Tucked in beside Foodland in the Norwood Mall, this newsagent looks super unassuming - but it's…read moreactually a pretty OK selection of mags for what is a relatively small space. While not as big as Dillon's Newsagent just across the mall (near Coles), they stock all the usual suspects. If you're after your Vogue or Elle or Frankie or other big titles you will find in on their shelves. I couldn't see many overseas titles. I've found the staff to be pretty chatty and kinda funny. Last time I went in to get Harper's (with the winner of ANTM on the cover) for a friend overseas, I ended up chatting to the guy about Australia's Next Top Model for ages...which I don't actually watch, but I winged it pretty well! Good for your basics!

Weird set up, it's like a walk through newsagency. one side is the bottle shop and the other is…read moreFoodland, people tend to use it as a thoroughfare to get to either side so it tends to get quite busy in there, for the wrong reason. Or maybe it's just really good marketing, people come out of food shopping with the kids and think "man, after that I reallllly need a beer" so they decide to take a short cut through the newsagency and along the way they decide "man, I really need a pen too". You never know. There are books available here too, last time I visited I spent a good 10 minutes leafing through a book about the life and designs of Coco Chanel, of course I didn't buy it because it was $50, besides, I'd already read it hadn't I? If I need a pen I just go in and use one and then leave, they should really monitor people like me! But, considering these guys don't, that makes them 3 stars in my book! There are little gifty things available too, take a squiz on your way through to the bottle shop.

This store is mental. What is it? Where did it come from? Why?…read more I have actually never heard of this chain before, but apparently it is all the buzz overseas. There are a crazy amount of stores all over asia and now they are branching overseas. It has Chinese origin and is jam packed full of stuff. Yes, stuff. Lot's of stuff. I don't know where to begin? Stationary, mugs, slippers, bags, pillows, toys, scented sticks, jars, things... things.. and some stuff. There is also a whole section devoted to gigantic toys. You know the ones that you see at the Royal Show for prizes when you win alley games. Those ones. I think if you are looking for cool little jars and storage containers you might like a few things here. But, otherwise just be prepared to be overwhelmed with things. Actually, I know who will love this store. High school students. This is a store for kids that want cute little toys to hang off their school bags, cool stationary and shiny objects to decorate their rooms. Don't get me wrong, there are some cute things here. Like a whole lot of cute stationary items. Loved the note pads and pens. But then I saw a flower bouquet of rabbits and teddy bears. I mean, who wants that? But, in all honesty, you should probably go have a look. It's not like any other store in Adelaide.

Hey, who wants some fashionable stationary?!?…read more We all know that it's important for you to impress the pasty white guy in the booth next to you. Those awkward glances in the staff kitchen whilst you sip on bulk-purchased International Roast must lead somewhere. What better way to hook yourself such a catch than with some hyper-feminised stationary. Your pen and notebook combo can make you look like you truly care about where you write your no doubt 'insightful' thoughts and memos. But really. This is what happens when the worship of materialism infiltrates the middle-class working world. Chuck a bow on a soft pink pen, put it in a shop, and make millions. Seriously, just buy a pack of handy-dandy BIC pens and be done with it. Or at the very least head over to Officeworks, buy a decent, efficient biro that is worth the ridiculous dollars you pay for it.

6/1/2012 I'm a freak when it comes to organization. I'm a…read moresuper busy young man, so I definitely need a diary to knock down my daily to-do list. My annual diary that I buy every New Years from this store is filled up with different colour pens and highlighters. Oh yea, by the way, Kikki.K sells different nice pens too...ooh, you nearly made me grab one! ;) I better purchase this new diary, before I grab anything else. From the Kikki.k website: "All their products have the simplicity and timelessness of Swedish design, and include every-day-use stationery, home/office objects and gorgeous gifts. With an innovative and fashionable collection of complementary stationery products such as diaries, calendars, classic storage boxes and more, this store can help you achieve that fantastic feeling of well-being that comes with being organised and in-control - with style... The speed at which this young business has grown, and continues to grow, is testament to Kristina's determination and self belief, and has not been lost on the Australian business community. Kristina and her business have been recognised numerous times, recently being named Telstra National Young Business Woman of the Year and nominated for Retail Innovation in the World Retail Awards. Ten years after her original idea, Kristina has shifted from her home office to fixing yours!" Although there could be more to look at in this store, it is arguably the best stationery store in Rundle Mall + the diary I bought last year has helped me accomplish a lot of bloody things in 365 days! Cheers Kikki.K! Now, what do I have to do tomorrow? Oh yea, that's right, more shopping and yelping! :)

If you need a birthday card or last minute gift, this is a great Newsagency to check out!…read more It's on the small side, but at least half of the space is devoted to cards of all kinds, and thy have lots of gifts as well - and not just the usual diary + calendar type gifts, more home wares and even scarves and jewellery. Plus a range of wrap and ribbons to finish the job. All of this is at the expense of the one thing that *really* brings me to visit a Newsagency: magazines. The selection is quite small and only your standard, big name magazines are on offer. The crafts/ notebooks section is OK, but not extensive. For your specialist mags and fun craft stuff, maybe head elsewhere - this is definitely a gift givers Newsagency!

This newsagent is the only one on Hutt St, but despite having a captive audience they continue to…read moreprovide a high quality service that goes above and beyond. They have saved my skin several times with their lovely and thoughtful gift selection which is on top of a standard newsagents' inventory. They also have a few good art and craft supplies and a respectable magazine offering. There is also a disproportionately large number and variety of cards available. In short - it's a last minute gift givers heaven!

"What's it all about Alfie?" I got no idea is my answer. Look...it's bright, colourful, quirky,…read morecutesy and if I had to describe what it actually contains, it's a composite of Typo and Morning Glory, it is a Japanese shop without the typical facade and interior. It's decor is simple with clean lines with a white background to showcase their products, which are sitting on dressers and tables to bring them into view, as they are so small the majority would get lost in the wallpaper...if they had it. Either that or they are blown up into the huge teddy bears and other shapes of stuffed toys which look like Godzilla to a small child. There are lots of diaries, notebooks, pads, journals and cards for sale in various colours plus mobiles, key chains, wallets, purses, bags, toys, etc. It's in a great location but I don't know who buys this stuff, perhaps it's ok to buy presents for toddlers and primary school children or adults who need a diary or journal maybe, or just for the sake of buying a gift when no thought is required. Apart from that it's pretty to look at.