I generally STRUGGLE with freaky deaky stores that sell new age smellotherapy, magic crystals and…read moreother random hogwashery....but Sense Appeal hit a chord with me. No, I am not a convert, I just like cool looking stuff and this place is jam packed to the brim with more funky gear than you could poke any number of sticks at! Perfect for finding a gift, you will be sure to pick up something for your Mum, Sisters, in laws and even the odd extraverted Uncle. As usual I was drawn toward the Oriental options and spied a couple of silk dressing gowns (sexy!). It goes to show that occasionally being dragged into a store by your girlfriend is a good thing.....never a shoe, dress or handbag store though....NEVER!

Sense Appeal is a gorgeous little shop crammed full with trinkets, gifts and jewelry. Since most…read moreitems are in glass cabinets, it's a browse only store, and given the signs about camera surveillance, it seems they've had too much stolen before to give easy access to products. That's okay, I probably should have grown out of touching everything I see a few years ago. This is a great gift shop (if buying presents for women) because it has so many pretty, decorative things. I love the range of china pots with bold patterns and designs, as well as their range of cloth covered and embroidered notepads. My favourite cabinet holds the Bad Taste Bears, a range of little bear figurines doing all kinds of amusingly rude things, while still being very cute. Prepare for penis humour. They are one of the few things I'd buy for guys in this shop. The owner is very friendly, and lovely to have a chat with. All in all, this shop is a great experience.

I remember when I first came to Adelaide as a tourist, on my last day I got a bit worried because I…read morehadn't bought any souvenirs at all. So I decided to have a walk around Rundle Mall and see if there was anything good. The problem with buying souvenirs is that it's usually the same stuff that people don't need at all. On top of that they're about 99% of the time ridiculously overpriced. Well, luckily I found this shop. I must say they have very good prices and quite a big selection of postcards, magnets, pens, bags etc. I managed to get 5 little koalas for $10 and everyone back home was extremely happy it. Have a look just in the entrance, that's where they always put the sale items. You'll really find everything you need, from tacky hats to beautiful calendars. If you ever need a souvenir for someone, I'd recommend going here.

This is a bizarre little shop filled with a lot of completely random Australiana gear, along with…read moresome very useful beach-goer equipment. The name of the shop caught my attention, and I presumed it would be a poxy range of tourist items - and it certainly has plenty of these. However, if I was a tourist unprepared for an Australian summer, I would be quite happy to find a place like this. They sell thongs, hats, sunscreen, boardshorts and plenty of daggy t-shirts to keep the sun off. They also sell sunscreening moisturiser, tea tree soap and eucalyptus oil. Their range of hats is one of the best around the area. There are, of course, boomerangs and prints of aboriginal art for sale. They sell kids clothing saying cute things (as they always do) and plenty of fridge magnets and stuffed koalas. However, there is plenty in here that you might not expect, and it really is a very useful store.

Ummm, apparently there are a lot of people who LOVE Glenelg?! At least enough to warrant a store…read morechocka block full of random branded souveniers and clothing! I would have thought there would have to be a constant plethora of Asian and Pommie tourists around for sales to keep the store proffitable, but apparently we Adelaidians like to remember our last trip down the road! Anywho, for those of you out there who are deeply in Love with our most popular beach destination, this is most definately to shop to grab something that will share your love with the world! Shirts, aprons, shorts and for the man who enjoys the odd beer....wait for it.....stubby holders! Go Nuts!

Greg works the weekends and Julianne keeps everything happening through the week. This is a great…read moregift shop with heaps of really amazing carved wood and lots of other stuff, but it's the carved wood that is featured. Giant critters of all kinds. I was originally attracted to the big spiders for hanging on the wall, because they are kind of unusual and not so real they'd freak you out; upon closer inspection the shop is crammed full of all sorts of really wonderful odds and sods. Bangles, beads, book ends, wall hangings, candle sticks, sarongs, bags, a few baskets; all pretty much imported stuff from all over the place. Not too expensive and a great variety of things. African carvings and probably Indonesian, Indian, some Australian as well, I've been in several time and still see stuff I didn't notice the first and last time, if you get what I mean. It is a family business (as in wife and husband), so you can rely on them if you are looking for something unusual to help you out - they know their stock pretty well and since so much of it is wood they do a fair amount of polishing and keeping things fresh. I really like wood so I really enjoy having a look through this shop. Some items are quite small and then they vary in size through to really large features objects like elephants and giraffes. Its fun browsing and hard to visit without seeing something you want to take home, so be warned!

From the owner: Hand crafted giftware, including wood carvings, iron and wooden wall decorations, mosaic and shell…read morebowls, platters and coasters, art canvases, sarongs and accessories. Range includes abstract carvings, cats, dogs, giraffes, elephants, African sculptures, buddhas, dragons, snakes, and more.

In recent years Jeremy's has completely re-done its layout so where it was once completely…read moreuncomfortable it is now mildly cramped. They have definitely done the best they could with the space, and the flow of patrons is quite easy now. Although this place can be very busy during big upcoming holidays (mother's day, Christmas etc.) staff never appear flustered. They're friendly but not unprofessional and accommodating but not slow with their service. The cards and giftware are the best part of this store although I've heard a few brides swear by their stationery options. Whenever I've needed to congratulate or commiserate someone, I always manage to find the perfect card here. There are some items for the men folk and certainly for newborn men folk, but this is more a girly giftware store. If you've a special lady who's hard to buy for, head here, you're sure to find a sparkly doodad or thingamabob to make her beam.

Jeremy's specialises in DIY wedding invitations, or any kind of invitation you like really. I…read morebought paper from here for my 21st invitations. There is a large selection of paper and other bits and pieces you may need. There is also gifts available here for weddings, birthdays, baptisms, etc, along with a large selection of greeting cards, journals, diaries, jewellery boxes, wall clocks, personalised items (with names printed on them), the list goes on. And what's even better is this is the only Jeremy's store, so it's unique and not just another chain store! I love coming in here and seeing what's new, The only problem is it's a bit small and it can get annoying dodging around people if it's busy. So I'd suggest going there if it's a quiet time. The staff are helpful, but can get caught up with serving customers at the counter, so be patient :)