What an awesome shop! This is a collection of quirky, fun and interesting pieces of furniture and…read morehome decor items that the owner sources from around the world. The pieces are a mix of French and, Asian and Bohemian, you'll find French chairs upholstered with bright coloured fabrics, Asian styled cabinets in soft duck egg blue with an almost tribal feel to them. They also have a great range of little wood stools and other interesting occasional pieces of furniture that would make for an interesting addition to your place. Home decor items include anything from large glass jars, vessels, cake domes and candles. It is a great place to come for gifts too and with the prices ranging from $20 to $2000, I also think very good pricing. They have some draws and cabinets that I would say are comparable to what Red Current stock but at almost half the price. The layout of the store is really funky too, organised chaos, a great store, something that little bit different.

Ponsonby road is an altogether dangerous thing, and with shops like Zoo Warehouse as tenants you…read morecan see why! It's a place where wallets come to die, die hard in fact. Like many of my discoveries in Auckland, I happened on this place rather by chance. I'm currently furniture/ knick knack shopping for my poor little empty flat so this store was a godsend. There are some really beautiful pieces, one set of drawers In particular which I narrowly missed out on! Ah regret! I did purchase a really fantastic wall hanging for my bedroom the last time I was in there however, and at $180 I thought it was pretty much a bargain, considering the size and quality of it any rate. If you have to save your pennies to purchase one of these individually crafted and lovingly restored pieces I suggest starting now as they go quick.

Went in to research the replacement for (pretty much my entire) Mac office and was a little…read morebewildered by the options available...and the attendant costs. But Shane not only spent a lot of time with me, but was also very patient in explaining what each product and its performance options offered. He also offered what he thought would be the best option for my particular requirement and also highlighted a deal that would come with a specific purchase option. He was polite, articulate, patient and very knowledgeable....highly recommended

I literally want to buy EVERYTHING in this store! BLOC is a collaboration of a number of cool…read moredesigners - kind of like a mini department store. There's beautiful, beautiful homewares, WORLD Beauty, fashion labels and even a cafe. I would even go as far as to say that BLOC has made me excited about christmas present shopping. Granted it's not the cheapest but some labels are more affordable than others (Citta, Father Rabbit) and thankfully, we have a small family!

BLOC is a super stylish department store w Citta design and Father Rabbit downstairs and Peppin…read more(children's clothing), 8 paws (dog clothing) and collected upstairs. There's also a delicious cafe in case you work up an appetite. I was lucky enough to go to one of the Bloc's special shopping nights with wine and cheese as well as discounts and goodie bags. As a marketing exercise, it worked. I explored the Blocs offerings fully and I now know where to go to get that gift for someone that is hard to buy for. The wide variety of things for the home, for the inner self and for the fur baby ensures that The Bloc will solve the gift problem.

If you need to buy gifts for anyone, then this is the place to go. You can browse around, and there…read moreis nobody looking over your shoulder. The store is laid out for a quick stock turn around, leaving one item on show and the rest packed in boxes ready to become much loved gifts. I have yet to enter this store and not find a suitable gift for anyone and everyone. They stock vases, bowls and home decor pieces. During the Christmas period, they were selling the most beautiful decorations you could find, and they were cheap as chips. Initially I thought they were just opening up to cash in on the Christmas gift rush, but this outlet store's popularity is making them it the one stop gift shop on the Shore. The lady that served me offered to wrap my gift, a service that adds to the five stars they've already achieved.

I am updating the review to 3 stars, as yes, I was a bit harsh in the first review - back in early…read more2013, however I will stick with my opinion that their goods really are overpriced. Beautiful interior accessories and furniture, but is it necessary to be so expensive?

I'd just like to say I have recently moved into the area and visited Shibui Interiors for the first…read moretime What a find !!! I was on the hunt for furniture to fill my new home and walked away thrilled with my new purchases. I have ordered a custom made couch with a fantastic fabric that has only cost me $46.00 per metre, a coffee table and a couple of really lovely vases. The ladies in the showroom were very friendly and super helpful. Got exactly what I was looking for.

I grew up in a home filled with art on the walls, sculptures on the mantelpiece and designer…read morefurniture all over the place. Having a well travelled father and designer mom inspired me to enjoy the finer things in life, and also to develop my own taste. These days my home is filled with artefacts I've collected on my many travels, art I've bought at auctions and a few pieces that my wife collected along the way. One of our favourite stores is Uno in Grey Lynn. Sandwiched between the two Jetset Bohemia stores, Uno is home to stylish furniture and artistic jugs and jars. A peek in the window will draw any passerby to stop and enjoy the individual flavour of their stock. From rattan light fittings to moulded glass jugs, anything and everything to beautify a home. I can't always afford the items I like best, but there is nothing stopping me from enjoying their beauty.

Adorable name, beautiful store!…read more Father Rabbit has a bit of a Scandi vibe going on - white walls, white shelves, white floors. I'm not complaining though, white's my favourite colour and after all, it's not about the fit-out, but rather what's on the shelves. And what's on the shelves, let me tell you, is beautiful! They've got a really unique collection, from the full range of Six Barrel Sodas (including my favourite Juniper & Rhubarb flavour) to gold spotted notebooks to enamel homewares. Easily, my favourite item is the Kobo candles, which have scents like crushed mint and vine tomato and come in plantable cardboard boxes. So if you buy the vine tomato scent and plant the box it comes in it will actually grow a vine tomato. So clever! Father Rabbit definitely isn't cheap but it's not outrageous either. A great spot for finding a special present or housewarming gift!

This is a great shop for picking up unique presents that once unwrapped, won't immediately scream…read moretheir price point at the recipient. And if you're looking for a bigger commitment, the furniture is pretty much unique within Auckland. Buana Satu has changed a lot over the years. It's evolved from something more along the lines of The Third Eye, into a more upmarket, modern haven of unique art and homewares like rugs, bags, cushions, and crockery. When I last visited I was completely smitten with the little mermaid sculptures hanging on the wall - glittery, kitsch, and with little moko. So adorable. And surprisingly inexpensive. There are a lot of things with a slight kiwi bent available here, but they're definitely not souvenirs. They're much nicer than that. In sum, it's a kind of "I bought this for someone but on second thoughts I might just keep it for myself" haven.

This store really surprised me. From the outside it looks like it's going to be your typically…read moreoverpriced home-wares store, but on closer inspection, it's actually got some rather nice little Kiwi-centric gifts such as traditional greenstone necklaces and other New Zealand made jewellery. It's a really great gift shop to find things for friends or family abroad and even better for visitors to the country to buy something distinctly Kiwi to take home with them. I also really like the selection of Buddhas they have in the store, made from stone and resin and available in a variety of sizes and styles. It's a spacious store, with nice lighting and relaxing music on the stereo. making for a very pleasant browsing experience and the lovely guy behind the counter really knew what he was talking about when I made an enquiry.