The famous North American homewares retailer Pottery Barn, also made famous in Australia by the TV…read moresitcom Friends, has come to Brisbane. Transform your house into a beautiful sophisticated home with endless stylish items and ideas. Prices seem reasonable with lots to choose from.

This was my first Pottery Barn shopping experience and I am happy to say it will be the last. My…read morepartner and I visited the store and noticed a dining table for sale with 40% off, on speaking to the shop assistant she stated it was no longer for sale and removed the sale ticket in front of us. However she said if we were to buy it she would honour the sale price but only on this occasion so we had to think fast and not leave the store (nice sales tactic). This obviously created a sense of urgency and we ended up buying the table as it was a great price. Then came the $153.95 shipping fee on top (why not have a Australian supply?). But imagine my disappointment when I discover a few days later the table is on sale online for cheaper than we paid in store! Finding this out I attempted to cancel delivery but it had already shipped and now I was liable for a 20% restocking fee. Long story short, this happened on 9th August, it is now 23rd August. I have left a message for the store manager to call me back but no luck, on 2 occasions American Pottery Barn staff have said they will call me back and no luck. Today I have been told again I will get a call back and not only that a full refund inclusive of shipping and restocking totalling $957...I await to see if after 5 phone calls I can finally forget this shopping experience. p.s - a further 2 phone calls (taking the total up to 7). Store manager still have the decency to call, assistant called and no question about the poor service received just asked for card number. It is free to say sorry, explore why customers have had poor service, reassure and take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again and customers shall return. I'll only be returning if there is a sign saying under new management.

I have always found the customer service excellent every time I have entered the store. They have…read moretaken exceptional time and care in all.my home decor requirements sometimes spending an hour with me to bring together a look I am trying to create. I have gone here many times over the last 3 years and never have I not been extremely happy wither advice and products and will continue to go back and recommend to friends E Products well priced and love the quality and design and uniqueness of range of home decor and excellent value for money

Move over IKEA I have a new Scandinavian lover, and it goes…read moreby the name of The Modern. This place has got to be one of the sweetest furniture stores I have come across, It boasts pieces that are understated but beautiful in the simplicity of their design. What I love about their range is that it doesn't boast huge cumbersome pieces that are overly grandiose or OTT. Instead I feel the furniture is designed to be seamlessly transitioned into your living room..almost like its been there all along. Made out of solid Oak and Elm these pieces have been manufactured to meticulous european standards and have withstood my rigorous testing (This includes jumping up and down on the chairs and knocking importantly on wooden surfaces.) If you are moving into a new pad or feel the need to update those digs I highly recommend popping into Modern,

Heaven help you if you need to return a sub quality purchase to this shop. How very dare you? How…read moreinsulting of you! Be prepared for a full on treatment of condescension, disdain, and passive aggressive belittling. These ladies think they really are the bees knees. When I could not find anything to my liking to exchange for the returned piece, I was told -and I quote "You know dear, this is a very affluential area and the ladies who shop here would be pleased to buy anything from this shop" !! So, no matter who you are dear customers, I suggest, to avoid being spoken to and treated as a complete undesirable, ensure you have a form of ID with your local Bulimba address -and an up to date payslip showing your salary is of a significant pay scale. You will then avoid the patronising and humiliating situation these "ladies" gifted to myself! By the way, I suggest buying from the gift shops further up Oxford Street - same products, not over priced!

Perfect Living is an elegant, quirky and decorative home and garden ware store located in Bulimba…read more The store is beautifully laid out. Although it seems busy at first, once you start weaving your way through the maze of furniture, decorations and garden accessories, you feel like you are on a journey of discovery to try and see all the treasures the store has to offer. The style of the store is overall decorative, traditional and homely. They have outdoor and interior gifts, decorations and French furniture. Even if you don't buy, it's a lovely place to browse. They stock ranges such as Florabelle, Salt City candles and Maison.

As someone who lives in an apartment, it's not often you'll see me in a shop that devotes itself to…read moreoutdoor living. My Secret Garden in Teneriffe is the exception. The shop is treasure chest full of beautiful things for your garden, balcony, outdoor table as well as lovely art and gifts. I recently ducked in to buy a friend a wedding present and was highly successful in buying a unique gift that I was sure they could cherish for a long time. But it's possible to buy for yourself (even if you live in an apartment) with items such as pot plants which sit over a balcony railing, candles, deck chairs and hammocks. The owner Rick who mans the shop is friendly and always willing to chat. It's obvious that he is passionate about creating comfortable spaces and an urban oasis for us Brisbane dwellers. My Secret Garden is a treat of a shop whether you're shopping for yourself or not. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Teneriffe!

What better way to escape the heat of summer than to drop into what has to be the coolest…read more(temperature cool and awesome-cool) boutique outdoor living store in the inner-north. You feel like you've reached the inner-sanctum of serenity as you're greeted by the sounds of chilled out meditation music blended with the gentle gurgling of splashing water. Bliss? Yes. Dark wooden shelves are adorned with outdoor table decorations - from scented candles, to table cloths and an assortment of cups, saucers, cutlery and iced tea pitchers. The middle of the shop features outdoor furniture draped in bright cushions, towels and lamps. And of course, discounted, high-quality Christmas decorations and oversized deer (why not?). A perfect place to unwind and begin hoarding those decorations for your garden which you know you'll have to have once you step foot into this oasis of calm.

Walking into St. Barts is like walking into a beachside villa in the south of France. It's more of…read morea lifestyle store than an interior design shop, with racks of women's clothing as well as gifts and home wares. The shop itself is gorgeous, with young and beautiful staff to match. There's a mixture of things to browse from armchairs, to jeweled sandals, to fabrics, to ornaments and statement pieces for the home. Given that it's located on ritzy James Street, I assumed that the prices would be higher, but they're actually quite reasonable. I would very happily add many a St Barts piece to my home and will be back soon to see what else they have to offer. The shop is brand new and has yet to build a hype surrounding its existence. From what I saw in store, it will only be a matter of time before St Barts has a steady following.

Ooo! This place is new. I get very excited when a new shop opens in one of the shopping precincts I…read morefrequent. A new shop always seems so promising and adds a nice freshness to shopping areas that you already know inside out. I actually just came across St Barts on the weekend when I was on my way to Harveys and couldn't resist a peek. St Barts sells clothes, accessories, and homewares and their style seems quite eclectic. They had some lovely cushions and cute accessories, and I got the impression that they're still in the process of fully stocking their shop so I'll look forward to poking my nose back in there in a few weeks to see what it's like when they get fully into the swing of things. The prices are a little bit lower than I would have expected based on St Barts's location and exterior so that was a nice surprise. I exchanged a quick hello with the sales assistant and then she left me to browse which I always appreciate, especially in areas like James street where a lot of the stores seem to employ hoverers. It is interesting to see a few fresh storefronts on James street and this is one of them. St Barts is only young yet, and I'm excited to see what it'll grow into!

You would think that shopping for interior furniture would be fun, right? Well it has its perks to…read morestart off with and then it levels out to a tedious task. On the hunt for some chairs recently, Viva Design Furniture was on my list of places to look. The store on McLachlan Street in the Valley is huge with 5 levels of display furniture so many beautiful pieces. The furniture is primarily designed in Italy, which is obvious as you walk through the show rooms. The sleek, clean lines and the beautiful materials give you the feeling that if you do find something perfect here for your home, it won't be cheap! I eventually found some great white cafe chairs on sale for $99 each (yippee!). The gentleman who was in the store when I visited was lovely and clearly a talented salesman. I always try and steer clear of those types but he was genuinely helpful. So if your home is in need of a pamper, than make sure that Viva is on your list of places to look because there are some seriously enviable pieces in their store. And who knows, it might just get you excited about furnishing your house again!

This little gem is just off Riding Rd, tucked in the cottage behind the Secondi vintage clothing…read moreshop. There's a sign posted at the corner! I just happened to be walking in the area (gotta get some fitness in), and this sign was the only thing that indicated there was something interesting worthwhile to check out.... So glad I did! The "garage" holds refurbished furniture, shabby chic style. Stepping in through the shop, the store is tastefully shabby chic and is a crafters heaven! There are re-purposed vintage finds such as posters in cello, brooches, and almost Etsy-like treasures. I was most excited to see they stock Copic markers (at a reasonable price, to boot!), and are slowly growing their papercraft goodies, such as washi tape, rubber stamps, and other necessities of the sort! A great find for this gal (my latest hobby is letter/mail-art!) However, the expertise is in knit and crochet goods, so plenty of yarn and fabric goods that far exceeds the quality of Spotlight and Lincraft's stock. Guess what? They also offer classes. Want to pick up a new hobby or expand on one? This is the place to go. Find their monthly schedule on their Facebook page.