This Paperchase store is a really large store and is one of three of the brand's flagship stores,…read morealongside my local store in Manchester and a branch in Glasgow. The location of this store is decent, it is on Tottenham Court Road and is basically right next to Argos, and opposite Superdrug and Natwest (or at least a few minutes walk away on the other side of the road) This store is quite large, but the selection of stock is merely average for a store of its size, even compared to other Paperchase stores, I didn't notice a lot of cool items which they didn't sell in other stores, for example in terms of lever arch folders, they all seemed the same with nothing new compared to other flagship stores such as Manchester, and more smaller stores such as Newcastle or Liverpool. The store is over three floors, there is a bookshop and Tinderbox Coffee Shop on the first floor and a Crafts / Magazine floor on the Second. The staff around the store didn't seem too friendly either. This store overall was quite impressive in terms of size but for everything else, it was just average. I'm struggling here, although the size of the store is impressive I can't help but feel some aspects with the feel of the store, the service not being great, the level of products not being as good as one would expect from the size of the store, and the unwelcoming nature as you enter the store, I sadly feel it deserves just two-stars.

As a stationery (come on guys you have to spell it right) addict, I have to limit the number of…read morePaperchase stores I enter for fear of finding another great note pad & hence forgetting where my important lists are ( you know the pad with the hearts on, the pink hearts, when my poor OH holds up my array of pads trying to find the one I've 'lost') So highlights of this store! 3 levels and a coffee shop Offers craft classes The hidden discount section, back corner of top floor Personalisation of note pads etc Friendly lovely staff And it stocks the full range & more! Any craft items that you may need or never realised you d need you ll find it here. Don't forget to also get a treat me card, so many discounts such as 15% off emailed occasionally, discounts on personalising pads and money off craft classes too.

The Orange Tree is a small shop filled to bursting with stuff. Not a chain store, it's one of those…read moreplaces you will find that gift fir the awkward aunt or favourite friend. Definitely one to look in if you are in the area.

I like this place a lot! It is like a wonderland, even if I don't need to buy anything I like to…read morepop in and see what's there:) And it's not a chain, which means that a lot of things are unique and I don't have to wonder whether I'm bringing the same birthday gift as the person next to me!

I purchased most of my souvenirs from the Red Bus Shop. They have a great selection of souvenirs…read morefor all ages & the prices are pretty good too.

They had plenty of selections of shirts, sweatshirts, magnets, hats and other souvenirs. One of…read morethe bigger shops that I have seen in London. They were helpful in finding what I wanted and worth the value. I bought children's tshirts and magnets but there was so much more.

Listed as a souvenir shop, but this is so much more than that. It's a shop that curates local items…read morefrom artists and businesses from all over London. You'll definitely be paying a pretty penny for many of the items, but just remember these are artists and indie businesses selling really trendy cool things with eccentric twists. Jars of jams and lemon curd with interesting names. Costume jewelry with unique emblems. Fantastical cards with pop out shapes. Framed posters of local maps and record shops. Everything from espresso cups to chocolates to sturdy and high quality coasters to notebooks and journals and even tiny bottles of "British rain water." It's a great place to find thoughtful high-quality artsy gifts and souvenirs.

This is the perfect shop to capture the real Carnaby Street, Swinging Sixties et al - rather than…read moreone of these tacky souvenir shops that used to dominate the area. The walls are covered in cool prints, all by British artists and about London-related themes. Shelves are overflowing with unusual gift ideas - I will definitely be back before Christmas, We Built This City is truly inspiring, a real gem.

We went because to the location on bond street on our last trip to London. It is Butterfly Mark…read morecertified an Independent verification of the highest sustainability standards and because Smythson catered European Royalty and the Indian Maharajas and Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert and Vivien Leigh...we had to see what it was all about. The leather goods were my spouse got me as a anniversary gift a personalized, navy notebook and note cards. They are stunning and a bit more but true quality.

Bright, beautiful, and spacious Smythson is a luxury store that has a variety of merchandise from…read morean impressive stationary selection to an even more impressive purse selection. The store is clearly divided with wearable goods in the front half and stationary goods in the back. Everything out is display only. If you want to purchase something you indicate you would like it and the salesperson eagerly goes to check stock. Once stock is confirmed the salesperson will receive confirmation you want the item and then they will bring it to the counter. They are very particular with this process. And they are hawkish. I never got warm fuzzies from the salespeople who seemed very intense and eager for any sale. They never engaged in pressure sales but once interest was shown they quickly descended with military precision. Our salesperson was efficient and solid, but seemed quickly irritated when he couldn't close a sale immediately especially if a cash register was occupied by another co-worker. We were never in a rush but our salesperson wanted to be done. He hovered by three different machines before one freed up. The merchandise is quite nice! I especially loved the purses which were classy and unique with fantastic colors. I love them! If you want fancy paper or great purses would highly recommend!

Magma carries all manner of gift items and is a particularly good shop if the person you're buying…read morefor is a designer, architect or otherwise keen about aesthetics. Here you'll find an array of design books, tote bags, games, toys and t-shirts. I fell in love with the Moomins at Magma. Who are these Moomins you might be wondering, and where do they live? This family of hippopotamus-like trolls resides in the Finnish forest in a house in Moominvalley. Their irresistibly cute snouts endeared me to them immediately and I simply had to purchase two placemats with their sweet likenesses on them. I have a glass dining table - which is not something I picked out myself (if I had my way I'd eat upon something made of wood) but it came with the flat so...yeah. Plates directly upon glass are jarring so I'd taken to putting down tea towels prior to the purchase of my Moomins. Now every meal is infinitely more pleasurable with these adorable characters on my table.

You know those people in your life that are impossible to gift? The ones that already have…read moreeverything, are extra picky, absurdly practical, or utter aesthetes? Yeah, you know what I'm talking about (or recognise that you're exactly the kind of person I'm writing about). Hey, it's fine. I resemble these remarks, too. Enter: Magma. It's the shop where the products contained within lean in the direction of purposelessness. They're whimsical yet thoughtful; they're strange yet sensible. You'll find all sorts of design-related books and magazines, a variety of non-Hallmark cards, a random assortment of obscure games and entertainment, and trinkets/bric-a-brac galore. When you're at your wit's end on shopping for that 'special' someone, pop into Magma to save your sanity.

This was a nice little shop for souvenirs and pretty cool Knick knacks…read more There was a decent amount of stuff for the Queens Jubilee celebration (silver). The shop was a bit over hyped. Plenty of merchandise with the Queens dogs. They also seemed to really cash in on her passing with stuff with her birth and passing date, which we found a bit creepy. A lot of the stuff was a bit over priced. Ordinary items with the queen's name or face on it to mark up the price. The staff here were kind though. Pretty cool and gave off a royal and regal air. Great for window shopping! Not worth buying anything though.

I loved this insanely expensive tourist trap I spent 500£…read moreshopping in here! I bought the embroidered towel sets, 3 navy gold umbrellas, chocolate, Queen earrings, books, and they shipped it to my home in Las Vegas. By the time I got home, it arrived. This is an upscale quality shop. Looks small outside. Shop is outside, separate from the Palace.

I always check this out as I have had some really good finds over the years, they often sell…read morepublishers returns, I once bought all the Buffy guides for my goth obsessed mate, boxed, for 99p (which Waterstones still sold at the time for £35) Last bargain was a branded barbie afro-groom doll. Sold that on e-bay for £10! Best buy was a farting George Bush doll, caused much amusement to my American mates.

I was always embarressed about going to the 99p store but i was dragged in there by a friend and i…read moremust say i was shocked some of the stuff they sell have highly respectable brands for a penny less than a pound so i was shocked and if you have never visited one and are reading this review i suggest you take a trip to your nearest local 99p store and be amazed.