Super cute gift shop that I found with the help of Reddit! Everything is cuter and much more…read moreaffordable here than the giant gift shop chain Carrol's. magnets were 3 for $6, I believe. Literal half the price for the same amount you'd get a Carrol's. Thank you! Wish I got more stuff here

This is my favorite shop in Dublin. I'm a big fan of sarcasm and humor...and often. This store is…read morefull of great souvenirs and the best greeting cards I've ever seen. I make it a point to visit here with every trip.

Want a name plate for your bedroom door? Perhaps you would like to make your own snow globe or…read morefoil-art tiger? If you are nodding excitedly while braiding a friendship bracelet, then this is the shop for you. But while a lot of the products on offer are admittedly aimed at the younger generation, there are plenty of others that don't require you to ask an adult before beginning, including ready-stretched canvases, heaps of different paints (not just poster) and various sized brushes.

This shop is a dream for kids (and me who loves arty crafty colourful stuff). Yes it is small but i…read morethink its fitting for the type of shop it is, its like finding a treasure chest that is teeming with pretty paper and stickers and pencils and foamy stuff and felt and every thing you have ever used in a primary school art class and even more than that. This place is perfect when it's halloween and you dont intend to join the droves of people wearing internet bought costumes, two years in a row now I have taken a trip to this shop to stock up on things to make my cotsume. they do the best face paint around, big tubs of the stuff and they have as much glitter as.....something really glitery! I can just keep listing stuff off and bore you but really you would be better off heading down here and having a look for yourself.

They changed the name to books and thoughtful gifts so it may be hard to find but I came in here…read morejust walking by and when I walked in I wanted everything they had the cutest trinkets and things if you're looking for a special gift for bridesmaids brides grooms babies dog lovers and chocolate lovers you will find it here The gentleman that runs the place is very very nice it's a little overwhelming know I will be honest because there's a lot of stuff to look at but I loved every second in the store I purchased some Violet bath fizz cupcakes and a trinket for a door hanger And a book they had a lot of inspirational and motivational quotes

My favorite gift and antique shop in dublin. The owner Anthony is very sweet and knowledgeable and…read morehis staff are very helpful and friendly. I am a big fan of this shop and the variety of gift and home collections they have and i would highly recommend it.

Been to this shop many times to buy small gifts and the odd thing or two for home. They have a nice…read moreselection of unique pieces from around the world. Great gift ideas and odds and sods for the kitchen and other home decor.

Some shops I just can't leave without buying something. Article is one of them. Part of the…read morePowerscourt Townhouse, it is situated within easy reach from Grafton St. and well worth a visit. Everything is so pretty/elegant/stylish/quirky/or just plain useful that, if you are ever stuck for a gift for someone who already has everything (like most of us), here you'll find something for them. They have the most beautiful greeting cards, scandi-inspired home wear, candles (not the tacky ones), mugs and decoration, maps, quirky wrapping paper, books....the list is long. Go check them out, browse their little shop and if you do, make sure to look up as the ceiling in there in beautiful as well.

If you have a soft spot for all things cutesy and have just moved into a new home (or if you even…read moreknow someone who has) this is where you need to go to have your every whimsical desire for home accessories met. And when I say every, I mean E V E R Y. From gorgeously quaint little 1950 style signs that read quips such as "When my house is messy I don't clean, I just turn off the lights!", to floral teapots, fairy lights and kitsch bunting, it's a must for any self-respecting female fortress. Last time I ventured in they also had a pretty rambunctious sale going on, so its a great place for some cheeky thrifty Christmas shopping!

the shop is wonderful, there many stuff to look at that you cant make your mind and choose at once…read more I cant go there and not spend at least 2 hours!. My favorite section where the signs are. If you need to buy a gift for a friend, family then you definitely need to go there. They have amazing birthday cards that come with music and a cd, birthday and wedding decorations and other things. Go and check it yourself.

I really hope my sister does not read my reviews…read more I went here yesterday to get her a birthday present. My sister is into quirky design and is studying to be a curator. Great design can be pricey so to be honest I was prepared to drop a lot of money in this spot as from the outside it looks very expensive. Thankfully it's not! They have a small to medium selection of various designs, from beautiful leather bound notepads to pencil cases fashioned out of tyres. I got the sis two cups for her tea, not any old cup. They are designed especially to fit on your leg or between your thighs! I also got her a pack of cards that were a limited line by a London designer. The cups & cards averaged around €10 a piece. The owner was very welcoming and helpful and said they have many other pieces on their website. Fun spot!

Designist really got me out of a hole today…read more I needed to buy my bother a birthday present... his birthday was over a week ago - eek! Perusing the really cool stuff in here on my lunch break, I found the Thermo-Pot food flask. Perfect as my brother is on the road most days and packs a lunch. I am hoping he will use it for hot lunches on colder days. There was some really funky cards as well, of which I got two. I added a make-your-own-comic-strip kit too to the pile. The stuff is a tad over priced here, for that I remove a star. For instance there is a Plectrum Maker priced at 25 EUR. A guy at work said he picked one up for 12 EUR somewhere else - yikes, that's some price difference. The place is definitely worth a look though, especially if you are looking for that unique gift. PS all their stuff can be found here www.designist.ie

The best place for picking up something quirky and cute for a birthday/Christmas present for…read moresomeone (or yourself). Full of absolutely gorgeous and usual bits, from office equipment to ornaments to lunch boxes to bags, it's a must! It can sometimes get a little bit messy but you can generally find what you might be looking for. Allocate time for yourself to look through and explore everything in here!

I'm such a big fan of Paperchase and I just love their shop in Arnotts in the Jervis Shopping…read moreCentre. Anyone who gets excited about stationery will want to spend a lot of time and money here. There's so many practical buys like the birthday book where you can keep record of everyone's special day or the blank recipe book where you can list everyone's famous dishes. There are racks and racks of cards for every occasion like the one that congratulates you for turning 25. Who thought 25 was such a milestone? There's also school supplies such as notebooks, pens, markers, post-its and agendas. The shop also sells the Filofax brand which is considered to be the creme de la creme of personal organizers. The best thing about Paperchase is that it makes all these day-to-day items exciting, colourful and fun.

It's so lovely to know that Dublin will never run out of surprises…read more Already a magic place for those in the know, Cow's Lane has delivered yet another marvellous, relevant spot for art lovers and collectors of things fun, fashionable and quirky: Cows Lane Designer Studio. A core group of designers and artists, already familiar to those who've frequented the Saturday Designers Mart at Cow Lane, formed the co-operative behind the March '09 debut of this unique store. As a more permanent version of that weekend delight, the studio boasts a eclectic collage of work by sculptors, jewellers, painters and artists whose work stretches into multimedia. Here you'll be able to take home that life-sized robot you've always wanted, along with a few delicate gold-wire bracelets, a scarlet hat and a sturdy hand-tooled notebook. Step into this brightly lit and colourful shop for an instant and powerful sense of the creative minds behind this venture. What's more, it's easy to bring that feeling home as the artists have priced their works for every day shoppers as well as serious collectors. Note to shoppers: bring cash, currently the shop is unable to accept credit / debit cards. Come here FIRST for a taste of brilliant, creative and modern Dublin.

Associated with the designers market that takes place on Cows Lane, this shop sells all the art…read morethat is being displayed on the street. And it's a good thing that they have this space on rainy days like today. The shop was very crowded on this Thursday afternoon and I was pleased to find out that some items were within my price range. What attracted me the most was the glass fusion jewellery by Deirdre Griffin. Griffin makes some really pretty pieces that are simple and colourful. A chunky ring goes for 15 or 20 euro while a pendant is more dear (30 euro). Besides jewellery, you can get some great decorative furniture. There was a log seat that was sanded down and cut into a cub that was selling for a whopping 400 euro. It was beautiful but sadly I don't have the cash to buy it.