I was amazed to find this gem on a family trip recently - amazingly unique and well designed products/artworks/sculptures and lifestyle products. Well worth a look!

Stumbled across this cute little 'girly' shop on a family trip - if you are going nearby I strongly recommend popping - the collection is really unique.

If you love Parisian lifestyle then you will love Koko Lane - it is to die for. High-end but also some really well-priced pieces, for the quality and craft. I totally recommend a look!

I do love the idea of this store and some of their pieces are fabulous but the prices are just too much for what they are. For our budget anyway. Perhaps they could extend their range a little further to cater to a wider market?

I stumbled across this beauty while visiting friends in Geelong, fantastic range of beautiful presies and home-wares for really reasonable prices. Next time I'm out that way I will be sure to pop by.

Approximate cost: $30

A fabulous new French festival held somewhere in Melbourne twice a year. The last one being at the Como House Gardens. It is a beautiful day out for all the family with shopping, food, music, face-painting, petting farm - admission is just whatever the 'Gardens' charge wherever it is being held although once inside food and shopping prices are a bit steep, having said that most of the kids activities were free so it evened out a little there.

Approximate cost: $15+

An eclectic range of beautiful pieces from around the world, all price ranges, quality products, quirky gifts, this store has a little bit of everything, even clothing and jewelery. The service is good too, often hilarious! If you haven't yet been its absolutely worth a look.

Approximate cost: $20+

I was a bit tentative popping into this store, expecting the prices to be more than I could dream of for my munchi but I was happily surprised. They have an amazing range of eco-friendly products and uber cool furniture for bubs and older.

Approximate cost: $50+

The sisters who run this store have nailed it, totally funky kids clothing, some toys and kids accessories/furniture/decor too. The service and community feel in-store is also one in a million. Looking forward to another excuse to pop on in :)

Approximate cost: $35

Very high-end but oh my God! Everything you can imagine that is beautifully botanical, this store is an odde to all things botanical, from artwork, prints, hanging objects, cushions, cards, you name it. If you are looking for new and different gifts for someone who loves, ummm, possums for example, this is absolutely the store for you.

Approximate cost: $75+