Gifts of Elegance

Gifts of Elegance in Forest Hill is a little misleading in its shop name. Sure, there are a few typically ‘elegant’ items like floral vases and crystal dishes but there are also plenty of non-​elegant items right alongside.
I certainly didn’t expect to find statues and figurines of the Winnie the Pooh characters placed in an important spot normally reserved for the more expensive items. Yup, they were on a shelf right behind the counter where everyone can definitely see them.
I’m not saying the stock here is bad, just that it doesn’t seem that elegant to me. The store is clean, the stock is well spaced and presented in nice categories. The staff work hard and are mostly amongst the aisles dusting or cleaning. There is always someone behind the counter however.
The service is good too — staff are happy to answer questions and will do their best to help you out.
I’m only giving two stars for this one because when it comes to gift shops this isn’t one I would typically race towards. Well, unless I was looking for a gift for my grandmother, or non-​existant child. There are gifts for people who are really young and really old, but none for the ‘inbetweeners’ such as myself.