Sydney fashion & lifestyle: Urban Walkabout - your guide to fashion, design, food and lifestyle in Sydney

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Accoutrement

Accoutrement

Kitchen shop & cooking classes

Accoutrement's passion for all things culinary extends across shelves of edible delicacies, a range of essential and boutique cooking utensils and a cooking school. Their team annually tours the world ensuring you and your kitchen are equipped with gourmet ingredients, recipes and skills.

Address
611 Military Road, Mosman
Phone
9969 1031

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Analu

Analu

Luxury Italian linen and fabrics

Italy's finest luxury linen and other selected interior products and accessories - as well as a bespoke service for your home and boat.

Address
Showroom 6, 9 Danks Street, Waterloo.
Phone
8399 0860

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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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Beezarr... for Lovely Things

Beezarr... for Lovely Things

A wonderous collection of furniture and fashion

For design pieces and cool homewares you can't go past this fun boutique full of life and colour. Here you'll find everything from Dogstar Australian fashion to rugs, tin toys, French horror posters and Mexican textiles.

Address
Shop 2, 654 Darling Street, Rozelle
Phone
9810 0071

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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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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

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blueprint

blueprint

Homewares, gifts, decorative, furniture

A bright, sparkling showcase for the world's most unique and inspired gifts and homewares. The best of new century design, from brands such as U+ from Umbra, Guzzini, Reisenthel, Icon Concepts, Culti and Koh-I-Noor.

Address
Shop 3, 46a Macleay Street, Potts Point
Phone
9331 3488

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Busatti

Busatti

Leading luxury Italian linen homewares

Established in 1842, Busatti represents an eight generation Italian family dynasty crafting hand made fabrics presented by the metre and used to create exquisite pieces for the home. Devoted clientele include Miuccia Prada, Valentino & Giorgio Armani.

Address
9 Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay
Phone
02 9363 4318

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Cambodia House

Cambodia House

Global homewares and gifts

A non-profit business presenting a vibrant selection of authentic Cambodian products. Traditional hand-loomed Khmer silks transformed into exotic homewares. Cushions, bedspreads, handbags and a range of exquisite giftware.

Address
Shop 3, 128 Queen St (via Spicer St), Woollahra
Phone
02 9332 1101

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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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Dinosaur Designs

Dinosaur Designs

Handcrafted homewares & 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
02 9361 3776

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EDIT

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
137 Albion Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
9358 5806

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Garden Life

Garden Life

Unique products for outdoor spaces

A tranquil oasis celebrating unique and natural products for inside and out; specially chosen for their flair and style. This progressive landscape design company offers everything from simple gifts to complete garden overhauls.

Address
357 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
8399 0666

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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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Hub Furniture

Hub Furniture

Contemporary furniture design

A wonderland of home design, Hub presents inspiring furniture, homeware and interior concepts from Moroso, Molteni, MDF Italia, Vibia and Bitossi alongside boutique design brands When Objects Work, David Mellor and more

Address
66-72 Reservoir St, Surry Hills
Phone
9217 0700

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Ici et La

Ici et La

Furniture, fabrics and accessories from France

Vibrant striped canvas deckchairs, 19th-century garden furniture and a multitude of upholstery fabrics - old and new - highlight this enchanting store with a distinct French flavour. Check out the industrial pieces and quirky objets d'art.

Address
7 Nickson Street, Surry Hills
Phone
02 8399 1173/ 02 9699 4266

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Koskela Design

Koskela Design

Australian modern furniture, crafts, homewares

Situated on the 1st floor, this 400msq of original loft space is full of inspiring design and ideas. Koskela’s commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation is evident in their own collection of furniture -from dining tables to sofas and beds. Also in store, find objects and homewares handmade by local designers and artisans. Behind each Koskela product is a story to explore.

Address
Level 1, 91 Campbell Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
02 9280 0999

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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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Macleay on Manning

Macleay on Manning

Homewares, lifestyle, gifts, furniture, accessories, art

Fashion, lifestyle and design unite in a range of Australian and imported designer homewares, gifts, candles, costume jewellery, lighting, babywear, cards and much more. Brands such as Missoni, Acqua di Parma, Kartell, Fornasetti and Sonia Rykiel.

Address
Shop 1, 85 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Phone
02 9331 4100

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Montague and Mabel

Montague and Mabel

Mid 20th century furniture and homewares

A treasure chest of quirky 20th century vintage design. Owner and visionary, Patti Southern boasts an impressive collection including Featherson dining chairs, industrial benches and an eclectic homewares and lighting collection.

Address
4 Montague St, Balmain
Phone
0408 839 493

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Orson & Blake Surry Hills

Orson & Blake Surry Hills

Contemporary furniture, homeware showroom and cafe

This Sydney lifestyle pioneer's Surry Hills store astounds the senses with the latest must-have designs in lounge, dining, bedroom, home office and outdoor furniture as well as lighting and decorative accessories.

Address
483 Riley St, Surry Hills.
Phone
8399 2525

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Pigott's Store

Pigott's Store

A treasure trove of unique pieces

From bikinis to bedside tables, Pigott's Store assembles a vast range of luxurious things for the curious, stylish young individual. Discover striking lampshades, vases, sensuous Cath Collins fragrances and candles, and striking furniture pieces.

Address
53 Ocean Street, Woollahra
Phone
02 9362 8119

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planet commonwealth

planet commonwealth

Contemporary Australian hardwood furniture

A sophisticated showcase of sustainably grown solid Australian hardwood furniture with a full design service by Ross Longmuir and a selection of finely crafted Australian homewares with a ceramics and textile focus.

Address
114 Commonwealth Street.
Phone
9211 5959

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Plenty Kitchen & Tableware

Plenty Kitchen & Tableware

Balmain's original kitchenware store

The local kitchen specialists at Plenty encourage your imagination to run wild with assortments for the home that are both quirky and functional. Indulge your passion for gastronomy and gadgets, find the perfect gift or spoil yourself.

Address
256 Darling Street, Balmain
Phone
9818 5532

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Pond Home

Pond Home

Stylish and timeless interiors

A haven of classic homewares sourced from all over the world. Stylish collectables including Belgian linen and wool bedding, glassware, marble, lighting and contemporary and antique decorative pieces.

Address
Shop 6, Myahgah Mews, 3-5 Myagah Rd, Mosman
Phone
9969 3870

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Prue Trollope

Prue Trollope

Eclectic, pretty mix of old and new homewares

Step into Prue Trollope's fabulous lifestyle store, scattered with luscious cushions, retro swimsuits, vintage furniture, gorgeous gifts, cotton nighties, wooden toys and cotton quilts, and you'll never want to leave.

Address
21 Mullens Street, Balmain
Phone
9810 6567

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quintessential duckeggBLUE

quintessential duckeggBLUE

Found industrial and antique objects

If you covet industrial and antique objects then this is the store to visit - offering select pieces from around the world, from reconditioned French industrial furniture, original leather club sofa chairs, antique European farmhouse tables, French Tolix chairs, Jielde floor & desk lamps to quirky stationery and heady candles- quintessential duckeggBLUE is an absolute ‘must visit’ destination. “Brilliantly considered and covetable choices”, Vogue Australia.

Address
497 Darling Street, Balmain
Phone
9810 4330

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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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Robyn Cosgrove Rugs

Robyn Cosgrove Rugs

Fine handmade decorative rugs for the discerning

Robyn Cosgrove's fine hand-knotted rugs have been decorating the homes of discerning Australians for over 25 years. Superior fibres, and original and exotic designs underline the collection at this impressive showroom.

Address
168 Queen St, Woollahra.
Phone
02 9328 7692

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Sally Beresford

Sally Beresford

French antiques and custom made tables

A stylish showcase of 17th to19th-century French Provincial and English Georgian country furniture, decorative and architectural pieces superbly complemented by traditionally crafted aged timber tables, chairs, tableware and re-worked industrial antiques.

Address
170 Queen Street, Woollahra
Phone
02 9362 1733

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Shelf/Life

Shelf/Life

Ethical design for the home

A dust free glory box of premium products with an endless shelf life. Environmentally responsible and ethically produced where possible, this boutique shares a conscious collection of products spanning ceramics, stationery, books and gifts.

Address
Shop 1, 50 Reservoir St, Surry Hills
Phone
9211 2858

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Spence & Lyda

Spence & Lyda

Designer furniture, textiles & homewares

A designer-lovers emporium featuring Missoni Home among its exclusive range of Australian and European furniture. Spence & Lyda's showroom offers an ever-changing collection of quality lighting, home wares and gifts to inspire.

Address
16 Foster Street, Surry Hills.
Phone
02 9212 6747

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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 Decorator Trader

The Decorator Trader

An eclectic mix of furniture

Finding the eclectic finish is what The Decorator Trader is all about. By remixing ornamental pieces of French and English origin with Chinese, African and curious items, their collection of antiques is a fusion of textures, cultures and inspiration

Address
Shop 29, Sydney Antique Centre, 531 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills
Phone
9361 3244

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The Essential Ingredient

The Essential Ingredient

Quality foods, cookware, books, classes

The kitchen can feed the soul when prepped with the finest ingredients, utensils, culinary books and advice. This house of foodie passion for aficionados and amateurs alike gathers rare, foreign and local produce under one roof.

Address
731-735 Darling Street, Rozelle
Phone
9555 8300

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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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