If you're an advocate of the cool, clean, elegant lines of Scandinavian interiors this petite…read moreboutique is worth a visit. Owned and run by the young, eponymous Swede, Anna has a background in design and is a passionate advocate of her heritage chic. Reminiscent of an upmarket, super-stylish, quality-driven, designer-led version of Ikea, there is plenty to tempt in all areas of home style. I especially loved the gorgeous, vibrant Klippan blankets in warm, happy hues and the unusual yet practical Pappelina rugs. The kitchen accessories are perfect when space is at a premium: retractable rubber sieves, funnels and buckets in primary shades. Pretty and quirky glassware in simple clear glass, with striped and pastel versions to add interest. Colourful fabric prints by the metre from Marimekko. Funkily versatile, Swedish, filigree-design shopping (and bicycle) baskets in black, white or emerald will inspire you to think-up interesting twists on storage or garden features. Whether it's a blow-the-budget splurge or a pocket-money fridge magnet, you'll discover Scandinavian treats-a-plenty, in an inviting small space, to update your home look or for an unusual gift.

Heal's seems to be happy to mislead their customers into thinking that they are getting a deal,…read morewhen infact they are being ripped off! Such a shame as I like a number of the items they sell, but with my latest experience I am reluctant to shope there in future.

My oh my, such a disappointment. We booked afternoon tea, months in advance, as is necessary…read more Here's what we learned. This is what could reasonably termed an "experience", but it fails on every point. Service is lackadaisical( difficult to see how they justify the service charge). The food looks pretty, but isn't very special in terms of taste or presentation ( probably not helped by the fact it has to be carried in from a separate building), and was served on a ridiculous cake stand/vase that effectively conceals your dining companion. Crockery is cheap looking and charmless. The price difference between the plain tea and the version with a single glass of Cremant ( served, disappointingly, in a warm glass) is £15 ( 45 versus 60). It's easy to buy an entire bottle for that, at retail prices. God help you if it rains ( you'll be dripped on- the greenhouse is not weatherproof). Don't bother, especially if you're paying.

The Nurseries is one of those gems that you don't want to share with everyone ;))) It's only open…read morein the sunny days of the year and it's because it's hidden in the old glass house of the Nurseries garden center. Old & disparate furniture is scattered around, directly on the nude earth floor and in between large pots of green & colorful plants. Beautiful flowers are set on each table. It's like a picturesque scene of Alice in Wonderland. You feel like a little kid entering a magical wild world, where birds talk and nature is alive. It's all very comfortable and cute. And on a sunny warm day, it's the ideal getaway for lunch. The menu is small but fresh and seasonal. Vegetables seem to be at the center of many dishes. And fish was quite predominant when I was there. Everything sounds delicious and it definitively is! They well deserve their 1-star michelin. I had the squid to start with and it was super nice!!! I'm usually not a big fan but the squid was very well cooked (quite soft), on a yummy piece of bread and in a very tasty sauce. Then I had the halibut. The fish was cooked to perfection, very moist and the mayonnaise was mouthwatering :P For desserts, we shared the rice pudding and the chocolate tart. To die for. Both of them. Point. The staff is friendly and fast. So all good there. If you want to spoil your better half, this is the perfect summer romantic spot. The gardens are a nice little after-lunch discovery too. And if you feel really chilled out, you can sit next to the fountain and profit from the sun rays. Or just roll out into the fields around and have a lazy rest in the green grass of Richmond park.

Super super cute store. Very small, but so warm and cozy. The cinnamon roll was one of the best…read moreI've ever had. Not thick and gooey like American ones can be. I'd love to come back!

A small, but lovely place in Putney. The coffee is amazing and the pies, buns and pastries are…read moreabsolutely scrumptious... But this is not the reason I love Blåbär to bits. The reason why I will keep coming here over and over is that the coffee they serve comes from Johan &Nyström, a roastery from the heart of Stockholm. I sincerely believe that J&N's coffee is consistently the best world-wide. It could be my bias though, having drunk it for six years, day in, day out and never getting tired of it. Blåbär does not disappoint in terms of preparation and this coffee tastes as good here as it does at Mariatorget in Stockholm. The atmosphere is relaxed and it's bit too loud. Oh, and they ban laptops on weekends. In exchange they offer brunch...

I like shopping at Cargo. They sell a range of home furnishings, kitchenware, decorations, and…read moreoutdoor furniture and games. The quality of what they sell is good - I would say comparible to John Lewis, and also reasonably priced. The store is well layed out and actually pretty big for Putney Exchange. The staff are generally very helpful. They also have frequent sales throughout the year - so it is particularly worth paying a visit when one of these is on. I saved 20% of a sofa there once, and took advantage of their interest free credit offer.

One of the best places to start your home ware shopping in Putney…read more There have been so many times when I've needed a specific item and after wandering around for a while, I've found the item here! Always reasonably priced (not cheap, but not expensive), there are often bargains to be found here! With furniture, bedding seasonal goods, kitchenware, garden decorations, soft furnishings, bathroom accessories head here before you visit the competition (Argos, Select and Save and Robert Dyas)!

How lovely to discover that deliciously fragrant Jo Malone has opened another pretty little store,…read moresouth-of-the-river (on the site of a former sandwich shop). It's understatedly glamorous with a high quotient of staff to shoppers, so you're likely to be well looked after when you visit. The full array of olfactory delights are available here from Jo's first Lime, Basil & Mandarin to the most recent Sweet Lime & Cedar along with super seasonal Pine & Eucalyptus, Pomegranate Noir and yummily enticing Blue Agava & Cacao. Prices aren't for the faint-hearted or budget-minded but whatever you buy will be sumptuously wrapped in a chic cream box, filled with black tissue paper and tied with a black bow. Worth putting on your wish list

I'm sorry to say that as much as I love their product, their customer service can be atrocious…read more Clearly wanting to make a purchase today, I waited patiently whilst being ignored.