When you walk into Bayside Antiques, it is a little like you have wandered into your great…read moregrandmother's house, or back in time. It is incredibly charming and much bigger inside than it appears from the street. I really like that the shop is set out rather like a home rather than a shop. They have an assortment of random and well looked after collectables and regularly have new pieces on display. They have a range of furniture, jewelry, paintings, Australiana items, coins, stamps, crystal and much more. I have not yet bought anything but I would recommend a look because they have a lot of really interesting items that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. The staff are also really helpful and seem quite knowledgeable.

If only all charity shops were like this. This St Vinnies is housed in the historical Foresters…read moreHall (set up in the 1800s as a place for workers to gather in "union" style meetings) and as soon as you walk in across the squeaky floorboards, you can almost smell the history. Well, it's probably just old wood, but still. If you avoid charity shops because you come out feeling soiled and mentally anguished by the "jumble sale" interior, then fear not. This is laid out beautifully, everything is easy to navigate and well signposted - for example, if you want fancy dress or evening wear, then head upstairs. On a raised platform at the back of the shop are records and retro gear (they had an extensive range of seriously bogan 80s leather jackets in case that's your thang) and the main part of the shop is well-organised "normal" clothes. While I was there a woman was trying to offload some of her old shoes in the store, but the staffer wasn't having any of it as the soles were too worn, and in her opinion would be dangerous for anyone to buy and wear. Good call.

The Paddington St Vinnies is one of the best Vinnies I know, but you have to know when to go there…read morebefore all the good stuff is gone and like all thrift stores, you won't always find something you like. One thing I love about this Vinnies is how it is placed inside a large hall. This allows easy navigation, unlike some op shops where everything is just thrown in a room. There is also a "after six" section of the store situated up a set of stairs in a small room. I have found some great pieces in this room including a vintage gold dress which for only $12. I can imagine a garment like this would be far more expensive at a vintage store. There is also a $1 sale rack at the front which is mainly filled with junk but with a few treasures hiding on it. I once got a polka dotted shirt from that sale rack and get compliments every time I wear it. You will not always find something you like here though, I find that if you come earlier in the week, you will more likely find something you like, that is because all the hip kids get to the good stuff first, it is Paddington after all. If you are a fan of Thrift stores, there is not reason why you would not want to check this place out. It is spacious and filled with treasures as long as you don't mind hunting for them.

Twice upon a time gives second hand and antique wares a…read moresecond spin of the old hourglass. Located on the main antique drag on Logan road, this is one of my favourite stores to visit. Filled to the brim with english and australian furniture, barometers, silver, porcelains and various other bric-a-brac you can spend a happy afternoon perusing the range on offer. (Be sure to also check out the beautiful grandfather clocks!) With such a good central location and reasonably friendly staff (It depends on what side of the bed they woke up on) this place is well worth a pop-in.

Twice Upon A Time, what a magical sentiment. It makes me think of unrealistic but inspirational…read moreDisney moments where everyone gets a second chance and dreams really can come true for a 16-year-old rebellious mermaid or an aristocratic-turned-servant-turned-princess who has issues with midnight. But that's what Twice Upon A Time is all about; it's about giving antiques and furniture and old wares a second life, which is the very reason I love antique shops so much. Twice Upon A Time has some truly lovely English and Australian furniture pieces. Thinking about adding this type of furniture to my house always gives me such a light in my eyes, because can you really imagine having so much rich history just sitting in your living room? I want to furnish my whole house with antique and pre-loved furniture in the future, and Twice Upon A Time will definitely be one of my first stops. There's chairs, tables, silver, trinkets, jewellery boxes, drawers, coffee tables, and an ornate cabinet that I found out was named a credenza, and a Victorian credenza at that. How can you not gravitate to a shop like this with that much silvery whimsy? I let my imagination run wild in a place like this. The furniture is beautiful, visit!

Holy dooley. I was lucky enough to discover this treasure trove open on a Sunday. Welcome to…read moreWilston's Lifeline Supa Store. It's a two storey jungle of rare as hen's teeth second hand wares. On the lawn outside of the store, there was a $89 mint condition black leather wheelchair as well as a whole range of bikes, some for little ones, and some for adults. The rooms are decked out like small themed rooms, in a similar fashion to how some antique stores set out their goods for sale. The only difference is that you'll pay less than half the price you'd pay at an antique store. They've got a violin for sale there for $50, imitation Chasseur slow cookers for $59 (which is cheap, let me tell you), old school pentax and polaroid land cameras (enquire about prices) and vintage coffee percolators for $20. They've got loads of your standard op shop finds: a killer book and record collection, toys galore, and troves of crockery and cutlery. It's not a bad place to come looking for some new furniture either. They've got a lot of stuff that looks like it was taken from your grandma's house, but in saying that, there are some great retro finds in there. It's not great for clothes- it's more of a odds and ends, nic nacs kind of place. While you're upstairs take a look at the original, aged and worn wooden trusses that hold up the curved corrugated iron roof. I can assure you, if you dare go in here, you will walk out with something great and unexpected.

If you love op shopping, this is the David Jones of them. They have antiques n kitsch, furniture,…read moretoys, collectibles, books, clothes, shoes, cutlery, crockery, cookware, decor, paintings

The great thing about having a thrift store in a suburb filled with trendy and rich people is that…read morethey get some of the most awesome stuff. I always find some great clothes at Hey Hey It's Yesterday's Thrift Shop. Everything they sell is always in top-notch condition and at excellent prices. Hey Hey's is situated just a quick walk away from Rosalie village. It is fitted inside an old house which works perfectly in categorising the store. The store uses different "room" for separate things; there is an entire room devoted to men's wear a room devoted to children's wear toys and homewares and a room for ladies' wear. The staff seem to be pretty friendly to others but for some reason, I often get ignored when I enter the store, usually it is because they are busy serving other people so I don't mind that much.

I have to commend the effort and intentions behind Hey Hey It's Yesterday's Thrift Shop more than…read moreanything else. It's a little shop in Nash Street that sells every type of second-hand thing you could ever imagine. They have clothes, shoes, jewellery, handbags, and even sports equipment like bowling balls and hockey sticks, bless them. But the profits from these items don't even benefit the shop owners, they all go to benefit brain-injured children. You can't get more selfless than that. This shop is really a testament to the good people that run it, and they don't even charge much for their items. Books and videos are only $2, DVDs only $3. Everything is cheap as chips but goes to such a great cause. If you've ever visited Cold Rock or Grill'd at Rosalie, all you need to do is drive up a little bit more and you'll run into Hey Hey It's Yesterday's Thrift Shop. It's in an absolutely beautiful old burgundy-sort-of-coloured house. If you like vintage and feel like making a difference during the course of your day, amble on down and have a chat to the lovely ladies there. There is no eftpos, so bring your cash and your good intentions. You can also find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hey-Hey-Its-Yesterdays-Thrift-Shop/137976260515?sk=info

We stumbled upon this sweet vintage gift shop after a coffee at The Single Guys and I'm so glad we…read moredid. This place is packed with an eclectic mix of goodies from homewares, lighting, jewelry, board games, and old vintage pieces - you'll definitely be able to pick up a unique gift for those hard to buy for. I found some beautiful old dressmaker sheers made of copper and cast iron that I've put on my wish list. Definitely visit if you're in the area.

Oohlala, oui tres bien! My French may be awful, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the…read morecharming quality of The French Corner. The shop boasts an air of cluttered decadence; everything is kind of mashed into one place but it only adds to The French Corner's magic. They have some singularly gorgeous pieces, including a thickset white bedframe and the most amazing 20th century vanity and mirror I have ever seen. They also have an array of dazzling jewellery and accessories littering the side cabinets. Wading through the organised chaos is half the fun, because it allows you stumble across some hidden treasures. Just make sure you don't bump anything. I find that walking into The French Corner transforms you into a glutton; you can't just stop at one item. Once you pick up one thing you see a million others and can't bear to leave them behind. And yes, some of their pieces are rather expensive, but they also have a range of fairly priced items - most of them unique items that you'd be hard-pushed to find elsewhere. You can distinguish the shop easily from its trademark sign and if that fails, its beautiful vintage luggage and dressmaker mannequins lining the shopfront will give it away. It's an excellent place for gift ideas and for bits and bobs to add a stylish and quaintly furnished touch to any décor. If you're in the area and have some spare time, I definitely recommend popping in for a look and getting lost in another world.

Driving along Enoggera Rd, The French Corner entices you to stop and have a look. You know it is…read moreopen when the entire outside is lined with unique furniture, classy mirrors, old clocks and all sorts of other glorious decorations. You can tell that it gets a lot of customers from the road as cars pull up out front just for a quick browse. It is the kind of store that is way out of my price range (most of my furniture is second hand and falling apart) but is filled with the stuff I dream of having. There was an old clock outside that I would die to have but the $260 price tag was enough to stop me from impulse buying it. Walk inside and there are three rooms packed with everything from a dining table to a small model vespa. If you are like me and never know what to get someone for their wedding, or birthday than this is the perfect place. Everything is that little bit fancy and very very French. There is barely enough room to walk and if the place has more than a few people in it you end up doing those awkward dances to get around each other. But it is well worth it just to look at all the decadent decorations they have on offer.

All I have to say is STEAMPUNK! He has the most wonderful array of victorian and edwardian fine…read morewood and crafted furniture, cool light fixtures and other classic musty old antique store great stuff, and cast iron fences, old window coverings from Queensland houses. The place is so real and old fashioned and the stuff is so very cool for an accent with modern stuff. It was a perfect discovery on a day trip from Brizzie that then looped up past Wivenhoe to hike in the park, lunch at Mt. Glorious and home through the gap. I'm going back!

This guy is rude , we walked in his shop , no hello , not even an acknowledgement we were there,…read morewhat a disgrace , I spent my money buying antiques at toowoomba ,he shouldn't put signs on the road if he doesn't want business