I love looking at this shop, usually through the window because it is hardly ever open. The shop…read moremainly deals with antique furniture but has other bits and pieces as well. The best thing about the place is that everything is of a good quality, the worst thing is that it just isn't very cheap. I had my eye on a very simply designed old school chair, unfortunately it was about 70 pounds. I guess for people with a disposable income that wouldn't be a problem, at least your getting a quality product, albeit simply and small. The shop is located on Broadway Market and is well suited amongst all the other specialty shops on the strip. Even if you are just going to browse, you will have a nice time just being around all the lovely items in the shop. Stella herself is always around to give advice and point you in the right direction. It is nice to talk to her as she is obviously passionate about what she does. Opening hours are few and far between. Maybe if you head down for the Saturday market you can take the time to pop in to Stella Blunt.

This little shop is one of the many that have cropped up in the area in the last 4-5 years…read more Broadway market has changed and grown to such a size that almost everything can be bought here now. It has become so popular with its cafes , boutiques and amazing selection of foods available on Saturdays. This shop of vintage objects and furniture has a cute handpicked selection of different pieces from lots of eras from art deco mirrors to 50's tables -but at a price. It amazes me that just down the road close to the tube and with easy public transport service available in Bethnal Green a 50s coffee table can barely demand £30.00 yet this area now has such a"cool" factor that the same table could show up in a place like Stella Blunts and command £200.00 !! There were alot of special pieces which granted have value - but a 50s wood irregular wood table for £280.00 is high - but incredible too if it is selling - it just shows how much this area has changed and is now perceived .

Some things here are overpriced but some are priced at market value. Walk to the back of this…read moreantique market and you'll find a small shop with an amazing collection of glasses. We bought two vintage Edinburgh Crystal whisky tumblers for £30 (£15 each). Really good value for quality glass.

As you walk into the Antiques Arcade on Camden Passage you will feel a rush of blood to your head -…read morethere's so much here to see. If you're looking for furniture, you need to go downstairs (entrance at both ends of the passage). As soon as you've descended the slightly circular staircase you will have that same feeling as you had entering the arcade upstairs - so much furniture, so many beautiful colours. From fabulous dining room tables to desk units and also large glassware, you will be at your element. The items change depending on what comes in and when and how much they sell - if you're after a pair of chairs, for example, you should consider buying them there and then as this is a very popular place to buy furnishings. The prices are not inexpensive but I expect you can probably barter here.

Traid in Westbourne Grove is part of a small chain of thrift stores that raise money for an…read moreInternational Development charity. Within the quite small shop they sell men and women's clothes and shoes. I pop in quite often to look for things, and whilst there is quite a high standard in terms of brands, in the men's clothes there isn't that much exciting stuff. So the clothes seem to be more traditional charity shop rather than retro fashionable. The shop is laid out well, the staff are really helpful, and, whilst the collection isn't the best, it is certainly a great cause.

Traid -- we get along fine! If you are living up in Bayswater/Notting Hill and need a break from…read morethe heat your wallet is taking e'ery day, check it. Very well priced and though clothes are "pre-loved" they are typically in great shape, newer styles, etc. Brands range from Next, New Look, H&M, etc...and also good selection of vintage separated in the back. *Cards accepted, £5 minimum. *Fitting rooms provided. *Shoe selection is iffy at best. *great selection of blazers, working gals. Worth checking out if you are accessorizing on a budget or need to spruce up your look without crippling your bank! Oh, and it supports a charity. Can you say that about Forever21? Newp. P.S. They own the bins that collect clothes/shoes (black/green letters) -- there is one near the Shoreditch Firestation (And I'm sure a million other places) - a great way to donate, save the stuff from a landfill and help Traid fund programming, all without having to lug a big box somewhere. Pretty convenient. Wins all over the place.

Zero communication, Zero for customer service - AVOID…read more Purchased a table from this company on their eBay shop. I sent an offer which the seller accepted, took payment then decided to cancel my purchase at 11.00pm that evening. No communication, no courtesy of an explanation, nothing. This wouldn't have been such an issue if I hadn't purchased a matching credenda unit. I'm honest in my dealings and honour my obligations, shame this seller doesn't share the same level of integrity.

After regularly visiting the shop replacing the florist in Herne Hill I am still not quite sure…read morewhat it is all about. It is filled with rather battered and individual pieces of furniture, art books and the odd broken object. Nothing is priced or has any indication of being for sale, instead the drawers and cupboards have more of these antiquities housed inside them, a few months ago even a collection of modern plastic sunglasses appear in the shop. The shop reminds me of the strange things you might find in a house left behind by an old rather senile person, but I love it. I love furniture and I love when you can see history and personality in it. Everything in here is unique and honest. Expect to find a deteriorating leather chaise, a large industrial tin locker unit, a 60's lampshade and an encyclopedia of African Art hidden behind a 1950's school photograph in a smashed frame. Everyone deserves to visit Bleu Furniture.

A little bookshop, filled with used books in all subjects. They always have a large range of travel…read morebooks, somewhat dusty and outdated, but still fascinating for those possessed with wanderlust. There's also a good stock of classics and foreign titles, and the bookseller is eager to help you sift through his cardboard boxes.

A little gem hidden away there in Burton Street, a lovely way to spend a few happy hours - well…read moreworth a visit.

Like Katie, I'm very tempted to give this a 1 and say 'it's rubbish, don't bother' because I want…read moreto keep it a secret. But she shared it with me, so I should spread the love. I've spent far too much time exploring this cavernous place searching for the ideal [insert current interior obsession here]. The prices are actually very reasonable and anyone with a passion for vintage homewares, antiques or just plain old good value bits and bobs for the home should definitely give it a go. The only thing I would say is it's a bit difficult to know who to talk to about buying things and to work out what's for sale and what's still being touched up because - like so many places in Crystal Palace - it's so small and friendly that I never know who's an employee and who's a shopper!

I'm torn between wanting to tell the world about this excellent 4-storey antiques warehouse that…read morestocks hundreds of reasonably-priced second hand stuff that you usually pay 3x more for in Spitalfields, and wanting to keep really really quiet about this hidden gem of a shop. After all, the busier it gets, the fewer lovely antiques there are for me and the rest of Crystal Palace to fill our flats.

This shop is a wonderfull place, with bargains and a wide array of antiques and bric a brac…read more The staff are friendly and informative, and willing to help out if you buy or not. For over thirty years this shop has dealt in antiques, and hopfully it will continue in that trend.

This place is choc-a-block with disorderly junk so it lives up to its cute, clever little name!…read more I'd seen Junk N Disorderly many-a-time when driving towards Crouch End (yes, ok, towards Banners!) and was curious to have a peek inside. The first thing that caught my eye was a big chest outside - no, lads, not THAT kind of chest - it was like a big wooden treasure chest you'd see in a cartoon. I thought it would be great to put all my fancy-dress stuff in, because I have A LOT of it, and was pleasantly surprised by the £45 price tag. Pretty reasonable when compared to other antique and vintage shops! Among the random junk there was a retro rocking horse, antique desks, dining chair sets, cabinets, old records in their original covers, beer pumps and all sorts of other weird and wonderful bits 'n' bobs all crammed into a tiny shop. There were things hanging from the walls and stored up high so you didn't know where to look first and every glance brought you another interesting little (or large) trinket. Unfortunately I couldn't stay long as the boy was hungry and Banners jerk chicken was beckoning us, but I'm sure I'll be back soon for a more leisurely look around. And I didn't buy the treasure chest...perhaps Santa will bring it if I'm a good girl...

This place is excellent. We are so glad to live close by, especially while we are furnishing a new…read moreflat. It's very pleasant to pop in and have a look around. The store has a pretty high rate of turnover, so often you'll find something new to admire. We have purchased a small antique (1930s) school desk and, more recently, a chest of drawers. Each of these items had a very good price. The staff took a lot of pride in the chest of drawers. Apparently, they had just stripped off its coat of paint and, finding the beautiful wood underneath, decided to leave it alone. They delivered it for free, and brought it up into our flat the following Sunday afternoon. ~S