A fantastic jewellery shop in the heart of Bournemouth…read more If you love silver you need to look at this place. It has a fantastic range of earings, bracelets and necklaces, rings and toe rings. A lot of the jewellery is made with gems so there's a whole range of colours to choose from. Some are dainty and some are quite exuberant, and all points in between. The prices are very good too, in my opinion. At the back of the shop you start seeing polished stones as items on their own and then there's incense and burners and natural oils and all sorts of 'new age' type items. There are also some really interesting books on sale. The shop is busy, students from overseas find it, au pairs find it, everyone finds it. The service is good.

If jewellery, crystals and new-age items are on your shopping list, then there is nowhere else in…read moreBournemouth like it. As soon as you walk in the door the staff are smiling, the aromatic smells hit you and the quiet music soothes you. It's like walking into a small haven of peace and quiet. There's a great range of gifts and if you can't think of what to get someone for Christmas and would like something a bit differnet and perhaps quirky then take a look. Good value too.

If ever there was a shop that was aptly named this is it. If you want the perfect glass gift or…read moreideas for decor go here. Travel miles, if you must, but go. It is only a small shop and sells mainly glass, decorations & candles. Offering a wonderful gift wrapping service. For some reason I always go before Christmas, it is like some kind of Masochism. Every year, after vowing not to spend money & to dig out the old decorations from the loft, I go. The ideas that this place have just makes me want to chuck every thing out & start again. Not just at Christmas but Easter & summer as well. It isn't the choice or the volume it is the creativity, the imagination, the flair. The prices are really reasonable & the staff friendly. There is some parking on the road but also signposted car parks.

It is a beautiful shop where you can always find something unusual for a present. The window…read moredisplay is so well presented and the inside displays are very artistic. I always worry that I am going to knock something over because they do stock a lot of glass. We bought some exquisite cocktail glasses here. It is lovely to find a shop where the staff obviously love working there. I am going there next week to check out their Christmas decorations and gifts. If you are on the look out for table decorations try here and you will definitely find inspiration.

The Old Smithy is your typical tourist shop and cafe, with a large selection of random things you…read morenever knew you wanted until a long lost relative bought it for you while they were on holiday. The cafe is surprisingly nice considering they'd earn a fortune from the coach parties regardless of their quality. Their cream cakes are wonderful and completely fresh - I particularly recommend the eclairs and millionnaire's shortbread. I believe they're all cooked on site and they have a wonderful pastry chef. This is definitely a place worth stopping off for a cream tea so long as you don't mind the crowds in the height of summer. The car park is free and is the only one around for miles, so it's also a good base to explore the pretty village of Godshill.

This is an oldie worldie shop, it is a mix of everything your gran would love and things which you…read morehate to admit may be quite classy. They stock a variety of high quality gifts, it is not the sort of shop I would buy from for myself, but ideal for all those people who are impossible to buy for at christmas. They stock china, glass ware, top end soft toys, dunoon mugs etc with a variety of cards and wrapping paper aswell. They are a little overpriced, but it is all sold to you with love and time only available from an independent trader so i guess the price reflects this.

If you're stuck for a gift for birthdays, Christmas or for that matter any other event, pop into Mu…read moreMu. For original and classy gifts this shop is an aladdin's cave. Not the cheapest place to shop, but you pay a little extra for quality. Range includes things like jewellry, picture frames, greeting cards, ornaments, home furnishings, books and many other items. Well worth browsing for that special present.

Near the New Forest this is a more traditional garden centre in glasshouse buildings, but none the…read moreworse for that. Friendly staff give reliable advice . There's a wide range of plants, gifts, gardening reqisites, and particularly garden furniture. It's well known for it's imaginitive Xmas displays. The cafe serves breakfast, coffee, and lunches. And with a Sainsbury's supermarket next door you can sort a lot of shopping out at once. There's also a large Aquatic shop.

One of the better garden centres, they have a good range of garden sundries, pots, gifts etc…read more Summer brings an excellent selection of garden furniture & BBQs followed by a good range of Christmas decorations. They are a nursery so the plants are healthy & there is a good variety. There is, of course, a coffee shop serving cakes, snacks & lunches. The staff are friendly & knowledgeable. Plenty of parking. Got to admit that I prefer their branch at Holt !!

What a quaint little shop. A great selection of gifts and niknaks. Friendly staff.read more

There's no excuse not to express your feelings in words with the amount of cards available in this…read morequaint shop. There is a card for every occasion - from birthday, good luck wishes and congratulatory comments to beautiful handmade greetings and hilariously funny suggestions. Email may be the preferred communication of choice for many of us, but there is still something special about receiving a heart-felt note in the post. A selection of candles, plush toys, vases and woven baskets is also on offer, if you're also looking for a gift idea.

I have used this store for all cards and little gifts especially at Christmas I bought a card from…read morethem and my husband had already bought the same card earlier they refused to exchange it even though I was buying two more such a shame will never use them again nor will my family. We have always prided ourselves on using local shops but in this instance never again such a shame

Cannot fault this shop . They always have what I need from buttons braid ,cottons ,sweets etc…read morewhether it be a souvenir to take abroad or something for us at home . How can a small shop stock so much ! Always get friendly service too

From the owner: A Large range Of Local Souvenirs & Gifts. We are also a well stocked Haberdashery & Needlecraft…read moreshop with over 30 years experience. A Dry Cleaning Service Is also available.