Spirito

It’s good to see Spirito stretch itself out a bit, although I did like it when it was a smaller shop and packed full of charming goodies.
Like most of gift shops all over Glasgow, this shop sells a lot of plaid covered cushions, tea sets, jewellery and as Catriona said, a lot of Cath Kitson mugs and such. It’s very much a pastel coloured, girlie but classy treasure trove with a laid back atmosphere and amiable staff. The gift wrapping service has saved my bum on more than a few occasions and although the west end is made up of shops like this, there are a few unique gifts to be found here. Hyndland and Broomhill can’t have enough shops like this and Spirito is a classy gift shop which will inspire you with lots of present ideas.

Oh me oh my, gift buying… I must admit I hate it. Christmas, therefore, is a nightmare. Unless I can think of something FANTASTIC, I get all stressed and end up buying puppies or gift vouchers. You know — the generally well received options.
Mums and Grandmas are the worst I think — not only are they hard to buy for, but generally care more than others if you get them something crap. So… I suggest Spirito! It’s choc a bloc with all that quirky, cutesy, somewhat overpriced stuff that mums and grandma’s love. But it’s got a bit more than the usual gift boutique — it’s got bags of style as well. And free gift wrapping. And really friendly counter assitants!
They’ve got a really unusual selection of cards at the back — no naff options here — I picked up a saucy get well soon Betty Boop card for my grandpa (inappropriate? Never!) and a stylish cut out chandelier card in black and red for a friend. They’ve also got plenty Cath Kidson, pretty hats and gloves, quirky kitchen and bathroom ware and all sorts of dainty odds and ends. I picked up a silly but cute miniature dress on a hanger christmas decoration.
Ohh and Ahhing shopping at its best. Your mum and grandma will react the same.

This is quite simply the best gift shop in Glasgow. Spirito stocks a marvellous selection of high quality gifts and cards for all occasions. There is something for all price ranges and I never leave empty handed. On offer are toiletries, bags, scarves, gloves, jewellery, homeware and glassware, baby clothes, candles, and much much more. Radley, Pilgrim, Arran Aromatics, Crabtree and Evelyn are just some of the brands available. The staff are delightful and always more than willing to help. It’s a great place to find a really lovely gift for under £10 although of course it is possible to spend considerably more if your purse allows. The thing that I am absolutely sold on is the fact that the staff expertly wrap your purchases for free in a choice of lovely colours — this is a great saving as I think we all know how expensive gift wrap can be. The only drawback would be that they stock such beautiful things that I can guarantee that if you go in to purchase a gift, you will be sure to come out having purchased something for yourself too!