If ever there was a shop that was aptly named this is it. If you want the perfect glass gift or…read moreideas for decor go here. Travel miles, if you must, but go. It is only a small shop and sells mainly glass, decorations & candles. Offering a wonderful gift wrapping service. For some reason I always go before Christmas, it is like some kind of Masochism. Every year, after vowing not to spend money & to dig out the old decorations from the loft, I go. The ideas that this place have just makes me want to chuck every thing out & start again. Not just at Christmas but Easter & summer as well. It isn't the choice or the volume it is the creativity, the imagination, the flair. The prices are really reasonable & the staff friendly. There is some parking on the road but also signposted car parks.

It is a beautiful shop where you can always find something unusual for a present. The window…read moredisplay is so well presented and the inside displays are very artistic. I always worry that I am going to knock something over because they do stock a lot of glass. We bought some exquisite cocktail glasses here. It is lovely to find a shop where the staff obviously love working there. I am going there next week to check out their Christmas decorations and gifts. If you are on the look out for table decorations try here and you will definitely find inspiration.

Cute little store that advertises itself as "oriental gifts and collectables", which from the…read moreoutside made me expect one of those places that mainly carries teapots, incense, and folding fans. All of which they do have. But the keyword here is collectables, there is a lot of geeky and nerdy stuff in this shop, Asian pop themed as well as general. Anime stuff, action figures, Star Wars shirts, all sorts of things along with some pretty nice teapots, incense, and so on.

A fantastic jewellery shop in the heart of Bournemouth…read more If you love silver you need to look at this place. It has a fantastic range of earings, bracelets and necklaces, rings and toe rings. A lot of the jewellery is made with gems so there's a whole range of colours to choose from. Some are dainty and some are quite exuberant, and all points in between. The prices are very good too, in my opinion. At the back of the shop you start seeing polished stones as items on their own and then there's incense and burners and natural oils and all sorts of 'new age' type items. There are also some really interesting books on sale. The shop is busy, students from overseas find it, au pairs find it, everyone finds it. The service is good.

If jewellery, crystals and new-age items are on your shopping list, then there is nowhere else in…read moreBournemouth like it. As soon as you walk in the door the staff are smiling, the aromatic smells hit you and the quiet music soothes you. It's like walking into a small haven of peace and quiet. There's a great range of gifts and if you can't think of what to get someone for Christmas and would like something a bit differnet and perhaps quirky then take a look. Good value too.

Did pop in here and bought 2 Belts. Allowed to put round my waist to ensure they would fit.!!read more

Babylong trading is an independent retailer offering unique products like furniture, textiles, wall…read moreart, clothes and more! If you are looking for inspiration for your home decor avoid the large chains and go here first, you will definetly find something unique and interesting. Most of the time i find myself visiting to get some of their amazing cards & wrapping paper(much better choise than paperchase or cardfactory) or when I find myself stuck looking for a gift and i need something different.

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!

In all honesty, this is one of the best and most interesting gift shops I've ever encountered. Most…read morecoastal gift shops consist of sticks of rock and Prince Charlie mugs and plates but everything in here is great! The kitchen ware is amazing, lots of those really cool kettles that you pop straight on the stove and a great selection of cutlery and cooks knives. They also stock some really groovy ipod docks and speakers. For kids, there's some really cool, retro toys which you won't ever see in Gamleys! A really original place to buy nice gifts.

been in here lots of time bought lots of good stuff and the recent being a telephone set in an…read moreamerican theme love it a real gem of a shop.

Great fashionsgreat food and great service. Well done!read more

Love From Random is the perfect place to buy a kooky gift (or at this time of year, stocking…read morefiller) when you want something fun or unexpected! For example I recently purchased a book entitled 'Hot Guys with Kittens' for a friend with a penchant for chiselled males and baby animals, and on an entirely different note I got a dummy with a moustache for a mate with a new baby! Literally something for everyone! I'd say the quality of the things they sell all seem pretty high and the owners have great taste in a great range of quirky objets. They also sell a good selection of naughty, pun-tastic and silly cards!

From the owner: Vintage toys , kitsch vintage collectables and homeware . Vintage advertising and ephemera. New fun…read moreretro silly gifts and stationery . Our website updates daily www.lovefromrandom.com

The Pen Shop is the ultimate gift shop, especially for those people you know with a good business…read morebrain. Packed with every conceivable sort of writing instrument, even pens that can work in space, don't be surprised to see something by all the top names: Cartier, Mont Blanc, Parker, Sheaffer and Waterman to name but a few. You have the option to have your purchase neatly displayed in a clear-windowed gift box, wrapped up and ready to go. Or perhaps you've been meaning to write a book for ages and the creative urge hits you as you take a seat in the nearby airport lounge. I'd suggest grabbing a nice, expensive pen to write down your lyrical musings: even if your book's a failure you'll still have a gorgeous pen to talk about.