It looks almost like a high-end store out of the 1950's. Immaculate décor, tidy shelves and…read moredisplays, and a fairly stuck up sales lady. The shop sells gifts, furniture, women's clothing and homewares, all very reminiscent of the 'old times'. Tablecloths with pretty floral patterns, A-line dresses, white ceramic trinkets, doilies, for the love of god. It's actually really cute. The colour schemes are great, I love the patterns they have, and they have some truly unique furniture pieces, the kind that you wouldn't expect to be factory-made. Intricate little vanities, white, ornate chests of drawers... that kind of thing. While any of this would look terribly out of my place in my living area, there are plenty who enjoy home décor of this sort, so if you're one of them, give it a look.

Loganberry Lane (which sounds like the street address for a character from Anne of Green Gables to…read moreme) is a lovely gift shop chock full of a huge range of clothing, accessories and homeware. While a little heavy on the scented candles for my taste, there's a whole room of babies clothes, toys and gifts for kids, and a smaller one out the back which has a range of women's cotton nightwear of the white and floaty variety. There's also some women's clothing, also mostly of cotton, including some brands like Boom Shankar that I have seen priced much more expensively elsewhere. There's the odd real bargain hiding in here, as well as a few local and handmade items, including a small range of locally produced fudge locked away in a coolbox.

This little place is a blessing for any craft/scrapbooking lovers. It has a mammoth range of…read morescrapbooking paper, embellishments rubber stamps & punches. This little cottages includes a dedicated classroom for scrapbooking enthusiasts. The staff here are beyond lovely and help get those creative juices flowing. The paper can be on the pricey side, however it all depends on what you're looking for. LoVE THIS LITTLE PLACE!

What an amazing store! From a design perspective, the store…read morejust illuminates light, design and colour. Campo Marzio Design have a incredible collection of products for the most fashion business person including document folders, business card holders, laptop bags, and pens - you just have to see the pens. Bonded leather products (reconstituted leather) and geniune leather products are offered to customers. Of course the geniune leather will cost you the bucks but they are worth it. If you are a little tight on cash, go for the bonded leather products, just gorgeous, affordable and very durable. Do yourself a favour and get yourself down there. Check out the store in Leura (blue mountains) and Potts Point too, both equally fabulous. Customer service is exceptional, everything comes gift wrapped with boxes and ribbons and all for free. Love love love it ! Thankyou Campo Marzio for coming to Australia. xxx beth c

If you like textiles, fabrics, design and gorgeous things then chances are you probably already…read morelove Chee Soon & Fitzgerald. This tiny interiors store on Crown Street stocks everything from furniture, wallpaper, lamps, bags and purses, cards, wrapping papers and all sorts of small design pieces. There's a good selection of designers wares including Marimekko and Georg Jensen as well as beautiful pieces by the stores own CSF brand. The owners are passionate and love to talk you through the pieces and the history of the store.

Textiles! Furniture!…read moreDecorative arts! These dapper chaps have been celebrating life and furnishings for 18 years, first at Surry Hills and then at the vanguard of the Redfern revival. As friendly as they are urbane, as urbane as they are storied, there's that much great fabric and lampshades and interesting schtuff in their little shop I feel like one of those kids with melted chocolate all over their hands that goes around touching everything. Massrs Chee Soon & Fitzgerald are also well down for a chat, pick their brains about the history of Surry Hills and the inner west, they're a font of artsy knowledge.

bought some stationary for my business got great deal on the items was happy I have them across…read morethe road,

Well, the name shows a degree of self awareness, at least! This is a cute little vintage furniture…read morestore on Pitt Street, next door to Quirks. If you can manage to squeeze into the shop, there is some great mid-20th century stuff - chairs, coffee tables, vases, rugs, etc., but it's all a bit higgledy piggledy, and the quality varies. Right now they have the strangest thing - a red Eames chair with a wonky back; it just looks so wrong. Cram doesn't have a sign, and isn't listed in much, but it's real! I bought a table there recently. The sales lady seemed more interested in reading her novel than selling me a table, but once I made it clear that I was going to buy it, she told me, "there's an ATM at the pub," and I did as I was told. Cram is cash only, but one advantage is their stuff is relatively marked down, compared to nearby antique stores (e.g. on Redfern St and Regent St). This is the sort of place you could find a forgotten gem, and get a decent price for it.

While your trying to figure out what to do while you're waiting at the airport, why not spend some…read moretime in Lonely Planet. In a world first, Lonely Planet has opened a concept store at Sydney International Airport. Unfortunately only people travelling will be able to have access because it's past customs. Be prepared to engage, connect, listen, guide, escape and be inspired This unique store has many interactive technologies and offers customers the ability to live their travel dreams. I went in and besides a phrase book, picked up a gift for a friends child overseas.

I really love this store....whenever I'm at the airport I always drop in here... it gets me really…read moreexcited about traveling. Now there's not just a whole bunch of Lonely Planet books to buy - but of course they're there ($15 - $60) but it's the other bits and pieces which I really like. The Lonely Planet store has heaps of other cool travel companions including magnetic games, electronic gear, hiking equipment and fun things for the plane. It's kind of like a treasure chest for travelers, with lots of uber cool accessories and great informative books. Whether you're looking for a easy translator French Guide Book or a pocket size game of draughts - you're guaranteed to find something handy, fun and helpful in this delightful store. Definitely worthy of airport browsing.

I found this to be a great little store with lots of forgotten, unique and fascinating pieces…read more The store is not huge so u won't get lost but sizable enough to find hidden gems and collectables. Enjoyed talking with the lady who runs it who made me happy with a good deal.