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  1. Amazing Paper

    Amazing Paper

    Specialty paper, gifts & supplies

    Discover exotic, hand marbled, oriental and western papers for all uses. This Amazing Paper specialty shop exudes creativity and passion for paper which encompasses DIY invitations, gifts and bookbinding.

    Address
    184 Enmore Rd, Enmore
    Phone
    9519 8237

  2. Architext Bookshop

    Architext Bookshop

    Specialist bookstore for all things architectural

    Housed in the grounds of the historic Tusculum Villa, this niche bookstore is filled with local and international books and magazines on architecture and design. On Tuesday evenings the theatre hosts architectural talks open to the public.

    Address
    3 Manning Street, Potts Point
    Phone
    9356 2022

  3. Ariel Booksellers

    Ariel Booksellers

    Eclectic, international books and free gift wrapping

    Address
    42 Oxford Street, Paddington
    Phone
    02 9332 4581

  4. Art of the Flower

    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

  5. Beehive Gallery

    Beehive Gallery

    Handmade craft, jewellery & fashion items

    This small gallery offers individual retail shelf space to more than 100 local and international artists to display their handmade pieces. Find jewellery, toys, objects, fashion along with rare fabrics and paper for craft lovers.

    Address
    Shop 1, 441-443 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9550 2515

  6. Berkelouw Books

    Berkelouw Books

    Australia's leading independent bookseller

    A stunning warehouse just off King Street housing an independent selection of new books, over fifty thousand used books, a loft Cafe Patisserie and cosy seating to take in your organic fair trade coffee.

    Address
    6-8 Connell Street, Newtown
    Phone
    9557 1777

  7. Better Read Than Dead

    Better Read Than Dead

    Independent bookstore

    It's likely this bookshop's knowledgeable staff members were librarians in past lifetimes. Their green stickered staff picks, marked award-winners and friendly presence will guarantee you a good book.

    Address
    265 King Street, Newtown
    Phone
    9557 8700

  8. Bloomeys

    Bloomeys

    Your local bespoke florist

    This personable inner-city florist has been a Sydney favourite for more than 25 years. From their stunning range of blooms, owners Janet and Nelson will create anything for small, simple gestures and extravagant events alike.

    Address
    65 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross
    Phone
    9360 1788

  9. Bodhi Books & Gifts

    Bodhi Books & Gifts

    Ethical, fair-trade, buddhism

    Amongst the mayhem of King Street, enjoy this peaceful haven of Buddhist teaching and meditation. Gifts include fair trade homewares, toys and jewellery plus books on vegetarianism and yoga sourced locally and from afar.

    Address
    375 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9519 8890

  10. Books Kinokuniya

    Books Kinokuniya

    Sydney's largest range of books

    Over 300,000 titles in English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German and Spanish, including an excellent range of manga, graphic novels, art and design, kid’s and cookbooks. Kinokuniya’s generous proportions also welcome a rotating art gallery and ambient cafe. In an age of e-books and virtual reading, it’s nice to know that real bookstores still exist.

    Address
    Level 2, The Galeries, Sydney
    Phone
    9262 7996

  11. Desire Books

    Desire Books

    Secondhand books for discerning folk

    This shrine to the written word lures book enthusiasts and urban bohemians with a range of cult and classic titles, glossy photography tomes and a well-edited selection of beat literature. It also publishes its own in-house journal.

    Address
    3/3 Whistler St, Manly
    Phone
    9977 0888

  12. 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

  13. Florilegium

    Florilegium

    The Garden Bookstore

    Taking its name from an early type of illustrated gardening book, this bookstore specialises in botany, gardening and landscape design titles. For the botanical enthusiast, there is also a selection of rare and antiquarian books.

    Address
    65 Derwent Street, Glebe
    Phone
    9571 8222

  14. Flying Penguin

    Flying Penguin

    Eco-friendly educational toys and games

    Flying Penguin's extraordinary collection of educational toys is a city of dreams for kids and parents alike. Fuel your little one's imagination with utterly beautiful, innovative toys that are sourced with consideration to their environmental impact

    Address
    Shop 1, 359 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9516 2842

  15. 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

  16. funkis Paddington

    funkis Paddington

    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

  17. Gleebooks

    Gleebooks

    Books, DVDs, cards & magazines

    Five-time winner of the Australian Bookseller of the Year Award, Gleebooks' range is a veritable feast of literature and entertainment. Playing host to renowned Australian and International writers, Gleebooks is a passionate and engaging cultural treat.

    Address
    49 & 191 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
    Phone
    9660 2333

  18. Gould’s Book Arcade

    Gould’s Book Arcade

    Iconic second hand book emporium

    This Sydney institution is Australia's biggest second-hand book shop specialising in out of print and rare books. Each level is filled to the ceiling with literary treats. You'll find something for all types of readers.

    Address
    32 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9519 8947

  19. 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

  20. Hobbyco

    Hobbyco

    Australia's largest hobby shop

    Australia's largest retail store catering for the most varied selection of hobbies since 1932; find radio-control items, die-cast models, Meccano and Lego, model rail, games, puzzles, kites and more.

    Address
    Shop 50, L2 and 3, QVB, 455 George Street, Sydney.
    Phone
    9264 4877

  21. Holy Kitsch

    Holy Kitsch

    Mexican art, gifts, jewellery, collectables

    An eccentric wonderland of contemporary Mexican goodies. Find quirky prints, jewellery, sugar skulls and one-off pieces sourced ethically. Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, Frida Kahlo & old school tattoo culture

    Address
    321 Crown St, Surry Hills
    Phone
    8068 2437

  22. Holy Kitsch Newtown

    Holy Kitsch Newtown

    Mexican art, gifts, jewellery, collectables

    An eccentric wonderland of contemporary Mexican goodies. Find quirky prints, jewellery, sugar skulls and one-off pieces sourced ethically. Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, Frida Kahlo & old school tattoo culture.

    Address
    4 Enmore Rd, Newtown
    Phone
    8065 4541

  23. Hopscotch

    Hopscotch

    Traditional educational baby to 15yo

    Established for 40+ years, this store is a leader in high-quality, classic toys and educational games - handcrafted dollhouses, push trolleys and farm-boards - plus made-to-order children's furniture. Free gift wrapping and local delivery available.

    Address
    701 Military Road, Mosman
    Phone
    9960 5733

  24. I Ran the Wrong Way

    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

  25. ikke

    ikke

    Children's boutique

    Influenced by a Dutch background, ikke owners and sisters Anouke and Sacha provide stylish, creative and practical clothes, bed linens, gifts and toys with a strong European influence for newborns to children up to 12 yrs.

    Address
    57/78-80 Alexander St (Cnr Ernest Place & Alexander St), Crows Nest
    Phone
    8096 5531

  26. Lesley McKay's Bookshop

    Lesley McKay's Bookshop

    Independent bookshop

    Art books, novels, biographies and children's books line the walls of Lesley McKay's. Woollahra's answer to the fabled neighbourhood bookshop is also one of the Sydney's best-loved independent booksellers. Bibliophiles, you've been warned.

    Address
    118-122 Queen St, Woollahra
    Phone
    9328 2733

  27. Luscious Budz

    Luscious Budz

    An oasis of fresh flowers

    Accurately named, this florist is filled with an abundant rainbow of colourful blossoms to intoxicate your senses. Including gorgeous and unique gifts like handmade matchboxes, candles and vases to compliment every floral arrangement.

    Address
    515 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay
    Phone
    9371 1993

  28. Made590

    Made590

    Unique local design

    A fashion wonderland of bright geometric prints, and bold graphics designed and made locally. Visit for animal-themed homewares that weave their way through the forest of clothes in this playful store. Find the unusual in the everyday here.

    Address
    590 King Street, Newtown
    Phone
    9550 1020

  29. Mag Nation Newtown

    Mag Nation Newtown

    Specialty Magazines

    Thousands of titles from countless origins populates this land of magazines. Adopt their browse and relax philosophy in the pod seats upstairs or pick something high gloss or off beat for a night on the couch.

    Address
    155 King Street, Newtown
    Phone
    9516 0202

  30. Mandalay Flowers

    Mandalay Flowers

    Flowers, candles, vases, gifts and chocolates.

    A favourite haunt for stylists and designers, Mandalay is a stunning florist known across Sydney for lavish displays of floral abundance, on-trend vases and pots, as well as local and imported candles. Mandalay also caters for events and dinner parties.

    Address
    6 Cross St, Double Bay
    Phone
    9362 5000

  31. MCA Store

    MCA Store

    Gift 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, The Rocks
    Phone
    9245 2476

  32. Monster Threads

    Monster Threads

    Art for everyday

    Making masterpieces of mainstream apparel, Monsterthreads brings monster status to the world's finest young illustrators, displaying their artworks across t-shirts, jewellery, homewares and stationery.

    Address
    251 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9550 3009

  33. Octopus Design

    Octopus Design

    Gifts, cards, novelties, homewares

    Spend your loose change on gifts and gadgets in this design happy land. Octopus Design is a haven for eclectic novelties, accessories and designer homeware, with brands like Alessi, Propaganda, Fred and more.

    Address
    260 King St, Newtown
    Phone
    9565 4688

  34. Opus

    Opus

    Gifts, cards, novelties and homewares

    The longest running business in Paddington (since 1968), this exquisite homewares store features iconic, high-end and affordable design pieces for gifts and the home. Famous for its sense of theatre and eclectic European and local brands.

    Address
    344 Oxford Street, Paddington
    Phone
    02 9360 4803

  35. Oscar & Friends Booksellers

    Oscar & Friends Booksellers

    Charming bookstore, great selection

    Full of books you want to read and erudite staff you'd like to always carry in your back pocket. Oscar & Friends love books. Browse classics, contemporary award winners and staff picks by the most celebrated book creators.

    Address
    1&2/19-27 Cross St, Double Bay
    Phone
    9326 2304

  36. 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

  37. Parkers Fine Art Supplies

    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

  38. Phoenix Music

    Phoenix Music

    Rise to the sounds - music and DVDs

    Whether you enjoy browsing for classic titles or want the latest releases from all music genres, this boutique music store's impressive collection of CDs, DVDs and vinyl will inspire you. Phoenix Music welcomes your customer orders.

    Address
    121 Macleay Street, Potts Point
    Phone
    02 9331 6088

  39. Phoenix Rising Books

    Phoenix Rising Books

    Holistic books, music, DVDs

    A serene oasis in Glebe, this bookstore stocks an amazing range of holistic books, CDs and DVDs. For those beginning their journey of discovery, those well on their way and anyone with an inquisitive mind.

    Address
    31a Glebe Point Road, Glebe
    Phone
    9566 2157

  40. Plum Interiors

    Plum Interiors

    Homewares, fashion, babywear and gifts

    A handpicked selection of stunning objects including handbags, ceramics and artifacts from the East, with a focus on Australian designs such as MUD Ceramics, Sohum body products, funky babywear and women's clothing.

    Address
    87b Macleay Street, Potts Point
    Phone
    02 9368 0547

  41. Pop Shop

    Pop Shop

    Toys, cards and amusements

    The ultimate novelty store with toys, cards and amusements.

    Address
    330 Crown Street Surry Hills
    Phone
    9361 6075

  42. Portico Books and Fine Stationery

    Portico Books and Fine Stationery

    Boutique bookstore

    Set in the atmospheric Scott's Church, Portico is a peaceful and creative hideout with beautiful books on culture and the arts, history, literature, personal development and spirituality. Delight in the stunning collection of papers, cards, lettersets and journals.

    Address
    1 Jamison Street, Sydney.
    Phone
    9290 3556

  43. Potts Point Bookshop

    Potts Point Bookshop

    Gorgeous shop, fabulous books

    This delightful, independent bookshop in the renowned Pomeroy building houses a beautiful selection of fiction, design, art, biography, history, travel and children's books. Famous for its friendly staff, special orders and free gift-wrapping.

    Address
    14 Macleay Street, Potts Point
    Phone
    9331 6642

  44. Published Art

    Published Art

    Specialist art and design bookshop

    Fuelling the art, architecture and design communities, here lies an enviable stock of photography, fashion, film/video, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, landscape urban design and web design books.

    Address
    Shop 2/ 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills.
    Phone
    02 9280 2839

  45. Pulp Creative Paper

    Pulp Creative Paper

    Boutique paper stationery & gifts store

    Matte, embossed, patterned, glossy... This fine stationer offers the antidote to every type of paper addiction. It also stocks an impeccably curated range of journals and pens as well as books by the likes of cult crafter Pip Lincolne.

    Address
    294 Sydney Rd, Balgowlah
    Phone
    9948 1191

  46. Queen Bee Balloon & Party Shop

    Queen Bee Balloon & Party Shop

    Boutique party decorations and accessories

    Australia's leading party and balloon supplier caters for parties of any theme, from kid's birthdays to corporate events. With accessories, costumes and balloons available to hire Queen Bee adds that extra sparkle to your special occasion.

    Address
    1 National St, Rozelle
    Phone
    9810 4058

  47. Rapture Living

    Rapture Living

    Unique gifts, fashion and jewellery

    An absolute treasure trove of delights, Rapture Living houses an eclectic range of jewellery, handbags, fashion, homewares, candles and toys. Open 7 days, there's a special discovery here for everyone.

    Address
    150 Blues Point Rd,_McMahons Point
    Phone
    9925 0372

  48. Sable and Argent

    Sable and Argent

    Bicycle Lifestyle & Fashion Store

    Bicycles, fashion, workshop, cafe, publications and art... Sable & Argent source the very best products from around the world all linked by the two wheel bicycle movement. Relax in the Cycle Cafe, then amble through the worlds finest cycling brands.

    Address
    85 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo
    Phone
    9357 4699

  49. Stanley Street Gallery

    Stanley Street Gallery

    Gallery

    A bespoke and unexpected space showcasing new and emerging Australian artists with a particular focus on contemporary jewellery. The gallery is run by artists Merilyn Bailey and Liza Feeney. Grab a takeaway from a nearby cafe and leaf through art books in the sunlit courtyard.

    Address
    1/52-4 Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
    Phone
    9368 1142

  50. Stem

    Stem

    Iconic contemporary design home

    There’s not much that you won’t find at Stem, Balmain’s go-to boutique for designer homewares and gifts. In a light and bright space, the shop brings together everything from jewellery and accessories to decorating pieces and fashion — think, bamboo and porcelain bowls from JIA, Moshi Moshi retro phone handsets, leather Corban & Blair stationary sets and colourful Mimi Lou wall stickers. The one-of-a-kind skirts and dresses from Finnish crowd Marimekko sell out fast.

    Address
    295 Darling Street, Balmain
    Phone
    9810 5222

  51. 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

  52. 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

  53. The r.e.a.l store

    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

  54. Title

    Title

    Music, film and books

    Title stores are cultural emporiums specializing in stocking the best music, books and film from across the globe.

    Address
    499 Crown Street, Surry Hills
    Phone
    9699 5222

  55. Via Alley

    Via Alley

    Via Alley exists out of admiration for artists and designers who devote their brains to beautiful things. Cool objects, plastic cameras, mod cons, high fashion and independent publishing unite at this passionate gallery site

    Address
    The Galeries, Shop RG26A
    Phone
    9264 7528