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.

They have a cute range of retro style aprons. I bought a black and white one and wear it all the…read moretime now in the kitchen. I love their range of scented Glasshouse candles. There are some really scrummy flavours like Kaffir lime & cocoa butter, Cilantro & orange, Vanilla caramel... oh man they make me hungry just smelling them. There is also a range of kitsch French/Paris decorated home wares and knick-knacks. A great shop for gifts.

We love our local - Little Fox Lane - great coffee and food (especially their yoghurt bowl and…read moregranola) all served with a friendly smile and wonderful customer service. Easy parking out front, but please be respectful of not parking in reserved spots for veterinary service nearby. Love their plants and homewares. Highly recommend!!!!

I remember when Loot was a bit of revelation on the Brisbane homeware scene. Way back in the mists…read moreof my youth these guys were some of the first people to start importing cheap Asian homewares and it made birthday and gift shopping HEAPS easier. Since then a lot of other people have done this, often with classier results, however Loot is still a good place to pick up a cheap bit of tat to brighten up your living room. Just make sure you've got your taste-o-meter going or you could end up regretting some of your purchases.

Outstanding!!! I…read morerecently constructed my new home and luckily during the initial design and concept phase, I was more than fortunate to avail myself of the wonderfully talented services of the lovely Raquel from My Style Interiors. I must admit prior to the original consultation I was a little unsure and hesitant about the whole process, but almost instantly Raquel put me at ease with her vibrant and warm personality and obvious love and passion for design and her impressive attention to detail quickly instilled in me a great confidence that I had indeed made the right decision to have an specialist guide me through the whole design process. She listened intently to my ideas and proposed themes whilst providing amazing suggestions and alternate themes and painted so many beautiful pictures and inspired ideas in my imagination! At our subsequent consultation Raquel had produced some wonderful themes and styles with regards to colours, furnishings, materials, cabinetry and lighting ideas that perfectly captured what we discussed in our original meeting whilst also ensuring it was within my proposed budgetary requirements. Now, seeing my delightful home finished and witnessing the whole planned concept come to fruition so stylishly and beautifully, I couldn't be happier. Thank you so very much Raquel. I could never have imagined living within such a more gorgeous environment. I cannot recommend My Style Interiors enough...do yourself a favour, you deserve it!

From the owner: - Colour consultations - Interior Decorator Service…read more- Home Staging - In House Consultations - Showroom Appointments - Specification selections and design - Display home styling - Shop fit-out/Layout - Electrical plan selections - Alterations, Additions and small renovations with design selections when required - Flooring, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper application and selection

This shop is a godsend when you realise that it's your Mum's birthday tomorrow and you haven't got…read moreher anything. Ellia sells lots of classy candles, jewellery, homewares, and accessories, as well as some cute baby clothes and toys. It's fairly expensive, but the things they stock are unique and perfect for gifts. Apart from some of their funky jewellery, it's not really the place to shop for a younger person, but if you're looking for something for your Mum or Aunt, it's a gold mine. They have some fantastic cards and wrapping and will wrap things for free which I think is nice and makes their prices a little more justified. Some of the staff are a bit snooty, but I have come across some friendlier ones on occasion. I probably wouldn't frequent Ellia if it weren't right near where I live and useful for last minute gifts, but it serves it purpose nicely.

This is a lovely homeware oasis in the madness of Chermside…read more Beautiful linen, gorgeous homewares and delicious organic skin care and candles are complemented by a decent jewellery and book section. I particularly loved the huge range of organic scented candles and the aromatherapy section, so many places stock cheap, synthetic options but Karma Living has the real deal.

Stepping into this shop, you feel as if your soul has been captured by monks and taken to a more…read moreserene and better world. It is lit by burning scented candles and every corner of the shop exudes a different aroma. Buddha statues line your path through the store, directing you towards soothing oils, face masks, jewellery, meditation books and home decorations. One of only two of these stores in Queensland, it is unique to Brisbane, and a wonderful retreat from the throngs of shoppers pulsing through the Chermside mall. Definitely a store for one to visit to reconnect with their spiritual side and to pamper their skin and soul.