Erinbank's full of treasures & I always go back when I'm in Melbourne, there's always something…read moredifferent that you know you won't find in the city shops. From clothes, hats, beautiful Japanese pottery, jewelry, there's something for every room in your house or if you're looking for a gift.

It seems like this shop has been around forever, and yet it never fails to delight and intrigue me…read morewith it's mixture of quirky homewares and stylish clothes that I never see anywhere else. A really nice lady owns this little shop, and she's very helpful without being at all in your face. This is always a lovely shopping, or just browsing, experience.

This was a lovely place to stumble upon! My husband and I were wandering aimlessly around North…read moreMelbourne after a yummy brunch at Elceed, and our wandering led us to Victoria Street, which if I recall correctly, had some cute cafes and retail spaces. I was drawn into this store because of the interesting decor featured in their storefront window (a huge corn on the cob that had a bite taken out of it, along with a double stacked hamburger... if that makes any sense.) True to their name, they had some quirky lookin' knick knacks, bags, jewelry, and housewares. I also loved their logo, which are silhouettes of animals such as dogs and giraffes. As I was browsing through the store, I noticed two guys carrying huge animal-like sculptures out of the store, as if they were going to be displayed at an event of some sort. Obviously not outside the realm of possibility at a store named Quirk! I ended up buying a customisable letter banner, perfect for my hipster birthday parties/Elite Events. :)

From the owner: Step off Victoria Street in North Melbourne into an unexpected menagerie. Toys too good for kids…read more There's a piggy bank cast from a real piglet and parrot drawings embellished with frilled collars made of recycled maps and envelopes. Greenery protrudes from vintage pots and an array of terrariums. Good affordable design with a sense of play!

Something Aussie is one of the finest gift stores we have ever seen in our travels all over the…read moreworld. When we saw their unique teacup and mug display in the lobby of the Marriott, we knew we were going to check out the store. Sure enough, the selection of gifts ranges from Aboriginal artwork to Aboriginal-design dinner and kitchen ware to Aussie food and music and clothes. Additionally, the gift selection encompasses all age groups and price ranges. The prices are excellent, and the quality is terrific. My personal favorite find were the hand-carved wooden spoons with kangaroo handles. Be sure to bring in the tourist pamphlet advertising the store for a 10% discount. It is very easy to walk to since it is a couple of blocks up the street from the Victoria Market.

From the owner: Something Aussie based in North Melbourne is a one of the biggest and best souvenir and gift shop…read morein Melbourne. Known for its extensive range of souvenirs and gifts. At Something Aussie you will find everything from quirky souvenirs, to Aboriginal Art, to Australian gourmet foods. We can offer you pillow treats for corporate clients, crafts from traditional Aboriginal communities, authentic outback gear, and of course, playful Aussie souvenirs. We invite you to draw on our vast experience in the field of authentic Australiana. Our friendly staffs are always happy to help you find that unique souvenir. We offer you a relaxed environment in which to explore our fascinating collection. Much more than a gift shop, we offer you a unique experience of our wonderful country.

The sister and I were able to buy some gifts here while we were in melbourne. It was within walking…read moredistance from where we were staying and it had a lot of things that we could choose from. The store was filled with australian goodies. You could find clothes, locally made trinkets, and anything else you would find in australia. I bought a variety of australian-made soaps and shot glasses. There was something for everybody. My sister bought some pens and office supplies. If I need easy presents for people, I would come here.

I found my makeshift city ornament here for Melbourne. I will have to just add something to it as I…read morewasn't able to find another. This place has plenty of other souvenir items to pick up, very spacious and ranges from unique to common items. The staff was helpful enough to answer my question. The prices were comparable to other souvenir shops.

Dwell is the younger sibling of Tempted, a lifestyle store about 50m down the road…read more Where Tempted sells smaller more lifestyle oriented products (think photo frames and vases), Dwell stocks bigger household items like couches, floor lamps, armchairs and dining tables. Dwell isn't a high-end furniture store, but it's not competing with Fantastic Furniture either. It's a comfortable mid-range sort of store that is on par with the likes of Freedom (perhaps a little lower) in terms of price, but the stock is available in MUCH smaller numbers. If you want something for your home that isn't from the usual suspects like Freedom, Ikea, Plush, etc. without paying a fortune, Dwell is a great place to start. Oh, and should you see something you like but isn't quite right, make sure you let the staff know. They have catalogues full of things that can be ordered just for you.

I love the furniture in DWELL. I think that they have some beautiful pieces. And the staff are…read moreamazing, cant' help enought So wonderful and enthusiastic. My experience was disappointing though in customer service from the owner. I wanted to redo my home office, and was ready to purchase a few pieces of furniture. I went in a couple of times, and even dropped off wall paper samples to help me match fabrics. I was so very disappointed that the owner never got in touch with me about the samples and helping me to finalise my choices. The staff were great - fantastic actually. They were so wonderful to me, but in the end I felt like the owner was too busy to spend time helping me. Feel sad, cause I was really looking forward to getting a couple of the pieces :)