A homewares, linen and gift store in Sydenham, Christchurch, with an in-house café and florist under the same roof. Addy & Lou is at 12 Battersea Street. The website describes a family business, and says the Sydenham shop has parking on and off the street. It also has a store on the main street of Kaikoura. The range covers furniture, homewares and luxurious linen, jewellery, accessories, babywear, kitchen and tableware, glassware, handbags, lighting, fragrance, toys and clothing for boys and girls. It lists exclusive stockists of Hello Trader and Hale Mercantile linen. Gift wrapping is offered, and online orders placed before 3.30pm are dispatched the same day. A newsletter sign-up gives 15% off a first order.
Customers mention gifting most often, followed by the florist, lovely staff and gift wrapping. One reviewer calls it a hidden gem, with interiors they describe as beautifully curated and exceptional coffee. Another praises the café, and says the barista and front-of-house staff were lovely. A regular visits most weekends for the café, homewares and clothes, and says the staff are amazing and helpful.