What I love about the Paddington Antique Centre is that you can literally spend hours in there…read more This place is heaven for anyone who loves collectable antiques, vintage clothing and antique furniture. I have bought many presents for friends and relatives here and they have always been well received. One thing I love to do with my girlfriends at the Antique Centre is try on a pile of vintage dresses, last time I went there with a friends of mine, we literally spent 2 hours trying on the most extravagant dresses. This was a whole lot of fun but not good for our wallets as we each wanted to buy about 5 of the dresses we tried on but had to settle for one each. There are a number of stalls that sell vintage attire- all in impeccable condition too. And as for presents- the Antique Centre is also the place where I bought my father a vintage Yaschica camera for his birthday. The camera is from the 1940's but miraculously, it still works. I also bought my sister an antique perfume bottle (the type with the pump and tassels) which really stands out in her extensive perfume collection. The beauty of buying presents from the Antique Centre is that you can find things that are thoughtful and unique to give to your loved ones. The Paddington Antique Centre is never dull, make sure you pop in fairly often as they are always getting new treasures in stock.

I cannot actually believe I've never been into the Paddington Antique Centre before. If you've ever…read moredriven down Latrobe Terrace, you'd have seen it. You can't miss it, really. But its simple exterior doesn't nearly do it justice. Walking into the Paddington Antique Centre is like stepping into another time; another world, another place filled with history and previous lives. I found it a delightful maze of history and whimsy and you really have to go slowly to absorb its equally awe-inspiring and humbling treasures. You can round one section filled with jewellery and wedding dresses and go around another corner and find yourself amongst a brass diving helmet and telescope (seriously, they have a diving helmet). They literally have everything including a very-well laid out nautical section that left me speechless. And they have stacks of old luggage, which is very appealing to me as I adore vintage luggage and carry it around like a badge of honour. Paddington Antique Centre has standard brown luggage, floral luggage, and some very quaint hatboxes to boot. They also have heaps of furniture if you want to add some character to your home. I stumbled across the most gorgeous writing bureau complete with vintage keys that are very popular as accessories these days. It's overwhelming to walk amongst all these items and know that they had former lives and that they carry so much history within them. Not only can you pick up a unique item for a bargain, you find yourself picking up things you don't even need. That's just the allure of their antiques. My favourite author once noted that the Paddington Antique Centre was inspiring to her, and now I understand why. Only go if you have a few hours spare because it's so easy to be transfixed and get lost in its world of history and whimsy. I cannot express my love for this place more; it's definitely a Brisbane treasure.

This may be a beautiful store in which to shop for antique jewellery, but a recent unpleasant…read moreexperience there has turned me off. To start with, I was ignored as the shopkeeper was busy with another customer in the adjacent room. When the shopkeeper finally came out to see if I needed help, I was treated condescendingly and as if I were a bother. I simply went in to ask if they could look at some jewellery and tell me whether the stones were precious or not. She told me she doesn't have the expertise to tell whether a stone is precious or not, which is fine, but that I would have to see a valuer who would charge around $80 a piece. When I said that I wasn't after a valuation, simply someone who could tell me whether the stones are real or not, she said, "Well, no service is free, sweetheart." I left, seething, and went into another jeweller in the arcade who was very helpful, looked at my jewellery and was able to tell me what was what. I will be very reluctant to return to Kellie's Antiques.

I can see why this place is called MOST WANTED. Every time I…read morestep into this little store I inevitably end up lusting over some vintage do-dad or furnishing. The space isn't big but the owners have cleverly made the most of it making you feel like you have stepped into a store straight from the 50's. These hand-picked vintage pieces range from furniture, groovy lamps and sparkly costume jewelry to home wares and art deco statues. (My favourite part of the store has to be the small collection of records and comics.) The only shame is their lack of online presence, It would be good to see some of their awesome collection on the interweb but as such it's hard to see their name pop up under anything. (even the yellow pages.) Conveniently located on Boundary st, I recommend you give these guys a visit.

What a strange combination of items this place sells. Their sign states they are purveyors of fine…read morejewellery, antiques and retro furniture. It would make sense that the jewellery is second hand considering the other items they sell, but I'm not sure that it is. I think what's happened here is that a retiree has decided to open a shop selling exactly what they feel like, which has resulted in the odd combination. Moving on from their stock, it's a nicely set out shop and most of their stuff is really quite lovely, especially their range of furniture. It's definitely worth a look if you're after a one off piece to complete your home.