James Macintyre & Co specialise in floral pottery, lamps and a range of other home ware as well as…read morecards and artwork with a similar style. The products all have a vintage and quite pretty art nouveau style with gently curving plants and highly stylised flowers and insects. The aesthetic runs throughout the shop, though with a wide range of variations on the theme. The smaller items like cards and picture frames are good if you like the style, but aren't prepared to splash out on a lamp. The shop is compact, with a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff.

This shop specialises in art pottery and has a vast selection of vases and art work for your home…read more They have some really unusual pieces and some are actually quite humorous. They have catalogues that you can choose items from to be ordered and also offer gift cards, lamp bases and shades and collections from Prestige Moorcroft. The shop is small and homely, pop in and have a look around.

This store is fantastic! It is well laid out, with a fairly…read moresimple modern decor and easy to find your way round. There is a great variety of lovely products, and although some are slightly expensive, they are definitely worth it. The patterns are fab, and really make your stationary stand out! The staff seem friendly and helpful, and I have never had any bad experiences with this store. Definitely recommended, I love it!

This is a lovely shop; large enough to fit everything one might possibly need in it, yet not so…read morelarge that it is impossible to find what one needs. The shop is also very clean, the way the products are displayed is good, and the lighting is bright but not overpoweringly so. This shop seems modern and inviting. The staff are ever so attentive and friendly, and they all seem to have a good degree of knowledge when it comes to the products themselves.

I have to say, although having only been the once, I was instantly a fan of this fabulous shop…read more Along every wall you'll spot home made trinkets, specially crafted delights, and lovingly crafted goodies that appeal to a wide range of tastes. It's a pure treasure trove of locally crafted art work, paintings, crochet, knitting, jewellery, decorative pieces, hand bags, furniture and more. Each section has its own personality, and the shop shines as a haven of talent, made up of the various creative items displayed within. I realise this perhaps speaks to those who enjoy pretty things a little more than those who don't, but I'd whole heartedly recommend anyone wander in and take a good long browes - be it for gift shopping, inspiration, or simply to marvel at what can be created by our local talent. What's more, Fabrication hold regular classes, including sewing lessons, crochet and more. I've intended upon taking a class for some time, but haven't found the time, although I've heard some very good reports from folks I know who've partaken. Essentially, I've wanted to learn how to sew for a while, since it's one of the many talents my mother has that I didn't take advantage of whilst at home, and would love to see if I can continue the trend. I won't make a promise here in writing, but watch this space. I may be a dressmaker yet! The real lesson here? Visit this place now. Visit, get your creativity flowing, and support the local scene!

What great shop. Selling goods from local artists. I bought several cards from the hilarious…read moreRubbish Seaside section as well as a few Leeds Brudenell Social Club cards by Richard Heald. The Brudenell is one of the best music venues I have ever been to. Nice way to commemorate my love of it by framing these cards. Staff were very friendly as well. A must visit each time I am in Leeds.

When Tableau first caught my eye I had two contradictory thoughts. Firstly: oh look at that nice…read morepainted iron table that would look lovely in the garden. Secondly: why is there another shop in Headingly selling seemingly pointless ornamental objects? I went in to check it out and see which initial thought would pervade. They have quite a few bits of furniture that are very attractive, expensive but original such as a white painted iron bench and a similarly crafted coat stand. Decorative things hang from the ceiling that would suffice as gifts for mothers or girl friends who like pretty, hand-crafted things and can overlook their pointlessness. There is hand-made jewelry and some interesting prints, including a Jack Vertriano print. I particularly like the tiny glass pigs for sale. This shop is a bit more sophisticated than others of its kind in Headingly/Hyde Park selling gift items but they do sell fairy lights.

Tableau is a gift shop that I'm actually willing not to whinge about! The exterior is very tasteful…read morewith a muted forest green painted front and minimalist stainless steel lettering. The large windows display their pretty wares. Upon entering it's quite difficult to categorise their products as there is such a range. Mainly decorative home ware. There are small pieces of furniture, clocks, fairy lights, plant pots, lanterns, watering cans, ornaments, bobs and bits, bits and bobs, pretty things and lovely items. What I must say is I just LOVE their greetings card selection. Small it may be but perfectly formed it certainly is. The cards are very unusual and with a vintage and quirky style. Though I always make cards for my family I found a few that would just make perfect mothers' day cards...could I really give her two? I might have to they are so pretty! Now I'm not easy to please when it comes to cards so waxing lyrical about a shop's card selection feels rather out of character! Now gift shops and I generally don't get on, but Tableau really is different with its own character and style. Definitely a place to hunt for a present for mums or female friends who like to beautify their home. What the hey...I'm a fan!

Dunelm is one of those places where you go in not needing anything in particular then find yourself…read morecoming out with bag fulls....! I visit here frequently if I want to update my house with a few new pieces of furniture or a new flower display. They have a massive craft section with bits and bobs from making your own christmas cards to arranging your own flower display. They have several different sections that cater for both home and garden and you can literally find almost anything you might need for your home. This Dunelm is a super store so thankfully has a coffee shop. Take advantage of the Latte mid shop...you won't regret it! I love Dunelm for buying bedding, although some ranges can be expensive (they stock Kylie Minogues collections), a lot of the ranges are very reasonably priced. That reasonably that I can pick a few sets up even on my student budget. If you want to find something to spice up your living room like a few unusual cushions or a new vase then you'll love looking around in this place.

Although there are many good shops with cheap bits and pieces and everything you need close by and…read moreon easy bus routes in and around Leeds city centre this shop is an absolute bundle of amazement and joy for those wanting to DIY home furnishings and buy loads of interesting materials and some bargain prices. Having got there, decided what you want and are ready for the off you'll more than likely be carrying more than what you originally planned to go in for. And now, well now is January and we all know what that means...SALE.

9-11 Westgate, Bradford…read more BD1 2QL 01274 724341 This is a fantastic shop - its based just outside the main shopping arcade (kirkgate) - just opposite the main taxi rank. This shop is good for the one off original goth/punk clothing like the tie dye stuff, etc. Obviously they are dearer than off the peg clothes like top shop, etc, but they are well worth buying as you are unlikely to see many others in them and the quality of the clothing is absolutely brilliant. They also sell accessories, bags, hair dyes (original henna and original pattchouli oil can be bought here), jewellery and bed covers. They have a huge selection of one off ornaments to buy too. They do a good range in cards and wrap paper too. The staff are due to change hands soon due to the current owner retiring, but, the current staff are very friendly and polite and treat you as if you are a very welcome customer. There is a changing room to try the clothes on and decide whether to buy.

This is a great shop with a wide selection of alternative products…read more The shop is mainly aimed at the alternative lifestyle with their gothic, vampy clothes. Wide selection of jewellery which makes perfect gifts. There is also gift cards and books, from spell books to novels. To the rear of the store is ornaments which are truly beautiful similar to the Myth and Magic ornaments you can get and much more. The prices are sometimes a little high but the majority of clothing etc are so original you dont mind paying that little extra

I love this shop. I love all of the little, thoughtful decorative touches that Cath Kidston stores…read morealways have. Cath Kidston's Harrogate store is brilliant, with a large amount of stock and plenty of tempting things beautifully displayed for you! I think this is the perfect place to buy little presents for friends; the purses and the make-up bags are great. I know that some people hate Cath Kidston and that some people love it (I am in the latter camp), so, OK, there isn't something for everyone here, but it's just nice to go in here for the experience. The staff are lovely and helpful, and everything- as I have already said- is presented beautifully, really selling the Cath Kidston aesthetic to the consumer. This shop is definitely worth a visit!

I came back here recently for a look as I'm a complete antique and vintage magpie and was…read morepleasantly surprised by how much easier it was to access the shop, in spite of all the snows. Out the front there was a hoard of goodies displayed, fully equipped with snow covers on the particulars that required it, and inside the shop was as ever full of furniture to peruse. I hadn't realised before, as there wasn't room for one to access the door, but there is a downstairs section too which is also full of items to glance over. The upstairs still has the infamous cobra-piece, which I'm no more tempted to purchase, but still enjoyed looking at it. They've numerous chairs, sofas, tables and more to have a gander at too, although nothing is priced so you have to ask the chap if you're interested in buying something. Downstairs there are a ton of different dining chairs and a few more antique items, such as a sweet writing desk, but on this occasion I didn't spot anything I particularly felt drawn to. I've no doubt I shall be back, there's too much temptation to keep checking the selections, but for the moment I've yet to make a spend in this place. You never know what hidden gems may lie within so I'd certainly recommend this as a place to visit if you're on the look out for some cheap and charming furniture.

An excellent little shop with a large selection of anything that could be reused in someone else's…read morehome after being sadly discarded. The pieces here do tend to be quite original and would create a lovely rag-tag chic in someone's home if you choose to select odd bits and pair them together yourself. Many a leather settee can be found on the forecourt of this shop and there's usually one or two bizarre unknown objects/ornaments to peruse and ponder what it could be. The prices are normally fair but sometimes a bit of a shock, there is a delivery service for larger items.