This is a bit of an odd store. They sell clothing for children and babies, but it's such a…read morehodgepodge mix of stuff with what seems to be only one of each item that you'd swear it was a second-hand place, which it's not. It's pretty big and they've got a good amount of stuff here, and I suppose I'm unfairly comparing it to other completely adorable children's clothing stores I've seen which are pretty pricey (Sugar Land's prices are quite reasonable), but it's just not as cute as it should be considering what it sells.

This is the 3rd year we have bought medallions or trophies from awards and trophies.. We will only…read morebe buying them here from now on. Not only are the prices very competitive and fair but the trophies and medallions are just lovely.. I love the service and the people and they go above and beyond to get all the spelling correct even so far as to call before printing.. this has saved me several times due to typos.. I highly recommend this business.

You know those nerds who get more excited about designing and making the party invitations than the…read moreactual party? Yeah, they're so weird. And I happen to be one. Even back in the late 90s when my birthday came around, I was to be found on our hulking IBM computer make invitations with coloured, comic sans-style fonts and the ever-classy clip art. They usually said corny things like IT'S PARTY TIME! If only Invitation House had existed in those days, and I could have saved myself some Microsoft Word-related embarrassment. Luckily, Invitation House opened not long before my 18th birthday and so I finally had access to more than Windows 95 to create my masterpiece. When you go in you'll see the the walls are floor to ceiliing stacks of paper and card of varying patterns, colours, and textures. They have sheer overlay sheets, cute pins and embellishments, ribbons, and stamps. You can pick out what you want and dream up your own invitation, or the staff can help you. You can also pay them to assemble them all for you, or take your supplies home and do it yourself. Since my 18th I have also used Invitation House's wares to make 21st invites for me and for friends' parties, and often pop in to buy some nice paper or card if I'm making something special. Such a great idea for a shop, and I bet they do great business because it's such a niche market. Well done, Invitation House!

Stationery really excites me. Like REALLY excites me. I think it's the prospect of being super…read moreorganised while looking cute at the same time. Stickers, pens, writing pads, stamps, you name it I love it! I am unashamedly geeky in that sense. So Invitation House, which funnily enough specialises in invitations, got a little excited squeal from me as I walked through their doors. Floor to ceiling shelves of different sorts of paper. Embossed, bridal, paper with cupcakes on it, floral, dinosaurs, oriental and SO much more. There is literally paper for any occasion here. It's stunning quality and averages around $1.00-$1.50 per piece so depending on the size of the event you're hosting it could become quite expensive. In my opinion though, receiving a paper invitation in this digital age is a little taste of the past, and it sets the tone for whatever the event is that the invitation is for. If you are getting married, having an important birthday celebration or hosting some sort of event which requires an old-school invitation, I definitely suggest popping in to Invitation House for some inspiration.

They did my wedding cake flowers, my wedding bouquets, the little flowers the groomsmen and…read morebridesmaids wore... and their flowers. They got everything to me on time and the arrangements were perfect. Therefore they get my vote... prices for the flowers were very reasonable compared to the other florists I went to, and they take a lot of deliveries, so people phoning in. They must do a good job because they don't even have a website with the online flower thing happening so it's all either walking past, previous customer or word of mouth. Plus, if you mention Find Me Flowers to them when ordering you get another discount which is always good. I've always been a huge promoter of local business around my area and these guys get my vote.

Nothing beats Review when it comes to buying a party frock at a reasonable price. Their dresses…read moretend to be very feminine using soft colours, floral patterns, flowing skirts and high waist lines to their advantage. I've always been happy with the dresses I buy from Review. They sit very comfortably without those odd lumps and bumps around the waist or zipper area which are signs of a poorly tailored dress. They also carry a range of knits, tops and skirts which seem to be aimed at older professional women. I've always stayed clear from their tops and skirts as I find the style incongruous to their youthful party dresses. Unless I'm having a frock emergency, I try to keep my Review visits during the sales. They often have generous discounts and specials after Christmas and during mid-year.

I think I've probably had the longest conversation with a shop keep at Review in QueensPlaza, and I…read moredon't mean that in a bad way at all! Unlike most high-end boutiques in the centre, where you can feel slightly intimidated and self conscious about browsing, Review has some lovely staff who are friendly and helpful. When I went in there looking for a graduation dress, I was greeted by a lovely bespectacled girl who complimented me on my shoes. "Nice try," I thought. "You won't suck me into buying things with your sweet words! Mwaha".' But she was genuinely lovely and interested, and willing to help me find the right size and cut. The dresses there were gorgeous; they were tailored stiffly with tight waists and ballooning skirts that sat above the knee, and were made out of hardy yet delicate lace and cotton materials. Think Mad Men meets casual bridal. I didn't end up buying any of the five or so dresses I tried on, and the staff member was completely cool with it. We ended up just having a great chat about each of our university degrees and she wished me luck. I left wishing I had enough cashmoneys to buy all of the dresses so she could at least get some bonus on her wages.

This shop is such a cute place full of all sorts on bomboniere's and has been family run since…read more1984. They stock a lot of bomboniere's suitable for big Italian weddings and they of course stock the sugared almonds. I came here one day just to browse on my way home and left with some sugar almonds to munch on and a couple of different bomboniere pieces that I just wanted to put on display around the house. Although my purchase is not a normal purchase for a store like this, you can't help but want to buy something for yourself or for someone. Sorrento Bomboniere offer a wide selection of different bombonieres suitable for a range of occasions including birthdays and Christian ceremonies. They stock some beautiful Christening gowns for babies, which are all hand-made in Brisbane. If you're planning an Italian wedding or needing bomboniere's for other celebrations make sure you have a look at this gorgeous little store and ask for Connie. She was so helpful on my last visit.

A beautiful shop that I don't mind gushing about, Coming Up…read moreRoses is one of the most charming boutiques I've visited. What I initially thought was another florist shop, this store proffered up some really unique fashion and home ware treasures. Coming inside I was immediately charmed by both the friendly owner and the laboriously decorated and detailed interiors. This store is quite big, with three rooms bursting with products. A mecca of children's toys and baubles, CUR also offers a range of home wares from tea cloths, napkins, cake stands, cards, fun outdoor games and all sorts of crafty kits to a plethora of fat glossy art tomes, bake sets, japanese ceramics, candles, fabrics and much much more. (My favourite section is the jewellery, be sure to check out the chunky wooden offerings from ELK.) This place is PERFECT for gifts, and I guarantee anything here would please even the most discerning human. Coming up Roses is in a bit of an isolated location, but it is definitely worth a trek out.

Easily one of my favorite local gift shops. If you're seeking quirky and whimsical gifts for…read moreanyone in your life or to treat yourself, Coming Up Roses is a great spot to find it. It's also one of those places that have so many different options and a changing window display, so one would not get bored with this spot. Some of the things they carry: Jonathan Adler homewares and stationery goods, Mr Men & Little Miss mugs, various greeting cards, gardening gift items, spa treatment products, yummy candles and soaps, fun toys, baby and kiddie gifts, "treasure boxes", Frankie magazine, and much more! Gift wrapping is available here. Who knows, you may even have the owner do it for you (she's someone quite special!) Friendly service too!

Thousand Island Dressing; ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod. My attention was split five thousand different…read moreways walking in here because there are literally so many beautiful things everywhere. You walk in and straight away there are shelves and shelves of jewellery in every style and colour to greet and entice you. They have the most incredible range of jewellery with pieces that are adorable, in particular a teapot/teacup set of earrings and floral headbands that you just can't find anywhere else. There was even a silver necklace with an envelope that opened with a letter inside. Cute! The jewellery is colour coordinated, making it very easy to find pieces you want and match them to anything you have in mind. They have bags, wallets, soaps, books, pillows, lights, jewellery holders, literally everything! The place has been converted from an old Paddington house and the fixtures that decorate it mesh so well with the very pretty and very original items. French brand Taratata Bijou is also featured and they have quite a big range of cufflinks for the boys too. You pay a little more here but it leaves you feeling like you've spoilt yourself to something special. Everything is ornate and really gorgeous - perfect for gift ideas and birthday presents. They even have aluminium Christmas decorations for the season. They cover homewares, accessories, and jewellery and you definitely won't find it difficult to find something here; the problem is settling on just one thing.

I am very sorry to sound like a grouch but I just do not get the big deal about this place. Yes, it…read moreis colourful and beads are falling out of every angle. Yes, it does sell nice jewellery that I probably would like to wear. And yes, you could probably find a nice gift for someone here. All of these positive points do not change the fact that I have had awful customer service from this place. So much that it has put me off going there altogether. Ok, so here is the scenario that has happened more than once. You walk in, there are a couple of staff members standing in the corner gossiping away. Usually this does not bother me that much even though I know it is not considered to be good customer service. When I actually go to counter to pay and actually have to wait 5 minutes for someone who is not busy at all to serve me, that is what annoys me! When you try to make small talk with the sales assistance, you just get ignored! I am not the only person who find their customer service awful, my sister has had a similar experience. Maybe I'm just being sensitive or have only been to the store during bad times, but this place needs to consider opinions like mine. I'm not asking for the best service of my life, but a little bit of service with a smile would be nice.