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Dandelyon Gifts

3.2 (6 reviews)
ModerateGift Shops
Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Oliver H.

Prepare to be hit by the sweet perfume of patchouli and prettiness when you walk into this adorable little gift store. With its soft pastels and feminine fragrance this store isn't for everyone, and you may encounter a gruff looking boyfriend or two sullenly skulking around while his lady-friend goes gaga over all the knick knackery on display. Horder haters beware, there certainly are a lot of trinkets here, and I'm not sure if you could really class any of them as essential. The motivational plaque with the anonymous proverb about 'Friendship'; the decorative birdcage? Does anyone actually NEED this stuff? Wait a minute - it's not about need, it's about want. Objects that make your home and your life just that little more interesting and joy-filled. I once acquired a housewarming gift here for a 'new-age' friend. It was one of their wall plaques with a quote from Henry David Thoreau about Dreams. She just ate it up.

Danielle H.

This place is just way too twee for my liking. So cheesy I could have had it on toast. Although I do feel really bah humbug slagging off a relatively harmless gift shop in the middle of the festive season. But I think it was the cliches that did it. Think gi-normous signs with pukeworthy statements emblazoned on them like: "Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful" to "To the World You May Be Just One Person, But to One Person You Are The World". And when I passed the blackboard with a "Recipe for Happiness" written on it in chalk, I think I was a little bit sick in my mouth. I'm sure this place makes a lot of people very happy, but I just feel nauseous.

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Essensuals Gift & Homewares

Essensuals Gift & Homewares

3.8(4 reviews)
4.0 km•Fortitude Valley
•$$$

I remember this store from when it was located in the Wintergarden, and then it just disappeared!…read moreBut recently while I was roaming around the Emporium in the Valley it popped up out of thin air. I was so glad to see that this shop had just relocated and hadn't closed for good, because I've purchased many a gift from Essensuals and it's always been perfect for those people who are difficult to buy for. I must say though, I much prefer the old store to the new one. I'm not sure if it has changed hands or they just decided to change it up a little bit, but it was a little disappointing. The new store seems to have stock piled up everywhere, like a teetering tower of doom that could crush the shopper below at any second. It also seems like they don't have as much stock as before, which is unfortunate because you could find things for both men and women in the old store, whereas the new one appears to be very female oriented. Despite the disappointment that Essensuals has changed quite a bit, it's still full of pretty things like crystal wine glasses, decorative trunks and vintage perfume bottles. It's worth a look if you're not quite sure what you're looking for, but certainly isn't as impressive as it used to be.

Need to find a gift for that person who literally has everything? Or in desperate need of a mask…read morefor a masquerade party? Then Essensuals has got you covered. This place is piled high with unique gifts, home decorations and of course, ceramic masks (yes, never fear, those tacky plastic masks covered in sequins and feathers do not have a home here). There's a seemingly large emphasis on Parisian prints and artefacts as well as London-esque decorations and canvas prints depicting rainy days in New York City. So definitely a perfect gift idea for those jet-setters or dreamers who long after a city-change. So when you're next in Emporium, keep an eye out for a large, hollow dog - it stands guard outside the shop.

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Essensuals Gift & Homewares
Essensuals Gift & Homewares

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Card and Caboodle

Card and Caboodle

4.1(9 reviews)
1.9 km•CBD
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Texts, tweets and Tinder might be all the rage but I firmly sit in the corner that believes sending…read morea beautiful card for an array of occasions beats the obligatory Facebook message or wall post. That's why I'm thankful that a store like Card & Caboodle, located on the lower floor of Queens Plaza, is still around. Much like hen's teeth, a shop dedicated to the art of correspondence via a carefully deliberated card is hard to find. Much like Suzannah B, I often find selecting a card far more exciting than the gift it may be presented with. Their range is some of the best in Brisbane and extend from classic humour, modern design and quirky.There's a card for almost all occasions and you'll also be able to stock up on wrap, ribbon or a fancy-pants gift bag.

Every year I tell my friends I'm going to write them a personal letter and post it. We all agree…read morewhat a great idea this would be and spend awhile reminiscing about the good ol' days before email. I've never yet written such a letter although Card and Caboodle has certainly tempted me with their range of stationary. Some of their writing sets are so pretty. Plus, anyone would be pleased to receive best wishes from their intricate pop-up card range. Their cute stamps, stickers, hanging ornaments and magnets would make perfect 'filler presents', the sort you would get for your workplace Secret Santa or that cousin you don't know very well but you suspect she's a girly girl. If you're looking for something more original than your stock standard newsagency range, then try Card and Caboodle for all matters stationary related.

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Card and Caboodle - Party goods

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Hanasho - No end to interesting artist made things

Hanasho

4.9(8 reviews)
0.3 km•West End
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I like to pretend I have a green thumb but the reality is that plants and I should agree to never…read morebe friends, or rather I should quit trying to be a gardening goddess. But it's small shops like Hanasho that bring my desire to garden rushing back. His carefully curated mix between greenery (starting from $10 already potted) to airplants and floristry make this a dangerous experience for myself. It's a beautiful store and truthfully, part art gallery in the way plants are expertly hung around the room. It's a fine place for gifts for you, a friend, family or even just because you want something different to decorate your home. Of course I didn't leave empty handed and of course I've got a mental shopping list for future visits. This is a small business in West End that I sense is often forgotten by everyone except locals, but I hope it is never forgotten so much that the doors shut. This is a beautiful gem that must be explored!

Hanasho is a work of art in of itself. I automatically…read moreassume my art gallery stride while I'm in this store. The stencil art, pottery pieces, bamboo sculptures, the handmade stuffed toys and everything in between has an air of elegant simplicity about it. Hanasho also likes to keep it local and stocks local artist's wares. What most people come here for is the Ikebana (Japanese form of flower arranging). It's an art form I have always admired. It's not just the practice of making nice, visually pleasing floral arrangements- the 'pieces' are sculptural and thought provoking. I also like that whenever you pop in to visit, the owner can be seen in the back half of his store on the floor kneeling over a new creation. It is his workshop and his gallery, per se. If he's not working on something out the back, you'll generally find him outside amidst the potted succulents having a cigarrette. The owner has a particular character that spills out of him into his immaculately arranged shop. If you're looking for something unique for a gift, I'd suggest coming here. It's full of contemporary, often wierd and wonderful surprises.

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Hanasho - Beautiful indoor plant selection in japanese ceramics

Beautiful indoor plant selection in japanese ceramics

Hanasho - Local artist ceramics

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