Good gosh golly! The ultimate colour coded tat shop…read more It feels almost never ending, with the headache inducing incense scents, locally made goodies and more exotic finds laid out in perfect rainbow order. There's even a fabric stash, rolls end up in bright bins, and a cute pastel ladder that I feel that I must have in my life. It is a bit overwhelming, but there's a bench outside for your company who can't cope!

When I'm wanting something different for a gift I always look in the Razzberry Bazaar.They have…read moresuch lovely jewellery and little trinkets.You'll find unusual soft toys and oddities.The clothing ranges are worth a look if your'e looking for something that wee bit special and different. You can't miss the store it's situated in a rather old,grand looking house on Front Street in Tynemouth,and there are always lots of plants in raspberry coloured pots outside. Razzberry Bazaar is a little gem,that's been around a long time in Tynemouth and still seems as popular as ever.Which kind of speaks for itself.If your'e in the area take a look I promise you won't be disappointed.

Gaf is like no shop you have ever been in, it has everything you want but can never find a real fun…read moreAladdin's cave, it is primarily stocked with fun unusual items from clothes to wizard of oz lunch boxes, all brand new stuff no old tat here. You will find crazy day to day items you never knew you needed, situated in gosforth high street shopping mall, it is convenient and handy for people looking for that gift or item that is just a little unusual, a fine selection of greetings cards most you will not find in the normal selection of the same old boring stuff other shops have, a real treat and a surprise every time you go in , I dare anybody who goes in not to find at least one thing you wouldn't want to buy.

I haven't found a shop as cool as this is anywhere else. Places like Maverick and other dinky gift…read moreshops come close but this place offers the quirkiest items and fab gift ideas at affordable prices. From colourful finger monsters to superhero tin lunch boxes, there are plenty of silly things ideal for stocking fillers. It's the small things in life that often amuse us and there are plenty of them here. The boxing grannys will put a smile on anyones face. Hilarious cards are sold too. There is also a selection of men and women's fashion from bags and scarfs to cool t-shirts and jewellery. Something cool for everyone - even grandad.

this place on the corner and beside fawdon pharmacy. Small shop but plenty gift for present or…read morechristmas. Clean and nice place but little bit messy because lot of stuff on there but not have enough space. Good staff and very helpful. Because small and at the corner and look dark place sometime you can missed that place.

Electrik Sheep is the jewel in Pink Lane's crown. Owned by local design company Reluctant Hero,…read moreElectrik Sheep sell everything from t-shirts and belts to gadgets and art, as long as it's quirky and design-conscious. There are a range of products from R.Hero, PAM, Uzi and 10 Deep with artwork available from D*Face, Jamie Hewlett and Blek le Rat. The often host art exhibitions in the gallery space and sell a number of glossy coffee table and reference books alongside graphic design magazines. The shop is impossible to miss, with a neon pink facade, funky sheep sign and logoed bicycle propped up by the window.

This shop is in St Nicholas Church just across from Haymarket. Fair trade, handmade, different. If…read moreyou want to buy knowing that producers have received a fair deal then this is the place to shop. A good selection of Traidcraft products and unlike the Traidcraft webstore, you can buy things singly, like packets of cookies and chocolate bars - plus you can justify eating them because it's helping other people to enjoy a better life!

This branch of Whittard of Chelsea is a slightly small branch, albeit typical in terms of store…read moresize for the brand, it is located in Eldon Square Shopping Centre in Newcastle City centre. I really didn't like this store, for me whether you are a big fan of tea and coffee, or not, one can realise this store is frankly dreadful. I noticed there were some boxes from stock which had been unloaded around the store, which made an already cramped store, even more cramped. The store seemed to sell most of Whittard's product range including the instant teas, which I saw have been dropped in price to £6 from £6.50, albeit the overall feel of the store just seemed like a tight squeeze to get around, somewhere one would have to walk in single file yet again, and for me that isn't an enjoyable shop experience. The staff seemed average, they seemed to be the type who would say hello as you walked in, but not go out of their way to help you, which seemed to be the case, albeit I only think they engaged with me (they didn't with other customers I saw) as I was taking photos around the store, perhaps they did this because they thought a review was to come or I was a mystery shopper? Overall, the overall nature and feel of the store, slightly poor product range in certain areas especially when compared to the likes of Manchester Lowry branches of Whittard, this store sadly deserves a single one star rating.

Tea for me please! This was the shop I discovered my dearly beloved Lindor chocolates back int he…read morehay day that was my youth (not sure where the chocolates have gone since...). Anyway, since "maturing" I have delved into the fantastic world of different types of loose tea leaves and fruity teas. As a child, I always hated the elders bitty, bitter burning liquid that ended with soggy leaves stuck to your face drinks. But now I can enjoy them for health benefits and enjoyment in cute little teapots and mugs! This is THE sweet shop for serious tea drinkers with the many, many, many choices they give you, all the paraphernalia that s available and there's lots of gift choices to choose from for that person you know who is armed with a mug in hand (or a cheeky present for yourself?). There's a huge array of teas to choose from in such a little shop (too many for my tiny purse!) but everyday you can have a taste test (but please don't be the idiot that can't poor hot beverages and make them ban the taster cups so you have to awkwardly ask the same shop assistant time and time again to get a free scrumpy sip of heaven). Nothing says relaxing better than a good cuppa, am I right? I might also add, the hot chocolate flavours and instant tea mixes are the bomb.