Blue Turtle is a small, inexpensive gift store selling everything for pigs in skirts, to dog…read morestatues to tea cups. The prices here are really low ( a piggy bank for 2.99), a ceramic nearly life size dog for 15 pounds and I have often seen sales here. This store does great one of kind presents like ethnic jewelry, and unique vases. If you are looking for a present to reflect a personality and you want an inexpensive truly unique gift, have a look here.

The Orange Tree is a small shop filled to bursting with stuff. Not a chain store, it's one of those…read moreplaces you will find that gift fir the awkward aunt or favourite friend. Definitely one to look in if you are in the area.

I like this place a lot! It is like a wonderland, even if I don't need to buy anything I like to…read morepop in and see what's there:) And it's not a chain, which means that a lot of things are unique and I don't have to wonder whether I'm bringing the same birthday gift as the person next to me!

This is a unique ship situated in hampstead just across from hampstead heath train station. The…read moreshop carries an eclectic array of items ranging from leather handbags, to pashminas and embroidered blankets and jackets, to fun and innovative toys for children. The shop is small but has a good location and items are decently priced. Sometimes there is a sale going on. The lady wasn't the friendliest but may have caught her at a bad time. I always like looking in this shop. They could do with better lighting.

We visited this store seven days ago - and although it's a small store, it has a nice selection…read morewithin the space constraints. The jewelry and the cashmere shawls were particularly appealing.

This sweet little shop in Stoke Newington has a great selection of gift idea's, ribbon's and…read morewrapping paper. Almost everything has been designed by the shop owner's themselves so you can expect to find a lot of original and unique item's. Personally my favourite item has to be the mugs printed with 'I LOVE STOKEY' which I think would make a great present for anyone in the who lives in the area. It's important to point out that this shop isn't all about novelty and stocking fillers. Most the cards and wrapping paper are stylishly understated and there is a large selection of posh toiletries and candles too. Though it might be a bit expensive for me to buy my wrapping paper from Early Bird every time there is a birthday on the horizon, I would definitely recommend it for the occasional special gift.

It wasn't until I went on their website that I realised that the people behind Earlybird not only…read moresell their wares, but also design all those wares themselves. (well, not everything, but a lot of the bits in the shop) They sell their own designs- brightly-coloured illustrations and repeated patterns of butterflies, birds, dinosaurs and animals- on occasion cards, blank cards and wrapping paper. There are a number of fun gifts such as 'I love Stokey Mugs' and novelty moustaches as well as more sensible presents such as moleskin notebooks. The two men who work there are lovely and very funny- they spent the half an hour I was in there arguing about Doctor John and who should do the washing up that had been there for three days. Far nicer than Paperchase.

We visited Lambert on our holiday to London, it had good prices and friendly service so we picked…read moreup a few fun trinkets. However after paying, one of us checked the receipt and the full Visa card number and expiry date were printed on the receipt! This seemed sketchy as every other receipt always had the first numbers starred out. In calling the bank they agreed this was fishy and cancelled the card as a precaution. Just something to watch out for when shopping!

I love to buy cheesy souvenirs whenever I visit a foreign land. This is a great spot right by…read moretrafalgar square. This shop was perfect, it had everything I was looking for and more. No pressure to buy anything which is great. I walked away a happy tourist. I should also mention based on my shopping they are have the best prices around.

A unique gift shop a la Magma meets Design Museum. The stock…read moreconsists of the wittiest cards, toys, home accessories, books, games, jewellery... and most importantly of those crazy arty 'things.' (i.e. plastic egg hatching a basil plant)

This place has a unique selection of interesting and kitschy gifts. They even threw in a miniature…read morerubber ducky at my request. Can't wait to see what they have next time I visit.

I always check this out as I have had some really good finds over the years, they often sell…read morepublishers returns, I once bought all the Buffy guides for my goth obsessed mate, boxed, for 99p (which Waterstones still sold at the time for £35) Last bargain was a branded barbie afro-groom doll. Sold that on e-bay for £10! Best buy was a farting George Bush doll, caused much amusement to my American mates.

I was always embarressed about going to the 99p store but i was dragged in there by a friend and i…read moremust say i was shocked some of the stuff they sell have highly respectable brands for a penny less than a pound so i was shocked and if you have never visited one and are reading this review i suggest you take a trip to your nearest local 99p store and be amazed.

Ordered a few framed posters on their ecommerce site. They have so many collections you won't find…read moreanywhere else really. Received my order in a timely matter. Satisfied customer!

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The shop is kitch all over. I wouldn't call it terribly original but there are certainly gifts here…read moreyour novel gift craving friends will like. This store has a lot of 50's retro things with snarky sayings on them. You'll memorabilia with sayings on it like" I wanted to save the world but I couldn't find a baby sitter". Thank god, this isn't my problem. I'm just lazy. This store is reminiscent of many small gift shops. You know the ones like Cards Galore or Maps of Holloway or Cherry Tree of East Finchley. You catch my drift.

Chain Reaction is a really cute little shop just before you go into Camden Market. It has a…read morenostalgic feel to it because of items they sell in there. There's floral jewellery boxes and European style coat hooks and wall signs. It's a great gift shop with funny books and joke place mats, cards and posters to name just a few things. The staff in here are really sweet and friendly and I love the laid back feel to the shop. There's girly gifts for the ladies in your life and silly gifts for the blokes. It's a great little place and I always make a point of popping in when I'm near by as the prices are so, so good. This is definitely one of my fave shops in the area.