Nothing special about this shop really pops until you've reached the very back. All you see at…read morefirst are neutral soft chairs with clean lines and tables with shiny knick knacks and silver candlesticks. I hardly even thought this store would be worth visiting again until I'd come to the very end... and then things started to get interesting... This is where some intriguing antiques are to be found. Old pictures, and books, and mirrors... but for the crème de la crème of this place, don't miss the treasures on display in the (locked) large china cabinet in the right-hand corner - full of whimsical antique curiosities. Ms. Phillips also takes commissions for interior design... not only using the sort of items you see in her shop, but also using some of her own original designs and any individually specified piece.

I really love this charming shop. What more can one ask for? A great present destination for…read moreothers or oneself. It may seem odd to give this delicious little store 5 stars but ultimately when one is shopping in London a calm sanctuary is always preferable to west london crazy. Katrina seems to know everything one wants to know about everything in the store and each item has a great back story. I've seen her amazing interiors... now, that's something worth saving for.

It is unfortunate that there is a pretty brand new Homesense two doors down as the layouts are…read moredrastically different. While Homesense looks modern and tidy, Dunelm just looks really dated and terribly cluttered. But, if you can get past that then you've come to an Aladdin's cave of homewares. Certainly if I was looking for a new duvet or a pair of curtains, I now know the place to go. The prices were certainly very reasonable and I had to chuckle when I spotted Star Wars: The Force Awakens tissues in a small Star Wars themed area. Insert your own fanboy related joke here.

Dunelm is a great store, with lots of variety of things for your home…read more Having first gone to the new Homesense, it was strikingly obvious that Dunelm is a bit overfilled, cluttered, and dated. However, they do have good prices, and lots of choices. They did have a really small Christmas section though, which was a shame. If I needed something in particular, like new curtains, I'd definitely come here. But just to browse, it's a bit too much.

A real blast from the past this one, Located on Chiswick High Road near the High Road Brasserie,…read moreyou will find a small and unimpressive entrance to this weird and wonderful collection on nostalgia, antiques, American, art deco and retro furniture and other household items. It is a labyrinth of corridors, stairways, rooms and mini shops offering an amazing collection of everything old and antique that you may want to buy for your castle. Go there just for the spectacle, it is a truly amazing experience to walk among all of this clutter and stuff (I wanted to say junk) but I am sure they have some really expensive pieces. 1950's and 60's table lamps, fashion, table, chairs and chest of drawers are everywhere, as are the chandeliers - you don't go here to buy something, you go here to find something.

This has got to be one of the more interesting shops on Chiswick High Street. The Old Cinema is…read moreLondon's only department store selling antiques, vintage and retro furniture, décor, lights and gifts. It's a great place to come if you're looking for something to complement the IKEA or whatever brand forms the majority of your household furnishings. I didn't go with anything particular in mind but then I think that's probably the best frame of mind to be in when it comes to this sort of shopping. This way you allow yourself the true novelty of emotion when you realize you've found the stuffed owl you never knew you wanted. I quite liked the look of a few of 1950's American diner style kitchen stuff, cocktail shakers and drinks trolleys, that sort of thing but on this occasion I left as I came in. It's all about taste somewhere like this, it's eclectic and nothing will appeal to everyone but pop in, have a look around, something probably will.

I like the good quality brands sold at this place. The website has some really good offers at times…read moretoo. As for service, the older staff seem more friendly and helpful. Was a bit let down by the service of one of the younger lads there. Otherwise it would be five stars.

It is amazing how much they squeeze into this little shop. All the furniture is of a very high…read morestandard & better quality than the out of town furniture shops in retail parks.

Finally! A designer in the East end producing wonderful and collectable work at an affordable…read moreprice. I can't say enough good things about this store. From coasters to place mats to stunning cushions and mugs, she's single-handedly turned the ordinary home commodities into works of art. If you're looking to dress your table up for the perfect dinner party, or for some designer wrapping paper and cards cheaper than Paperchase, look no further. Check out the website too, beautifully designed and I guarantee will have you running down there as soon as you can.

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...

Brilliant store, it may be a little further out of town but you can also buy from their on line…read moreshop. I've bought little candles and tea lights from the store and I'm pretty keen on a candelabra that I spotted on line, which holds a pot in the centre for flowers. All the items in here are very well chosen and pretty cheap all things considered. There's traditional married with modern vases, photo frames, jewellery, fragrances and more. Definitely one for ze ladies!

What an adorable little shop. They have an assortment of unique gifts for both him and her. For…read moreher, there is a large assortment of jewelry, handbags & small leather goods and nice smelling things like soaps, lotions, etc. For him, there are these super cute portable shaving kits and manly accessories. Friends have bought me things here and I have bought things for my friends here. Why one star? I popped in to browse their sale today, all was well until a lad came in to see if he could drop off his CV. One of the two ladies who was working accepted his CV while he continued to browse the store. He had a question about the candles on clearance; did the price reflected on the tag mean per candle or the whole set? The lady told him it was per candle, not the whole set. He placed the candles down, thanked her and walked out. This is when the lady who gave him the price clarification looked at the lady working behind the counter (presumably the owner of the store) and goes "he is a bit too crazy for you, huh?" To which, the lady behind the counter while dealing with a customer goes "yes, he is a bit too crazy." Sorry? I can't imagine what the both of you have been through in your life to categorize a customer who is merely looking for a price check to be "too crazy" for you. Is it because he thought the sale price was for all the whole set of candles instead of per candle? Then maybe you shouldn't have wrapped all the candles together to reflect only one price? If your product or the pricing is not 100% clear, expect customer queries and respect that. There will always be "back talk" but to openly voice those comments in front of other customers? Unprofessional and tactless. I support small businesses because I admire their community vision, distinctive character, and local entrepreneurship. What I saw today left a bad taste in my mouth and shows that we all need to be more kind to one another.