This splendid store is tucked away in the quiet little shopping strip at Glass House Mountains. The shop is tightly packed with an immense number of incredibly affordable and delightful gifts for all occasions. Outside of the shop there are always items at reduced prices.

When I moved to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland 7 years ago this little gem was one of the first shops that I discovered. Over the 4 years that I lived in the area it was a constant source of quaint and unusual gifts for family and friends. For his 5th Birthday I bought my youngest son a small wooden treasure chest. At the time he was very fond of pirates and still treasures the chest to this day. When I mentioned it to the shop proprietor last week she recalled the chests and how popular they were. She was pleased that one of her items was still being loved and cherished years later.

As usual, I couldn't walk away from Serendipity Crafts & Gifts without making a purchase and was delighted to pick up a Gift Pack of 6 Floral Fragrances Incense Stick boxes for $2.95. As always, the proprietor was friendly and obliging and pointed me in the direction of the best value incense. You can't beat service like that.

Approximate cost: $From $1.00.