A little curiosity shop that I have spent to much time in. Weirdly intriguing, it sells various…read morelittle odd things like mini ceramic Buddha's, pictures, carvings, ashtrays, wind chimes, fridge magnets, trinket boxes aromatherapy oils and cushions etc. It is all very random but it is always busy with people looking for something to take home and put in its rightful place on the sideboard on mantelpiece. Very cheap it would be ideal for buying a little gift for loved ones, just because you can. The perfect place to pick up something that you are not looking for ?

If your hippie aunt decided to set up a shop, it might look something like Evolution. It gives the…read moreimpression that they started to have the standard new age-y candles, oils, incense, Eastern influence stuff, etc. and then somewhere in the middle of stocking the shop got bored and bought some quirky homewares to fill the rest of the space. That being said, this place reminds me of home. There are many a store on State Street in Madison, Wisconsin that could easily be a sister shop to this one in Hammersmith! I like it. It's cheesy and definitely not actually spiritual in any way, but I like it. It's fun. Silly, but fun.

This really is a great little store with fun and unusual stuff. They claim to be the Greatest Gift…read moreStore in the World... they could be right!

An amazing gift shop, it is full of quirky and interesting ideas for presents. I wish i'd known…read moreabout this place before I started my Xmas shopping. I particularly loved the 3D Dinosaur Cookie cutters and the Book Rest lamp. The staff were really pleasant and helpful, definitely a cool place to shop and thoroughly recommended.

The Hands down, surefire, absolute, undoubtedly, without question best thing about this place was…read morethat one of the sales staff matched the wallpaper. Her shirt bore the exact same color and pattern and part of the decor. It was incredible. Besides this delight, I have little feeling for the Blue Door - it failed to catch my eye, make me swoon, whisper sweet nothings into my ear and so forth. This place sells a lot of slightly upper end, touristy and non-touristy dishwear. If you're feeling like your tea set is a bit boring, you might find something here to jazz it up. It won't be cheap, but it won't put you out an arm and a leg either. The mugs of touristy type are different than those you see in every souvenir shop, but they're still just mugs with bobbies and Big Bens. Towards the back there are some purses, pillows and gift items. My friend bought some London-y mugs for her grandmas and we skit-skedaddled out of there.

I just came back to Toronto yesterday from a 10-day Europe trip in London, UK and different parts…read moreof France. My husband was attending a conference near the Imperial College so I was tagging along and sightseeing on my own in the city. It was my first time in London, UK. We stayed at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt hotel, a fantastic hotel by the way. Most importantly, the WIFI service was swift with no hiccups. Since it's right across the Tube station Gloucester, it was relatively easy for me to get around. I was in London for a total of 3 days. I spent the first two days covering the majors attractions and shops including the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum (my favourite), the Twin Towers, the Tower of London, the Westminster Abbey, the Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Harrods ... I'm sure you know the rest. I reserved my last day in London for more souvenir shopping. Before the visit, I aimed to get a couple of English fine china tea sets, one for my mother, and one for myself. Both of us are big fans of red teas. We are not coffee drinkers, so breakfast tea in the morning has been a staple for us. As a first time visitor in London, I found it difficult to find affordable English china tea sets with traditional prints. There were the overpriced ones but very pretty royal collection chinaware at the official boutique near the Buckingham Palace Gate. But I think most tourists like me would unlikely be willing to drop a few hundreds British pounds on a teapot. I started googling in the hotel for places nearby that sell affordable chinaware. I came across the Blue Door in Notting Hill. I decided to bid on the Blue Door for my last chance to get the tea sets that I desired with the limited time that I had. The store did not disappoint and I was so glad that I found it. Most items in the store were reasonably priced. I was attracted to Notting Hill not just because of the store, but also the large number of antique shops and the flea market there. The location was also very convenient. Hop onto the Tube and get off at the Notting Hill Gate station and you'll find your way. The staff at the store was super helpful. The lady who helped me package my teapots took great care of the merchandises. Since I bought two sets of teapots, cups and saucers, one with a traditional red & pink rose pattern, the other one with classic blue floral prints, she also tossed in a English telephone booth magnet for me. I regret that I did not get the silver plated toast holders. They were used in the hotel for serving toasts in the hotel which I thought was very British. You don't see them very often in North America so they were new to me. If you are tired of visiting landmarks, museums and monuments, give the Blue Door in Notting Hill a try. I'm sure you'll find something you like there. It definitely satisfied my chinaware needs.

Second shop for Darch & Duff, hence the 2. It's just north of the first shop at no 90. This shop…read morefocusses on baby and children's clothes and toys. Has a varied range of gifts and products for everyday usage. If you enter this shop you are bound to leave with a bag having purchased something for the grandchild, niece or nephew. Highly recommended but keep your control.

Excellent excellent card collection at this shop. Best place to go in sheen to get a card for any…read moreoccasion.

This is one of my fave shops in Putney and is a brilliant place to go if you are one of those…read morepeople who meticulously wraps their presents and appreciates nice paper and a large variety of pens on sale. There are some great diaries as well and loads of gift ideas packed into this small but beautifull formed shop.

"The moment my husband realised he was going overseas, at short notice, he contacted Tegan and…read moreasked her to send some flowers to me, they arrived within the hour, a beautiful bouquet... her flowers are just that bit different... the colours were lovely and fresh and the flowers lasted very well in our very warm house. She also has lovely candles and vases." J,Darley