Total mystery this one on my recent visit. I looked at the Rye town web site and found…read more " A pocket full of Rye" featured and listed. However could see let alone find it! Another Auntie Aggie mystery?

So as the name would suggest they sell a lot of wooden based things like some really cool carved…read moreanimals and great artworks. I go in here almost every time I visit Rye with my aunt and cousins and every time I am fascinated with the craftsmanship and passion that goes into the work here. There are big gifts and small gifts, gifts for adults, gifts for kids there really is something for everyone. It's one of my favourite shops in Rye.

Gorgeous little shop that I actually found by accident whilst looking for somewhere to shelter from…read morethe rain! I quite easily whiled away half an hour just looking at all the beautifully unusual jewellery they have - think tanzanite and moonstone rather than more run of the mill stuff. There's also lots of pretty knick knacks that would make great gifts, like mosaic candle holders and little crafty hanging decorations. If I'd started buying things for myself I'm not sure where I would've stopped so I had to be strict, and just picked up a gift for a friend. This was a cute little trunk-shaped trinket box patterned with maps (which I definitely have a fetish for) and for £5 was a bargain. As if that wasn't enough, a nice little chat with the friendly guy at the counter made sure I left with a smile on my face too :)

I am a sucker for a unique jewellery shop! Byzantium is on the high street in Rye so it's never…read moremissed, I always pop my head in when I am visiting Rye just to see what new things they have in and each time there is something that I want that I don't have the money for but it's a nice place to window shop even if you don't have the funds to buy. I love the range of gem-set jewellery in here too, there is some really stunning pieces in this shop and some really sweet little gifts too!

We stumbled across this beautiful, intriguing little shop today while walking through the cobbled…read morestreets in Rye. On entering the shop we were kindly greeted by a kind lady who happily made conversation. We found our favourite Ester & Erik candles and a gorgeous candelabra. This is definitely our new favourite shop in Rye! Amazing products and fantastic staff who really want to know about you and help!

One visit I will not forget. Lovely little shop packed with some wonderful gifts.read more