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SHOPPING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE
Amy & Alannah share their shopping recommendations that you never asked for, but definitely need
Shopping is one of life’s greatest pleasures. With a city full of temptation, we went looking for shopping recommendations from a trusted source.
Meet Wellingtonians Amy and Alannah, seaside dwelling, homewares loving pals that can’t get enough of our shops. Here are their top 6 must visit shops in Upper Hutt.
Avison’s Home & Giftware
“My bedroom is my little haven, so believe me when I tell you that Avisons is EVERYTHING. The first time I went to this store, I wanted to take everything home with me.”
—Amy
Avisons have been helping customers with their home, fashion and gift requirements for over 18 years. With a focus on quality products designed to last, you will find a variety of handbags, wallets, scarves, body care, novelty gifts, wallets, travel bags and satchels along with wide range of small furnishings, mirrors, clocks, lamps and wall art - ideal for those with an eye for style from today's apartment dwellers to home renovators.
Humble & Grand homestore
“I cannot wait to build a house and buy all of the furnishings from this store. Walking into Humble & Grand is like walking into a piece of art. I love the tables and the chairs, the candles, the wall art, the plants. I just can’t get enough.
How good is that pot though?”
—Alannah
Humble & Grand Homestore showcases bright modern homewares, trendy furniture, and stylish décor. Walk into the store and you'll fall in love with the curated selection of beautiful objects. From candles, bags and glassware to sofas, dining tables and cushions there is everything you need to kit out your home or buy yourself a nice treat. Owners Jono and Damian opened a physical store back in 2017 and have been delivering us the most stunning homewares ever since.
Wild Rose
“Okay, whoever said that Upper Hutt doesn’t have any cool clothes shops was LYING. Wild Rose has some of my favourite brands, like Stolen Girlfriends Club, Thing Thing. stop!! So good. Check me out trying on a few things that caught my eye.”
—Alannah
Wild Rose offers edgy, trendy men’s and women’s streetwear. They are situated next door to their two sister stores; The Vogue Store and Revisit. Together they bring Upper Hutt on trend fashion, accessories, and giftware. The Vogue Store provides upmarket styles with well-known brands and Revisit creates a unique appeal by having clearance items from previous seasons at a great price.
mint music
“My dad is a huge fan of music so I’ve grown up listening to old records and I feel a sense of nostalgia every time I go to Mint Music. They have an awesome selection.”
—Alannah
Mint Music is home to a hand-picked selection of the finest new and preloved records, CDs, Cassettes, DVDs, books, Tees and music related merchandise and artifacts. Every preloved record is play graded, cleaned, and comes with a new inner and outer Sleeve.
Rawson brothers jewellery and watches
“We popped into Rawson Brothers while we were in Upper Hutt to check out their Jewelley. We saw David, the owner, working away at his work bench and he was kind enough to show us what he was working on. What a lovely, talented guy!”
—Alannah
Rawson Brothers Jewellery create stunning bespoke pieces using the best raw materials and traditional techniques. The small boutique offers delicate silver, gold and platinum jewellery, from necklaces to diamond-encrusted rings. Each item is handmade by certified goldsmith and diamond grader, David Rawson. If you have a design in mind for a new ring, necklace or bracelet David can help you bring it to life.
take me back
“Calling all my vintage and retro girlies, Take Me Back is a treasure cove of gorgeous knick-knacks, furniture and clothing!”
—Amy
Step back in time as you walk through the door of Take Me Back. Pops of colour, nostalgia, and a store full to the brim with vintage and retro collectables awaits. Owned by two Upper Hutt locals who took their passion for vintage and retro collecting, opened a store front, and have been bringing the feel-good vibes to the Upper Hutt shopping scene ever since. Not only will you find antique furniture and old school knick knacks, there is also a selection of clothing and décor from the 1950’s and beyond.
