They have a cute range of retro style aprons. I bought a black and white one and wear it all the…read moretime now in the kitchen. I love their range of scented Glasshouse candles. There are some really scrummy flavours like Kaffir lime & cocoa butter, Cilantro & orange, Vanilla caramel... oh man they make me hungry just smelling them. There is also a range of kitsch French/Paris decorated home wares and knick-knacks. A great shop for gifts.

We love our local - Little Fox Lane - great coffee and food (especially their yoghurt bowl and…read moregranola) all served with a friendly smile and wonderful customer service. Easy parking out front, but please be respectful of not parking in reserved spots for veterinary service nearby. Love their plants and homewares. Highly recommend!!!!

Next time I visit MOZI I'm leaving my coins and cards at home. Yes, it's just that gosh darn…read moretempting to buy everything in this store. I remember when MOZI launched and was such a small collection of knick knacks for the kitchen. And now look at this little Aussie brand that could! Measuring spoons, plastic bag holders (yes, they're a thing!), bowls, tea towels, plates, dog leads, napkins, and even candles are all neatly displayed in their "print story" categories making a visit to MOZI on trendy James Street an organised mind's dream. Everything is in its place and it makes it that much easier to find what you're looking for. It's fun without being frivolous and twee without being saccharine. If you're looking for a quirky and unique gift for a loved one getting married, moving into a new house, having a baby, birthday, engagement, just because...you get the point...MOZI should most certainly be on your list. The prices are what I personally would consider reasonable with most items being under $40. PS: If someone gifts me the sequined fox tote, I might just have kittens.

Windsory Group specialises in luxury linen and homewares made from Australian products…read more I'm a linen fanatic, and I have to say the range here is drool worthy. Everything is very tasteful, high thread count, beautifully made - yet strangely affordable (particularly at sale time). Well worth a visit, although be warned you may come out with an entire new set.

This is a lovely homeware oasis in the madness of Chermside…read more Beautiful linen, gorgeous homewares and delicious organic skin care and candles are complemented by a decent jewellery and book section. I particularly loved the huge range of organic scented candles and the aromatherapy section, so many places stock cheap, synthetic options but Karma Living has the real deal.

Stepping into this shop, you feel as if your soul has been captured by monks and taken to a more…read moreserene and better world. It is lit by burning scented candles and every corner of the shop exudes a different aroma. Buddha statues line your path through the store, directing you towards soothing oils, face masks, jewellery, meditation books and home decorations. One of only two of these stores in Queensland, it is unique to Brisbane, and a wonderful retreat from the throngs of shoppers pulsing through the Chermside mall. Definitely a store for one to visit to reconnect with their spiritual side and to pamper their skin and soul.

Oohlala, oui tres bien! My French may be awful, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the…read morecharming quality of The French Corner. The shop boasts an air of cluttered decadence; everything is kind of mashed into one place but it only adds to The French Corner's magic. They have some singularly gorgeous pieces, including a thickset white bedframe and the most amazing 20th century vanity and mirror I have ever seen. They also have an array of dazzling jewellery and accessories littering the side cabinets. Wading through the organised chaos is half the fun, because it allows you stumble across some hidden treasures. Just make sure you don't bump anything. I find that walking into The French Corner transforms you into a glutton; you can't just stop at one item. Once you pick up one thing you see a million others and can't bear to leave them behind. And yes, some of their pieces are rather expensive, but they also have a range of fairly priced items - most of them unique items that you'd be hard-pushed to find elsewhere. You can distinguish the shop easily from its trademark sign and if that fails, its beautiful vintage luggage and dressmaker mannequins lining the shopfront will give it away. It's an excellent place for gift ideas and for bits and bobs to add a stylish and quaintly furnished touch to any décor. If you're in the area and have some spare time, I definitely recommend popping in for a look and getting lost in another world.

Driving along Enoggera Rd, The French Corner entices you to stop and have a look. You know it is…read moreopen when the entire outside is lined with unique furniture, classy mirrors, old clocks and all sorts of other glorious decorations. You can tell that it gets a lot of customers from the road as cars pull up out front just for a quick browse. It is the kind of store that is way out of my price range (most of my furniture is second hand and falling apart) but is filled with the stuff I dream of having. There was an old clock outside that I would die to have but the $260 price tag was enough to stop me from impulse buying it. Walk inside and there are three rooms packed with everything from a dining table to a small model vespa. If you are like me and never know what to get someone for their wedding, or birthday than this is the perfect place. Everything is that little bit fancy and very very French. There is barely enough room to walk and if the place has more than a few people in it you end up doing those awkward dances to get around each other. But it is well worth it just to look at all the decadent decorations they have on offer.