Great for quirky gifts for loved ones (they do fab wrapping paper), and the place lives up to its…read morename in that it really is quite a small nook - be aware of where your bag is in case you knock anything over! I LOVE their crockery and kitchenware here, but find it slightly scary that they can charge 7+ quid for some cheap-looking plastic plates. The aesthetic of this shop's offerings is very much what you'd expect the love child of Marimekko and IKEA to look like, so definitely worth a visit for some beautiful (if slightly overpriced) homewares.

Let's put it simply; I could have bought the entire store. (If I had the money, that is)…read more It's a truly ace place to find presents as well, especially for the home-buddy amongst your love ones (have you heard? Christmas is coming?)

We stumbled upon this store on a Sunday afternoon stroll. I was intrigued by the clothes on the…read morerack: I like easy-to-wear shirts and trousers with little fuss. When we entered the store, the owner greeted us and involved us in a conversation right away. He explained to us that all clothes are made in East London and that the style is inspired my traditional Islamic fashion. I ended up buying a pair of trousers and have been wearing them on many occasions since. They're informal, very comfortable and...for lack of a better word...unusual.

All your DIY and gardening needs under one roof - this is the place to come to stock up on supplies…read morebefore attempting your latest 'Project' at home. There always seems to be promotions on as well which keeps costs under control pretty well. However, I cannot get a grip on the layout of the place and end up wandering round aimlessly trying to tick off all the items on my list. An absence of assistants doesn't help matters and sometimes I wonder whether I spend longer here than on the task at hand back home. Hopefully, i will unlock the key to the maze one day soon...

Big store with tons of DIY and readymade stuff for your house. For the best deals, make sure to…read morecheck the area with houseplants on sale. They just need a little TLC. Sometimes there are also deals in the main floor display area just straight on as you come past the entrance. Also, there is an amazing deal on the basic value lamp - the kind that stands vertical and has a frosted cone shape with lightbulb at the top - less than £6 will get you this lamp, and you can even choose from black, red, or chrome finish for the base part. I was really pleased as this helped me bring light into my new room and didn't break my bank as some lamps will do. Of course there is a huge selection of lamps so you can pay more if you like, but the basic value lamp is working great for me. I also got an £20 Studio Desk lamp in black, which is cute. They have all the lightbulbs you'll need as well, including eco varieties.

Initially went in here thinking it was a furniture recovery and up-cycling place, but it wasn't,…read morebut kinda still felt like it. It is a lovely little shop that has been put together with a tasteful mish-mash of furniture and shop fittings from many different eras. Quite a wide range of products on offer here from cosmetics and men's shaving kits to hand made cushion covers and personalised stationery sets. This place is well worth popping into, even if it is just to look at the great decor of the shop itself :)

Classic *SIDN store for me. Very pretty, mostly too expensive for my salary…read more Accessories, stationary goods, art, housewares, skincare products. Sigh. At least a look around is in order when I'm in the neighborhood. *Shit I Don't Need. The kind of place where I want everything but don't really need anything and wouldn't spend that much money on myself but maybe on a present for a friend.

Ahh, oui, oui mon petit pois!…read more Little Paris makes me want to spout Del Boy French purely to combat the pretentiousness of the store. It's a little twee shop in Crouch End, perfectly lovely and overpriced tat for the residents of the area. You know - candles, cushions, scarves, incense and, at the back, "antiques" or, as I prefer calling it, junk! No, I'm being harsh - there are some cool posters and when I was last in they had a brilliant old map of the world and an old-fashioned radio (not in working condition). The prices of the items, however, leave a lot to be desired, but perhaps those that choose to shop here have more money than sense. I'm pretty sure that's the case, anyway. Mange tout!

Little Paris has an interesting assortment of French (and non-French) antiques. I would say…read moresomething about the general theme, but I would just embarrass myself as I do not know the right terminology. Lots of interesting metal lockers, cubbies, school chairs, etc. Much of it is expensive, but we have found some very nice items here. We have also had very good interactions with the owner.

Indish has some interesting stuff but it is very overpriced…read more I loved looking around this store, particularly the dishware. Sometimes I could not see the attraction (a cup on a glass stand?) but sometimes this store hits it right on the head. For instance there was a nice teapot with a warming jacket that zips up that I really liked, some see through chairs, and potato masher with a rubber handle. I would say though that this store is very overpriced and takes advantage of it's location.

This store is totally cool…read more They sell an iced drink bottle. You stick this bottle type thing in the fridge and then it freezes in it's ice tray part of it so you can have an iced drink! Iced Tea for moi? I was also into "Make Your Own Vodoo" doll. I have some people who deserve to ache every time I stick the pin in. Ha. Indish really looks and smells beautiful inside. I looked around and I hate housewares but I did this shop because it is so nicely laid out! Even I appreciate it! The home oils didn't hurt either. :)

I have been buying extornately priced flowers and plants from this shop for a few years. The reason…read moreI have been doing so is because they always have something a bit different and one swallows the cost. Alas, no more! Their customer service and customer value is non existent. The arrogance of some of the staff is astounding. Very bad show!!!

Flowers are good quality, arrangements striking and contemporary. However…read more.. Small bunches are never priced, so you end up having to ask staff each time you lift a bunch. Thereafter, staff view you with snobby disdain and then do the best to ignore you while the crouch end luvvy gets all the attention, presumably because they're more likely to spend a wad on an arrangement, whilst you- the pleb - are wasting their time. Third time in here and the same response, so much so that I felt its time to post a review.