While Purple Moose has been a fan favourite for years in the Western Fair Market, they have…read morerecently opened a second location in with Uber Cool stuff. Their selections of amazing and irreverent socks is unmatched and it's always service with a smile. And maybe even a hug! A great addition to downtown and a must-visit for the crazy sock collector in your life!

You either know someone or are that someone who gets great delight in fun and funky socks. This is…read morethe place to go. So many unique designs it's very hard to choose. And even if you aren't in the market to buy, a browse will make you smile. I had a laugh at some of the more risque sock statements and a groan or two at the puns. The staff are super friendly and genuinely want to make your shopping experience fun.

Good , every thing was amazing, good staff I had an amazing experience I also met the manager and…read morehe gave me a freebies

We were looking for some unique board games and toys. This store has it all - a large selection of…read moreunique items sure to enthrall just about any customer. We purchased a couple of games from Japan, and some cute toys -things that you cannot easily find at your local big box store. Service was so friendly and the vibes were great at this store.

Love this growing business so much I live in the US now and this is my one request when my friends…read morecome visit. Right from the start, this cute biz has been focused on natural/healthy products. Over the years it has not only grown in size, but created a great community. Although I can't enjoy the space living far away...I love keeping posted on their growth and how they include and encourage small, local businesses.

Purdy Natural has to be one of my favourite shops in London! It is filled to the brim with…read morewonderful locally made items that radiate great vibes. They sell their own brand of skin and body care products, all hand made with simple all-natural ingredients. They carry lots of other local artisanal body care products from other sellers as well, sometimes hosting pop up shops for them. They have lots of beautiful jewelry, essential oils, incense, scarves, food products like tea and honey, and even products to DIY your own concoctions. The women who work here are lovely and always very pleasant. I suggest following the store on Instagram or Facebook to keep tabs on the great events they host from time to time!

I loved this store. It had everything I need or want for knitting, sewing or crafting at a…read morereasonable price. She had an excellent selection of yarns and wools from the lower cost to the higher priced lama and wool types. There was a quilting section and well as a general crafting area. I was impressed with the selection of needles, and hooks. I like a local shop like this where I can just pop over when I run out of thread or need advice. That being said I am from out of town and was vacationing for a couple of days at a local inn. I liked this place better than Mary Maxim, in the future I will be including it in my yarn runs.

Jill's Table is a hidden gem among downtown London…read more The staff/owner is beyond knowledgable, polite, helpful and all around amazing. If you are looking for ANY kitchen supplies, cooking lessons, specialty food products or honestly anything relating to FOOD, this is a place you need to find. This is the kind of place I would come to buy my grandmother a gift, because guess what, If I got my grandmother a poor gift, she would push me in front of a bus, and I don't want that. Jill's has saved me from a fatal bus death. Thank you Jill. This place has an intense selection of high end kitchen products, so if you are the kind of person that lives downtown, in a nice apartment, or a classy person that simply enjoys nice utensils to help aid in cooking, this is the gold mine you've been looking for all these years. You will be able to furnish your kitchen with EVERYTHING you could want or imagine. --- Overall --- Please give them a shot. They are by far the best kitchen store in London as they even rival high-end stores in Toronto. It's like going to a more personal version of Williams-Sonoma, but better.

If you like to cook, or know someone who does, then this is the place to visit. Gadgets, tools,…read morefoods and everything in between, you'll be sure to find something you (or they) need. Friendly service and a very welcoming environment makes for a wonderful experience.

I have friends that swear by Giant Tiger and I came by here to check them out previously. They have…read morea pretty good selection of everyday items around the store. Previously, I've come in here for some scrub bottoms in the height of the pandemic (when most stores were closed), and was happy with the quality and price for the scrubs. They bottoms didn't have silver imbued into the cotton fibres (as an antimicrobial feature) as some other brands do, but I just needed something urgently. Recently, I've been looking for a holiday sweater for a long, long time and I found one! I think the quality is okay; I'm not sure how long it will last. I'm happy that I found something that I can rock this holiday season (with bells on the sweater too!). :D

Love this store hope it never closes love the products and pricing. I especially love the grocery…read moresection great selection

The place to go in London for Canadian-made gifts. Helpful staff will work with you to find the…read moreperfect gift. Look for the vegan purses made out of recycled flooring by Canadians with intellectual disabilities. Also like let bed the cuffs made out of scrap trophy metal with inspirational sayings inscribed inside.

Tip: This business is online and specializes in quality nail wraps…read more I've been using nail wraps for a few years now. I like them over nail polish because the latter takes what feels like forever to dry, even when using a nail fan to dry the polish. My favourite nail wrap brand is Dashing Diva. I used to buy them at Winners, but they are no longer available at the stores that I frequent regularly. I liked the cheaper prices at Winners. Shoppers Drug Mart has a couple of Dashing Diva styles that go for $14 and I refuse to buy them at that price. When I do visit the States, TJ Maxx has Dashing Diva products. I tend to stock up before I return home. Long story short, I have been trying to find an online business that specializes in quality nail wraps like Dashing Diva. I have finally found Peachy Peach Nails that fits all criteria. Quality. Lasts for at least two weeks. Cute designs. Prices that don't break the bank. The bonus? It's a Canadian business that hails from London, Ontario. Yay! This place has a decent selection of nail wrap designs. Each set of nails wraps goes for $5, which is highly affordable. You get 18 wraps in each set. I find that they are long enough that you can use one for two nails, such as your pinky finger's nail. If you buy four sets, you get a fifth for free, which feels like getting away with nail wrap murder. I placed my order and it got to me within five business days through Canada Post. Pretty good! I liked all the stickers on the envelope containing my order. I also got some shiny stickers. It's like this business knew me well for years. My laptop has stickers all over its clamshell case. What wowed me the most was a handwritten message, thanking me for my order. I am a sucker for personalized, handwritten messages. It was such a nice, thoughtful touch. My order came with a sample pack to practise prepping my nails, sticking the wraps on, filing them down, and admiring them. I also got a nail file and a cuticle stick that proved helpful. I tried the sample wraps and love them. The thickness is impressive. They go on smoothly. They file off nicely. I love them. Peachy Peach Nails has how-to videos on its online site. I have watched both the application and removal videos of their wraps. I have learned so much! I have been using a top coat to have my wraps last a lot longer. The site recommends not using Quo because it will shrink the wraps. I love Quo's top coat. Luckily, I ran out of it recently, so I won't use it on these wraps. The best time to apply the wraps is before going to bed. It allows the wraps to set and you won't be washing your hands while you sleep. For years, I tend to do my nails on a Sunday afternoon, after I'm done cooking up a storm and washing my hands like crazy. Although I don't wash my hands for a few hours, I have had to change my routine to doing them before I hit the sack. I love the nail wrap styles. Pandas. Rainbows and clouds. Cats. A dreamy purple pattern. Watercolours with glitter. Each style is so different. They are all so pretty and nice. It was wonderful to have found this business. I'm a fan. (352)