Puzzles, fluffy toys, bouncy balls and board games; this is surely any kid's dream shop,…read moreencapsulated from a time when every toy store would've been buzzing with children. Sadly, Louise's is always very quiet on the occasions that I've gone in, which is a real shame because there's so many unusual gifts for young'ns of all ages. There's also a stock of more geeky games such as 'Maths Magic' and science-type solar system building kits, which would be perfect for the clever kids to sink their teeth into. In fact, there's a very large section of educational games - that you just don't usually see in a lot of shops nowadays - they're definitely worth a look! As well as a toy shop, Louise's doubles up as a greetings cards shop, so adults can have a mooch around and buy some unusual and quirky cards, while their children are let loose to explore the depths of the toy sections. I've purchased some unique animal cards from here before (including cute hamster ones) which have been sent out to many of my friends on their birthdays. These selections of cards aren't usually found in most chain card shops, so it's a real treat to find something different.

This is a really unique and wonderful children's toy shop. It is full of lovely toys and also has a…read morenice selection of cards for all occasions too. This makes is perfect for buying something for your children, or indeed for someone else's children, especially if you are like me and have no idea where to start with toys and children's stuff! In here it seems like they have something for every child, from cuddle toys to interesting games. It is definitely worth a visit if you are after some children's stuff. The staff have always been friendly and welcoming when I have been in too, but it has been fairly quiet when I have been in and I'm not sure whether this is because I have visited during the week rather than at the weekend, which I assume would be busy. Overall, it is a lovely toy store.

This small florist offers a selection of flowers, plants and pots. They are an Interflora agent so…read moreyou can send flowers to that special someone even if they are miles away. They are pretty reasonable in terms of prices and always have a good selection in. They will construct a bouquet for you or you can select one of the many pre-made bundles, or put something together yourself. Outside, at the front of the shop, there is a small selection of hanging baskets, bedding plants and other seasonal items for use in your garden, or for a gift. The staff are friendly and the shop is a lovely cool spot on a hot summers day!

Now I'm not horticulturalist, however I have been known to enjoy watching the Chelsea Flower Show…read morewith quite intense attention. Anyway, with many avid horticulturalists in my family and being the opportunist I am I wandered into Beryl's in search of a suitable gift. Now I tend to buy floral gift on the basis of them looking nice, or with prospect of them looking nice, so I found myself visually bombarded with lots of potential gifts. With some advice from the staff I ended up acquiring a variety of vegetable seeds, a boquet and a small pot of cress. A successful trip indeed, I'd recommend Beryl's for all of your floral needs.

This is a really smart and modern florists that does a great range of flowers and arrangements…read more They have a spacious shop with lots of 'off-the-shelf' arrangements to pick from, or you can select your own. The staff are friendly and approachable and will offer you assistance if, like me, you are fairly useless when it comes to selecting the right flowers for the occasion. I'm not sure if this is related to the shop with the same name in Kings Heath, but this is a slightly superior outlet to the one on Silver Street in B14. They are also online, so you can view some of their arrangements and look at prices for deliveries and such before you go over to Cotteridge to take a look.

This is yet another wonderful little florist. I have been in a couple of times before and I have…read morealways left feeling pleased. The staff are really friendly and very helpful and have always advised my accordingly when I have been in and been indecisive as to what I want. The shop itself is fairly roomy inside and they have a lovely selection of flowers on display. It always looks really pretty and yet organised inside. They cater for events such as parties, weddings and funerals as you would expect and they can also arrange gift bouquets for you. They are also online, which is handy if you want to have a look at what they offer before you decide to go in. I would definitely recommend this place as they have wonderful flowers and good customer service.

You've got to love a florists. The smell as you walk in is possibly the best bit - leaving the…read morenoisy, traffic-choked Pershore Road and being engulfed by the sweet smell of nature. Ahhhhh... Sniff it, people. This particular florist is a little unusual for a couple of reasons. FIrstly, there didn't seem to be actually all that many flowers. They have a lot of general decorative paraphernalia, which is nice, but they mostly take orders for flowers, hence not being knee-deep in gerberas. They are also next to the Co-op funeral parlour, which is, of course, sensible, but also a little morbid. For people that just want some flowers to brighten up the place, that is, rather than being constantly reminded of death. In fact, there is an adjoining door between the two businesses, which, again, is all very practical but just seems a bit.... conveyor-belt funeral style to me. They clearly also cater for happier occasions also, with lots of 'New Baby' displays, which brightens the place up a bit. Birth, death and flowers. I'm guessing that's why they call it 'Hearts and Flowers'. The staff are smiley and helpful also, which is a plus.

This place has been a fixture of Stirchley for many a year and probably first opened due to the…read moreCo-Op funeral place being next door. There are two things certain in life; Death and Taxes (or just Death if you donate enough money to the Conservative Party) so it was probably a canny business move to situate this shop near to a place that is a popular method of burying Brummie loved ones. Aside from the WHIFF OF DEATH, this place also caters for more happy occasions and will provide arrangements for all sorts of occasions, from birthdays to weddings. The staff are friendly and helpful and, if you're like me and a complete novice when it comes to buying flowers for a loved one, will help you pick out a suitable arrangement. The prices are fairly reasonable, too.

The Flower Centre on Northfield's high street is packed full of beautiful flowers and is renown…read morelocally for its striking window displays. I love wandering through the forecourt and shop, admiring the great selection of cut flowers in a whole miriad of colours. You'll be spoilt for choice with the range of flowers from the unusual & exotic to traditional country flowers, but don't worry there are always plenty of staff on hand to advise you - they're so helpful and have been very patient while I keep changing my mind as to what I'm looking for! I've bought flowers for all sorts of occasions - including Christmas, birthdays and colleagues' leaving presents - and they're always gorgeous and very reasonably priced for the high quality you get. They also have a selection of readymade bouquets and stock all sorts of extras like potted plants, teddies, chocolate, champagne, balloons, vases and fruit baskets. The Flower Centre takes telephone orders every day from 7am until 10pm (except Saturdays when it's 8pm), although the shop itself is shut on Sundays. They deliver in south Birmingham, and are part of Interflora so can arrange for flowers to be delivered across the world. It's located on Bristol Road South opposite Northfield Shopping Centre (which used to be called the Grovesnor). There is free short-stay parking along the road and plenty of paid parking in the shopping centre. Whether you're in a hurry to pick up flowers, want a floral display for your wedding or are looking for a gift, this shop is ideal.

This is a beautiful flower shop, which never fails to please me. I have been in a handful of times…read morewhen I have been in the Northfield area and I am always so impressed by their selection of flowers and the services that they offer. They cater for a variety of events and even boast about how they can deal with occasions on a short notice, which I think is useful for those times when you completely forget a birthday or an anniversary. As well as flowers they all sell accompanying gifts such as chocolates and champagne. I think that this is a lovely touch as then you can give someone more than just flowers. When I have been in it has only been to purchase a simple bouquet, but I have always found the staff friendly and very attentive. I have always been a happy customer. This place is definitely worth a visit!

Trinity Church aka Connect Church have been a customer of Shirley Anne for years and their…read moreoutstanding bouquets have been an integral part of helping us serve the community and the church. On rare occasions I have had to use online florists, but Shirley Anne provides much better value for money in comparison!

Its not often that I shop at a florist. And who says romance is dead? As soon as I enter Shirley…read moreAnn Florist, a bouquet smacks me in the mouth. (Not literally, ninny, I mean that I get a nice smell in my schnoz). There is such a variety of flowers in here here and some that I've never before seen. It's only just after 9am and the staff are busy receiving deliveries and making arrangements. Services included catering for weddings, funerals, and other occasions. What to buy? In the end I go for a fiver's worth of fresh-in-today, pungent-as-you-like star-gazer lillies. I It's well worth remembering that this florist opens at 8am so you can always pop in, like I am, on the way to work.

Fantastic flower shop. Very good service Nice person on the…read morephone. Quality flowers well arranged.