Loved daiso n ses clothing at catindale n in the city Brisbane etc. Where. Did they all go. Miss…read morethem so much. Great rice milk skin care n make up, herbs n spices. Sosve saving knick knacks n aloe vera pulp drinks.

Gotta love Daiso for quirky items at cheap prices, they always have a great range of stuff you…read morenever knew existed, that you end up buying. Polite staff.

I bought a vintage cabinet for my room the other day. The price was reasonable for such a unique…read morepiece of furniture. Dan the owner, also gave me very useful cleaning tips.

From the owner: Are you looking for quality handmade rugs in Brisbane? West End Co. features a diverse range of…read morerugs online and in-store. Our store brings together a comprehensive selection of unique rug styles including traditional rugs, modern rugs, Persian rugs, Kilim rugs, traditional rugs and much more. Each rug found in our store is one-of-a-kind; you might have to be quick if you find something that you love. If you are looking for Brisbane rugs, visit West End Co. today.

We have used Peter's whitegoods for nearly twelve years which speaks for itself. Fridges,…read moredishwashers, dryers. We have mainly bought European brands for ourselves. He runs a good honest business, follows up our calls when in the rare circumstance that one item needed repairs. Have also bought good reliable whitegoods when my daughter flew the coop for her own place. Have also successfully recommended to a few friends.

Absolute criminal. Fridge and washing machine broke down within 3 months. He says he will repair…read moreanything that breaks within 6 months of purchase - yeah right. 10 months of excuses, him refusing to answer calls, saying he will pick them up and not showing up, then saying he will bring them back and not showing up. Then go to his place to find my washing machine has been sitting out in his front yard for months and is now completely rusted and useless. He says he will only give me back $20 out of every $100 I paid (I only had use of them for about 6 & 9 weeks) and tries to say I only paid half of what I did pay! Never in my life have I had to deal with such unprofessionalism, 10 months of being stuffed around about whitegoods I had only bought a matter of weeks before is completely unacceptable. Absolute criminal, would like to warn anyone who is thinking of buying from him!

Consensus among historians states that the biblical Garden of Eden was probably somewhere in modern…read moreday Iraq. I think Mappin's on Montague Rd has a legitimate claim to being a contender for God's original garden. Hey, they even have the infamous snake/s there, plus a number of fruit trees (which you are probably forbidden from tasting too, unless you're willing to buy it ;) These guys are water plant specialists, with their massive aqua-filled terracotta pots home to oodles of different aquatic plants, like water lilies and edible water chestnuts. I bought one of the latter once and put it in a water feature in my yard. After a few months we yielded a few delicious chestnuts. They also have an impressive range of cacti and succulents, which are easy to care for, decorative and make a great gift. The innovative decorative pieces designed by local artists are also good present fodder, but be prepared to pay in the hundreds for some (they are after all 'art').

A green thumb I am not but I read a mythical legend that Zanzibar Gems are house plants that are…read moreincredibly hard to kill. They only require watering once a month! And thus begins the journey that led me to the West End wonderland that is Mappin's Nursery. And can I end that train of thought by pointing out that it is a freakin' nursery less than 4kms from the CBD?!?! Okay. Now that I've got that out of the way. Mappin's is a green haven on Montague Road that have a range of plants and not to mention helpful staff willing to answer my silly questions such as, "What make great house plants? Can you show me your suggestions?" and I didn't dare tell my helper that I kind of like plates as saucers when she handed me a plastic saucer for my newly acquired plant saying, "I don't understand kids these days using plates as saucers. I can't let you do that." Did I spray myself with "Psuedo Hipster" this morning? How did she know?!? I'd looked for this particular plant at a household name hardware chain (it rhymes with running), and while I paid a fraction more for the same size plant at Mappin's, the plant itself looks healthier and you bet your bottom dollar I feel better (okay, maybe a little smug) that my money went towards a fantastic local business. Plus I feel like the extra coin went towards the handful of advice I was given about caring for the plant. When I enter the home owner game I'll be back at Mappin's asking them for their green thumb advice on a range of gardening 101. Oh and finally nabbing one of the beautiful Magnolia trees they sell!

I'm sure if I searched long and hard enough along every shelf and nook of The Hospitality Store, I…read morecould find everything including the kitchen sink. Their range is that vast (kitchen sinks probably not included) and whether you're a home cook seeking great value items of a professional standard, or indeed are a hospitality pro, there's every tool, container, gadget or piece of Chef's clothing your heart desires. I was on the hunt for bamboo disposable cutlery and having looked online realised it was probably going to be more cost effective to buy in store. Only on a whim, driving past, did I think to stop here. For just over $8 for 100 pieces, it was by far the cheapest option my research had found. And let's keep in mind I was shopping for 600 knives and forks. I was left to my own devices to search the store but know the staff would have been there to help in a jiffy had I asked. I'm not one for overbearing sales assistants so the peace to scan the store in my own manner was really appreciated. Whether for work or home, I've no doubt I'll be back to buy more gadgets and kitchen paraphernalia.

From the owner: Our products range from glassware, bake ware, frypans, pasta strainers and woks to name but a few.read more

This was the closest 24-hour laundromat near the hotel I'm staying at. As of Jan 2026, $1 is…read moreequivalent to 1 token. The token dispenser is easy to operate and can accept bills and cards that could either be swiped or tapped. This does not accept coins. There is a minimum spend of $9 to the token dispenser so plan accordingly. Next to it is the soap dispenser that accepts both $2 dollar coins or 2 tokens. The soap box is also allowable for two loads. Be warned that it is not separated by packaging and the whole sachet can be easily dumped into one by mistake! There are 5 top loading washers to 7 front loading ones. There are also 4 drying tumblers altogether. The dryers can take a maximum of two normal washer loads. There are instructions on the walls to provide directive if needed. The washing cycle runs for 30 minutes and the dryer is dictated by how much tokens are inserted. Happy washing!

Plus side - It has laundry machines and they work Negative…read moreSide - The much advertised change machine doesn't work and it is questionable whether it ever has from its appearance. The neighboring stores aren't big fans of making change at all and were pretty rude about it, so I guess they get hit up a lot. If you have correct change then by all means enjoy but make sure you have a bunch of $1 and $2 dollar coins.