It took me ages to find a decent wind chime, as they aren't nearly as popular as they once were…read more After scouring $2 stores, gift shops and second hand places, I eventually found myself in Rivendell. The ceiling is covered in wind chimes of all different shapes, sizes and prices! I was delighted and still have the one I bought that day. Aside from that, it lives up to its magical middle earth name by having the greatest array of fantasy objects you can imagine. Dragons, fairies, crystals, skulls, wizards, witches or even the odd troll. If you care to be inspired, go visit the elves hidden in Manukau Westfield.

This lovely shop hidden away in a shopping mall, seems to transport you to a different world when…read moreyou enter. Maybe a gateway to Middle Earth is somewhere within. Such a vast collection of Dragons, Dream Catchers, and Fairies alike have gathered here awaiting new carers. Just the place to pick up some crystals and healing oils too.

A fabulous shop with everything for artists of all abilities. Quality products, friendly and…read morehelpful, and with staff that know what they are talking about! What else would you want?!

I was looking for a haberdashery shop near me and a year ago found The Remuera Wool shop. The shop…read moreis great with good selection of wools, threads and sewing items. Newish ownership with wonderful staff who also are knitters, crocheters and sewers so they know what they are talking about. On a Monday and Tuesday they have an informal group session where you can go with your project and get advice if it's needed or just craft. during the week they also give advice and will help you. prices are competitive.

I made the trek here last week (and I say trek, because I live in Newmarket and don't have a car,…read moreso I walked) in order to get some knitting needles. I did call first and ask if they had any, and they confirmed they did, so off I went. Firstly, it's a little hard to find, as it's tucked away at the back of a little arcade and the only sign it might be in there is an old Janome sign on the street. It's quite small, but seemed to have a decent range of yarn and sewing machines, fabric and notions. Unfortunately, their selection of knitting needles was quite small, and extremely overpriced. They were selling the same needles in there that I later saw in Knit World, only they wanted about $8 more for them! I'll go back to check out their sewing supplies, since I've heard good things, and hopefully their prices for fabric are more reasonable.