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!

I sent a basket to a friend in London and he received it without any issues, and it looked just…read morelike the photo on the website! Whoever wrote the message on the card also has beautiful handwriting and it looked like they put care into it.

Delighted with the fruit gift basket I sent from USA to my dearest friend in London . He had just…read morereturned from hospital to find your gorgeous fruit design bouquet! Very reliable company! I'll definitely be ordering again! Thank you

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.

Some good different gift ideas, including jewellery, keepsake boxes. Good greeting card selection…read more Not the place to find bargains, but not overly expensive, and does hold some good unique finds.

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.