The Ivy Room is one of those stores that represents the next coming of the 'Anti-Dude'! Random…read morelittle gifts, a plethora of hand bags and other random gear that ladies will go 'Ooooooo, isn't that pretty', and we will reply 'no baby, you butt looks really small'. There seem to be a number of chicky specific stores popping up along Jetty Road, and say we need more! The more shops along this strip that will keep the ladies busy, the more time the boys can spend at the Jetty Bar watching the Cricket!

The Ivy Room is a funky little gift shop with lovely clean lines and lots of space. It stocks a…read moregood variety of gifts and accessories without feeling cluttered. The gift ware and jewellery is generally modern in styling; no sign of flying ducks for the wall here. It is a great place to shop for birthdays for your stylish friends and relatives and like most good gift shops they offer a gift wrapping service.

If you're in desperate need to buy a gift for someone, and you have no idea what to get, then…read moreFellas Gifts is definitely the place to go. They have a fantastic range of giftware for many occasions such as 18ths, 21sts, hens parties, weddings, or a simple birthday or Christmas present. A particular gift I got for someone from here was a beautiful Ancient Egypt chess set, something which I had not seen in other stores. Other items available include sports memorabilia, posters, bobble heads, quirky and funny gadgets, glasses, and poker sets. There is always a novelty gift available for any person and for any occasion, and prices are suitable for any income. With some items being as low as $10 for a decent gift.

Fella's Gifts is a great little store absolutely filled with some awesome knick-knacks. There is…read moreeverything from cool iPhone cases to movie merchandise. Some of the cool looking items in the glass display case include USB's in the form of small shotgun shapes, lightsabers, gold bars and even burgers. The cabinets are also filled with figures and prop replicas from popular Sci-Fi, Adventure and Action films. The little displays, of which there are around 9 scattered around the store, feature notepads in the form of mobile phones, mini shot glasses, boardgames, remote controlled cars, screwdrivers, wooden items, and anything else that you can imagine. In terms of staff, they are very friendly, and don't mind you just browsing. Pricing is generally reasonable however some times are a tad pricey. To summarise, Fellas Gifts is a great spot to pick up something for someone who is hard to buy for, as there are a lot of cool things to satisfy even those who are incredibly hard to buy for.

In recent years Jeremy's has completely re-done its layout so where it was once completely…read moreuncomfortable it is now mildly cramped. They have definitely done the best they could with the space, and the flow of patrons is quite easy now. Although this place can be very busy during big upcoming holidays (mother's day, Christmas etc.) staff never appear flustered. They're friendly but not unprofessional and accommodating but not slow with their service. The cards and giftware are the best part of this store although I've heard a few brides swear by their stationery options. Whenever I've needed to congratulate or commiserate someone, I always manage to find the perfect card here. There are some items for the men folk and certainly for newborn men folk, but this is more a girly giftware store. If you've a special lady who's hard to buy for, head here, you're sure to find a sparkly doodad or thingamabob to make her beam.

Jeremy's specialises in DIY wedding invitations, or any kind of invitation you like really. I…read morebought paper from here for my 21st invitations. There is a large selection of paper and other bits and pieces you may need. There is also gifts available here for weddings, birthdays, baptisms, etc, along with a large selection of greeting cards, journals, diaries, jewellery boxes, wall clocks, personalised items (with names printed on them), the list goes on. And what's even better is this is the only Jeremy's store, so it's unique and not just another chain store! I love coming in here and seeing what's new, The only problem is it's a bit small and it can get annoying dodging around people if it's busy. So I'd suggest going there if it's a quiet time. The staff are helpful, but can get caught up with serving customers at the counter, so be patient :)

BUYER BEWARE - DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE Paid $239 for a…read moresmall rug & returned today within 14 days from purchase & this con shop store only offer store credit if the purchase is bought instore YET if you buy the same product online then you get a full refund!!!!! So much for encouraging purchasing in store PLUS the store credit is only valid for THREE MONTHS!!!! What the hell. Served by 2 teenagers who couldn't give a crap, the whole experience was RUBBISH NEVER EVER EVER SPEND MONEY INSTORE AS THERE IS NO RECOURSE FOR YOU

This is one of my favourite places to shop for gifts and basically for myself! With a bohemian mix…read moreof Fair Trade products, mirror stitched Indian ottomans and cushions, unique wrapping papers, wide range of jewellery by Elk and Polli, travel journals featuring the capital cities of the world; there is something for everyone. My favourite would have to be the vintage printed hankies, priced under $12 and the red donkey memo holder. Book lovers would love the wide variety of interior, art, travel and cookbooks here. If you're planning a trip to France soon, you may wanna check out the range of books here dedicated to the culture and travel of France. Flourish also stock skincare range from Mor and others that are deliciously good on the skin. Too bad you can't eat them! At every visit I make, the shop is bustling with activity and foot traffic. I'm not surprised as you can really shop for your whole family here! A must visit if you haven't already.

Maxmix is full of bits and pieces. It's one of those shops you can walk into and find a gift for…read moresomeone, or something you need for your own home. Items range from photo frames and prints, to vases, fake flowers, candles and garden statues. There is even kitchen utensils, arts and crafts, greeting cards and things for pets. I've been in here a couple of times, but haven't been greeted or asked if I need assistance with anything. I'm not even sure what the staff look like actually. I think if they had at least one staff member walking around when it is busy, this could improve the store. I would come here if I needed a new photo frame, or maybe something new and different for my home. Come have a look for yourself :) - it's located on the first floor in Marion Shopping Centre (below the food court).

Maxmix was a surprisingly good find and offers the best of bargain stores and cute little gift…read moreshops all in one place. The staff were quick to greet me at the door and asked if I needed any help with anything. After seeing the staff the first thing you are met with is the quiet sound of several water features which I loved but others may not, especially if you really needed to go at that moment. The store's soundtrack is also meditating, soothing music which again some might find annoying but I found quite pleasant. In terms of stock it is a bit hit and miss. There were some really nice homeware and gift items that looked good quality and were priced reasonably high. I really wanted to buy a beautiful bronze wire mannequin as a statement decorative piece for my bedroom but at $100.00, it wasn't in my price range, nor the bargain price range I was expecting. This does mean however, that not all of it is crap and there is opportunity for getting quality product. They also stock ranges of cards and arts and craft items, incense and ornaments and a massive range of photo frames in every style and colour you could think of.

A shop after my own heart. They stock Eiffel Tower shaped products here, a true winner in my books…read moreseeing that I absolutely love collecting Eiffel shaped products. Lending a whisical, dreamy and romantic ambience, this delightful giftstore has now become my favourite place to shop. I picked up a chocolate shaped teaspoon for my sister, to enjoy her daily delightful treats and a heady mix of jasmine and vanilla scented sachet to intoxicate my drawers. Cream bird cages and black framed Eiffel Towers lay outside the store for all to gaze and fall in love with. They are magnifique and will add much charm and character to any dull room. You'll find inspirational journals here, stunning jewellery holders, printed tea towels, linens, accessories, home decor and just about anything that would appeal to us women. Pink, subtle and with a lacey bow, just the way we like it!

Totally Wrapped specialises in gift baskets for all occassions and there certainly isn't a shortage…read moreof gifts to choose from as their shop is full to the pussy cats bow. The shop on Winston Avenue Melrose Park is open Monday to Saturday 9 - 5 and also provides a dry cleaning service. There are so many items in here and definitely not big shoulder bag territory, otherwise it'll be a very expensive visit. It never ceases to amaze me the amount of financial investment businesses such as this one make on their stock and when is it considered to be too much stock. A blend of folk art items to shabby chic, decorative outdoor wire love seats - which are going to be really hot stuff left in the sun!

Delightful things await in this shop and they keep up to date with the current trends which I think…read moreis one of the most attractive aspects of this store. On this particular day they were having a 30% off sale on their Xmas ornaments and there was a variety of trendy trinkets to choose from, I love the little fabric birds! There are wooden etched wall hangings which look stunning but the price was a bit exxy, delicate silk lotus flower table lights, candles - which no shop is complete without, handbags, jewellery and jewellery trees, pots, wall clocks, lanterns and a myraid more. About two years ago I purchased a round chrome and orange Baxter wall clock and it's still going strong, taking pride of place in my retro kitchen. Aqua offers a 10% discount card if you decide to register and I can assure you it is well worth it, also on offer is a delivery service which is beneficial, online ordering and free gift wrapping. I will definitely be 'paying' a visit after Xmas in the truest sense of the word and I will urge you to do the same!

Well...where do I start? From the moment you walk into this…read moreshop, you get an overwhelming feeling of happiness. It is bright, funky and smells divine from the various assortments of room diffusers, candles, lotions & potions. Everything is modern and classy...it's a gorgeous gem of a shop that belongs in my local suburb of Blackwood SA. This shop has it all. Glorious gifts, clothes, accessories, kids gifts, homewares. ..everything. The most outstanding asset this gem has is amazing, friendly and helpful service. To say I love this place would be an understatement.

You can find any Dusk store just by following your nose…read more And don't go in there if you have a headache. This is a store that will have you wanting to beautify your home with pretty candles and vases and trinkets of the like. I noticed when I was in there recently that they have those oil things with the sticks and the sticks soak up the oil and make your house smell terribly amazing. There are a million different scented candles to choose from along with candle holders like candelabras and lanterns and these other cute little metal spinney ones that cast a pretty glow over everything. It's a stunning, homely store which is great for gifts. Dusk has the mood lighting just right to get patrons in the mood to buy, its very clever. Be warned though, pretty glowy, nice smelling things come at a price. A pricey price.

This is a stinky store (in a nice way) that I can actually set foot into without choking on the…read morearomas. But aromas there are. And they're the stuff of nostril orgasms. There are scented and coloured candles to suit any mood, any home, any interlude. If you can't walk in this store and find a way to spice up your world, your house, or your lovelife, there may not be hope for you. All year around they have seasonal stock, but none more so than Chrissy and Valentines, when you'll find some extra special stuff to add to the festivities. It's easy to go a little nuts and spend ALOT in here, as a tip there is usually a clearance section where you may score a slightly damaged or last item piece at a bargain price. In a nutshell - great smelling, mood lighting!