Hello any Melbournites out there
I've just moved to Melbourne and I have a load of family weddings, birthdays christenings etc coming up in the next year. I work pretty long hours, so i don't have time to search for unusual/funky/upmarket gift shops in Melbourne where I can buy gifts for these occasions.

can anyone recommend some gift/homeware shops... I don't mind where they are, as long as they offer something a bit different and good quality.

thanks

Try this lady : Sharon from White Owl Wellness.
http://www.whiteowlwellness.com.au/

Her husband attends a networkign group I am part of (he's a crane specialist). She runs a wellness clinic in outer eastern melbourne, but she has just made me up THE most divine tea and soap package to give my mother for mother's day. It was separate tins in a large tin and so well packaged, I kept it myself and bought something else for my mother.

My meditation class girls loved the tea, and the soap is handmade.

She also sells delightful products for babies, women and men.

Fantastic prices, can't stop raving about the product and the presentation... Will buy more soon

Danielle Hanalla
ps, got this link from twitter

A Melbourne shopping expert (LOL!) just gave me this info to help you with your search.

"I love EvoShop for eco gifts, Mini Max is great for homewares, and so is Wheel & Barrow"

I hope that helps.