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A Love Affair Floral & Event Design

A Love Affair Floral & Event Design

Floral & Event Design

For over a decade Alexandra has illuminated Australian homes and events with luscious seasonal flowers. Her designer boutique, event design and styling service explore what is possible when nature and design meet.

Address
Shop 1/748 Bourke St, Redfern
Phone
9698 1968

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Art Gallery New South Wales

Art Gallery New South Wales

Explore five levels of art with extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and contemporary works. Enjoy lunch or high-tea in the award-winning restaurant or enjoy a coffee in the contemporary cafe. Discover an extensive range of eclectic art books, gifts and mementos in the Gallery Shop and visit on Wednesday evenings until 9pm for Art After Hours. Free general admission.

Address
Art Gallery Rd, The Domain
Phone
1800 679 278

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Art of the Flower

Art of the Flower

Flowers gifts art

Inspired by nature's blooms, this creative florist offers an exquisite array of seasonal flowers and plants, original art works and unique gifts including handmade jewellery and hair accessories, metallic wall hangings, flowering tea, soaps and candles.

Address
65 Mullens St, Balmain
Phone
9555 1129

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Basquesse

Basquesse

Elegance for every occasion

Sydney based Viviana Pannell produces both pret-a-porter ranges, made to order garments and bespoke couture including bridal, red carpet and black tie as part of her label Basquesse. Find elegant wardrobe pieces here.

Address
92 Queen St, Woollahra
Phone
9328 0380

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Becker Minty

Becker Minty

Art, ornamentation, fashion, furnishings

This award winning store combines the best from around the globe in a collection of fine furniture, art, antiques, fashion, jewellery and more. With many brands carried exclusively, you’ll find that unique and perfect gift.

Address
7/ 81 Macleay Street (via Manning St) Potts Point
Phone
8356 9999

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Becker Minty Woollahra

Becker Minty Woollahra

Gifts, Jewellery, Art, Home

A curated collection of antique & modern jewellery, art, accessories, gifts, lighting, furniture and more. With many brands carried exclusively, you'll find that unique and perfect gift

Address
4/118-122 Queen St, Queens Court, Woollahra
Phone
9328 5185

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Bird Textiles Emporium

Bird Textiles Emporium

Luxury eco fashion, home & gift wares

Bird Textiles Emporium is the most wonderful eco store in the world. It's a tantilising textile haven. Hand printed organic fabrics, fashion, home and gift wares, all set in a stunning 1898 heritage listed pharmacy.

Address
380 Cleveland St, Surry Hills.
Phone
8399 0230

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Bison

Bison

Fine Australian stoneware ceramics

Bison's original stoneware ceramics are handcrafted by a team of talented potters in the ACT. Inspired by his previous life as an ancient historian and archaeologist, designer Brian Tunks ensures each piece is timeless, functional and elegant.

Address
Shop 2, 461 Oxford Street, Paddington.
Phone
9356 4626

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Burnt Orange

Burnt Orange

Boutique cafe and retail emporium

A stylish cafea and retail emporium in the old Mosman clubhouse. Browse through two levels of rooms filled with clothing, homewares and gifts. All-day dining on the balcony with stunning harbour views.

Address
1109 Middle Head Rd, Mosman
Phone
9969 1120

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Chee Soon & Fitzgerald

Chee Soon & Fitzgerald

International & Australian designed home furnishings

Acclaimed designer homewares, expert interior advice and an Aladdin's Cave filled with colours and textures in home furnishings, wallpapers and over a hundred exquisite fabric samples from greats such as Marimekko and Jim Thompson.

Address
387 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
02 9360 1031

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cloth

cloth

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
Shop 1, 35 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
02 9699 2266

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Collector Store

Collector Store

Lifestyle, fashion and homewares emporium

Collector Store is an eclectic lifestyle store with a love of fashion and homewares. Find rare objects and one-off items sitting next to must have fashion pieces. A gallery-style approach where new deliveries become installations.

Address
473 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
9699 7740

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COTA

COTA

Jewellery, glass, ceramics, homewares

COTA (courtesy of the Artist) celebrates local and international artists with an eclectic range of contemporary jewellery. From bright bracelets made from hand dyed and carved PVC (Kath Inglis) to big, bold, recreated vintage neckpieces (Jane Pollard), enjoy a diverse collection of objects... courtesy of the artist. A true handmade retail experience.

Address
Level 2, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street
Phone
8354 1398

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Danielle Chiel

Danielle Chiel

The vision of Danielle Chiel is the evolution of hand knits. Her new aesthetic intermixes innovation and tradition. Ready to wear shapes in textural tones add an extra dimension to the modern wardrobe

Address
Bay Village, 1/28-34 Cross St, Double Bay
Phone
0405 224 810

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davidmetnicole

davidmetnicole

Items for the well-dressed home

This corner to worldly ornaments steps back in
time with a diverse display of items from the
1900s through to the 1950s – everything from
clocks to mannequins with a hundred stories
to tell.

Address
382 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
02 9698 7416

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Dinosaur Designs CBD

Dinosaur Designs CBD

Resin jewellery and homewares

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

Address
Level One, The Strand Arcade, 412 George Street.
Phone
02 9223 2953

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Eveleigh Markets

Eveleigh Markets

Farmers' & Artisans' Market

Address
243 Wilson St, Eveleigh
Phone
9209 4735

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Floral Craftsman Matt Bisaro

Floral Craftsman Matt Bisaro

Beautiful flowers, plants, homewares

Floral Craftsman Matt Bisaro is in love with flowers. David Austin roses, freesias and sweet peas included. Always busy assembling unique, creative and well priced arrangements with seasonal produce for events, the home or gift giving.

Address
773 Military Rd, Mosman
Phone
9969 3870

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Follow Store

Follow Store

Fashion, design, art, homewares & gifts

A design concept store nestled in a heritage listed shop, Follow features a curated selection of over 50 independent designers from around Australia. A wonderland of art prints, contemporary jewellery, clothing, textiles and homewares.

Address
380 Cleveland St, Surry Hills
Phone
8068 2813

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Fotos on Foot

Fotos on Foot

Photography Walks

Embark on a street photography adventure across Newtown with local photographer Raoul Tackelburg. Held every Saturday, the walks are a hands-on workshop on the practice and social impact of photography. $120pp, limit of 8 people.

Address
Studio 107/3 Gladstone St, Newtown
Phone
9550 3030

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funkis

funkis

Scandinavian design, homewares, fashion

Highly edited ensemble of Scandinavian and Swedish homewares, fashion, clogs, lighting, and jewellery with a selection of European and Australian designs. Labels include Marimekko, Iittala, mud ceramics and funkis' own range.

Address
202 Oxford St, Paddington
Phone
9358 3093

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Genevieve Lethu

Genevieve Lethu

Elegant French home living

This beautifully crafted French brand provides everything from the kitchen to the table, heralding an elegant yet functional design ethos and a mandate for inspired cooking, sleek entertaining and joyful living.

Address
53 Queen St, Woollahra.
Phone
9327 8307

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Grandiflora

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

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High Tea with Mrs Woo

High Tea with Mrs Woo

Charming, thoughtful, everlasting

High Tea with Mrs Woo explores notions of memory, nostalgia and escape through their garment designs. This is the perfect store for those in search of charming clothing and thoughtful paper goods.

Address
72b Oxford Street, Paddington
Phone
8065 5345

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I Like Birds

I Like Birds

New and vintage homewares

Combining modern interior with notes from the past, I Like Birds houses it all for simple sourcing. Step into the emporium of curios and discover everything from kitchenaelia to apothecary paraphernalia.

Address
14 William St, Paddington
Phone
9331 5501

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iKOU

iKOU

Natural, skincare, fragrance, spa, lifestyle

iKOU uses solar power in the Blue Mountains to hand make an indulgent, sensory range of eco, natural wax candles, botanical skincare, bath & body products and herbal teas. Discover their new “Oasis on Oxford Street”.

Address
468 Oxford St, Paddington
Phone
9360 2606

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Jaanu

Jaanu

Flower and homeware store

Charming wanderers with wafts of fresh flowers, visions of coloured glassware, lighting and gorgeous handmade cushions, Jaanu has a wide range of fresh new gift and interior ideas

Address
471 King St, Newtown
Phone
8005 5803

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Lanterne

Lanterne

Homewares, gifts and décor store

A glorious decor and gift store brimming with exotic and modern lovelies from tribal fabrics and cushions, leathergoods, french candles and Japanese incense. Collections include Voluspa candles from USA, and Diptyque from France.

Address
330 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Phone
02 9380 7172

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LBT Little Big Tween Kids Fashion

LBT Little Big Tween Kids Fashion

Fashion & wares for tweens 6-14yrs

With an in-house clothing line designed locally, plus a range of likeminded brands in store, LBT caters to kids aged 6-14 years, with quality, affordable clothes and accessories for those in between stages.

Address
541 King St, Newtown
Phone
8004 4501

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Lilly & Lolly

Lilly & Lolly

Kids furniture & linen

Bring your children's imagination to life with the innovative and unique designs of Lilly and Lolly. They're experts at refined design that complements beautiful homes, pleasing parents and kids alike.

Address
PYD Building, 197 Young St, Waterloo
Phone
9699 7474

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MCA Store

MCA Store

The Museum of Contemporary Art Store

The MCA Store is a haven for contemporary arts and minds. Find handcrafted jewellery, bags, unusual gifts, unique homewares, limited edition artists' books, paper products, and a wide range of visual art publications.

Address
140 George Street, Sydney.
Phone
9245 2476

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Mushu Surry Hills

Mushu Surry Hills

Bags, accessories & fusion fashion

Mushu stocks a selection of men’s and women’s clothing from a range of Australian boutique labels, originally designed handbags and jewellery and fine gifts sourced globally. Each label is handpicked for its flair of creating beautiful, original and whimsical pieces.

Address
540 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
02 9690 2098

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No Chintz Woollahra

No Chintz Woollahra

Exclusive fabrics and homewares

Fabric experts who love to talk textiles and the home. No Chintz pair a bespoke soft furnishing service with a bright in-house range of stripes, prints and plain fabrics available by the metre, and ready-made homewares.

Address
153 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra.
Phone
9386 4800

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Ovvio

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

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Paper Couture

Paper Couture

Stationery items and bespoke handmade pieces

This charming store showcases handmade stationery-related items and in house paper print designs. Storeowner Jo Neville's remarkable creations include writing paper, cards, invitations, tags and decorative paper-based objects.

Address
284 South Dowling Street, Paddington.
Phone
02 9357 6855

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Paper2

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

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Pretty Dog

Pretty Dog

Independent fashion boutique

Bridging the gap between runway and wardrobe since 1997, Pretty Dog handpicks cult, independent Australian design and international pieces to grace the racks. Pretty bits by Karen Walker,Karla Spetic, Dion Lee,Rachel Comey and Opening Ceremony and more.

Address
5 Brown St, Newtown
Phone
9519 7839

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Pure and General

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

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Roberta Freymann

Roberta Freymann

Apparel & Home Furnishings

New York designer Roberta Freymann's Australian flagship is a treasure trove of elegant style and exotic flair. Featuring unique women's fashion and accessories, home furnishings, men's and children's wear in signature hand-block print patterns.

Address
14 William St, Paddington
Phone
9332 2227

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Small Spaces

Small Spaces

Small space furniture & homewares

A microcosm of heart-warming design, Small Spaces showcases furnishings lovingly handpicked for small space living. Fans of Danish and Japanese design rejoice. Also find reclaimed objects, old ceramic vases & classic 60s Ercol chairs.

Address
674 Bourke St, Redfern
Phone
8399 3144

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Stem

Stem

Iconic contemporary design home

The last word in designer gifts and homewares, Stem brings together everything from jewellery and beauty products to decorating pieces and nursery furniture. Look for brands like Littala, Alessi, Marimekko, Alex Monroe, Trollbeads, Pandora and Leander.

Address
295 Darling Street, Balmain
Phone
9810 5222

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The Bay Tree

The Bay Tree

Homewares emporium, cookware, linen, glassware

A Sydney institution in homewares, cookware, linen and glassware to make any cook's mouth water. Soak up the surrounds of the Masonic hall and spotted gum floorboards while plotting endless culinary delights.

Address
40 Queen Street, Woollahra.
Phone
9328 1101

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The Duchess Lingerie

The Duchess Lingerie

Vintage inspired lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear

The Duchess Lingerie's collection is classy, elegant and sexy, with a nod to vintage. Specialising in imported silk ranges from the UK and emerging Australian brands, this boutique loves the cutest details and offers affordable style.

Address
Shop 2, 336 Crown St, Surry Hills
Phone
9368 1997

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The Floral Decorator

The Floral Decorator

Village florist

Flowers are the natural stars of the show at this village florist. Their devoted artists hand-select seasonal beauties at the Sydney Flower Markets at 4am to ensure quality and freshness

Address
112 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville
Phone
9516 3113

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The Gardens Shop

The Gardens Shop

Specialist gardening books and gifts

A bountiful paradise for gardeners. Sydney's finest collection of horticultural, botanical and general gardening books displayed alongside botanically themed gifts such as jewellery, stationery and a range of historical and contemporary artworks.

Address
Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquarie Rd.
Phone
9231 8125

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The Little Candle Shop

The Little Candle Shop

Creative selection of candles, homewares

The Little Candle Shop's owners know a thing or two about interior spaces. Collections of products are sourced to help create the scent, ambiance and ideal setting of your special occasion, dream home or work studio.

Address
131 Macleay St
Phone
9331 5822/0423 613 733

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The Mix

The Mix

Handmade homewares, Indigenous art

Connoisseurs of contemporary kitsch and colour, The Mix shelves eclectic handmade creations including Indigenous art, baskets and craft, plus unique and fun suggestions for Australian made gifts.

Address
83 Paddington St, Paddington
Phone
9327 7194

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The Society Inc

The Society Inc

Haberdashery meets hardware

Reminiscent of a haberdashery-meets-hardware store, The Society Inc. specialises in beautiful local and global textiles, furniture and homewares. Interior stylist Sibella Court refreshes the shop's theme quarterly, inspired by new colour palettes.

Address
18 Stewart Street, Paddington.
Phone
9331 1592

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Vendome Woollahra

Vendome Woollahra

Jewellery watches luxuries luggage

Complete with intimate jewellery salon, dedicated Haute Horology area and marble floors, 12 luxury brands are showcased for the first time in Australia. Sophisticated, limited, well crafted, and unique design takes priority at Vendome

Address
178 Jersey Road (Cnr Hargrave), Woollahra
Phone
02 9007 5332

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Wild Orchid Lingerie

Wild Orchid Lingerie

Lingerie boutique

Wild Orchid Lingerie believe the right undergarments are essential. With a size range from small to voluptuous, their selection of brands encapsulate the glamorous, the contemporary and the casual.

Address
Shop 3, Mosman Square, 573 Military Rd, Mosman
Phone
9968 3010

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Yoshi Jones

Yoshi Jones

Japanese inspired clothes & accessories

Yoshi's iconic contemporary Japanese garments and accessories are an experimental creative practice in design, colour and natural textiles and reflect her bi-cultural heritage, and unique aesthetic.

Address
134 King St, Newtown
Phone
9550 1663

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