This shop is magnificent - it stocks everything you will ever need, and more, including the kitchen…read moresink. There are products in there which you will never know you needed until you see them. Such as a sushi maker - I mean, yes you can easily roll it yourself, but why not have a machine that does it for you, ensuring you have perfectly formed sushi rolls every time? I went in with a dire need to buy a tea pot. I left with a tea pot, French press coffee plunger, tea strainer and an egg timer. Trust me, there is no way you can enter this shop without buying more than one item - unless you hate cooking, in which case you probably wouldn't even step foot inside the place. You can find everything from a prawn peeler to a contraption which prevents avocados from going mouldy. From ice cream machines to Moroccan tagines - this place has it all. Just be prepared to part with a chunk of your bank account.

Looking for a gift for your mum, nanna, aunty... or even sister? Look no further! This place is…read morepacked full of very pretty home and kitchen utensils and accessories. Even if those people in your life, whom you are shopping for, don't cook or bake, they'll be happy to learn if you get them something nifty and pretty from this store. I'm sure of it because, I've ended up obsessed with shopping through Robin's Kitchen, as I find a new product bought from here always motivates me to cook and/ or bake (depending on the latest utensil purchased). The ladies who work here are very lovely. They look like they belong on those cooking shows you see on TV, because they're quite knowledgable in their kitchen products and I am guessing they're all pretty good cooks themselves. I love their range in colourful knives, it makes the whole chopping-veggies-fast situation look less daunting... and more friendlier. Still just as sharp and dangerous though I suppose, but still a little more approachable. They have so many other kitchen products that make the perfect gifts for ladies (or even men!). All very useful too. Such a wonderful little kitchen store.

Loved daiso n ses clothing at catindale n in the city Brisbane etc. Where. Did they all go. Miss…read morethem so much. Great rice milk skin care n make up, herbs n spices. Sosve saving knick knacks n aloe vera pulp drinks.

Gotta love Daiso for quirky items at cheap prices, they always have a great range of stuff you…read morenever knew existed, that you end up buying. Polite staff.

I'm sure if I searched long and hard enough along every shelf and nook of The Hospitality Store, I…read morecould find everything including the kitchen sink. Their range is that vast (kitchen sinks probably not included) and whether you're a home cook seeking great value items of a professional standard, or indeed are a hospitality pro, there's every tool, container, gadget or piece of Chef's clothing your heart desires. I was on the hunt for bamboo disposable cutlery and having looked online realised it was probably going to be more cost effective to buy in store. Only on a whim, driving past, did I think to stop here. For just over $8 for 100 pieces, it was by far the cheapest option my research had found. And let's keep in mind I was shopping for 600 knives and forks. I was left to my own devices to search the store but know the staff would have been there to help in a jiffy had I asked. I'm not one for overbearing sales assistants so the peace to scan the store in my own manner was really appreciated. Whether for work or home, I've no doubt I'll be back to buy more gadgets and kitchen paraphernalia.

From the owner: Our products range from glassware, bake ware, frypans, pasta strainers and woks to name but a few.read more

As far as Brookside goes, it's been my family's local (and very small) shopping centre all my life…read more It's because Brookside has always provided the fundamentals: places to get groceries, newsagents, a Coffee Club, Myer and Target, a chemist, and a few other ever-changing stores dotted throughout it. I've essentially always seen Brookside as a basic shopping centre and, even though it has a special place in my heart, a shopping centre without any speciality shops to be profoundly proud of. But now, a little bit older and hopefully a little bit wiser, I stumbled across House + Garden by pure chance as I was waiting for a friend. I'm happy to report that House + Garden has a really great/love/affordable range of homewares, knick-knacks, furniture, furnishings, and kitchen gadgets. I'm not obnoxious enough to think that I've seen all types of cabinet styles, but obnoxious enough to say that I've seen a lot, especially after trolling through Antique stores. But I was delighted when I saw a white cabinet set that has five charming hidden doors. House + Garden also boasts a fantastic range of arty pictures, some of which are inspiring, and some of which have famous people like Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe splattered across them. The kitchen section is equally charming, and set up just like it would be inside a home. I can easily say I would find something here and if I had the funds, would also spill my savings. I'm a fan, and I'm really impressed that Brookside hosts such a lovely and quaint little homeware shop.

I'm not really into cooking, but even I can't resist this cooking and kitchenwares shop. Their…read morewindows are always lined with Kitchenaids in all their various shiny, pretty colours and at first glance you almost think it's a kid's shop because it's so colourful. I guess, in a way, it is a toy shop: a toy shop for adults who love to cook and are pining after the latest kitchen accessory. As well as kitchen applicances like Thermomixers, Kitchenaids, food processors and the like, Matchbox sells hundreds of kitchen gadgets that will help you create an edible masterpiece. I always make a beeline to the back left-hand corner where they keep all their baking accessories like cookie cutters, patty pans, edible glitter, sprinkles and all kinds of things that will make a cake look amazing. The counter, too, is a colourful jumble of handy little kitchen tools and cute ideas for kids like coloured chopsticks etc. Even if you're not a cook, Matchbox is a fun shop to browse in and the staff are very helpful but also leave you to browse without hovering. Whether you're after a brand spanking new Kitchenaid (in Empire Red, of course) or just a packet of christmas shaped sprinkles, I think you'll have as much fun in Matchbox as I do.

Next time I visit MOZI I'm leaving my coins and cards at home. Yes, it's just that gosh darn…read moretempting to buy everything in this store. I remember when MOZI launched and was such a small collection of knick knacks for the kitchen. And now look at this little Aussie brand that could! Measuring spoons, plastic bag holders (yes, they're a thing!), bowls, tea towels, plates, dog leads, napkins, and even candles are all neatly displayed in their "print story" categories making a visit to MOZI on trendy James Street an organised mind's dream. Everything is in its place and it makes it that much easier to find what you're looking for. It's fun without being frivolous and twee without being saccharine. If you're looking for a quirky and unique gift for a loved one getting married, moving into a new house, having a baby, birthday, engagement, just because...you get the point...MOZI should most certainly be on your list. The prices are what I personally would consider reasonable with most items being under $40. PS: If someone gifts me the sequined fox tote, I might just have kittens.