Aesop Bondi

Superlative skin, hair and body

The brand that has seamlessly merged 'concept store' with boutique beauty solutions, Aesop captures the heart of Bondi with this lab-meets-green-house setting; another unique home for iconic scents and science.

Address

T9 Beach House, 178 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach

Phone

9130 2433

Aesop Paddington

Superlative skin, hair & body

Aesop's potions and elixirs have achieved cult status, thanks to high-quality botanical ingredients and packaging that channels a painfully chic apothecarist. This Paddington outpost combines a sleek fitout with the brand's signature sensory thrills.

Address

72a Oxford St

Phone

9358 3382

Alfie's Store

Men's, women's and kids' fashion boutique

alfie's store carries prime local and international brands inspired by classic style and natural fabrication. Find contemporary trends and lifestyle products from Paul Smith, Fred Perry, Kate Sylvester, Whyred, Aesop, Nike, Converse and more.

Address

264 Darling Street Balmain

Phone

9555 5222

Craft NSW

Australian art and craft

The Old Coroner's Court houses The Society of Arts and Crafts of NSW - curators, makers and purveyors of original, accessible, handmade Australian works. Visit this gallery and retail space for great gift ideas, quirky objects, textiles and homewares.

Address

104 George Street

Phone

9241 5825

Gorman

Designer womenswear boutique

Modern wearable designs with an underlying utilitarian aesthetic offset by girlish overtones. Subtle trims, customised prints, crisp finishes and high-end yarns create Gorman's signature stamp of youthful timelessness.

Address

30 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

9331 7088

I Ran the Wrong Way

Sustainable and ethical objects and fashion

I Ran The Wrong Way sits in a unique space furnished entirely from reclaimed fittings and fixtures. It fills itself with a carefully considered range of well-designed ethical, sustainable and local finds. Loads of interesting discoveries to be made here.

Address

378 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills

Phone

T: 9698 0698

Manly Bike Tours

Bike tours & hire

Off-road, hybrid, beach cruiser... Manly magic is better on two wheels. This bike company lures backyard adventurers and visiting jetsetters with insider knowledge and the best rides this side of the Bridge. Don't miss their daily self guided bike tours.

Address

Shop 6, 54 West Esplanade, Manly

Phone

8005 7368

Organic Food Markets

Fresh, free-range and gourmet produce

Meander through a melange of farm fresh produce, exquisite cakes, organic fruit and veggies, fresh fish and flora. Enjoy a great coffee or brunch among fragrant aromas and musical moments in the park.

Address

Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay St, Potts Point

Phone

9999 2226

Ovvio

Organic health & lifestyle

OVViO is the brand behind Sydney's acclaimed naturopath, homoeopath and herbalist, Anthia Koullouros. Book a consult or peruse the organic health, beauty and home products as well as OVViO's organic teas and herb and spice blends.

Address

2 Heeley St, Paddington

Phone

9380 7863

Pure and General

Quality homewares from around the world

An evolving line-up of found and commissioned objects by artists, artisans, designers and architects for diverse living and working environments. Find furnishings, homewares, stationary and toys that are functional and magical to the eye.

Address

114 Brougham Street, Potts Point

Phone

9360 6060

Retrospections

Vintage, retro and handmade

An eclectic corner store for original 50s and 60s homewares, vintage books, handmade toys, Australian designed accessories and all things retro, based on the idea of looking back to move forward.

Address

498a Miller Street, Cammeray

Phone

8065 4639

Rozelle Markets

Sydney's favourite second-hand markets

With around 100 stalls and live music every Saturday and Sunday, Rozelle Markets is Sydney's favourite antique, collectable and second hand market. Vintage, rare, unusual, quirky or just plain practical must-haves at excellent prices.

Address

Rozelle School, 663 Darling Street, Rozelle

Phone

9818 5373

Shelf/Life

Ethical design for the home

A dust free glory box of premium products with an endless shelf life. Environmentally responsible and ethically produced where possible, this boutique shares a conscious collection of products spanning ceramics, stationery, books and gifts.

Address

Shop 1, 50 Reservoir St, Surry Hills

Phone

9211 2858

Superbee Honey Shop

Free honey tasting, hive products

This sweet little honey shop offers free tasting of their delicious honey varieties. Learn all about bees, honey production and other bee products, such as Active UMF Manuka Honey, Royal Jelly, Propolis, Bee Pollen and Honeycomb.

Address

29 Playfair Street

Phone

9252 1815

Surry Hills Markets

Secondhand and handmade goods

Address

Cnr Crown Street and Little Collins Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

The Candle Factory

Huge range of unique candles

The warmth and aroma of the Candle Factory will lure you in to spend hours browsing the enormous range of candles as well as their own on-site, chandler made designs. Home to Sydney's largest range of Ecoya, Circa Home and Glasshouse candles, explore over 18 leading brands including Woodwick, Beez Neez, Elume, Lilyflame and Papaya. The Candle Factory also runs a range of tailored candle making and dipping workshops.

Address

Shop 5, Metcalfe Arcade, 80-84 George Street

Phone

9241 3365

The Grounds

Lunch, brunch and breakfast

There are a few ideas behind the name of The Grounds. One suggests its because almost everything served is grown on location, but others believe it's about the owners setting new grounds in quality coffee. The industrial warehouse turned sophisticated setting roasts coffee according to its origin and flavour profile to enhance unique tastes. And furthermore, despite this next level approach to early dining, the service and setting are humble and holistic - a refreshingly grounded, honest approach to first class produce.

Address

Building 7A, No.2 Huntley St, Alexandria

Phone

9699 2225

The r.e.a.l store

Sustainable design and living

A showcase of ordinary products with extraordinary messages. Shop from their edit of social, ethical and sustainable lifestyle products and designs and you will be supporting Hands That Shape Humanity and other global charities.

Address

91 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo.

Phone

8356 9993

The r.e.a.l store Waterloo

Sustainable design and living

A showcase of ordinary products with extraordinary messages. Shop from their edit of social, ethical and sustainable lifestyle products and designs and you will be supporting Hands That Shape Humanity and other global charities.

Address

289 Young St, Waterloo

Phone

8096 3929

Three Bean Café

Caffeine with a side of soul

Coffee artistry and eco-consciousness go hand- in-hand at this friendly cafe_. It lures locals in with their unique blend of award winning coffee, a breakfast menu that's high on organic produce and a fitout that's a study in sleek sustainability.

Address

P11A/1-5 Railway Street, Chatswood

Phone

9939 5595