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This shop is one of these typical examples of places you take for granted, and before you know it…read moreit could be gone. Well, it pretty much does exactly what it says on the tin ... shelves stacked with art supplies, stationery, craft items - anything from tags and stickers for market stall holders, petty cash vouchers and printer cartridges for the (home) office, to stretched canvas panels and paints for artists.

Cass Arts is vibrant and clean. My family and I visited in April of 2018. Although lacking in the…read moreart supplies I was hoping to find - they did carry an array of painting supplies and different craft activities. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our visit worthwhile.

This store came highly recommended for all things art. The store was crazy busy but still well…read moreorganized and neat. The staff were very attentive but the selection lacked selection in sketch books. They may have what you're looking for but it's way way down the bottom of the high street - for me it wasn't worth the walk.

I almost forgot this amazing place existed. Temptation Alley is based at the far end of Portobello…read moreRoad, and it is tempting to not walk past Golborne Road. Now that I have rediscovered this amazing haberdashery shop it will save me loads of trips into town. I was impressed with the diamante-studded zips on my last visit. I am sure I will come up with an idea to use them soon. It all looks a bit messy, but I think there is method to the madness. Best of all, this is a real local shop for local people :-) and it is best not to be in a hurry and get chatting. Almost every purchase involves a trip to the shop next door for change. Love it!

Surprisingly well stocked : as a professional that needs graphic, colour and technical material you…read morehave to go way into Covent Garden to match it. The staff are always very helpful too. it's a gem that the 'chain' art stores can't quite match.

Oh how I love an arts supplies shop. Always so much glitter, ribbon and fun-coloured scissors. I…read morealways go in for a pencil sharpener or such object and leave, £50 down but bags of arts-and-crafts goodies to play with when I get home. And no, I don't have a child. London Art, currently decorated with the sweetest Christmas display that does involve those old paper-link chain things you made in primary school, has more cool bits and pieces that you can imagine. Papers, glues, calligraphy pens, pencils...you name it, they've got it. Heaven.

I normally get my diaries from WHSmith, or the late, lamented Woolies, but I am moving up in the…read moreworld (I hope), and I feel that it might be time to graduate from Hello Kitty stationary. I am not earning the kind of money yet that can keep me in Smythson, but it is always something to aspire to! While the shop seems a little serious, and steeped in tradition, there is quite a whimsical and modern touch to a lot of the Smythson products. They sell little notebooks with phrases on the front like 'Therapy Notes', 'Seduction Notes', 'Me Me Me', and my favourite - 'Blondes/ Brunettes/ Red Heads'. This one is obviously for the man about town who wants to give his little black book and extra personalisation. The designers at Smythson are inventive, and clearly keep an eye out for the latest trends, fabrics and fashions. This is not just a shop to look for a present for Grandma or Grandpa; anyone of any age would appreciate something form here.

A great place to head when giving a gift to mark those monumental achievements - graduations,…read morelanding a sought after job or promotion, even a move. Smython's address books are and diaries are expensive, but renowned for being exceptionally made and sporting special lightweight, but high quality, paper. The name is practically synonymous with leather-bound goods of paramount excellence - when you pick one up you really can feel that these books are indeed in a superior league... the leather feels beautiful to the touch and the gilding edging is such a hallmark of luxurious attention to detail. Obviously, guys, don't go here to pick up a gift for your girlfriend for Christmas...(hate to even have to say it, but sometimes...) since everything here has more of a *professional* quality about it... but if you're hunting for something for your dad, or want to show your friend how much you admire their latest professional achievement - or merely want to convey to someone that they have your vote of confidence regarding their next business or individual venture - Smythson is definitely your shop.

I really like new pens. Of course no one needs pens anymore so I just buy them to open things that…read morecome in those impenetrable plastic cases - biros have really strong nibs. Anyway, this place does a lot of them. They also sell cards and paints, all sorts of art supplies and there are services too, photocopying, laminating and the like. They do plenty of kid friendly colouring-in sets, books and cards as well. So, basically they've got the farty bit of arty covered. (Not saying your kids are farty obv.) Good place and the staff there are always pretty eager to help - all in all, well stoked and well looked after.

When you are an art or design student this is the kind of place that saves the day. They have all…read moreyou might need in the areas of stationary, photocopies, and also material for painting, drawing, sketching. I like that it's not a chain, and that the people that work there are so helpful and nice.

I spent ages in the shop yesterday playing many, many bowls to find the those that 'sang'…read moreespecially well for me and harmonise with my other bowls. Those I chose are beautiful, with strong resonance and mellow tones. You have a truly wonderful selection of bowls. I so enjoyed meeting you and offer my deep thanks for your patience and advice for playing them. I shall be back! Kate A

This little gem popped up next to Poundland a while ago and was the perfect desination when I was…read morelooking for a gift for a friend who recently discovered yoga ... expect a large selection of sound bowls, buddhas and similar paraphernelia - and solid advice if you need it.

Lovely family-run gem of a fabric shop. Good quality fabrics at decent prices, not to mention a…read morehuge range. The real star though is their Liberty fabrics, both from their most recent collections and past years (sold off at a marked down rate). Definitely one to check out if you like sewing.

Classic Textiles are a solid, if fairly unspectacular fabric shop on Goldhawk Road. They have a…read morereasonable range of fabrics, many of which are of so-so levels of inspiration. And their staff can be a bit pushy, which is annoying. However, they are worth checking out for their range of linens, which they have at decent prices (£5 a metre).

An artist's & crafter's haven. This shop seems small at the entrance but contains pretty much…read moreanything painters and graphic artists would need at the back. They also stock beads, strings & paper. The staff is knowledgeable & helpful (I was given the low down on the quality of the watercolor pigments I wanted to buy). It was also bristling with brushes. The prices here range from expensive to cheap. The next time I go there, I plan to but a lino slab to carve up for a press. The only drawback in here is the low lighting but I can get behind that.

Internet purchase from this business. Polite staff offered a…read moregreat service and the price for a box of top quality branded coloured pencils would be hard if not impossible to beat given that express delivery service was FOC. Thoroughly recommended.

I love this store because 1) I'm always buying gifts that need wrapping at the last minute, 2) I…read morenever have enough stationery, and 3) it's paces from the tube stop. "Card Bureau" - in small, harsh neon letters no less - is such a stern name for a shop that gives so generously. On its 2 large floors, you'll find loads of wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift bags, ribbon, stationery, notepads, balloons, party gifts/favours, calendars, games, knick-knacks, and yes, cards (and I'm sure I'm forgetting something).