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

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

Ariel Booksellers

Eclectic, international books and free gift wrapping

Address

42 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9332 4581

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pop Shop

Toys, cards and amusements

The ultimate novelty store with toys, cards and amusements.

Address

330 Crown Street Surry Hills

Phone

9361 6075

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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