I was drawn into this place by the amazing (and I think original) iconic film art work in the…read morewindow. At £45 a pop they were not cheap but the art was stunning and classy, making classic almost artdeco style posters for films old and new- there were even a few Harry Potter ones smidged in with classics like The Big Lebowski and Star Wars! Something for everyone there. Inside was a bit small and pokey, but has the look of an old fashioned artists' attic, especially on the upper floor. We were greeted as we entered and the staff seemed happy for us to wander around the shop and take it all in without buying anything. Some classic prints upstairs without frames available as well as a few fairy pictures and even Disney princess images at reduced prices. Well worth popping in.

You know the way your walls are looking really drab, that recent coat of paint didn't help and the…read moretatty Betty Blue poster has seen better days? Got some funky prints and one off gig posters rolled up in your attic? Maybe even some work you or an artist friend have done? There is a simple solution, pick out your favourite three or four and head down to Sheldon Framing. These are the go-to-guys for getting an image expertly and tastefully framed. I know Ikea et al do much cheaper frames but they only come in their restrictive standard sizes whereas these guys will do you a custom job so in theory any shape or size should be catered for. They are also helpful with suggesting colours or options that will simultaneously complement your image without detracting too much from it. I've had tons of posters framed up by these guys over the years and the job has always been quality. They also sell a wide range of art by local artists from contemporary to the usual watercolours etc... Pros: Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Cons: If you're getting larger stuff framed it can get expensive quickly.

Really nice art store with a wide selection of items. Unfortunately, I was only searching for a new…read morejournal, but the journal selection was also quite extensive. 3-4 racks. Massive collection of Leuchtturms and Moleskins if that's what you're into. Would recommend. I grabbed one for a friend from a brand I didn't immediately recognize in a niche color. Staff seemed quite friendly additionally.

Absolutely delighted with my Bradbury Art Store delivery; was able to order over the phone and my…read moreWinsor & Newton art supplies were delivered to me the next working day. Canvas and oil paints - looking forward to using them. Excellent quick service, very helpful staff and great selection of quality art materials. This will help me carry on painting during the Coronavirus lockdown - thank you Bradbury Art, much appreciated.

Snappy Snaps is a pretty cool wee shop. Unassuming to the point that I didn't even know it existed…read moreuntil last week. It offers framing services and photograph equipment. It's been about for years and has really stood the test of time. So with his in mind they must be good at what they do. They offer whole range of services including; - passport photos - framing - Camera film Really good service in here from experts!

When my girlfriend moved into to my apartment (ahhhh grown up things!), she had a lot of pop art…read moreprints that she wanted to put up in the living room. I've never needed to get anything framed ever, so I did the 'wonder around town in blind hope' approach to finding a framing store. Snappy Snaps offered a great framing service. The prints were an awkward shape an size so most frames wouldn't fit. They offered to order in the appropriately sized glass fronts for them or better still reprint them to a more reasonable shape.They were a great help and were able to reprint and frame them within 2 days.

The Wicker Man is a lovely traditional gift shop on Belfast's busy High Street. The company was…read moreestablished in 1994 in the hope of promoting local businesses and selling local art work. Nowadays the store sells work from artists in Ireland both North and South. They sell some intriguing items including beautiful Beleek pottery, some gorgeous Celtic jewellery, as well as work by some enterprising local artists. You can find work by Carrick artist Thomas Joseph, Belfast artist Gary Anderson as well as the exceptionally popular Anna Nielsen prints. The jewellery sold here is really gorgeous, it's very well made and you should try here if you're interested in buying the likes of a claddagh ring or a Celtic knot brooch. The stock is in no way limited to the usual array of touristy nick nacks, even I shop here if I'm after a particular work of art. But for those visiting the Emerald Isle you can choose from a huge range of typical Irish souveneirs. For something different they also have some beautiful picture frames and clocks. If you've never been here before and are a fan of our great wee country then you should definitely not miss it. The staff will greet you with a warm welcome and make you feel more than comfortable. Great shop, great stock, great prices, great people!

We finally found yarn in Belfast! In the heart of the city we were lucky enough to pop in out of…read morethe rain and get dessert and coffee at College Street Cafe! Don't miss it! The walk on over to Wicker Man for some beautiful boucle yarn!! We all grabbed a few balls!!

Tiger is really just a modern 'junk shop'. It's a bright, light, contemporary space filled with…read morecheap, mass produced, predominately plastic 'Made in China' tat (yes, even though it's a Danish store). I think of it as being like a car boot sale full of random items including candles, nail files, beads, cheap craft and art materials, games, toys, coffee, spices, makeup brushes, napkins, sweets, yoga mats, hand wash, notebooks, novelty knick-knacks, pots, pans and picture frames. Despite the fact that Tiger peddle a pile of rubbish, I quite enjoy a good riffle through it. Since everything's so cheap I tend to lose my mind and am tempted to buy all I see. Thankfully, sense intervenes just in the knick of time, so I always manage to leave the shop empty handed. However, when I next need napkins, candles or a new yoga mat I might consider heading straight to Tiger. I envisage it as being a useful shop to pick up Christmas stocking fillers or novelty items to bulk out 'proper' birthday gifts - for people I don't like or for when I can't be bothered putting any effort or thought into gift buying. Much to my shame I must admit I do like Tiger, in spite of my better judgement. Thus is the seductive and dangerous appeal of such shops. After all, surely we need more plastic and rubbish in the world....or do we...

This is my type of shop! I wanted to buy everything and walking around gave me so many ideas for…read moreevents! Tiger really has everything - it's sort of like little snippets of life, that as quite a strange thing to say but what I mean is that it's not a shop selling specific products, it sells a little bit of everything. I saw craft items like canvases and paints, as well household gym equipment. It even had a gourmet food section. If you're planning a party visit Tiger. It's the perfect place to pick up novelty items like quirky straws and party games. Cost wise it's not expensive - the price tags are weird though - they try and encourage you to buy multiple items by pricing things as 4 for £2 for example. Even for singular items the tag says '1 for £10'. Strange. A few people have compared this to Ikea - I can see the resemblance - it oozes Scandinavian coolness. I loved it - was really quiet when I went in so I got to have a good nosey around.

Recently I broke my baby, my baby being my beautiful DSLR and although a little dubious to whether…read moreJessops could help, I brought it in anyway to see what could be done. The staff were brilliant. The guy was sensitive to my obviously crazy upset at the damage to an inanimate object and discussed with me my options for repair. He took it and sent it off, quoting a turnaround of 3 weeks. Within a week it was back, fixed, and they even put a new eye-bit (technical term obviously) on for free, and it was much cheaper than getting a replacement. The guys in here know their stuff and clearly have a passion for what they do and I'll be back in a heartbeat.

I was in here a while back looking to see if I could buy some extra camera memory. It was for a…read moreparticularly antiquated camera so I'd already drawn a blank at Dixons and a couple of other smaller computer stores. One of them helpfully recommended Jessop's as a kind've last resort so I trudged over here without much hope of a solution. The assistant was really helpful and he was able to tell me in no uncertain terms that this type of memory storage wasn't made any more and my best bet would be to try and get some 2nd hand on eBay. Not exactly the best out come but at least I got a bit of resolution. Pros: Very helpful staff. Cons: Smallish shop.

Paperchase is the sort of stationary shop I go into only to browse, but often end up buying…read moresomething, even if I don't need it. Sells cards, wrapping paper, notebooks, diaries, photo frames, scrapbooks, party items, bags, umbrellas, cases for glasses, gifts and some basic art/ craft supplies. A beautiful range of patterns, design, colours and textures. Plus lovely illustrations on cards and notebooks. Not the cheapest shop for such items, but the products are beautiful, which makes it hard to resist impulse purchases. Staff are nice and offer an option to sign-up for a "Treat Me" Loyalty Card at the till. This allows customers to build up credit towards receiving free treats and discounts.

If you're a stationary geek, you should definitely give this shop a visit! They have so many quirky…read morejournals and pens, and they are all of such high quality. Yes, the prices can seem a little steep but you really do get your money's worth. That staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. They wrapped up a gift I was buying and made me feel very welcome! Great spot!

I think the first time I visited a gallery was back with family at the Ulster Museum to see the…read moreworks on offer. I've been to a few shows since, Sean Scully's long term exhibition at the newly renovated museum is fantastic and it's inspired me to do a few for my apartment as well. This stall has been here for some time and always seems to draw a crowd away from the multitude of little foodie stalls throughout the market. Lyn Chambers' painting, the majority of which are on canvas are mostly landscapes and nature inspired. There's a really interesting mixture of Constable-esque detail and modern, vivid almost warped colour. There was a fantastic piece of simply coloured terraced houses in an almost favela style. Brilliantly striking and something I would love to hang on my wall. All pieces of course vary in price, depending on size but you can pick up a small one for under £30 so there's something for everyone's budget.

While visiting from Canada, we bought the aforementioned, striking painting of terraced houses. I…read moregrew up in Cardiff & my husband in Belfast. We have now framed & hung this picture in our home and are extremely pleased with it. I grew up in a similar terraced house in Cardiff and my husband likewise in Belfast. Sweet childhood memories for both of us and a lovely memento of our trip.