Sometimes I feel as though I'm a little bit of a fraud, going into places like this. Next time you…read morego to one, just stand at the side and watch the people who go in and out. You'll see people carrying trees, people in pairs to carry long bits of wood, people struggling with large containers. And all I wanted was a pot plant. Nevertheless, despite my shame, I continued about my business and I came across a little chilli bush which seemed just the perfect thing to have in my room. Taking it to the till, I continued to feel embarrassed by my meagre offering to the home and garden gods, until I noticed that I was one of very few people NOT huffing and puffing. Then I just felt smug. Anyway, good service, good prices, good products.

I'm so glad that this little independent hard wear store has survived the test of time and the…read moreeconomy because I remember it fondly from my childhood. Most notable is the lighting section which has a really great little variety of lamps, shades and bulbs in interesting and varied shapes and sizes. What I like best about a shop like this is the intimacy and the sound advice from staff who really seem to know what they're doing.

I remember years ago when the wasons family were all in the shop working,…read morethey were friendly and helpful. What a difference now , the two men that work there are ignorant and look annoyed If you ask for help, unless your a pretty young girl. I have witnessed 2 accidents by the public ,one a severe injury to a hand which was wasons fault, no records were kept or reported of any.. I once asked where a particular item was, and was told "its over there" I looked but could not find and walked out past the worker who ignored me. Stopped going there.

Looking around Laura Ashley is like looking into both the past and future at the same time. There…read moreis a certain type of timeless style and cosy middle-class Britishness that seep from every corner of this store. In Cardiff's Queen Street Store, Laura Ashley is split between two levels. The ground floor has women's fashion, shoes and accessories. These clothes are clearly designed for the more mature lady, but there are the odd pieces that are beautiful enough in design to appeal to a far broader spectrum. Some of their dresses I'm thinking of in particular. Upstairs is the home furnishing department. And this is the bit really like. Their range of sofas, curtains and bedding are all made out of beautiful and superior quality materials. Their wallpapers are classic and beautiful; in short everything up on this floor is lovely. Yes, it's old fashioned, but it has an appeal that I don't think will go out of style for a long while yet.

Wonderful store, all of their pieces scream countryside kitsch and add a touch of warmth to any…read morehome. Good quality fabrics available for craft or sewing projects. They also do a fab range of clothing and jewellery. If Cath Kidston/vintage style is up your street then Laura Ashley is definitely the place for you. Excellent central location (Queen Street), also have fantastic sales too!

My wife and I have been dealing Rob and Bradley of R and B furnishers for a few years now and we…read morehave had the pleasure of dealing with two of the nicest people you could wish to meet' they are always ready to help you sometimes we have asked for something that we need in the way of furniture and we can always be assured that they will somehow get what we require great people and great service. Mike and Bridget Constable.

Quaint and kitschy - that's how I'd sum up Polka Dot…read more Much to my surprise, the shop, which appears diminutive from the outside, is actually situated on three floors and filled with crafts, stationery and other goodies like vintage-style home goods (I nearly bought the "My farts hospitalise small children" magnet but decided against it). I'd say this kind of shop caters mostly to tourists looking for a creative souvenir to bring back for their female friends, but that didn't stop me from eying up several items worthy of birthday gifts for my girls here in Cardiff - I dare you to walk in here and not find something you like! Polka Dot is definitely one of the better shops in Mermaid Quay, and a perfect place to buy a knick-knack that you admittedly may not need, but would be a sweet addition to your home or office.

Pop your head in an feel very uncomfortable. Half the stuff and I literally mean stuff, as in…read moreuseless tat, is everywhere. I read the previous reviews and so it seemed odd that it was popular, well at least to me. Yes if your a bloke and your other half drags you in kicking and screaming, your alternative is to check out a bar or pub for 30minutes while she looses all common sense. I couldn't see any real use for a lot of it, unless you want to live in la la land and pretend to have tea parties with your friends or should I say your stuffed teddies etc. Oh and please don't expect you can explain to me why it's so great. I'm sure for the girly girls out there you might enjoy this oddball shop, but for me I'm out! I ridicule in jest, but seriously there are limits.

I love this place, the perfect place if you like interiors, stock amazing furniture and bits for…read morethe home, and the staff are really helpful , every time I go I want to redo my whole house

From the owner: FREE Parking FREE in store interior design…read more Knowledgeable staff with wealth and experience. Carpets and rugs. Bespoke Furniture. LARGEST selection of mirrors in Wales. Quirky, unusual items. Wallpaper & fabrics. Huge choice of sofa's. Garden furniture. Accessories. Bespoke artificial plants/ flower arrangements

Toys 'R' Us always reminds me of being a child so I'm bound to love it. This store is fairly new…read morewith a large free car park for easy access. Its massive inside and has a range of stock to suit everyone from babies to teenagers. What i've always loved is that they have lots of toys on display too so you can see what things are like out of the box and I always remember skating down an aisle or my brother n a little bike trying to mow me down! It makes it fun for the children and adults as well.

Toy's R Us is arguably one of the biggest toy companies in the world. Since the old Toy's R Us got…read moreknocked down in Cardiff a few years ago, a sad day was had by all. No longer would we go to the store to pick up a lightsaber and pretend to be in Star Wars and no longer would we experience the joy and happiness that filled our hearts.... Until now! Toys R Us is back and better in a new location down Cardiff Bay I must admit that I was never a big fan of the other Toy's R Us because it seemed dark and unfriendly. But now there have been some big changes to the current store filled with the brightest lights and the bubbliest of people. This is a gigantic store that a child could get lost in for months. It has such a fantastic variety of toys and I can live my dream once again and pretend to have a lightsaber fight in order to defeat the dark side. The number of aisles are staggering but there is always an assistant prepared to help if you need some help about an item or just finding your way around the store. Toy's R Us has the renovation it needed. It is now a happy and bright place that is filled with all the toys in the world along with excellent service. What more could you need from your favourite toy store?

A few years ago we bought a solid wood chest of drawers from Chico's and it still takes pride of…read moreplace in our house. The furniture here is solid. It's waxed and smells a bit of lemon, it's expensive but it's worth it. They also sell a few Betty Boop statuette's which is great if you're into that slightly tacky, vintage style. It's especially great if you have huge eyes and have been accused (on more than one occasion) of being her doppleganger.