I wish Abode Bazzar was my home. This place stocks an exquisite, exotic collection of homewares…read morefrom all over the world. There is a distinctly Asian influence here with artifacts from China, Tibet, India and Burma (with some pieces from Africa). You can find antique Buddhas, bells and gongs and Chinese screens in here mixed with contemporary outdoor furniture and jewelry and gifts. If you're looking for some inspiration for your home, this is the place to come, the owners certainly have an eye and a certain style. The goods here aren't cheap but defiantly worth the investment.

You know what's you're gonna get from any place with the word "fantastic" in the name. Cheap stuff,…read moreyo! Whether it's kebabs, or bedside tables. Knock a couple of zero's off and get negotiating. Kidding you can't negotiate here - I think - but there's a very large range of beds, coffee tables, dinings settings, mattresses, and assorted home and living furniture. You won't find the latest designs and styles here, but then, this isn't Country Road Living, so shelve those expectations and get shoppin'. I got a mattress for $299, a wooden bed frame for $199, and had it delivered to my apartment for $60 or thereabouts. *dusts hands*. Spare room, sorted.

Collector is full of funky, cool, trendy, lovely things. From dresses to shoes to jewellery it's…read moreall great stuff in here. The catch is the prices. This store is not cheap by any means. If you have cash to burn this is the store to do it. I could happily and easily drop hundreds of dollars in here in minutes...if I had hundreds of dollars that is. If the fashion and jewellery don't win you over, there's a great collection of children's clothing and funky homewares to pore over.

If I had a million dollars (or a sugar daddy) I would happily and freely collect everything inside…read moreCollector Store and outfit my life in awesomeness. The hybrid shop consisting of female clothing, gifts, jewelry, accessories and home decor has everything you need to make you smile on the day to day. For me, some standouts were the strappy leather sandals on display as you walk into the store. With different varieties of tan, black and brown leather straps all woven in different ways, you could likely find your staple summer shoe among this bunch. I did, but because I didn't have over $100 at my disposal, I had to wink and walk away... making promises to come back (that I hope I can keep). Toward the back of the shop (up the stair, careful not to trip), I found my second little love: Parisian thread bracelets. Made simply out of thick thread and metallic beads and finished with small pompoms, these bracelets are as sweet as they come, and fairly affordable at that. Give Collector Store a try if you're hankering for something unusual. I reckon you'll find it here.

You know those home stores that you walk into and think 'I wish this was my home' or 'I want that,…read morethat, that, that, that and that'. I don't do that very often, mainly because I've had to cull my hording persona off in order to travel and move about a lot. But this place - Eco Outdoor - gets my into the 'I want' frame of mind again. I feel comfortable saying that too, I think it's because this place is of the eco conscious class. The people behind Eco Outdoor come from a landscape design and construction background. Quality, natural and simplicity are two word that come to mind when I see their stuff. Their focus is walling, flooring and furniture. The showrooms and website give you a good idea of what they have and what combinations go well together but unless you're a designer yourself I'd ask one of their store designers for advice.

It would only make sense that one's outdoor furniture be as friendly as possible to our…read moreenvironment. After all, the purpose of outdoor furniture is to soak up the nature around us. At Eco Outdoor, not only do they purvey sustainable furniture, but also eco-friendly options for walling and flooring. When it comes to walling, this store has a remarkable selection of stone facades that are environmentally friendly and excellent at insulation. There are stone walls that recall the style of Provençal French, rural Spanish, and modern Australian architecture. The same goes for flooring, which can be constructed from a variety of beautiful stones and cotto tiles. Eco Outdoor sells everything you need for your patio. From chairs and tables to day beds and even beanbags, this furniture is unobtrusive and practical. I really love Eco Outdoor's main concept. They basically strive to make an authentic connection between man's construction and the natural raw materials found in the surrounding landscape. This organic style is essential to maintaining the integrity of the natural scene. As humans, we all live among nature and should always put some effort to minimize our footprint.

More of a gift shop than an antiques shop, this has a lot of mass produced stuff masquerading as an…read moreantique. Be careful what you buy, they sell a lot of reproductions. They do have some real antiques but on the whole they are more of a gift store. A long and narrow shop, they have everything from dinner ware (real) to hat boxes (modern day replicas). They have some nice furniture but I am not sure whether it's real or not. A nice place to browse if you're looking for a present.

One of the better lighting shops in Sydney I dare say. Pearl Lighting stocks an array of unique,…read morequirky and beautiful lights at stunningly reasonable prices. My family has been shopping here for years and we've collected a fantastic display of talking point lights and lamps. I recently went into Pearl Lighting to pick up a gift and I couldn't resist a beautiful bankers lamp which was on sale for $77. As for what I was after, well the glass rose shaped lamp shade was on sale for, wait for it, $5. Amazing! These guys also stock interesting knick knacks like reproduced world globes. I've been looking for a world globe for ages and I finally found it. Sure it isn't vintage but it looks it. Guess how much? $60. So great. Highly, highly recommended.

This place is unreal, they have the biggest selection of outdoor furniture in Australia…read more The furniture is of the highest quality, the delivery crew are amazing and go above and beyond for their customers. Myself, the wife and kids couldn't be happier with our experience. Will do business again!

I was in the market for a human thigh-bone trumpet and after trying everywhere from K-Mart to…read moreAllens Music Store I was ready to give up when I wandered into Kashgar. Alright I wasn't *really* looking for a human thigh-bone trumpet. But they really have one. And a 120 year old ceremonial Mogul helmet from Rajistan. I was actually in Kashgar perving on the jewellery when these and other unusual delights caught my eye. I don't think there is an emporium quite like this one anywhere else in Sydney. As well as the usual Nag Champa, Indian jewellery and mirrored cushions, Kashgar searches the world for unique and rare antiques, and has the most beautiful selection of rings I've ever seen in one of these types of Eastern emporiums. And it smells really nice.

Kashgar is just a delight to wander through…read more They have... *everything*. They have a sturdy wooden bed with some very eastern-looking bedspreads and pillow covers, they have bronze statues of Indian goddesses, they have various antiques from who-even-knows-where! Of course, there are practical benefits too. I saw a rack of kaftans, and who doesn't want a good kaftan? There were even fez's! Fez's! I've never even seen a fez in real life! They have some of the most magnificent jewelry, as well as the cutest dreamcatchers I've come across in a long while. The old gentleman at the counter is unobtrusive, so keep an eye out, or he'll sneak up on ya.