The most jam packed french provincial, shabby chiccy, birdcage, candle stick holder shop in SA. As…read moreyou can tell I like this place, no 'like' is mundane...I L O V E this shop! It's an escape from everyday life and adds a touch of whimsy the stuff dreams are made of. Ok I may have gone on a bit but I simply adore it. I must've had a past life in one of those grandiose French / Italian villas, as I am so drawn to this type of decor. My husband can never understand why I buy these items and put them around the house to gather dust. I then just point out to him that he has his vices and I have mine..so there. Villa Provence is located on Portrush Rd Toorak Gardens right next door to the Trak Cinema. I can't believe they don't have a website or a Facebook page as I'm sure they'd have enough followers to take over Adelaide. Yes it is on the pricey side so pick and choose your pieces carefully if on a budget and if not well you're just plain lucky. There are so many items they can't fit in the shop so it spills over into the walkway inside on the way to the cinema, such as wrought iron chairs and benches, decorative wooden birdcages, book and nic nak display shelving and so much more. And as a note: a little further down the centre corridor at the end on the right is Villa Hamptons! A different feel much like being at the seaside along the Mediterranean, very noyce! You simply have to go there darlings, ta ta.

I'd like to own a house and decorate it with all this sort of stuff…read more Sorry, I'd like to own a house and have loads of money left over to decorate it with all of this stuff. As far as this sort of stock goes, this shop is great. The merchandise ain't flimsy or weak or fragile. Most of it feels made to last, which is good. The stock's mostly interesting (though it's your usual brand of odd, needless birdcages and stone faces and wrought-iron chairs and whatnot). It's expensive. But I'll concede that the quality of good seems to justify the expense. I think I'll be returning here in a few years. Unless I want my bedroom to match the decor of the store.

This shop oozes decadent elegance and excessive sophistication. It's so over-the-top that it pulls…read moreit off spectacularly. The inside of the store is cluttered with the faces of movie starts and black pseudo Edwardian and nouveau 1920s furniture. The courtyard at the back of the shop is a surprising oasis of simplicity and fresh space. Above the courtyard sits an intriguing artists' space which the public is welcome to visit. The owner and designer, Markus, is a spectacle with a bleach blond mow-hawk, and he pulls off the rock star look very convincingly. This is a fantastic place to revel in decor and artwork, and there is an enormous range of gorgeous collectibles. The lay-out of the store is done with artistry in mind, and it has a theatricality about it that is delightful to see.

I agree with Manon. Louis Bond is breathtaking when it comes to home decorating. If Ikea's not…read morecutting it for you and you want to visit the other end of the scale then I suggest you head to Louis Bond on Magill Road. They stock the most elegant (and yet at the same time quirky) home decorating pieces you're likely to set eyes on in Adelaide. What I like about Louis Bond is they're not like every other decorating store you're likely to visit. This suggests to me they go that extra mile when it comes to sourcing their product. Louis Bond is also the home of artwork for one of the store's owners Markus Hamence. Markus' work is createded to compliment the season's furniture in store but he will also create one off pieces for individual customers. With a focus on canvas art these pieces are real statement pieces that belong in strong interiors, bold enough to want to make a statement. Don't forget when you visit Louis Bond, you can pop next door to My Friend Louis and grab a coffee. Actually the main entrance to Louis Bond is via the coffee shop so you can't miss it.

One Rundle Trading Company is a shopping experience. With gifts, furniture, books, pictures,…read moremirrors and a whole lot more on sale, there's always plenty to choose from. I often like to just browse through there to see what they have on offer. If you wander through to the back of store - and trust me its not a small space to wander through - you'll find a range of beautiful fashion pieces as well. All in all One Rundle Trading is an eclectic mix of beautiful things. I love the way the shop is set out with a Ladies Room and a Gents Room at the front of the store - and by that I don't mean toilets but rather rooms for of things specifically for men and women. There's also a children's room and a garden or outdoor room as well. They offer a Bridal Registry and an Interior Decorating service and best of all a free - yes free - picture hanging service. The space itself is massive and once served as a 1920's Melba Picture Theatre. Located in Stuart Road at Dulwich, I recommend wandering through on a Sunday afternoon to take in the sights. When you're in there, don't forget to look at the beautiful old ceilings - they're as gorgeous as many of the trinkets and pieces you will just fall in love with.

Holy Moly have you seen this place? It's like a Church but instead of praying to God rich people…read morepray to the stock market. I stepped through the front archway into a glittering, vast space full of chandeliers and hallways leading into more beautiful rooms. I avoided eye contact and didn't want to touch anything for fear they would tell me I'm too poor to shop here. The rear section is clothing, and the books and pictures around the area with words like DIOR and CHANEL hinted at the fact I couldn't grab a bargain for twenty bucks. But a pair of shorts for five hundred? Sure, pocket change for you brokers and people with old money. What beautiful homewares they have, gorgeous lamps and paintings and sculptures, the only consistency being no two things are alike and yes, you pretty much could close your eyes and point and find a gorgeous antique chest or a marble sculpture of a blackbird and want to take it home so bad you nearly weep. I will never look at Ikea the same again. This store is glorious and completely unattainable for the likes of me.

Jack Horner Interiors on the Parade at Norwood is a veritable Aladdin's Cave of furniture and…read morebeautiful decorating pieces. They deal in true statement pieces that will make the décor of any room pop. These guys have simply the best selection of mother of pearl inlaid pieces you'll find anywhere in Adelaide. From chairs to dressers to bedside cabinets, you'll find it here. If you're in the market for an oversized statue of a pink flamingo, trust me you would have more chance of the Jack Horner people sourcing one for you than anyone else. I simply don't know where they get their amazing pieces from and that's why they're such a fave with film and TV industry professionals who are in search of that perfect piece when they're decorating a set. If you need a piece of wall art, a light fitting, a sofa, a chest of drawers, a bed, a Buddha, a mannequin or a whatever ... go see them. If you're looking for a Venetian Mirror, they specialise in reproductions that achieve the right look without the big price tag. I had a piece of furniture restored by them years ago and they did such a brilliant job that I haven't had to do a thing to it since. It still sits proudly near my dining table and all I ever do is change the decorative piece sitting on top. There is something incredibly quirky about the design talents of the Jack Horner people. If you're a bit of a bower bird and you like to collect things, stop by for a visit.

Zebras! ZEBRAS! This…read moreisn't just a furniture store. You can see that with a casual glance through the display window. This is a bizarre furniture store. I know nothing about interior decorating. As I waltz around Jack Horner, the logician in me as saying, 'You wouldn't furnish your entire house with this stock at this store. You'd come here for particular items.' But then the Mario in me decided the logician was wrong and stupid and tacky. I have made a personal pledge to myself. If I should get a house in Adelaide (having failed all my endeavours overseas), I will stock my ENTIRE house with things that can be found at Jack Horner. Including (nay, especially) the zebra patterned items. This place is so queer and quirky it is a joy to inhabit. Knowing full-well I could afford nothing, and would have nowhere to put it if I could, I still had a grand time browsing. It was a delight to see what item in the store would surprise me next.

I'm going to start this review by stating that I am *not* a gardener - I like looking at gardens,…read morebut I'm definitely not someone who likes getting my hands dirty ;) My partner, on the other hand, LOVES gardening, and has been a member of the Diggers Club for a few years. After a big night out in the city, I suggested that we swing past the Diggers shop in the Botanic Gardens, since we hadn't visited before. Unfortunately, parking was a bit difficult on Plane Tree Drive, but it was still quite nice to walk across the lawns to get to the shop. And what a shop! Although I don't like gardening, I am an artist, so appreciate the aesthetics of this establishment - all the pretty seeds lining one wall! My partner was in heaven - she loved the fact that they don't stock everything in the catalogue, but only the plants that need to be planted now. The seeds that should be sown now are labelled as such - it's all very practical. The staff are very friendly, and are knowledgeable - I assume they may have some sort of horticultural background. All in all, this is a place that even non-gardeners can appreciate!

I love Diggers. I love their online shop, the newsletters, the various awesome things you get as a…read moremember of the Diggers club, not just the discount on plants and supplies. The store in the Botanic Gardens is a bright, airy space, with beautiful glass overhead and is situated close to the cafe and overlooking the Mediteranean Garden. There's a wide selection of seedlings out the front and various tools as well. Inside is more supplies for the garden and a wall full of seeds, just about every seed you can imagine and then some more! The staff are very friendly and helpful, and there's a coin jar if you want a plastic bag. And if you want to take a look at the beautiful Museum of Botanical History, the door to that is adjacet to the Diggers shop. So you can look at history, then have a coffee, then buy some plants and stuff for the garden! Highly recommended for anyone who is interested in gardening, whatever your knowledge and skill level may be.

I just returned from the Norwood Garden Centre feeling so terrible as the staff openly mocked me…read morefor wearing a face mask. They were sending each other sideways glances and shaking their heads and making snide remarks. I can't imagine in these times why staff would be so rude and sarcastic to customers. Clearly they don't need return business. I will not return to this shop even though it is the closest garden centre to me, I would rather go the extra few km's and go to Heynes on the Parade where the staff are helpful.

If you are looking for something mass produced or something you could get at Cheap as Chips then…read morelook elsewhere. However if you wish to support local and regional artists and don't mind paying fair prices for unique, handmade items then this is the place for you. Purple Cockatoo is conveniently located in the Coles' shopping center on The Parade in Norwood. It has wonderful natural light that adequately portrays the beauty of the jewelry, sculptures, and woven textiles found within. I happened upon this this little gem while wandering through the shops this morning and was so taken with some pf the pieces I returned later with wallet in hand! On both occasions the owner, Ivana, was present and I was cheerfully greeted though she was quite busy answering inquiries and assisting others in the shop. After a very brief wait she was happy to educate me about the various artists featured. It is obvious she is passionate about art and loves what she does! I cannot say enough about the delightful store and it's equally engaging owner. Pop in and see what catches your eye, you won't be disappointed.

I like Cockatoos and the thought of a Purple one just tickles me good and proper, but once again I…read morewas sad and disillusioned by the name of a store. Why isn't this place named "Over priced jewellery and arty stuff"....no confusion there! So, as you have probably guessed Purple Cockatoo sells a lot of 'pretty' things which seem to be targeted at the female side off the cliental base. I must admit that many of the designs are not quite up my ally, but my idea of 'pretty' is a freshly popped Corona with a wedge of lime half out the top! They did have a metal sculpture of what looked like a mouse which was pretty cool, but it was a couple of grand......pricey mouse!

Don't walk in here thinking you're "just browsing," because you will pick up a Marimeko patterned…read morevase or a waterproof paper wallet with a map of NYC on it and you will (unbeknownst to your conscious) take it to the counter and spend all your money. The stationary, children's toys and games, deer heads, cushions, travel and birthday gifts, homewares, furniture and more in this store comes at a cost but it also is one of the most unique and beautifully presented collections in Adelaide. You won't find awkward hens night paraphernalia or joke gifts here for Dad but you will uncover educational and well-crafted children's toys, designer crockery and sheet sets, pineapple lamps and even fragrances and candles. You can buy from their online shop but it is much more fun to head in store and play with whatever items you are bound to justify spending some of your paycheck to buy.

What is with the glass case of creepy overpriced dolls? Why would you pay one hundred and fifty…read moredollars for a small doll that looks like it's planning to kill you? This store is so whimsical. So Swedish. So fabulous. They have a variety of educational toys for kids (don't we love those these days) as well as some very politically correct dolls with different nationalities which were great! The kids products were all handmade, and excellent quality, and the homewares featured many adorable owls. I loved pretty much everything in here, especially the Korean diaries and sweet one off stationary. I am going to come here for gifts from now on and my friends are going to love me for it. Good quality, novelty, pretty, and imported? Who wouldn't?