Adriano Zumbo

Patissier

Paris-trained patissier Adriano Zumbo's sweet, edible sculptures are as spectacular as they are witty. Impeccably displayed on slivers of gilt cardboard are cakes, chocolates and pastries with names like Wheelie Good and Marry Me Ed.

Address

296 Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 7318

Art at the Bluegum

Quality Australian art and glasswork

Art devotees flock to the discerning showcase of traditional and contemporary Australian art at the family run gallery, Art at the Bluegum. After 13 years in the business, the Walters family support an exciting portfolio across the artistic mediums of painting, etching, woodwork, pottery, hand blown glass pieces and silverware.

Address

220 Darling St, Balmain

Phone

9818 1828

Art of the Flower

Flowers gifts art

Art of the Flower is a boutique floral design studio, locally owned in Balmain specialising exclusively in weddings, corporate and event flowers. They offer seasonal designs with a focus on bringing your visions to life with visually exquisite designs that fit within your budget.
A charming oasis of colour and fragrance, Art of the Flower offers an array of fresh flowers, indoor plants and stunning original art inspired by the beauty of flowers.

Address

1/49 Mullens St, Balmain

Phone

9555 1129

axel mano (Queen Street)

Contemporary fashion and accessories

At Axel Mano's newly opened store in Queen Street find their original webbing bags, hand-made Italian straw hats, vintage scarf bags and a great range of women's clothing.

Address

46 Queen Street, Woollahra

Phone

9362 3750

Beclau Furniture

Funiture manufacturer, imported homewares

Working with detailed, largely hand made processes, Beclau sources timbers not usually available elsewhere. Aiming for excellence in every detail, this family owned and run business has forged relationships with the best metal workers, upholsterers and polishers to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

Address

Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo

Phone

9698 6422

Beclau Homewares

Furniture manufacturer, imported homewares

In addition to Beclau furniture, Beclau also imports an exclusive range of European homewares from the classic to the modern including Dibbern glassware, solid colour crockery and fine bone china. Find a range of exuberant, quirky and functional items here.

Address

Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo

Phone

9698 6422

Bev's Remnant House

Affordable remnant upholstery fabrics

Offering bespoke services, made-to-order ottomans, lampshades, cushions and other one off fun fabric objects, Bev MacInnes collects remnants of vintage and designer upholstery textiles , plus fabric rolls up to 50m, and presents them for your pleasure at her Redfern store.

Address

722 Bourke St, Redfern

Phone

9310 1868

Bondi Markets

Artists, designers and craft-makers

At the famous Bondi Markets, discover Australia's best emerging designers (Susien Chong established the 'Lover' fashion label here) amongst vintage clothes, art and novelties, sunglasses, books, gifts and so much more.

Address

Bondi Beach Public School, Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach.

Phone

9315 8988

Butterfield Tate Gallery

Textiles & cushions made in Waterloo

Keeping it old but making it new, the Waterloo warehouse studio/gallery space of Hazel Butterfield Tate adopts a fresh approach, creating one of a kind cushions with world sourced recycled vintage and contemporary textiles plus found treasures.

Address

30 Wellington St, Waterloo

Phone

0408 112 819

Buttons Buttons Buttons

Complete range of buttons

A retail space championing antique, vintage and new buttons made from every material imaginable. The destination for the handcrafter, would-be fashion designer or unusual collector inside all of us.

Address

25 Nurses Walk

Phone

9252 0833

Calico & Ivy Balmain

Fabric, yarn, handcrafted gifts

Wall to wall fabric collections, with everything from Liberty of London to covetable Japanese prints, accompany the sorbet selection of yarns, gift ideas and craft classes at Calico & Ivy. It's a wonderland of colour, whimsy and delight.

Address

10 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain

Phone

9555 9909

cloth fabric

Contemporary textiles for the home

cloth has been producing sustainable contemporary screenprinted textiles by hand since 1995. Its small team led by Julie Paterson creates high quality fabrics for upholstery, homewares, art and clothing with an earthy, relaxed Australian feel.

Address

113-115 William St, Darlinghurst (corner of William and Palmer St)

Phone

9699 2266

COTA

Jewellery, glass, ceramics, homewares

COTA (Courtesy of the Artist) celebrates local and international artists with an eclectic range of contemporary jewellery. Enjoy a diverse collection of objects... courtesy of the artist. A true handmade retail experience.

Address

Shop 124, Level 2, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street, Sydney

Phone

8354 1398

Craft Design Realisation

Furniture designers, makers, custom design

CDR are Australian designers and makers whose bespoke furniture and custom furniture design services relish contemporary timber craft. Their progressive design outings go against the grain and are showcased through their showroom in Waterloo.

Address

35 Lachlan St, Waterloo

Phone

9310 1175

Culture at Work

Art, science, culture, research & learning

A not-for-profit organisation and research institute working on art and science creative projects. Exhibitions, workshops, talks, and more.

Address

6-8 Scott Street, Pyrmont

Phone

9518 8813

Dinosaur Designs Paddington

Handcrafted homewares and jewellery designs

A veritable treasure chest of vivid resin homewares and jewellery, Dinosaur Designs' handcrafted products suit passionate and dynamic lifestyles. With a fiercely loyal following, they are one of the most successful design stories in Australia.

Address

339 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

9361 3776

EDIT

Decorative furniture, homewares and fabrics

EDIT's Surry Hills emporium is brimming with an ever-changing collection of inspirational and chic furniture and fun decorative pieces. Their unique fabrics, designed by owner Sharyn Storrier Lyneham, are now sold internationally.

Address

483 Riley St, Surry Hills (within Orson & Blake store).

Phone

8399 2525

Embellish atelier

Couture millinery, gorgeous original hats

Inspiring designer, Catherine Kelly, creates bespoke hats using the finest fabrics, stunning silhouettes and ravishing colours. Award-winner of the public vote at the International Hat Art Competition France, Catherine also teaches her art via millinery workshops.

Address

48 Victoria Rd, Rozelle

Phone

0416 182 486

Grandiflora

Bespoke flower studio

For over a decade, Grandiflora has been re-defining notions of floral concepts. The studio offers nonconventional, bold statement creations with a heady signature style focusing on unusual elements including oversized and Australian blooms. Flowers by appointment.

Address

Shop 1/ 12 Macleay St, Potts Point

Phone

9357 7902

Hatmaker

Custom made hats for men & women

The first milliner to stand up as Prix de Marie Claire's 'Best Australian Accessory Designer', Hatmaker; Jonathan Howard is the 'go to guy' for his and her headwear. From the altar to the social scene, step out in style

Address

284 South Dowling St, Paddington

Phone

9360 0041

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

Jason Moss

Designer jewellery for men & women

Studio-based silversmith creating original contemporary jewellery from precious metals and jewels. All pieces have a left of centre twist yet still beautifully capture the essential elements of timeless design.

Address

331 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst.

Phone

02 9360 3730

Just William Chocolates

Exquisite handmade chocolates

A Paddington institution, Just William is deservedly famous for its handmade truffles, pralines and soft and hard-centred chocolates that are as divine as the packaging in which they are presented.

Address

4 William Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9331 5468

Metalab

Contemporary jewellery and objects

Metalab is a gallery that exhibits strikingly unusual and thought provoking jewellery and objects by local and international artists. Their on site workshop offers one of a kind and custom commitment and wedding ring services for the contemporary bride and groom.

Address

10B Fitzroy Place, Surry Hills.

Phone

8354 1398

Mr Rose

Style for spirited women

Discover Mr. Rose an independent label for women who crave individual style and personal service. Visit our boutique and encounter all that is beautiful in women's shirts and blouses, from tailored classic and tuxedo white shirts to feminine silk blouses in exclusive prints. Mr. Rose delivers great cuts, stunning fabrics, exquisite detailing and quirky styling all designed to make you look and feel amazing. Also home of the custom bust size shirt for the perfect silhouette (no pull or gape!).

Address

164 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra

Phone

9368 1423

Museum of Contemporary Art

Contemporary art gallery

Australia’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting and interpreting the work of today’s artists. With spacious galleries and public spaces that embrace one of the world’s most famous locations. Experience art into the evening with extended hours every Thursday.

Address

140 George Street, The Rocks

Phone

9245 2400

Neil Grigg - Milliner

Extraordinary hats and headpieces

With 30 years of experience, Neil Grigg is a hat and headpiece connoisseur. Creating exquisite pieces for royalty, celebrities and politicians using swathes of silk tulle and handmade flowers, his vision and skill are unrivalled.

Address

40 William Street, Paddington

Phone

9361 5864

No Chintz Balmain

Exclusive fabrics and homewares

Textile visions come to life at No Chintz with an exclusive in-house range of stripes, prints and plain fabrics available by the metre. Cushions, fabric and craft kits are now also available for purchase on-line.

Address

499a Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 0078

Paddington Markets

Artists, designers and craft-makers

This bustling collection of market stalls that springs up each Saturday from 10am to 4pm (10-5 EDST) is a must-see tourist attraction but has been just as popular with Sydneysiders since the first stalls were set up in 1973. Many established Australian designers started here, including Lisa Ho and the talent behind Dinosaur Designs. Alongside the work of budding fashion designers you will find jewellery, homewares, gourmet foiod, ceramics, art, baby clothes, toys and knick-knacks.

Address

395 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9331 2923

Paper2

Fine stationery, designer pens, gifts

Discover the art of fine paper, from beautifully designed gift wrap, cards and invitations, to stationery. Paper2 also stocks a gorgeous range of bookbinders, photo albums and journals from Sweden, and Acme designer pens.

Address

477 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Phone

02 9318 1121

Parkers Fine Art Supplies

Art materials

Opening its doors in 1918, this shop is brimming with all the right tools to unleash your creative side. A one-stop-shop for all your art supplies, from paints to pastels, glass pens to gold-leaf!

Address

Cnr Argyle and Cambridge Street, 3 Cambridge Street

Phone

9247 9979

planet

Contemporary Australian hardwood furniture

A temple to individuality, texture and beautiful materials, planet has celebrated hand crafting, style and sustainability for twenty years. Artisan pieces come from local and international makers, materials include porcelain, alpaca fibre, silk, linen, leather, wool, beeswax and bamboo fibre. The planet range centres on solid Australian hardwood furniture and includes soft furnishings and lighting.

Address

114 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9211 5959

Powerhouse Museum

Science & design museum

Visit the Powerhouse Museum and venture through their interactive exhibits as well as their popular limited-time shows (usually related to design, film, technology, space and more).

Address

500 Harris Street, Ultimo

Phone

9217 0111

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

Sew Make Create

Creative workshop and retail shop

Creative types will love this place, which doubles as a workshop for those looking to develop or improve an artistic skill - think sewing and crocheting - and a retail space selling Australian -made art, accessories and homewares.

Address

8 Shepherd Street, Chippendale

Phone

8034 8675

Sonoma Cafe Glebe

Artisan sourdough bakers

From little things, big things grow and so it was with Sonoma. From a handful of sourdough starter the Connole brothers have created three highly acclaimed Sydney artisan bakery-cafes, of which Sonoma Glebe is one.

Address

215a Glebe Point Road, Glebe

Phone

9660 2116

Sparkle Cupcakery

Glamorous cupcake bakery

Cupcake devotees can get their sugar fix here. Sparkle Cupcakes are for celebrating with a cheeky indulgence of champagne and cupcakes. Baked daily, each cupcake is hand finished and topped with a splash of colour. Visit for a T Party, Sparkle Bake Class or sweet treat.

Address

132 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

9361 0690

Studio 20/17

Contemporary jewellery, object gallery

Tiny studio gallery run by jewellery designers Bridget Kennedy and Melanie Ihnen representing contemporary body adornment from here and abroad. Find wearable art forms made of recycled materials and more and see the owners at work.

Address

6B 2 Danks St, Waterloo

Phone

9698 7999

Surry Hills Markets

Secondhand and handmade goods

Address

Cnr Crown Street and Little Collins Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

Tessuti

Designer fabrics

Lace, linen, silk and suiting: Tessuti Fabrics elevates cloth to high art. It lures sewing obsessives with unique patterns, a large range of haberdashery and fine fabrics sourced from local and international designers.

Address

110 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9211 5536

The Bronte Sewing Room

Learn to sew, knit and crochet

From sewing and stitching to knitting and crochet work, collaborate, learn and be inspired at The Bronte Sewing Room. The friendly environment invites all ages and any skill level to share ideas whilst mastering the art that will never date.

Address

22-28 Macpherson St, Bronte

Phone

9386 9977

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

Vendome Woollahra

Jewellery watches luxuries luggage

Do you fancy a piece of the Titanic or Apollo X1, the world's smallest vault or gems to make the Crown Jewels blush? Visit Vendome Woollahra — it's a shrine to immaculately crafted pieces, bespoke style and high-end limited edition design. This one-of-a-kind retailer also plays host to Boucheron Jewellery, Swiss watches, Vertu phones and an exquisite range of accessories along with fragrances that range from intoxicating to sublime. Also located at 12 Castlereagh St, Sydney City.

Address

178 Jersey Road (Cnr Hargrave), Woollahra

Phone

02 9007 5332

Zappacosta Jewels

Australian Jewellery designer

With fans from as far as London to Los Angeles, designer Manuela Zappacosta has mastered the balance of exuberant delicacy, and selects nothing but the finest non-conflict jewels and stones to bring timelessness to all tastes.

Address

The Strand Arcade, L2, Shop 114, 412 George St

Phone

9232 1900