I'm not an artist but I dapple in art and I like to write. I ventured into this shop in Muswell…read moreHill, to look for a notebook. I was pleasantly surprised to find out this store has everything. Even less politically correct things like spray paint bottles. My inner artist came out to play in this store. I looked at stamps, I looked at pop-up cards. In the end, I just went with my original safe choice and bought a Moleskin Notebook. Next time, I'm back for the stamps.

This poor art shop is looking rather naked at the moment as it was forced to strip off it's Gaudi…read moreinspired façade (think Casa Batllo dragon style) last year due to a feud over planning position fueled by unappreciative residents. This is such a shame as it was famous for being individual and it just goes to show the once bohemian air to North London is ever being lost to the bourgeoisie. Ok, well rant over. This is still a great art shop, specializing in fine art materials over two floors. They also have an original choice of cards so if ever I need a card at the last minute I usually dash in here. Some items aren't very good value, but they often have offers on and I've bought a few very good quality sketch pads here before. The staff are very helpful, although sometimes I've found it to be a little difficult to get hold of one when the shops been slightly busier. Now they have an air of melancholy about them as I think the best thing about Art for Art's sake was the shop front! Hopefully they'll be able to find something equally cool, but that will please the residents. Or, maybe not. Beige anyone?

Looking for a place to have a newly acquired piece of artwork framed (I am getting of that age…read moreobviously...) and literally stumbled across this place when we went for a wander. They also have another shop of the same name in Islington. Not only is this a place to get art framed, you can also grab yourself some cool prints, pictures and photos, as well as a decent range of trinkets and keep-sakes. The service here was fantastic. The print we wanted framed only just fitted in the car as it was taped to a large cardboard back to keep it safe, but there was no way this was getting back in there once framed...so they agreed to drop it off one day with their van, at no extra cost, fantastic! I have a few more things that need framing and although prices are not cheap (are they ever when it comes to framing?), I'll be coming back.

I love this local gift shop - they have everything from unique birthday cards, to beautiful prints…read moreand home decorations. They do framing as well!

I have been using these folks for over 20 years and the quality of the work is good. The customer…read moreservice isn't great though. After 20 years of patronage and a recent series of orders over 500£, they refused to frame a picture 2 days earlier than the quote - even though I was moving house to a different area. How unfriendly customer service is that? They're good, but so are many others and unless they're on your doorstep, go somewhere else; who needs to feel their business is worthless?

It has been a joy getting to know the JJ Team over the past few years. Their service and…read moreworkmanship are consistently exceptional, making each stage of the framing process an absolute pleasure. The only danger is that their work is properly addictive - I can't get enough of their gesso panels and walnut frames! With the John Jones Project Space and innovative collaborations, they are an invaluable support to the London arts community.

From the owner: John Jones is a global centre of excellence in the preservation and presentation of fine art…read more Our services include bespoke picture framing, art installation, fine art conservation, collection management and artwork printing. We now also offer hand-made professional artists materials via our online store.

very helpful and lovely staff, i went in looking for something for my mum and i wasn't even very…read moresure of what it was, but they knew exactly what i needed and helped me with it! also had a mosey round the wide selection while i was there to pick out some bits for myself, and for a haberdashery very inexpensive ! will definitely be coming again

I came into Finishing Touches because they had a feather boa in the window. I don't sew or…read moreanything. I just liked the boa. The boa in question was red and black and it cost 10.00 pounds.I also saw hair clips, originally from River Island for 2.99. I do not know what this has to do with fabric. I guess it's because they had these sequin decals and a sequin pins. It's an accessory part of the shop. The staff in this shop are nice enough but I thought 10 pounds for just some feathers was a bit expensive. Oh well.