Is there anything better about the workplace than getting a giant card?…read more Whether it's someone's birthday, farewell or other occasion Card & Caboodle is the place to come and get the card that will be snuck around the office in the hope that the recipient does not see it. A little strategy of mine not to get caught is to write what I want on my label maker and walk up to whoevers desk has the card and slap the label down then walk away like nothing happened. They also have all your caboodle needs here including stationery, books & journals, gifts and party needs.

If you're after giant farewell cards and not just the crappy Hallmark range of 2 cards available at…read moreevery other store, pop down to the Block Arcade. The shop is small and cramped, but you will 100% find that giant novelty card and a nice selection of normal sized ones.

Some nice decorative papers and gift cards. They also have Moleskine and Posca products I use. More…read moreexpensive than other shops but a pretty good range. This is a good shop if you are looking for a gift for someone and you don't know what to get for them.

If you're about to give a special gift to someone and you want it to knock their socks off before…read morethey've even opened it - head here for their gift wrap. There's so much of it and it's gorgeous. The kind of paper that I desire to hoard for a special occasion...even though I know I'll completely forget about and put another gift in one of those tacky bags that I forgot to throw away from the last time someone gave me a present. Oops. The card range is enormous and completely omits the creepy crap you find at supermarkets and newsagents. Unfortunately for my friends, I'm also really into gifting those for a laugh. But if you're a better person than I, you'll find something pretty and thoughtful here. There's also some nice gifty items, notebooks and other stationary. One of the nicest paper/gift card stores in Melbourne.

Il Papiro is a beautiful store with even more beautifully crafted pieces and a rich history of…read moreFlorentine tradition. I ordered a journal to be embossed as a gift and spoke with Romina, who was prompt, helpful and assisted me in choosing the right embossing and font for the gift. 48 hours later I needed to change the order (due to a break up!) and Romina was so accommodating. She checked if it had already been embossed, and when learning it hadn't- offered me a credit instantly. I am so grateful to Romina for her service and now looking forward to spending my credit on some beautiful Christmas gifts for my family.

unique and special store in Melbourne famous lane. Incredible selection of paper from Italy. The…read moreworkshops are great too.

I should really spend more time here sitting in their replica Eames chair with a magazine in one…read morehand and a coffee in the other. If you don't think you're a fan of magazines and wondering what all the fuss is about then you are just like I was before I was taken into this so called newsagency for the first time. I can assure you that you will find something other than their coffee menu that you will want to read here. I would have to say that every genre is covered and you will be tempted to buy something. Better still the location is right next to the train station so you will never be bored on the train again if Prahran is your station.

Magazine lovers know this shop well. It's a trendy little destination for all your reading…read morepleasure. Check out the huge range of local and overseas magazines (they have over 4000 titles), glossy and matte coffee table books and quirky gifts from the likes of Italian designer - Alessi and other design gurus. Mag Nation also stocks a good range of quirky journals, notebooks and diaries. Better still the store is equipped with barista-equipped staff who will whip you up a latte while you browse. Spot one of the comfy armchairs, buy a magazine and indulge your passion with a good cuppa. When I'm craving magazines and I'm in the area (wait, I'm always in the area) the first place I head to is Mag Nation. Not just because Borders closed down but for some reason being amid the glossy covers and squeaky clean new editions of creative type publications just gives me a sense of calm and makes me feel more creative! Perhaps the interior-nut/ ex-magazine editor/ stylist in me just needs to breathe every so often.