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By: Tess Curran
Date: 7th Aug 08
Product: Accessories
Anatomy: Whole body
What:
I Life Factory
Where:
240 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
When:
7 days, 9-5pm
Contact:
3257 2881
If you haven't discovered it yet, your life is about to change. Introducing, I Life Factory: a whole world of stuff you didn't realise how urgently you needed until you step inside its doors. Its quirky little goodies are so cheap they are practically free. $10 will get you bag-fulls of treasures (aka crap you don't really need), including cute Asian stationary, trinkets, jewellery, ornaments, homewares, clothing and accessories from as little as 30 cents each. That's right: CENTS.
Needless to say, it's the perfect place to find that quick little birthday/xmas gift if your budget is less than a $1. (And no exaggeration on the Christmas bit either: they already have a bunch of decorations).
The awkward 'Engrish' translations on the stationary provide a great deal of amusement (for the immaturely minded at least), but out of everything its lanterns are definitely a must-see. From colourful hanging fish to lavish Asian designs, you will want one in every room.