Lock up your wallets! This place will tempt you with their beautiful bed linens, funky cushions,…read moreAesop products and nifty nic-nacs. I love browsing in here and it's high on my list of places to visit when I need a house warming gift, birthday present or a personal indulgence. My most recent purchase was a giant pillow that is filled with duck and goose feathers and makes my bedroom feel like a classy hotel room.

Nest Homewares stands apart from the other homewares stores on this South Melbourne strip. Selling…read moreunique screen printed linens, cushions and nursery items - you won't find many double ups here in other stores. The nursery/baby items are cute - hand drawn animals adorning sheet sets, bibs and hats. Perfect for gifts. I got a beanie for my baby niece that knots at the top so she could still wear it while her head grew. It's the kind of place that is too cute to let my Mum near unless I want her not-so-subtle hints about wanting grandchildren. Baby stuff aside, they have high quality manchester for adults, a limited clothing range and stock Aesop products. Not a cheap place to shop, but great for special items or highlight pieces.

I must confess. I am completely addicted to cute stationary. That means that I can't walk down…read moreLittle Bourke St without popping in to add another cute notebook to my collection. This store has some lovely stationary and even lovelier homewares/furniture. The latter is out of my price range, but lovely to look at. Nice gift store that is conveniently close for a spot of quick lunch time shopping.

Tucked amongst the bars, cafes and adventure stores is Wilkins and Kent…read more I love this place. If I could I would move in, climb into the bed in the window and start reading through all the little books and play with the delicate toys. Since my reality is far different from what I would do, I will have to be content with browsing their gorgeous shelves full of gifts and homewares. If you are looking for something a little quirkier than normal, then this is a wonderful place to search for gifts, particularly if your intended recipient is a baker, gardener or lover of all things pretty.

Wilkins and Kent stock some beautiful things. Kitchenware, ceramics, organic soaps and candles, and…read moreof course well-made and divine woodwork are scattered around the space. On my last visit I spent a lot of my time eyeing a long handmade redgum bench. Sleek and simple it stood in the middle of the store and radiated comfort. Unfortunately the price tag (well over $1000) and lack of space in my house meant that I didn't have a hope in hell. But I can dream. Wilkins and Kent have some great kitchenware ranges including the Nigella Lawson range, and some exquisite ceramic bowls. On my last visit I bought some ceramic birds that hang from the wall - glazed with beautiful colours they are beautiful little pieces of art and around the ($50) mark, weren't too expensive. The service at Wilkins and Kent is always great, although the store can get very busy so it may take a while to get some service. But friendly and well meaning, the sales assistants are helpful and knowledgeable about the products.

Wilkins and Kent is one of those must-visit stores for me on Brunswick street. Filled with a…read morekaleidoscope of products from pretty table ware to chic bakeware and printed lamps. This is also one of those stores that you need to slowly work your way through in order to appreciate it for what it really is. Incidentally, it would be easy to mistake this shop as a homeware store, but in actuality, Wilkins and Kent specialise in custom designed furniture. And from what we hear, the bosses Jeremy Wilkins and Stephen Kent are the actual furniture makers. If you're looking to create a custom designed piece or are just looking for something to complement your home with, check out this lovely store. Wilkins and Kent also carry a wide range of household décor items, stationery, gardening tools and other bits and bobs - perfect as gifts.

When two entrepreneurial sisters decided to take over their parent's garage and start a homeware…read morebrand, no one would have anticipated the success of MOZI. Today, the brand is sold throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the US and the UK. MOZI's latest stand alone store in hip Brunswick Street is testament to the sisters' foresight and ability to dream big and translate that into real products that now have a cult following. (The first MOZI store was located in Hawthorn) Step inside this dreamy oasis of print and colour and you'll see various interpretations of childhood memories, iconic figures like their beloved pets (Peter Rabbit, Max the poodle and Pepper the blackbird) and inspiration from their trips around the world. I fell in love with MOZI years ago because of the endearing prints that characterise the brand. I am a huge fan of anything polka dotted, striped and adore animal silhouettes and bold prints of any kind, so it's no wonder I love this little shop. Check out the excellent array of bedding, lamps, candles, doorstops, aprons, tea towels, cushions and stationery - perfect for those who love pretty attention to detail.

I f I didn't NEED a new kettle this would have been returned immediately. The kettle is very…read morecheaply put together and very poor quality. Admittedly it boils water well and pours quite well but that is not what decor is about.... The pattern is cute and pretty but not as bright as the photos. The print job is VERY rough with scratches and unfinished edges. I can provide a photo taken the day it was delivered. I am not expecting this Mozi product to last in a presentable condition for more than 3 months. Shame because the Mozi concept is a great idea. I wouldn't go for this brand again. Purchased from Harris Scarfe Online Feb 2022 Poh design electric kettle

Absolute scam site. Ordered an item and box arrived without it. When I emailed them they claimed…read more"the warehouse doesn't have it in stock". Site still has the item available for purchase though. I emailed them multiple times and I still haven't gotten my money back. I still have not received a response from their trash-tier customer service. Stay away!

so, I recently had a frustrating experience with Third Drawer Down while trying to purchase a gift…read morefor a friend. The item I wanted didn't include dimensions, so I reached out via email and phone to get this essential information. Initially, I called and was transferred multiple times, eventually providing my number for a callback that never came. After waiting three days without a response, I emailed again but received no reply. I decided to give it some time over the weekend and tried again the following week. Finally, someone provided the dimensions, and I went ahead with the purchase. However, after a week and a half without any shipping updates, I emailed for an update since I had already been charged. I received vague communication indicating that someone would follow up, but no one did. After another follow-up, I requested a refund if shipping details weren't forthcoming. I received a refund shortly after, but again, with no further communication from the company. Overall, my experience with Third Drawer Down has been extremely disappointing. The lack of customer service and communication throughout the process has left me feeling frustrated. I do not recommend this company--it's best to steer clear.

Wheel & Barrow have a decent range of home wares, including pots, pans, crockery, glasses, kitchen…read moregadgets. I love coming here and browsing through the many kitchen accessories I can't afford to buy. In all seriousness though, the prices aren't too bad, especially for the location, but I'm a stickler for a bargain so I usually come in here, look for ideas on what I want, and then buy them cheaper online.. I have, on occasion picked up a sale here though, including my scanpan wok that I use on a regular basis.

Last year while looking for a present for a dear friend who loves to cook and entertain, I went…read moreinto Wheel&Barrow on High Street and I've since become a regular customer. With a huge array of kitchen and barware on offer, it's easy to lose yourself in the wide array of products but it's great that the staff at this store are so helpful. I remember looking for some stemware on one occasion and the sales staff were so helpful as they advised me which brand would be better value for my exact needs. On another occasion, I was looking at getting new bakeware and was again given very good advice to do with my own occasional baking needs, which helped me save some money as well. They have a good range of awesome wine decanters, martini glaases and decadent barware. If you're looking for quality barware, stemware, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery or serving platters, start at Wheel&Barrow. Chances are you won't have to go elsewhere.

Third Drawer Down is all quirk. The kind of store that sells things like giant inflatable rubber…read moreducks and doughnuts, stools shaped like hamburgers or maybe corn...generally the kind of home decor that would offend your grandparents. While on first glance it resembles the gift & homewares section of Urban Outfitters, they feature plenty of locally designed products including jewellery and notebooks. They also run hipster crafty classes here from time to time - like how to make zombie terrariums...which I was pretty tempted by as a Walking Dead fan. Ideal for: novelty gifts, quirky homewares, teenage bedrooms, reliving the 90s.

Love everything about this shop! There are so many cool things to look at and fun present ideas.read more

If you like Asian stuff, then you'll probably like Art China. Fans, paintings/art, dividers,…read morejewellery, ornaments, traditional figurines, tea sets, chopsticks, parasols etc. are all present and accounted for. Most of the things are of the tourist-y, tradition and historical based aesthetic persuasion, and you could probably fake a trip to China by buying your friends "souvenirs" from this shop. It'd also be good for any creative project that would involve creating a Chinese set or for props. It's also good for people interested in Asian based decorating. Nonetheless, the odd piece of jewellery, ornament or picture can be interesting to someone with more varied taste. There're also quite a few practically based items, such as the chopsticks and other household based products. Overall, it's a tad too specific for your everyday browsing needs, but is good for gift shopping.

Lovely little shop with unique and interesting gifts. Definitely not one to be overlooked…read more Great for house items like cushion covers, crockery, art and unique gifts. Also with a really reasonably priced selection of jewelry and more! Friendly owners.