One of my favourite places to go window shopping in Oxford, and in fact anywhere. Don't be put off…read moreby the idea of expensive breakables - this is like a miniature art gallery of beautiful crystal and glass sculptures. Check out the miniature animals - they make a wonderful wedding or baptism present, or just as a cute present to tell someone how special they are. If such sentimentalism isn't your style, you can at least goggle at the expensive jewellery, which is far more than just necklaces: they do brooches, charms, cufflinks, bracelets and more. You can get gift vouchers if you're afraid of buying the wrong thing for someone, but they'll need to be quite a lot to get much! This is definitely somewhere to indulge in your decadent side, and it's fine to browse.

I just love window shopping in this store. I used to browse the counter at the department store…read morebefore it's demise but it's even better now that it has a dedicated shop. As with all Swarovski shops, the merchandise does have a seasonal aspect as well as a core range. I've always wondered if you could actually use the champagne flutes :-) however whether they are purchased for use or gift, they do look beautiful as do all the goods in the shop. Of the jewellery I have bought from other Swarovski shops (closer to work - I only ever window shop at the Oxford shop), it's all been good quality.

I recently went to Dunelms in Hemel Hempstead to buy some ready made curtains. I could not see…read moreanything I like and asked for assistance. I was served by a lady called Sabeena, she suggested I look at made to measure curtains. I thought they would be too expensive, However, she went through the pricings and options and was just so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We went away with prices etc to mull it over. We returned the next day and were served by Kim and also by Berni. They were just amazing just like Sabeena, again nothing was too much trouble. We finally made our purchase. Hoping that the curtains would live up to the expectations set by such knowledgeable and helpful staff. They were due to arrive on 7th December. they arrived on 5th December. They were very well packed we hung them the same day. They are excellent, far exceeding our expectations. Thanks to Sabena and Kim they look and fit better than my previous curtains. I can not praise Dunelms and their staff enough. Thank you

The Dunelm chain seem to have found a place in the market…read more Offering bedding, towels, kitchen ware and other home goods, they also have a good selection of fabrics, accessories and tools for making your own thing. Checking out can be slow and the car parking is tedious.