Spoiled For Choice is the perfect girly shop. Any gifty things you might desire can be found in…read morehere. There is a nice selection of of silver jewellery in the £20 range. Handbags, photo frames, calendars, cards and other gifty things can be found in abundance here, but the best bit is the Belgian chocolates counter. Reasonably priced and totally delicious, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't appreciate these as a gift. In short, this is a great one-stop-shop for any birthday or other occasion, and I think you'd be bound to find something for everyone.

Situated in an area of Partick that's run down in part, Spoiled for Choice is a card and gift shop…read moreshimmering with elegant little gifts for the lady in your life (or indeed yourself!) With an impressive collection of bangles of various description, candles and the usual gift shop items, it's great for present ideas, but what really gives this shop a quirk compared to its surrounding counterparts is its mouthwatering selection of Belgian chocolates! With various selections at a well rounded price, how can you resist? Ideal if you're looking in vain for last minute birthday inspiration that makes it look like you've made a special effort. Alternatively, if you've had a hard day at work or with the kids and fancy pampering yourself, this place will kit you out with all the luxurious necessities of a great night in.

Eternal Light bills itself as a Scottish Gift shop, and sells a range of Scottish-inspired gifts…read more You know the type I'm talking about; t-shirts with definitions of Scottish words on, wallets with the Scottish flag on and the traditional 'You can take the boy out of Glasgow but you can't take Glasgow out of the boy' type merchandise. As well as all things Scottish, Eternal Light also sells a large selection of candles (which, incidentally, make the whole shop smell lovely!) as well as jewelery. You'll also find a whole lot of decorative signs with quotes such as "The best women don't have hot flushes - they have power surges" and "The man who says something can't be done shouldn't talk to the woman who's doing it." You never know when they might come in useful.... The shop is nicely decorated - all white with clear cut lines - and isn't so stuffed full that you can't see what you're looking at. The man behind the counter was also really friendly. All in all, a perfectly pleasant little gift shop. You won't find anything particularly unique or unusual - but you will find some funny little presents (particularly good for the Scottish-obsessed!).

Eternal Light is quite modest on the outside and not necessarily an attention grabber but you…read moreshould definitely make the effort to look inside. There's a lot of the higher standard Scottish souvenirs available here - as Katie said, those T shirts with Scottish slang printed on them, coasters with the same, some Burns ornaments. But there were some more unusual curiosities that I have never seen before - wooden pebbles with Burns script engraved on one side, some mugs with Glasgow buses through the ages on them - perfect for someone who has lived through the evolution of Glasgow from its days of ship industry and trams to now. There are some offerings in here that would be a nice touch to a birthday as they would take you on a nostalgia trip. There's a large section of this shop dedicated to Scottish made candles, which all smell delicious, and a large selection of hand crafted jewellery for very reasonable prices. The shop keeper was friendly and receptive and this shop has more to provide than merely Scottish themed gifts. If that's what you're looking for it's all there, but what you wouldn't expect are the other trinket ideas universally themed, but unique because they are made locally. A nice touch for a birthday or just if you want to pamper yourself!

I said to the shop owner, "Your shop is very spangly", and I wasn't lying!…read more La Coco, a few doors down from the thoroughfare of Partick Station is great if you're needing a wee last minute nick nack for a birthday. There's a wide selection of jewellery, from bangles to sparkly beads and diamante necklaces with shoe charms to make the lady in your life smile. There is a section dedicated to gifts for new mum's, including cute wee silver trinket boxes with "Baby's first curl" etc inscribed on the lid. There's also a variety of quircky gift ideas, from embroidered photo frames to quaint little owl ornaments or bookmarks or car themed photoframes or mugs. There's even a pin cushion in the shape of a cake! The selling point of this shop, however, is its sparkle. Although there's a few gorgeous wee flowery purses to satisfy your indie tastes, it's a diamond studded wonderland. We were very bedazzled! But there's a good range of goodies in here - it reminds me vaguely of a silver studded Papyrus. And the shop keeper is very bubbly. Good to know about if you need a wee extra present for a loved one!

La Coco is a very cute gift boutique just off Dunbarton Road…read more Currently decked out with all things Christmassy, I was in heaven. From stylish wrapping paper to Christmas decorations and back again - I was genuinely surprised at the range of things crammed into this tiny shop! If you're after a gift for someone girly, then this is definitely somewhere you should be heading. At the moment they have sparkly mugs, jewelry, home decorations, baubles of every description and really good quality cards. Although it's not as conveniently placed as Papyrus on Byres Road (and about five times smaller!) it has gifts along the same vein - but quite a lot cheaper. Quick warning, as this shop is so stuffed full, I was quite terrified that my clumsy self was going to knock everything over and end up in a huge pile of girly gifts on the floor. I wouldn't recommend a trip if you're weighed down with bags!

Offers offers always clearance lines in This store has…read morethousands of items from candles to DIY to gifts to smoking accessories, customer service is always A1, owners always smiling and goes the extra mile for you. Just moved house and went in and found plenty of goodies most I didn't even need , this place is always busy with ques sometimes to hectic for the wee shop Now I'm a regular and even know the owners name Archie , I'm always in for my incense, cheapest I've seen anywhere only £1

From the outside this place looks similar to a couple of other 'We Sell Everything' shops along…read moreDumbarton Road but once you step inside...that's when the MAGIC hits you! This place is a combination of half 'sells everything but the kitchen sink' (although they probably DO have one actually...) & half car boot/secondhand stall/shop. The 1st time I went in I couldn't believe just HOW MUCH stuff they have in here...the shelves are heaving, nae CRYING with amount of stock piled (and I mean actually just piled) on them. If you like a good old rummage when you shop or you're a car-boot sale fan then I think you'll like this place. Outside the shop they usually seem to have 2nd hand bikes of questionable origin (legality even?) for sale, bags (but not the infamous 'SEX' bag which they used to have, as I am now the proud owner of that delightful bag, oh yes. Control your jealousy please) & other such things. On the inside I can't even begin to list all they sell, but I shall try...*takes deep breath* lamps,candles,mugs,pots,brushes,knitting needles,screws,old Xbox's,old Sky+ boxes, 2nd hand books,gloves, oil burners,cutlery,kitchenware,board games,ornaments,cigarette lighters,cheap perfume,Liquid Gold,etc...etc... SO MUCH! If you walk out of here empty handed then you are a stronger willed person than I am (which isn't hard to be fair). I must warn you, if you have any kind of neatness/tidiness OCD then DO NOT enter this establishment; you will probably cry then run screaming from the place. At times when browsing I am genuinely worried I am going to knock something/everything off the shelf because things are placed so precariously on top of other 'things'...its an accident waiting to happen and I don't wanna be the person that has that, no doubt PRICELESS, weird dog(?) face thing ornament topple onto the floor smashing into a thousands pieces of weird dog(?) face things. So be careful when you're browsing in here people. As the saying goes: Touchy touchy lightly monkey. Amongst all this utter craziness you will maybe come across a rare, quality find that will make you smile & say 'I've always wanted one of these!' and at that point you know Mr/Ms.Cut Price Gift Shop have done their job. They made a sale & made your day (probably). They are happy bunnies(?).

Went here with the missus to pick up flowers for a friend…read more Being from Finland, where it costs a billion euros for a postage stamp, she thought the flowers were reasonably priced. I thought they were quite expensive, but I'm used to getting flowers from a friend in Motherwell. We picked up a 'money tree' or something or other. A friendly wee shop that is a bit cramped inside but well stocked with alot of different flowers to choose from. A part of me wishes I worked in a florist. This one would do nicely.

I think I must have been a florist in a previous life…read more There's something about the buckets filled with different kinds of stems and foliage that makes me swoon. Cleverly arranged gifty bits and pieces certainly help, and a some fully made and wrapped bouquets finish it all off nicely. Blooms, then, ticked all my boxes. Beatifully designed inside, they have bits of vintage-looking furniture topped off with candles, teddy bears and picture frames as well as a whole wall full of flowers. The walls are painted lime green which, although sounds hideous, is actually very clever. The different coloured flowers stand out wonderfully against it. Another bonus is that Blooms is not as expensive as you might think! They have some pre-made bunches for as little as £4.99, although their range does stretch all the way up to £25 and £30 bunches. (Guys, they're probably for when you've done something REALLY bad). All in all, I will be staring into the windows of Blooms wistfully for some time to come. Or, at least, until that time when I come up with some excuse to justify buying myself a huge bouquet.

This place looks almost magical from the outside - in a kind of naff white witch sort of way, but…read moredon't be fooled by the elaborate font adorned by stars and over-elaborate window displays. It's a tiny little shop, and sure, it's got all the disappointing gift boutique standards - expensive scented candles, horrendously overpriced tiny little spoons and other kitchen adornments - but the buyer of the shop hits a winner every now and then. I've seen some truely unsual things in the window, things that I'd be proud to pretend I had thought out in detail as a perfect gift for somebody. Such as a gorgeous black and white striped umbrella with black trimming. So, I'd recommend it if you've just remembered a friend's birthday three days late, or are feeling lazy about your mum's next week. You'll find something that'll go down well.

Cassiopeia is a lovely gift boutique where you will find presents so nice that you won't want to…read moregive them to anyone else. It's been gracing Hyndland Road with its presence since 2004 - and aims to provide its customers with gifts from around the world with emphasis on items from local artists and designers. The shop is long and thin, but is very well set out and adorned by a stylish window display. Inside you will find everything from jewellery to stationary to lotions and potions and back again. There is a particular focus on homeware, and you will find a gorgeous selection of decorations and crockery. Last time I was there I fell completely in love with a set of dessert bowls - it was oh so tragic when I had to leave the shop without them. They also sell a selection of posh chocolates that go by the name of "Berry Scrumptious." Too cute to resist? I think so! Cassiopeia also have a great website that showcases a lot of their stock. Sadly you can't buy online - but they do offer a personal shopper service which is great if you're lost for ideas for a birthday present for someone special (or someone awkward).

With a wide range of pretty household gifts and sugary sweet baby accessories, there are no prizes…read morefor guessing the clientele aimed at by Elements in Cresswell Lane. In many ways, the beautifully-presented shop is a microcosm of the lane in its current incarnation as a whole; quirky and alternative, chic and pricey. Given the amount of similar businesses in the city (Felix and Oscar, Papyrus etc...), a shop like this has to be good if it's going to survive, and thankfully this one is. Devoid of the David Brent-esque silliness prevalent in many of its competitors, Elements exudes a little more class and concentrates solely on stocking pretty items which actually have some sort of use as well. Again, like most of its Cresswell Lane buddies, it's not a shop for me, but nor is it trying to be.

Elements kinda sums up Creswell Lane shopping in DeCourcy's arcade - it's yummy mummy central,…read morewhich isn't necessarily a bad thing, however, it might be bad if you're on a budget. This shop has everything! I love just looking round it and in all the 'nooks and crannies' - absolutely everything you see is for sale! It's soooo cute! And it sells those really nice scented candles - you know, the Lily-Frame candles... they're amazing! It has loads of gift ideas, and homewares, from baby clothes to aprons, cake platters to diamantee picture frames and all the rest. It's all quirky, cute and retro. I can easily kill time in there... it's tiny and adorable. I might do a Verrucca Salt and just say: I want everything in it, and I want it now!

It's a shame really because I like this shop and it stocks a lot of lovely jewellery, etc., but I…read moredid get the feeling (and I'm pretty perceptive) that if you don't go in all trendy-west-endy in your pearls and tweed the assumption is you're a shoplifter. Got followed around with chit-chat today under the guise of interest in my upcoming holiday with my sister, but really the underlying message was: "I think you're dressed way too shabby for us, so you must be a shoplifter"... I've bought from here in the past, but I won't be doing so again and this kind of experience only pushes me more towards online shopping.

I've been in this wee gem of a shop loads of times, and always enjoy having a gander around it…read more Reasons I love it: I had an awesomely super, wee old Aunt called Nancy. I went to the same school as Carol Smillie. It's a much bigger shop than you actually think - ever inch of it is covered and piled high with all sorts of awesome nik naks. Think Tiger (see other review) but of a more classy and personalised nature - everything you didn't realise you wanted or needed but absolutely do! Seriously (if the Mr would let me), I could totally kit out the entire flat with stuff from here. The staff are just lovely. In that inimitable West Endish kind of way. What I don't like: It's incredibly cluttered. Making your way through the shop can be treacherous. Especially if there's other cusotomers there. Most of their stuff (as awesome as it is) is very pricy for what it is. Bring on the next sale!

Bizarre shop. Bizarre location. You wouldn't think there'd be such a thing as an "Anniesland…read moreinstitution", but there is, and Catani is it. Selling a little bit of this and little bit of that, it's hard to pigeonhole this long running business. Broadly speaking it's a hardware shop, but like many Glaswegian takes on this idea, it also stocks, well, just about everything you may need only once in your life but can't get anywhere else. This, however, is the top of the bunch, with larger premises than most of the others and very friendly staff to boot.

I lived across the road from this jumbled-up looking store and for a while didn't really have a…read moreclue what kind of shop it was. I'm still not 100% sure except that I know it's a pretty darn good one. One of the first things a friend said to me when I first moved into the area was "Have you been in Catani's? It sells everything." I was intrigued. Sure enough, when I checked it out with another friend who was taking his laptop upstairs to Mercury Computing I was amazed by the bizarre but wonderful stock - full of gadgets and gizmos. If they don't have what you're looking for they will be sure to track it down for you. A true treasure trove!