It took me awhile to find One in the House, as it's a bit further up Trafalgar than I usually need…read moreto venture. I did spot it, though, and became a fan of the small, quaint shop with a small quaint mix of items. Jewellery was mostly in silver, with dainty sets of earrings, necklaces and pendants. Other knick knacks included engraved silver key chains and candle holders. For home décor, the shop sold hanging artwork, clocks, pitchers, dishware and cosies for tea kettles. Small renovation items like knobs for cupboards and decorative tile came in several varieties. There were also a few racks of greeting cards near the back. In summary, a quaint (have I mentioned that?) shop with unique home, personal and gift items.

A charming shop a stone's throw from Brighton Station, One In The House reminds me of boutiques…read moreyou'd find in the South of France. Everything is laid out beautifully with products stylishly arranged on distressed wooden shelves, tables and old dressers. As the name suggests, One In The House mainly sells elegant home decor with a lovely line of ceramics, glassware, candlesticks, clocks, tiles and kitchenware scattered alongside cushions, wool blankets, art prints and jewellery. Everything looks antique or hand-crafted with the dominating colours being white, cream, stone, grey, silver, caramel, chocolate and wood. A great place to pick up a unique gift for a friend... or yourself.

Very polpular store that is financed, (well it seems like it), by my daughter..and now my wife!!!…read moreFantastic stock and styles, sadly no seating for frail old gentlemen who have to wait!!!!!! Still, loads of coffee nearby. Seriuosly, a smashing shop which does have some good gear and nice people serving.

If you want to kit out your home wuith the most gorgeous furniture definately go to Velvet - i…read morecould easily spend my wages in here on pay day!!! :) from the most beautiful mirrors & smaller items its a great shop for people of all ages & tastes.

This is a pretty little shop selling all kinds of magical gifts. The shop looks beautiful from the…read moreoutside and is well worth a visit inside to see what little bits and pieces you can pick up. The staff are extremely helpful and are delighted to welcome you in to the store.

If you are in a hurry for a nice quirky pressie, the lemon tree is the shop to lose yourself in and…read morea few quid as well, though you can get nice things for £1. It is a lovely shop with lots of intersting and original ideas and the staff is also brilliant, helping you make up your mind. Worth visiting it!

I have no aspirations to be a domestic goddess. If I did…read morethough, I'd slip into my marigolds and my kitten heels And I'd scoot over to Bert's at least once a week. A local homestore two minutes from Jamie Oliver's Recipease, they sell every cute and kitsch accessory you could wish for - from spotted cake tins and stripey aprons to colourful bowls, chopping boards, whisks, spoons and tableware. Oh and the essential items for budding bakers - cupcake and muffin tins!

This lovely little store is a new addition to Western Road, building on Bert's successful original…read moreoutlet at 33 George Street in Hove (their web-site has not yet been updated to include the new venue). Basically, they sell things for the kitchen, like crockery, cutlery, draining racks, chopping boards, gadgets, and so on. Although the range is not that large - only a few styles of cutlery, for example - they do have lots of useful things, and the store is lovely just to browse around. The place was buzzing with happy shoppers, doing just that. (In marked contrast to the January Sales hell that characterised the rest of Brighton). I have spent hours trying to find an small olive spoon, for example - and they had one, and an olive spear, and a spring-loaded pickle fork, and... We also bought a really large, heavy beech wood chopping board - from a sustainable source - for under £8. Something else that caught my eye were several designs of nice wire draining racks, in bright funky colours - no horrid plastic tat. Oh, and lovely, friendly, helpful staff. I hope they succeed.

Abode is the perfect place to find homeware gifts for a loved one…read more Or for a loved one to find gifts for you! Situated about halfway down Kensington Gardens, it's charming boutique store that has lovely side tables, console tables, room dividers, fringe panels, floor lamps, table lamps, pigeon lights, marimekko fabrics, wall stickers, mirrors and luxury bedding. If you already have everything you need in the lounge and bedroom department, they also sell gorgeous kitchen and bath accessories from china, glasses, tea-pots and coasters to candles, soaps and towels. Don't know if they still have any in stock, but last time I went in I fell in love with the wicker bulls head and the Ibride ostrich console table.

Abode is a lovely little lifestyle boutique, which sells all sorts of fancy things for your home…read more Scented candles, velvet cushion covers, vases and more are laid out in uncluttered, attractive displays around the shop. They also sell small items of furniture, including some really classy wooden side tables and stools. Christmas is by far the best time to visit the store, as they have all sorts of beautiful decorations for your tree. They have a gorgeous selection, including gold Christmas trees and stars as well as some really beautiful glass decorations in the shape of parrots and other pretty birds. I bought a few last year in turquoise, white and gold and they really transformed my tree! In fact, they're so lovely that I've hung them up in my bedroom all year. Abode is a shop full of things you'd rarely buy yourself...quirky light fittings, gilded bird cages and some really delicate chinaware. It is almost impossible to walk around without starting a mental wish-list, making it the perfect place to start your Christmas list, whilst picking up a few gifts yourself! You can even create your wedding list at Abode! NB. Everything feels a bit delicate, so it's not a great place to bring the kids!

Am I the only person in Brighton that refuses to be charmed and seduced by Velvet?…read more I've been in to both the shop in the Lanes and this large, warehouse-style shop in Hove on a handful of occasions and I never see anything I'd want to take home. Their selling point seems to be that they sell vintage style furniture that falls into three categories; the French look, the modern British / open plan living look and American retro. The problem is, the chairs, sofas, wardrobes and cabinets they sell don't even look slightly authentic to me, they look like cheap copies. If I wanted to replicate one of the three looks, I'd rather go to a genuine antique shop that sells original and salvaged furniture. Bizarrely, the one thing this shop has got right is clothes. To the back of the floor, there's a small selection of beautiful, brightly coloured womenswear including designer silk dresses, summery skirts, jackets and accessories. Most of the ones I liked were too petite for my curvy figure but in a parallel universe, I'd probably pick up a few holiday clothes from here. Shame about the furniture and lighting...

One of my fave shops in Hove, I never leave empty handed, even when I convince myself I'm only…read moregoing in to browse! Velvet has an eclectic mix of fashion, home ware and gifts and its one of those places where you can find new and cool things that you can't pick up elsewhere. Some of the clothes are a little random and it can be pricey, however, I did pick up a great pair of boots for £40 the other day. I will often pop in here when looking for a gift for a friend and often come out with presents for myself as well! The staff can be a little surly at times but on the whole its a much better shopping experience than you will find at any of the chain stores.

Such a cool shop with nice furniture selection.read more

Great home decor store with lots of options. Very stylish and reasonable prices.read more

This is a really cute little independent shop in Fiveways. It stocks a selection of individual and…read moreunique jewellery, handbags, kitchenware and gifts, as well a small selection of clothes. Some things were a little pricey but there were various things available to fit every budget. Everything in the shop seemed well chosen and handpicked with care by the owner. A great place to find the perfect gift or a little treat for yourself!

This is a charming shop. The woman who owns and runs it has a great eye for useful and stylish…read morekitchenalia, design classics and some handpicked women's clothing and accesories brands. The shop is decorated in bright feisty pink and lots of lovely white wood. They have some great bags by a company called Rubber Cow co. made of fantastic looking fake leather- big slouchy day bags. They also stock Nigella Lawson's kitchen line in creams and blues and the Joseph Joseph line of cool kitchen items like their foldable chopping board. There is some lovely jewelry, glamorous lamps and gift items. Take time to have a look- it's obvious that a lot of time has been put into picking these lovely items.