You get lots for your money here, and there's even a pretty good selection of cards that aren't too…read moresaccharin. Mostly I give this little shop four stars for having a small selection of Thorntons goodies on site. Perfect for a last minute mothers day gift when you can't be bothered/don't have time to head into Cardiff town. (Though equally as good for when you just get the urge to eat a box of chocs and nothing but Thorntons will do)

This is a great card shop there is a wide variety of cards for all occasions and it's very cheap…read more They also have a small selection of gifts for weddings etc. As you enter the shop you see a big stand in front of you saying 5 cards for a pound I think it so very cheap. Behind the counter they have a selection of Thornton's chocolates for sale these always make great gifts as the chocolate is such good quality. I find the price for the chocolates really good I think there slightly cheaper then most places. The shop is well laid out with the cards in there categories the shop is fairly easy to move around in and the staff are friendly. This shop is definitely one of the best and cheapest card shops.

Miss Holmes is a boutique home ware and gift shop on Barry High Street that sells a range of…read morefurniture, keepsake mementos, and other accessories. Admittedly, most of the items here are a bit frou frou for my taste (I can't really imagine hanging a £600 giant gilded mirror in my flat), but I can see why this place is doing so well: the shop is beautifully laid out, making the most of the available space with warm, inviting product displays. It's like a posh auntie's living room in here. I personally like the vintage signs like "If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen", while others will enjoy browsing the range of home accesssories from Wax Lyrical, Cavania, and Cath Kidston. When I walked in, I wasn't acknowledged until I piped up with a "Hi", but I assumed it was because she (Miss Holmes, perhaps?) was busy stocking the shelves. Not much conversation after that, I'm afraid. I'd go back though, if I were gift shopping for a fussy female in my life as there's a fine selection of items here to suit most tastes.

Fabulous shop. I was visiting my accountant in the same road. Bowled over by the beautiful layout…read moreof the shop &n my type of gifts. i bought a fabulous cath kitson towel. Could have bought everything in the shop. Will be back to shop soon-all my girlie dreams in one place. Will tell everyone about this fab shop. Think they would do really well too at my Absolutely fabulous shopping events at IKEA etc. Hope they would want to try-as I think I would be their best customer etc.

Anastasia is a bead and gift shop hybrid located on Barry High Street that offers day and evening…read morejewellery evening classes as well. The back of the store is where you'll find the extensive range of beads, including the large plated acrylic variety in silver, copper and bronze. If you're not crafty, Anastasia offers a selection of gifts, including glassware (vases, bowls and the like), greeting cards, and specialty bath goods from Bomb Cosmetics. And bizarrely, Ed Hardy incense. An older gentleman summed it up perfectly when he said to me: "Bit different, innit?" Those who'd like to expand their creative repertoire can take one of Anstasia's jewellery making classes: * Tuesdays at 2 pm * Wednesday at 6 pm * Thursday at 11 am Children's classes and parties can also be arranged, just ask a member of staff for more details.

A decent card shop with reasonably priced cards but there always seems to be a lack of staff…read more Sometimes there isn't a great selection on certain cards but usually they are ok.

Once upon a time, most Card Factories were nice little local business, and I for one grieve that…read moretransition. I'm not a massive fan of card shops in general, I think they're impersonal, garish and tacky. If I want to tell someone I love them, I'll bake them a cake instead of getting them a naff card they'll just keep in a drawer until they throw it away in a couple of years. Okay, now the bitter rant's over, I'll admit that as card shops go, this is a decent one. The prices are good (more like what I'd want to pay for a piece of paper), instead of ridiculously overpriced. But the Card Factory is taking over the world. Independent suppliers really don't have a hope in hell, which is sad.