I've been dying to go in here for weeks now. The store front is enticingly decorated. all red and…read morefilled to the brim with...well everything really. So I finally go in last week. And yes the name is true. If you want to know what everything your house or garden or friend could ever need looks like in one store, then squeeze in here and be amazed. Its a little house ware, garden, kitchen, accessory, childrens, gift shop crazy-ass full place all shoved into this long store. Just be careful not to bump anything or you might trigger the largest rube goldberg machine ever!

I came for the KKNEKKIs and stayed for a chat. The ladies here are smart, practical, and an…read moreabsolute delight! Their KKNEKKI selection is top-notch. Come see for yourself! I'm so very, very glad I stopped in, and probably will again before I leave! Update: I absolutely went back, and had a terrific time again!

Any shop that "meows" at me as I walk through the door is going to be a hit with me. Glitter on the…read morefloor as you enter, masks lining the walls, rows of petticoats, long gloves and fur hats. It's like a dream world of wonderfulness. Now I don't think this is a fancy dress shop, but they do sell a lot of fancy dress. I just think that the people who work here and their regular shoppers think it's quite normal to walk around London wearing cat ears. I popped in to grab some bits for halloween and for £20 walked away with a bag of goodies that will ensure I'm all fright on the night! It's not cheap, but I've seen pricer. Although their staff are super duper helpful and I was in and out in under five minutes with everything I needed. Yay for Ad Hoc.

This is one of the most charming shops I have ever seen. You can buy there almost everything that…read moreyou need to decorate your household, however, the offer looks just so lovely that I would just look at that without using. Everything is colourful there and it's Alice in Wonderland atmosphere. The staff is dressed magically and you simply want to spend the whole day there just enjoying the supernatural image. It's like Harry Potter's Diagon Alley. WOw!

This quirky shop sells all manner of household items as well as a small selection of jewellery and…read moreaccessories, but not your usual run-of-the-mill stuff. The items are bright and colourful with modern and unusual designs. A great place for a different and memorable house-warming or wedding gift for someone with uncommon tastes.

If you're a girlie who's a bit of a sucker for a floral print accessory, or loves quirky 50's…read moreinspired chic, this place is heaven. The shop is crammed with homeware and kitchen items that make you feel all nostalgic for a bygone age - like the polka dot cotton aprons and matching egg and tea cosys that make you think of houseproud housewives with perfect hair. There are also piles of paisley-print waxed cotton bags and cute clasp purses (the twisty type you had as a kid!), and a gift idea for every friend you have, and lots more besides. If you like to surround yourself with classic flowery, pink or swirly patterned things Kidston's unique designs may bring a smile to your face. Not sure what the man in your life will think though

Argh! Now that Lizzie G and Larissa D tried to explain the joys of Cath Kidston to me, I can't stop…read morespotting her name everywhere. I was driving through Wimbledon Village and I spotted this Cath Kidston store! Out of curiosity, I had to peek through the window. Well, if any of you blokes want to keep your girfriends or wives happy, this is a very girly shop. All sorts of goods from kitchen gear to babywear to bags are available for a price - beware, it's not cheap! Is this woman taking over the world?

Did you forget your mum's birthday? Spaced on that card for…read moreyour colleague? In need of a little retail pick-me-up after a rough week? Sublime is a great little cure of all these things. A solid gift shop with an impressive selection of high end clothing (basement) that served as quite a pleasant surprise. I didn't pick anything up this trip but I'll be checking back often as I like the style and selection, particularly the shirts and shoes. Where they seem to focus and excel is gifting. They have a lovely selection of cards, bits and bobs, mugs, jewelry, frames, etc. I gifted some wonderful things to myself actually! Some gorgeous coffee/tea mugs from Portugal that I adore an dan Umbra copper geometric frame that I fancied quite a bit. Mugs: £8/each - I've already drunk tea and coffee from them and I love them Frame: £17 They have some great Matt & Nat leather goods, scarves, brollies, etc. It's a nice little assortment of goodies that makes for a fun poke around. They had a few sale racks of clothes that were worth checking into as well.

Little shop packed to the brim with all the best kinds of gift-y stuff for all sorts of people…read more Clever little books and notebooks, candles and soap (the nice, not kitschy stuff), considered cards, interesting jewelry, wallets, shoes, and little objects you don't even know you want until you see them. Despite the fact that the place is only about 80 square feet, you could easy spend almost an hour upstairs alone. BUT don't forget about the cozy basement with all sorts of well-chosen clothes; mix of somewhat affordable though mostly just covetable stuff.

Attentive service. Great eclectic choices. Overall great vibes. Charming decor. Great place to find…read morethe original gift for someone hard to please.

I'm delighted to learn about their products. I didn't think I'd be able to afford an outdoor dining…read moreset, but the prices were quite reasonable. Since it was delivered, I've been sitting in my garden every day, so I'm really satisfied!

I came here the other day for inspiration of the Christmas present kind. It's one of those places…read morethat you just have to describe with a sort of ultra generic, all inclusive sort of name. Maybe it's a boutique or a gift shop or someone's pet project? It has two sections inside which break up the generic mix vaguely into 'child friendly gifts' and 'adults only'. Not that I was looking for anything for children but I did notice they had loads of little band t-shirts, the Ramones, the Stones...maybe if you break them into punk and rock early you can ruin Disney for them forever? Cruel to be kind? Maybe? The adult stuff ranges from candles, kaftans, scarves, Tupperware, cups, glasses, boxes, baskets, bits of furniture, necklaces. It goes on. Honestly, it's a right mix. Personally, I don't feel the passion here or the sense of cohesion or mission. It feels a bit hollow, sure lots of these items are imported from India and they are genuine and in some cases rather nice but ultimately I couldn't really think of anyone who would absolutely love something from here.

When I walked into Indian Summer I was expecting to be blown away but found the shop rather bland…read more The size of the shop is deceptive, I think whenever I enter large shops I expect it to be highly organized and focused. This shop is a mix of women's fashion, kids clothes, and items you'd find in a gift shop, all of this is arranged into three separate sections. When I entered the shop, the left side is the kids section. Since I wasn't there searching for kids things I gave the area a cursory glance. The middle of the shop is filled with candles (which were lovely), cards and wrapping paper. The third section has women's clothes and I found a great sweater. The shop is a mix and depending on what you're looking you might find it here. It is a shop that you have look around to find what you want, things don't seem to just jump out.

I believe this location no longer exists, but there is one inside Westfield Mall in Shepherd's…read moreBush. I was so excited to visit this shop while in London this summer after hearing all the other locations had closed. First of all, it was incredibly difficult to find. It's not a forward facing store into the mall, more placed off to the side and hidden inside NEXT. Once I found it, I was super disappointed that all the wonderful Cath Kidston items I had loved over the years weren't even for sale anymore. No good handbags, limited selection of wallets. The store is TINY. They had more collaborations with juvenile looking prints on them than anything. Not really what I'm looking for at 55 yrs old! I wish they would bring back all the wonderful handbag and wallet styles from Pre-Covid times and all the beautiful floral prints. Also, there is no direct website. It's also hidden on the NEXT site. Super disappointed all around.

Cath Kidston products could be Five Stars except I had a couple bags that didn't hold up under…read moredaily use. I'm hard on bags at times. The oilcloth typically covers a cardboard liner. Don't expect it to hold up if you're out in the rain for very long. I do love the zippered pockets and bright colorful prints. It's like the Shabby Chic of handbags! I love to switch bags depending on the occasion and destination. The adjustable strap provides various options for over the shoulder or cross body. Typically there's a second set of handles to carry the bags over your arm. In most styles the bottom of the bag has protection for when you put it down. They're just all around versatile and pretty. I make all my purchases online. Frequently there's a deal on shipping. It was very interesting the first time I ordered as I never purchased anything from outside the United States. Everything went very smooth. I'm recommending you check out the website.