Greg works the weekends and Julianne keeps everything happening through the week. This is a great…read moregift shop with heaps of really amazing carved wood and lots of other stuff, but it's the carved wood that is featured. Giant critters of all kinds. I was originally attracted to the big spiders for hanging on the wall, because they are kind of unusual and not so real they'd freak you out; upon closer inspection the shop is crammed full of all sorts of really wonderful odds and sods. Bangles, beads, book ends, wall hangings, candle sticks, sarongs, bags, a few baskets; all pretty much imported stuff from all over the place. Not too expensive and a great variety of things. African carvings and probably Indonesian, Indian, some Australian as well, I've been in several time and still see stuff I didn't notice the first and last time, if you get what I mean. It is a family business (as in wife and husband), so you can rely on them if you are looking for something unusual to help you out - they know their stock pretty well and since so much of it is wood they do a fair amount of polishing and keeping things fresh. I really like wood so I really enjoy having a look through this shop. Some items are quite small and then they vary in size through to really large features objects like elephants and giraffes. Its fun browsing and hard to visit without seeing something you want to take home, so be warned!

From the owner: Hand crafted giftware, including wood carvings, iron and wooden wall decorations, mosaic and shell…read morebowls, platters and coasters, art canvases, sarongs and accessories. Range includes abstract carvings, cats, dogs, giraffes, elephants, African sculptures, buddhas, dragons, snakes, and more.

The Ivy Room is one of those stores that represents the next coming of the 'Anti-Dude'! Random…read morelittle gifts, a plethora of hand bags and other random gear that ladies will go 'Ooooooo, isn't that pretty', and we will reply 'no baby, you butt looks really small'. There seem to be a number of chicky specific stores popping up along Jetty Road, and say we need more! The more shops along this strip that will keep the ladies busy, the more time the boys can spend at the Jetty Bar watching the Cricket!

The Ivy Room is a funky little gift shop with lovely clean lines and lots of space. It stocks a…read moregood variety of gifts and accessories without feeling cluttered. The gift ware and jewellery is generally modern in styling; no sign of flying ducks for the wall here. It is a great place to shop for birthdays for your stylish friends and relatives and like most good gift shops they offer a gift wrapping service.

I remember when I first came to Adelaide as a tourist, on my last day I got a bit worried because I…read morehadn't bought any souvenirs at all. So I decided to have a walk around Rundle Mall and see if there was anything good. The problem with buying souvenirs is that it's usually the same stuff that people don't need at all. On top of that they're about 99% of the time ridiculously overpriced. Well, luckily I found this shop. I must say they have very good prices and quite a big selection of postcards, magnets, pens, bags etc. I managed to get 5 little koalas for $10 and everyone back home was extremely happy it. Have a look just in the entrance, that's where they always put the sale items. You'll really find everything you need, from tacky hats to beautiful calendars. If you ever need a souvenir for someone, I'd recommend going here.

I generally STRUGGLE with freaky deaky stores that sell new age smellotherapy, magic crystals and…read moreother random hogwashery....but Sense Appeal hit a chord with me. No, I am not a convert, I just like cool looking stuff and this place is jam packed to the brim with more funky gear than you could poke any number of sticks at! Perfect for finding a gift, you will be sure to pick up something for your Mum, Sisters, in laws and even the odd extraverted Uncle. As usual I was drawn toward the Oriental options and spied a couple of silk dressing gowns (sexy!). It goes to show that occasionally being dragged into a store by your girlfriend is a good thing.....never a shoe, dress or handbag store though....NEVER!

Sense Appeal is a gorgeous little shop crammed full with trinkets, gifts and jewelry. Since most…read moreitems are in glass cabinets, it's a browse only store, and given the signs about camera surveillance, it seems they've had too much stolen before to give easy access to products. That's okay, I probably should have grown out of touching everything I see a few years ago. This is a great gift shop (if buying presents for women) because it has so many pretty, decorative things. I love the range of china pots with bold patterns and designs, as well as their range of cloth covered and embroidered notepads. My favourite cabinet holds the Bad Taste Bears, a range of little bear figurines doing all kinds of amusingly rude things, while still being very cute. Prepare for penis humour. They are one of the few things I'd buy for guys in this shop. The owner is very friendly, and lovely to have a chat with. All in all, this shop is a great experience.

BUYER BEWARE - DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE Paid $239 for a…read moresmall rug & returned today within 14 days from purchase & this con shop store only offer store credit if the purchase is bought instore YET if you buy the same product online then you get a full refund!!!!! So much for encouraging purchasing in store PLUS the store credit is only valid for THREE MONTHS!!!! What the hell. Served by 2 teenagers who couldn't give a crap, the whole experience was RUBBISH NEVER EVER EVER SPEND MONEY INSTORE AS THERE IS NO RECOURSE FOR YOU

This is one of my favourite places to shop for gifts and basically for myself! With a bohemian mix…read moreof Fair Trade products, mirror stitched Indian ottomans and cushions, unique wrapping papers, wide range of jewellery by Elk and Polli, travel journals featuring the capital cities of the world; there is something for everyone. My favourite would have to be the vintage printed hankies, priced under $12 and the red donkey memo holder. Book lovers would love the wide variety of interior, art, travel and cookbooks here. If you're planning a trip to France soon, you may wanna check out the range of books here dedicated to the culture and travel of France. Flourish also stock skincare range from Mor and others that are deliciously good on the skin. Too bad you can't eat them! At every visit I make, the shop is bustling with activity and foot traffic. I'm not surprised as you can really shop for your whole family here! A must visit if you haven't already.

I can't believe no one has reviewed this place yet! WOW!…read more Ok, shops like this one have their place. It's like your one stop stop for everything you need around the house, for travelling, beauty and even snacks. It's all from Japan. Lot's of plastic stuff that you would have never thought of buying before. Everything is $2.80. Last time I was here I found weird stuff like fluffy toilet seat covers. Not sure if they stay on the seat or you use once and then wash? Seems a little unhygienic if you ask me. Need containers for your lunch for work or the fridge. Containers galore here and all different sizes and shapes. Cheap, cheap, cheap! What I do like about this place is the travel gear. Check out my photos. There is a photo of a travel compression bag. Now, these things in big department stores are like $20 for 2 of them. Here they are $2.80 for 2. They are exactly the same. They just have different print on them. Haven't used a compression bag before? This is my travelling hot tip for you. Pop your clothes in the bags, push out the air and then you have a heck of a lot more room in your bag for all the shopping you will do. I love them! Buy extras to take with you if you have a clothing obsession like I do.

This is a bizarre little shop filled with a lot of completely random Australiana gear, along with…read moresome very useful beach-goer equipment. The name of the shop caught my attention, and I presumed it would be a poxy range of tourist items - and it certainly has plenty of these. However, if I was a tourist unprepared for an Australian summer, I would be quite happy to find a place like this. They sell thongs, hats, sunscreen, boardshorts and plenty of daggy t-shirts to keep the sun off. They also sell sunscreening moisturiser, tea tree soap and eucalyptus oil. Their range of hats is one of the best around the area. There are, of course, boomerangs and prints of aboriginal art for sale. They sell kids clothing saying cute things (as they always do) and plenty of fridge magnets and stuffed koalas. However, there is plenty in here that you might not expect, and it really is a very useful store.

Ummm, apparently there are a lot of people who LOVE Glenelg?! At least enough to warrant a store…read morechocka block full of random branded souveniers and clothing! I would have thought there would have to be a constant plethora of Asian and Pommie tourists around for sales to keep the store proffitable, but apparently we Adelaidians like to remember our last trip down the road! Anywho, for those of you out there who are deeply in Love with our most popular beach destination, this is most definately to shop to grab something that will share your love with the world! Shirts, aprons, shorts and for the man who enjoys the odd beer....wait for it.....stubby holders! Go Nuts!

A shop after my own heart. They stock Eiffel Tower shaped products here, a true winner in my books…read moreseeing that I absolutely love collecting Eiffel shaped products. Lending a whisical, dreamy and romantic ambience, this delightful giftstore has now become my favourite place to shop. I picked up a chocolate shaped teaspoon for my sister, to enjoy her daily delightful treats and a heady mix of jasmine and vanilla scented sachet to intoxicate my drawers. Cream bird cages and black framed Eiffel Towers lay outside the store for all to gaze and fall in love with. They are magnifique and will add much charm and character to any dull room. You'll find inspirational journals here, stunning jewellery holders, printed tea towels, linens, accessories, home decor and just about anything that would appeal to us women. Pink, subtle and with a lacey bow, just the way we like it!

Totally Wrapped specialises in gift baskets for all occassions and there certainly isn't a shortage…read moreof gifts to choose from as their shop is full to the pussy cats bow. The shop on Winston Avenue Melrose Park is open Monday to Saturday 9 - 5 and also provides a dry cleaning service. There are so many items in here and definitely not big shoulder bag territory, otherwise it'll be a very expensive visit. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of financial investment businesses such as this one make on their stock and when is it considered to be too much stock. A blend of folk art items to shabby chic, decorative outdoor wire love seats - which are going to be really hot stuff left in the sun!