Sass & Bell is the most amazingly magical place to spend an hour browsing, yes a full hour. This…read morelittle shop use to be on Neal street but has now moved to this bigger location opposite Scott's on New Row. Basically it is full of a huge selection of RJB Stone goodies. For those of you who don't know this is a company that makes adorable tat that appeals to teenage girls and ridiculous women like me who insist of super cute nonsense in their homes. These guys only sell wholesale and I have never seen a collection like this in a shop. We are talking appliqued pirate bunting and hand painted Russian Doll photo pegs, white bird cages with stuck on flowers and butterflies. If you are looking for a new baby gift they have brilliant kiddies room decoration stuff, and as for stocking fillers, well this place is ideal. Nothing is more than £20 and some start from as little as £2.95 so you can really go nuts if you wanted to. As I have mentioned before I have happy places in London, this is one of them. I hate to Yelp this but I will and I am sharing this happiness with you.

After hours of looking round London for presents for my Mum and a wedding gift for my friend. I…read morefound them all under one roof! The store has loads of great things to hang up in your home. Not being that descriptive i know but if you go in there you will be amazed at what they have. I'm definitely heading back here to shop again as not only did they have so much choice for a small shop. It was reasonably priced!

A good card shop along Long Acre in Covent Garden, Scribber stocks some interesting, quirky and…read moreunusual greeting cards. They have a wide selection, so you can find something for every occasion.There are some small gifts too, and wrapping paper, so you can easily pop in here during a lunch break to get a small present for a colleague. That was how I discovered it at any rate, as calendars and agendas are pretty useless for me! The only thing is that its pretty small, so if you want some time to browse, it would be best to come during a quiet time. Three is a crowd - literally!

It's your mum's birthday and you need something funny, with pop out parts and lots and lots of…read moreglitter and possibly plays music. Done and done and done and done my friend. They have tons of cards to choose from for many various occasions and even some blank ones as well. And some wrapping paper choices and little gift bags. Also some small notebooks and little gifts to accompany your card purchases (if you happen to be in a hurry to have lunch with your mum and forgot to buy anything sorrymomI'llremembernextyearIswear!). Actually I specifically was looking for stationary sets (as I have run out of my teenager style hello kitty paper and envelopes) and wanted to upgrade to something more sophisticated that my pen pals would appreciate. Unfortunately they didn't carry anything like that but the lovely store clerk suggested I try another shop down the street that might carry some. Love it when stores try to be helpful even when they don't carry the item you're looking for.

Did you forget your mum's birthday? Spaced on that card for…read moreyour colleague? In need of a little retail pick-me-up after a rough week? Sublime is a great little cure of all these things. A solid gift shop with an impressive selection of high end clothing (basement) that served as quite a pleasant surprise. I didn't pick anything up this trip but I'll be checking back often as I like the style and selection, particularly the shirts and shoes. Where they seem to focus and excel is gifting. They have a lovely selection of cards, bits and bobs, mugs, jewelry, frames, etc. I gifted some wonderful things to myself actually! Some gorgeous coffee/tea mugs from Portugal that I adore an dan Umbra copper geometric frame that I fancied quite a bit. Mugs: £8/each - I've already drunk tea and coffee from them and I love them Frame: £17 They have some great Matt & Nat leather goods, scarves, brollies, etc. It's a nice little assortment of goodies that makes for a fun poke around. They had a few sale racks of clothes that were worth checking into as well.

Little shop packed to the brim with all the best kinds of gift-y stuff for all sorts of people…read more Clever little books and notebooks, candles and soap (the nice, not kitschy stuff), considered cards, interesting jewelry, wallets, shoes, and little objects you don't even know you want until you see them. Despite the fact that the place is only about 80 square feet, you could easy spend almost an hour upstairs alone. BUT don't forget about the cozy basement with all sorts of well-chosen clothes; mix of somewhat affordable though mostly just covetable stuff.

Lamp shades and butterflies and pretties, oh my!…read more Inspired by the owner's English and Japanese background, this small shop packs in quite an array of earthy travel inspired home products. From cutsie felt butterfly rings to paper lamps with patterns inspired by turn of the century Kimonos, it is clear that each product is carefully selected and hand made by local designers or small manufacturers. It is the type of store where upon walking in you instantly scrunch up your nose, pucker your lips into a mischievous half grin and squeeze your hands up next to your cheeks. I *know* you know what I'm taking about.

This friendly little boutique has creative, hand-made gifts: hand bags, pillows, lamps, t-shirts,…read morehome furnishings, books, and jewellery. Some items are of clean, snazzy designs while others are charming. A lovely place to look for unique gifts, or to look for design inspiration.

Pictures and light is an apt name for this shop as that is exactly what it sells. Bearing in mind…read morethat my idea of interior design is a few Ikea fairy lights and a wine bottle with a candle stuck in the top, I am not the best of people to pass judgment on such things. It is a pleasant enough shop with lots of Art Deco prints and fancy lighting equipment. They also have crockery, soft furnishings and a few other bits and bobs. It is a bit expensive and fussy for my taste but I'm sure my grandma would love it.

It's safe to say that I don't really frequent stores like this one, except for when I am trying to…read morebuy a present for my mother. I walked in relatively clueless as to what I was going to buy, but straight away found that the selection was good enough and I wouldn't have to look any further. After browsing for a while, I decided that my taste in household items does not really correspond with that of my mothers. I ended up buying a few classic prints as I though it would be the safest option. Overall I found it a bit pricey, but maybe that could be put down to my naivety, as I'm not that great at knowing how good the quality of some things are.

Stylish window displays tempt passers-by to step over the threshold, into this well laid-out,…read morespacious interiors store. Once inside, it's easy to be tempted by the wide array of accessories and household treats on offer. Prettily-packaged, scented, glass-filled candles start at £3.75 and come in a delicious and unusual range of fragrances (including spiced pear). In November, much of the focus is on seasonal decorations with many 'twinkling' items ('gold' and 'silver'-hued angels, cherubs, hearts and stars) from just 75p. If you're looking for a gift, at any time of year, you'll be spoilt for options and budgets here. A plethora of photo frames, glassware and candle holders have a wide appeal. I was almost tempted to pick-up one of the vibrantly colourful door mats by Bombay Duck but thought them a little pricey (and potentially impractical) at £22.75. Staff are enthusiastic and helpful.

Lots of lovely little treats in this shop. Great place to buy a unique gift but to be honest, I…read morefind it's a great place to find yourself a little 'cheer up' treat. Beautiful costume jewellery, pretty candles and funky household nick-nacks. Fabulous! Staff also really friendly.

Attentive service. Great eclectic choices. Overall great vibes. Charming decor. Great place to find…read morethe original gift for someone hard to please.

I'm delighted to learn about their products. I didn't think I'd be able to afford an outdoor dining…read moreset, but the prices were quite reasonable. Since it was delivered, I've been sitting in my garden every day, so I'm really satisfied!

This shop brings me so much joy every time I walk in there! They have the best things for tea…read moreceremony and Just in general so many beautiful things.all of good quality. Such a good place for buying presents! its where you would go to buy something unique. The shop owner is amazing and there is always interesting things going on there. last time I went in there was a flyer for dumping making!

Your standard interior design and nic-nac store that appeals to the Church Street yummy mummy…read moreparade. The shop is primarily red (clues in the title), and crammed full of people pleasing bits and bobs for your home; you know the sort of things - candle holders, vase's, ornaments, lots of Chinese symbols and Buddhas. Very nice, very zen. Hmmm. Rather over priced and generic if you ask me.