, good parking at the front doors. I went in and two men looked up from behind a high counter, at first I thought I was in the wrong place, even though everywhere was Tiled, but then I told them what I was looking for and one went off to have a look out in the stock room. From looking around the reception seems they do lots of variety of bespoke tiles for anywhere you would like to tile. I paid for my tiles and the guy insisted on lifting them out to the car for me. I'm sure my purchase was one of the smallest that they would get, but still great customer service.

Tucked in neatly behind Marks and Spencer on Callender Street is the charming Sew 'n' Sew. I had…read morenever noticed this wee haberdashery before today and the only reason I went inside is because my mum is a keen knitter and she mentioned that she needed some new knitting needles. Being a knitting novice myself I didn't know just how many accessories there were! Sew 'n' Sew seems to have it all. Every nook and cranny is filled with some material, buttons, ribbons, wool and needles. I ventured in at around 10 am and to my surprise there were 6 customers perusing the isles. Perhaps I am being naïve about just how popular knitting and crafts are but I was shocked. I was able to find a circular knitting pin (as requested by mother dearest) without too much trouble and I'd say that if you are in to haberdashery then this is your go to shop. There were a few bargains too, including buttons for 5p each - so if you popped a button off your favourite blazer or the excess eating at Christmas caused your winter coat to explode you might just find a replacement button here by having a hoke through the tubs at Sew 'n' Sew! The two girls working there were chatting to some other shoppers and seemed to be really helpful - all in all I found this wee shop extremely endearing and I got what I was looking for so I walked out with a smile on my face.

Not the friendliest place, not wheelchair accessible and not well organized. I visited once a few…read moremonths ago and that was enough. I pass by it a lot because I'm often in the city centre but there's Eason and craftworld if I feel like browsing for wool, both accessible, clean and friendly.

This place was the best!! Definitely one of my favourite vintage/secondhand clothing shops to date…read more We noticed clothes plastered along the upper windows of a building and knew we had to check it out, so we eagerly followed the sign. The place is simply covered in everything you could ever want! I love finding quirky, original pieces, and it couldn't get much better than this. The man (who seemed to be the owner) was perfectly lovely, let us browse in peace and was very cheerful. He informed us that everything was half price- this was amazing considering how low the prices already were. It was overwhelming to look over everything but so much fun. We found great pieces and took our time trying them on in the spacious changing rooms. Dresses, blouses, skirts, jackets, pants, from all the various time periods. All the while, he was playing 60s hits and dancing and singing along! Adorable! He was incredibly helpful and not at all pushy- when a tunic didn't fit, he went into the storeroom to find more options. I ended up getting one of those and a gorgeous jumpsuit for a total of £7.50! He doesn't accept card but there's an ATM right across the street. I'm definitely planning my next trip to Belfast just to come back here!

These are the guys to go to when you're looking for carpets, rugs, tiles, wooden floors, etc…read more They've been doing this for years, and have a small team that can fit the carpets and flooring as well (carpet-fitters are becoming increasingly rare). This is one of those places that relies on returning customers and word-of-mouth, which is why they're one of those local suppliers that have a real focus on customer service (see my Gibson's Butchers and Direct Furniture reviews). For being a small independent retailer, they seem to be able to keep their prices quite reasonable. I was just in to get a mat, but they have carousels of carpet samples as well as different types of wooden flooring on display, and they have another area for floor and wall tiles. The staff were very friendly - down to earth but professional.

Great company for price and even the product, but Serivce is Terrible. We were booked in for Am…read moretime which couldn't be fullfilled so we went for 4pm and still this could not be meet, the workers came at Approximately 5.30. Even though the installation was quick the bedroom had things on the floor and they put the carpet down over the top, bad job and unfinished. I called the following day and I was told they would come out asap afternoon time and no one came. Within 2 days this company managed to let me down 4 times, I tried to call but the company closed at 5pm.

Northern Windows and Joinery is a local company which offers various facilities to the fine people…read moreof Belfast. It sells timber and other products for joinery if you need it but mainly supplies to the trades men themselves. My mother got her windows fitted by the people here and the service was fantastic. The work was done quickly and without any hassle which is exactly all your need whenever your getting your windows refitted in your house! They came out and gave a very reasonable quote and were able to come out exactly when they said they would. Great service if you need it!

After a holiday in Andalucia once years ago I came home obsessed with things Moorish, especially…read morethe tiles. A search led me to Fired Earth which to this day still has beautiful patterned Moorish and Turkish tiles as well as other great colours. The shop has expanded into the realms of fitting out kitchens and bathrooms. Fired Earth also does its own own paint range and supplies National Trust colours. It's a real pleasure to visit. Furthermore, the staff didn't take the blindest bit of notice of me which was good as I was unashamedly browsing only though they're probably used to hordes of gawpers which is what you get for having such a superior shop.

I had no intention of actually buying anything from here or hiring anyone to redecorate my house…read more I'm so lazy that the prospect of other people doing work around me leaves me needing a nap, so this was purely a nosey visit. As Diarmuid P has already said, they do focus on bathroom and kitchen furniture and honestly, after seeing the show room, I only wish I could afford to have them come in and move 2/3's of their shop into my house, or at least let me sub let the show room. Top quality design and installation at a price that seems reasonable for someone who's not a recently graduated pauper!