Willow is somewhere between a toyshop and a gift shop, more aimed at the inner child than just…read morechildren. For standard gifts that do not break the bank it does well and has an extra mystery where you never quite know what you will find inside. It could be just what you are looking for, equally it could be disappointingly tacky. On the whole however, Willow is a nice shop but aimed slightly more towards the customer who still receives pocket money.

If you like Cath Kidston definitely visit this store when you get to London. Cath Kidston products…read morecould be Five Stars except I had a couple bags that didn't hold up under daily 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 recently found a Cath Kidston dish towel in my cabinet. The colors are vibrant and it looks new. The material is very sturdy and naturally there's her logo sewn on perfectly. 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.

Popped into this location of Cath Kidston & was surprised to find them nearly wiped out with a 70%…read moreoff closing sale. Doors close June 30th, but the brand has been purchased by NEXT, who will carry items in-store. I've always thought their playful patterns were so cute, glad I could pick up a few bits & bobs before the original store went away (at deeply discounted prices, to boot.)

Sass & Bell is the most amazingly magical place to spend an hour browsing, yes a full hour. This…read morelittle shop use to be on Neal street but has now moved to this bigger location opposite Scott's on New Row. Basically it is full of a huge selection of RJB Stone goodies. For those of you who don't know this is a company that makes adorable tat that appeals to teenage girls and ridiculous women like me who insist of super cute nonsense in their homes. These guys only sell wholesale and I have never seen a collection like this in a shop. We are talking appliqued pirate bunting and hand painted Russian Doll photo pegs, white bird cages with stuck on flowers and butterflies. If you are looking for a new baby gift they have brilliant kiddies room decoration stuff, and as for stocking fillers, well this place is ideal. Nothing is more than £20 and some start from as little as £2.95 so you can really go nuts if you wanted to. As I have mentioned before I have happy places in London, this is one of them. I hate to Yelp this but I will and I am sharing this happiness with you.

After hours of looking round London for presents for my Mum and a wedding gift for my friend. I…read morefound them all under one roof! The store has loads of great things to hang up in your home. Not being that descriptive i know but if you go in there you will be amazed at what they have. I'm definitely heading back here to shop again as not only did they have so much choice for a small shop. It was reasonably priced!

According to their facebook page: "Originally open for business in Blenheim Crescent, Portobello,…read moreVerandah relocated to larger premises on Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise in 2009" And I have been eyeing that premises while riding the bus many a times but finally had the time to jump off said bus and go in. So effin cute. It's another one of those SIDN stores (Shit I Don't Need) filled to the brim with lovely, pricey, sparkly things that you wouldn't consider buying for yourself but would be nice to buy as a present for someone else. The decor of the place is beautiful and whimsical. There is the kids section in the rear with so many fun things and a beautiful golden tree mirror that i totally want transplanted into my room. There's also a selection of used/vintage (and I think new?) clothing that is fairly priced but too rich for my blood at the moment. Definitely coming back here when I need a gift for a good friends birthday.

Best shop in Kensal Rise. Most gorgeous jewellery and clothes all well priced, so lovely for gifts…read moreand so impossible to not buy yourself something. The staff all wrap gifts beautifully free of charge and are so helpful and smiley.

This is a great place to buy cards and unusual gifts. Their range of children's books is great too,…read moreand often cheaper than you'll see elsewhere. You can buy loads of different kinds of things here - cards, stationary, books, educational toys, boxes of chocolates and biscuits, jewellery, gift toiletries, bird food, feeders, nest boxes and plants that have been grown in the Savill Garden nurseries. You can find things here that are a bit different from the goods in most other shops in the area. The stock is seasonal so it does change regularly - it's worth a few visits over the months to see what they've got.

This shop was a real find! Its tucked behind Cafe Bertorelli, in what used to be the old lighting…read moreshop. Full of lovely gifts, furniture, and beautiful jewelry. If ever i'm stuck for a gift, I know where I can always find something... in here!!! The staff are always helpful and friendly, and I always look forward to when they get their new seasons stock! Would recommend a visit or two!

It's a much needed market these days as the highstreet arts and crafts shops have all disappeared…read more This place sells lots of useful bits and bobs, from canvass to model kits, wedding themed items, glue and scissors. Craft paper and decorative gems, glitter etc. Fairly big store, the only issue I had was taking 15 minutes to check out 3 items. Security tag removal and the four different prices that came up on till causing issues.

This place is awesome! On the retail park next to toys r us and comet etc it has so many trinket…read moretype things and little bits and peices - it's like an old fashioned milliners in many ways but without the fabric. I am not keen on crafts but my kids love it, and can spen ages looking at all the little things. I do find it handy for general household items such as fabric glue and tape to hold up hems etc. I am sure you can get these cheaper elsewhere but I have no idea where to find them! They also ran some classes there a while ago to give people the chance to learn new hobbies wwhich is a really good idea - you have to pop into the store to find out though.

Quaint charity shop near Norwich Castle. Clothing selection…read morewas quite good, and had a changing room, with other nearby didn't offer. Little of everything you might need. Friendly staff too. I didn't buy any treasures but I didn't have a lot of room in my luggage.

What do an astronaut and this Trinity Hospice have in common? Read this review to find out…read more I went here twice. The second time was immediately after the first because I'd dropped my mitten and had to go back and fetch it. This charity shop has got a unique characteristic that may be of interest to some people, but it hammered no nails for me. About 1/4 of this shop is chock full of yarn. Perhaps people buy it for knitting, but I'm inclined to think the the workers at this shop like to twine themselves into different colored balls and run around the streets saying "boo!" If you should ever need yarn for that purpose, you could definitely find some there. Besides yarn, there are the usual charity shop staples - clothes, shoes, house goods and cheap (in both senses of the word) jewelery. Where as I value charity shops for the awesome finds they can turn up once in a while, this one was no treasure chest. Captain Jack Sparrow must have rummaged through first. A.k.a, nothing super exciting. Maybe something good pops up here once in a while - I'm sure it does - but it was not an on day when I went there. It was clean and bright, nice wooden floor, and voila. So you want to know about the astronaut? Eh ? Eh? Well both the shop and Saturn have rings some times. Don't get it? Me either.