Finally! A designer in the East end producing wonderful and collectable work at an affordable…read moreprice. I can't say enough good things about this store. From coasters to place mats to stunning cushions and mugs, she's single-handedly turned the ordinary home commodities into works of art. If you're looking to dress your table up for the perfect dinner party, or for some designer wrapping paper and cards cheaper than Paperchase, look no further. Check out the website too, beautifully designed and I guarantee will have you running down there as soon as you can.

pretty cool slept on area? similar vibes to kensington (toronto). tons of food optionsread more

This place was so cool! There are tons of vintage shops around Brick Lane, but there's one specific…read moreone that's pictured in a lot of reviews (I didn't take any pictures). It's huge underground area full of vintage shops! The prices were a little too pricey for me, but the best part was the food! There's a whole street food market in that area that serves all kinds of foods, drinks, and desserts. This was where I had the best mango sticky rice I've had in a long time! Strongly recommend checking this place out!

The White Company stocks a chic range of home accessories, and as its name suggests, mainly in…read morewhite. Designs are simple, clean and crisp. You'll find such products as luxury, classic bed and table linen, blankets and towels. They have also introduced a clothing line for men, women and children, which have proved successful, as well as bringing in china, glassware and bathroom bits and bobs. Though the shop can seem a bit starch and bare, they do sell lovely things which will fit perfectly well in ones home. They are great as sometimes it can be difficult to just find simple products which aren't inundated with over the top, garish designs!

At a glance, The White Company looked completely amazing and pristine from the outside. In fact,…read moreeven when you venture inside it is rather lovely. I was after a gift for a friend who had just moved into a new flat and wanted to buy her something a little special and a notch above the usual homeware gifts I would normally opt for. Well, to state the obvious, practically everything is white which wasn't surprising but for me personally, on a closer look around the shop, if I decked out my flat with pieces from here, it would maybe look a little too well presented and I probably wouldn't want anyone to come in and get it grubby! From towels, cushions, clothing, bathroom accessories and bath and body products there is a huge range of bits and pieces but all a bit too show-home for my liking. It is also fairly expensive at over £13 for a soap dispenser and the staff weren't particularly friendly and seemed to be eyeing me in a slightly disapproving manner which one never appreciates do they? I really do think that it is a matter of personal taste as to whether you will like the shop though. All in all, a good store with a huge variety of great quality homewares. Just a little too bland for my liking.

A unique gift shop a la Magma meets Design Museum. The stock…read moreconsists of the wittiest cards, toys, home accessories, books, games, jewellery... and most importantly of those crazy arty 'things.' (i.e. plastic egg hatching a basil plant)

This place has a unique selection of interesting and kitschy gifts. They even threw in a miniature…read morerubber ducky at my request. Can't wait to see what they have next time I visit.

So many things in my home have come from this fantastic little gem of a store! They import…read morewell-made, unique, and beautiful home décor accents sourced directly from their makers in both Cambodia and Viet Nam... I'm not sure if it exactly qualifies for "fair trade" but I like to think it does when I'm making purchases... Fine woven floor mats in a multitude of colours, lacquered cups and bowls, and some unique sculptural pieces are just a few of the things that you can find (and that I've purchased) here. Everything has a very Asian-minimalist clean-line feel to it - which I find extremely appealing. Beyond the distinctive aesthetic of the pieces, everything is also extremely well-priced. I guarantee sticker-shock... of the pleasantly low variety. Also, the people who run this shop are total sweethearts... I don't think there's a smite of greed in their souls... this shop really seems to be more their labour of love... which, if you ask me, is just one more reason to spend your money here!

I really lIke this store, which like many of the shops on Columbia Road probably has limited…read morestrange hours, so make sure to check before you head out this way. Basically, this is an upscale Vietnamese housewares shop. So, sure, that coconut laquered bowl, bamboo spoon, or soy sauce pourer that would cost 50p in Vietnam might set you back ten quid here, but at least you don't have to buy the plane ticket? Trying to think positively here. Anyhow, this is a fantastic shop for small gifts, pretty little things of a practical nature (artistic cookware, serving trays, condiment bowls... hand-crafted items of all sorts). If you like beautiful Asian handmade items, this is a place for you. Plus, even with the import upscale markup, this place is still quite affordable. Make sure to sniff the cinnamon boxes. So neat!

I had an amazing experience shopping here. They have a huge variety of clothes and unique styles. I…read moreloved the color of the clothes and how they looked on me. I got so many compliments for all my new outfits. I love this store!

Eeeek, this place is like a mini Ikea, and the merchandise is so dirt cheap that you might end up…read morebuying out the whole store! I can't even describe the different things available in this store, other than... its full of pure randomness! I think there's a bit of something for everyone here, and one of those places that you would want to browse to see whats there. - cheap tech toys - jewelry holders - fun napkins and colorful candles - assorted snacks - umbrellas - kitchenware and storage containers - school supplies and stationary - art supplies, blank canvas, drawing books Go check it out!

I absolutely love 'In...'. If you're not careful you may miss it but if you work your way through…read moreall the stalls in Spitalfields you'll fihnd this gorgeous home furnishings shop. They have beautiful furniture (dinning room tabels, chairs, cabinets and shelving) all of which have great individual style. My favourite items in here are the trinkets and decor. They have beautiful bird cages for decor that you can put candles in as well as beautiful lighting and ornaments. It's a brilliant place if you're looking for gifts as they have stuff for men, women and children. The prices are reasonable and the staff are great.

I love this unique shop. They sell mainly quirky home decor items, as well as a small selection of…read morebooks (pop culture, fashion etc), jewellery, cards and gifts. It's a great place to head for an unusual gift or for someone hard to buy for. A lot of the stuff is a bit pricey but you can tell it's good quality. I'll definitely be popping in here when I move house to get some of the kitsch lighting and kitchenware they stock.

The checkout staff are the politest and kindest people I've ever come across that are always so…read morefriendly and helpful with their customers.