The Fairy Shop

If you have a toddler and are thinking about visiting the fairy shop just for an afternoon out or something to do, I’d say skip it. The staff made me feel so nervous, watching everything we were doing. Although my 2 year old was well behaved she still is 2 years old and I didn’t feel very welcome. I’m sure this would be a better venue for older girls.
We had some of their café items, including a marshmallow on a stick. As we were about to leave, and making a sizable purchase, the uneaten marshmallow fell off the stick. Seeing that we had not eaten any of it AND we were making a nice purchase, I thought it would have been a nice gesture if they had offered another one. When I asked about it, the rude cashier said, «You may purchase another one. I don’t really see why we would give you another one.» In response I said, «well because it fell of the stick.» In the end she did give us another one but was not happy about it. If had she offered, I would be writing about what a wonderful experience i had had.
The merchandise is over priced and can be found elsewhere for much less but if you are looking for fairy ideas, it’s a good place to go to see what’s available.

One of the funniest things I have ever seen in my life was through the window of The Fairy Shop. The new store was holding one of the shop’s iconic children’s parties — I was there to see a friend and had arrived late. Through the window I saw little girls dressed in pink, running around and having a ball. Amidst the smiles and pink frills and cake mess everywhere was a line of men against the back wall, looking completely out of their depth. This wall appeared to be the men’s section of the shop — a place for dad’s to go and wonder how they’ll ever get involved in this malarkey. Just in front of the men’s section was a guy in a tiara, holding a wand. Go you good dad. While this is a great place to go and pick up party supplies for a party at your place, this is also a great spot to hold your own party… even if you’re just trying to make your partner squirm.

I used to come here all the time as a kid whether it was for parties or just to play on their awesome giant red toadstools I always had a good time here. The other day I needed a present for my young cousin and decided that a little fairy outfit would be the best thing. Of course I didn’t consider anywhere else, The Fairy Shop was my first choice and a good one too. I ended up choosing her one of their butterfly dresses, it’s like a pretty dress with big transparent wings attached to it. It was quite expensive, around $ 60 but it’s beautifully made and it was the perfect gift. I don’t mind paying a bit extra for things when I know they are going to be loved and well used. The ladies that work there were super helpful showing me their full range and then allowing me some time by myself to choose without being hassled any further. They have the coolest room out the back for children’s parties too, it’s had a big makeover since I last went!

My mummy friends, kids and I recently decided on meeting at The Fairy Shop for a coffee and a bite to eat recently as we hadn’t tried out the new café in the revamped store.
What a place to be sitting in the fairy shop sipping on coffee and nibbling on sweet cakes and treats. You order in the Fairy Shop, where you can browse the stands of toys for the kids, they even had little boy options too which impressed me.
The pretty pink décor is happy and playful and this would be any little girl/​boys dream come true.
I hear they also do fairy birthday parties, now that would be fun!
They have a lot of tutus for sale in different shades, plus accessories and fairy related toys.
My coffee was creamy and chocolate layered, accompanied with yummy chocolate fish, and the cheese scone was also cheesy and tasty. I bought my nephew a chocolate brownie and he demolished this within seconds.
Overall I enjoyed my afternoon at the café, and so did my friends.

As a little girl the Fairy Shop was my all-​time favourite place. Wands, tutus, glitter, mushroom stools, candles — it was a dream come true. I don’t know how many birthday parties I went to at the Fairy Shop, and each time my stomach would be churning with excitement and wonder.
Though I am now in my twenties, I still feel that same rush of excitement whenever I pass the Shop. And no, I’m not embarrassed to admit it.
The fairy Shop may have moved location — it’s a little further down Ponsonby Road than it used to be, however the amazing costumes and fantastical supplies you can buy there have only improved. If you want good quality, beautiful outfits that will make your child feel like a feel fairy princess then this is the one-​stop shop for you!
The new Fairy Shop still hosts birthday parties, so ring and book in advance and be prepared to rock your little girls’ world. A new addition to the Shop is a fairy themed café, so parents you can relax over a delicious cup of coffee while your children marvel at the wonder that is the Fairy Shop.
Bonus: You don’t have to have kids to enjoy a sweet treat from the café and oggle at the delightfully beautiful, glittery costumes. I do it frequently!