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.

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.

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.

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.

Call me pumice, pumice wall. I love this store and the paint colors they have for homes. I went…read morethere thinking I was going to spend a fortune but it wasn't, compared to a Luxe paint the difference is probably like £2 or £3. Not a lot when you consider that you are getting premium quality for your money. Think about it how many times can you paint your house in a lifetime, a couple, so you want the best stuff too last a long time. Oh and pumice is the color I bought for my house, and after months I'm still enjoying my color decision.

I would have never have thought there could be a shop dedicated solely to tiles. Floor tiles, wall…read moretiles, bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles and work tops (almost all tiles, as they also do paint and hand woven rugs). Its quite unique. They pride themselves in having their products hand made, on the most part, in the UK and Europe. It is part of their 'green' commitment. They also source their wood and glass (for their mosaic collection) from sustainable forests, 86% of their glass is recycled. The most educational part of my visit to the store was their fully fitted 'library' it had paint samples, tiles, rugs and wood sample that you can also experiment with and mix and match, very hands on. Products are displayed concisely and intelligently in what can only be described as a quality environment. I am contemplating showing them my hand made tile collection, it would be amazing to have my creations alongside theirs.

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)!

A branch of the General Trading Company has sprung up amongst the plethora of coffee and cake shops…read morealong this stretch of Holland Park Avenue and now adds choice to last-minute gift shopping in the area. It has been a long time since I last visited the original GTC in Chelsea, this new branch is very bright and clinical and concentrates mainly on smaller items.

Sitara (furnishings) is stuck in between a mess of market shops on Portobello Road so it's easy to…read moremiss, but this is a great little shop for not-terribly-expensive, Asian (predominantly Indonesian and Indian) pieces. The selection is a mix of new and antique, and nothing is particularly large (except for the tables on which piles and more piles of smaller items lie) - instead, come here for something unique to accessorize or fill that empty space. The guy who runs the shop is very friendly and usually willing to negotiate on prices.

The worst business to deal with. Bought a mirror from there to be shipped overseas, with the…read morepromise it will be shipped either via UPS or DHL and within 2-3 weeks (should be with me), a month later still not shipped. They came up with silly excuses each time and ended up shipping it with a different company. On arrival, they promised it will be delivered to our doorstep however we have to deal with customs. Which added up to another total that's the same price of the mirror itself. They said all fees are included in shipping however I've had to pay handling and delivery order fees on arrival. When I asked for a refund they accused me of lying and denied making those statements. Piece of advice, don't buy from them, they're liars.