If kitsch homeware is your thing, you need to swing by Pussy…read more Popular with teenagers, twenty-somethings and tourists, it's a cute shop that stocks everything from gilded picture frames, weird candlesticks and fab cushions to interesting lampshades and wall stickers. They also sell great art and design books, cheeky wrapping paper and quirky greeting cards - which make it a perfect place to pick up last minute birthday presents and stocking fillers. If you like what you see, check out Pussy's other Brighton store - Pussy Home Boutique.

This place might sound like a sex shop, but if you've been avoiding it on that premise, I assure…read moreyou it's not. One little browse around here is sure to put a smile on your face, if nothing else. As has been pointed out by fellow Qypers, there's not much in here that serves any purpose other than to look pretty, make you chuckle or keep you mildly entertained for an hour or so. As well as branded stuff, like their range of Moomin bags, pencil cases, purses and cuddly toys (which, incidentally, I find VERY freaky) and the obligatory 'Keep Calm and Carry On' merchandise that's absolutely everywhere at the moment, they've also got lots of quirky, novelty bits. My current favourites are a pair of wind-up robot salt and pepper shakers necessary? Not in the slightest. Hilarious? Totally. They epitomise the entire point of this shop funny, largely pointless and utterly brilliant.

I love this shop!…read more It's full of weird, random and quirky bits and bobs, and it is usually my first port of call when I am looking to buy a gift or present for someone. If you're a cat lover you are in for a treat, as there are plenty of cat related items in the shop, from lamps, to nail stickers and mugs! I spend a good ten minutes laughing out loud at a book of pigeons that was in there (who knew some pigeons could look so bizarre!? I probably should have bought the book; I'm laughing to myself about the pigeons now). There really is so much stuff in there, that you would have to spend an age in there to see everything. There are bits and pieces crammed into every corner of the store! My only qualm is that because everything is piled everywhere, there is not a lot of room to move! If there are more than 3 people in the shop or you are carrying a few shopping bags, you aren't going to last long in there.

Came into this shop for my birthday shopping spree. I was surprised to find lots of random things…read moreand came out with a few things like a sleep mask and a nail drier (for nail polish). What I bought was fairly good. I will be coming back for my next birthday for sure.

Am I the only person in Brighton that refuses to be charmed and seduced by Velvet?…read more I've been in to both the shop in the Lanes and this large, warehouse-style shop in Hove on a handful of occasions and I never see anything I'd want to take home. Their selling point seems to be that they sell vintage style furniture that falls into three categories; the French look, the modern British / open plan living look and American retro. The problem is, the chairs, sofas, wardrobes and cabinets they sell don't even look slightly authentic to me, they look like cheap copies. If I wanted to replicate one of the three looks, I'd rather go to a genuine antique shop that sells original and salvaged furniture. Bizarrely, the one thing this shop has got right is clothes. To the back of the floor, there's a small selection of beautiful, brightly coloured womenswear including designer silk dresses, summery skirts, jackets and accessories. Most of the ones I liked were too petite for my curvy figure but in a parallel universe, I'd probably pick up a few holiday clothes from here. Shame about the furniture and lighting...

One of my fave shops in Hove, I never leave empty handed, even when I convince myself I'm only…read moregoing in to browse! Velvet has an eclectic mix of fashion, home ware and gifts and its one of those places where you can find new and cool things that you can't pick up elsewhere. Some of the clothes are a little random and it can be pricey, however, I did pick up a great pair of boots for £40 the other day. I will often pop in here when looking for a gift for a friend and often come out with presents for myself as well! The staff can be a little surly at times but on the whole its a much better shopping experience than you will find at any of the chain stores.

Abode is the perfect place to find homeware gifts for a loved one…read more Or for a loved one to find gifts for you! Situated about halfway down Kensington Gardens, it's charming boutique store that has lovely side tables, console tables, room dividers, fringe panels, floor lamps, table lamps, pigeon lights, marimekko fabrics, wall stickers, mirrors and luxury bedding. If you already have everything you need in the lounge and bedroom department, they also sell gorgeous kitchen and bath accessories from china, glasses, tea-pots and coasters to candles, soaps and towels. Don't know if they still have any in stock, but last time I went in I fell in love with the wicker bulls head and the Ibride ostrich console table.

Abode is a lovely little lifestyle boutique, which sells all sorts of fancy things for your home…read more Scented candles, velvet cushion covers, vases and more are laid out in uncluttered, attractive displays around the shop. They also sell small items of furniture, including some really classy wooden side tables and stools. Christmas is by far the best time to visit the store, as they have all sorts of beautiful decorations for your tree. They have a gorgeous selection, including gold Christmas trees and stars as well as some really beautiful glass decorations in the shape of parrots and other pretty birds. I bought a few last year in turquoise, white and gold and they really transformed my tree! In fact, they're so lovely that I've hung them up in my bedroom all year. Abode is a shop full of things you'd rarely buy yourself...quirky light fittings, gilded bird cages and some really delicate chinaware. It is almost impossible to walk around without starting a mental wish-list, making it the perfect place to start your Christmas list, whilst picking up a few gifts yourself! You can even create your wedding list at Abode! NB. Everything feels a bit delicate, so it's not a great place to bring the kids!

This is a really quirky little place, absolutely packed out with gift-giving paraphernalia - floor…read moreto ceiling gift cards and ridiculous stocking fillers. Most of the things in here are extremely tacky, but that's all part of the appeal from the array of multicoloured and fancy-dressed rubber ducks to the brightly patterned tissues to the pair of 'bouncing boobs'. Nice. A word of warning: this isn't a shop to bring kids into despite it's innocent-looking exterior. The messages displayed on the greetings cards are rather (ahem) rude and most of the gifts are DISTINCTLY adult. If you get what I mean. A great place for humourous greetings cards and tacky tat, but that's about it. A brilliant place to get joke presents or to pop into with your mates for a laugh, but don't expect to find anything remotely useful or genuinely likeable.

Had a cream tea and staff very friendly and focused on service. Would I go here again definitely…read more It was very pleasant.

This shop is brilliant! So many products I haven't seen anywhere else and at really reasonable…read moreprices!!!

Just about the most charming little shop in Kemptown. Cards…read moreand doodads and trinkets and doohickies. Lovely staff, lovely layout and a card for any occassion.

I was initially drawn but the bright colours in the window display - this is a wonderful shop with…read moreall sorts of gifts and household items that are bright, colourful, unusual & quirky. A great place for fun gifts and stocking fillers for kids too. Hidden at the back, by the tills are a tray of glass rings filled with coloured liquid & glitter - they are such fun & I will be back on payday to treat myself!!!!

I like this place, I really do. Cute little novelty shop filled with fun, colorful goodies & nice…read morestaff. While it's fun to wander about and see all the little kitchy things and marvel at all the neat-o designs, I do find the prices to be a little out of whack. I had the pleasure of going into one of these shops while in Paris (the chain was founded in Paris, after all), but felt the merchandise there included a few things (some of which I actually purchased) that were unique and high enough quality to warrant a little greater outlay. Here, however, most of the goods were plastic and just didn't look as though they'd survive the tests of time. I had wanted to get a few kid gifts before heading back to the states, but sadly I just couldn't reckon quality and value sufficiently to get them anything from here. Definitely worth a look around, though, it's a fun little shop with fun little things!

Such a cool shop with nice furniture selection.read more

Great home decor store with lots of options. Very stylish and reasonable prices.read more