Citrus Gifts is a cute little gift shop on the upper level of Centre Court Shopping Centre in…read moreWimbledon. They also have an online presence but the shop carries a fun cross section of their goods They have gifts which will fit around the home and garden, like cushions, boxes, candle holders and photo frames but these are unique designs not found in other shops. I like their goods with funny or wise sayings on them Worth a browse for gifts for female friends or couples

I have been going to this shop since I was a small child yet every time I go I still find something…read moreabout it that I love. It's a dinky little shop with a bell that rings when a customer arrives. It is one of the smallest shops in the city yet has so much stuff for sale. As the name suggests it sells little gifts, wrapping paper, cards and luxury stationary. It also has some more random things too like mugs, jewellery and joke-shop style gags. It sounds like a bit of a mix-mash of things but if you're in the area it's worth a trip to pick up some lovely cards and gift bags. It always smells like perfume or incense and the ladies working there are very sweet, all older women who are really helpful and pleasant. It's always on my list of places to go on the run up to Christmas and never has the festive queues or elbowing that you get in department stores this time of year.

The shop is kitch all over. I wouldn't call it terribly original but there are certainly gifts here…read moreyour novel gift craving friends will like. This store has a lot of 50's retro things with snarky sayings on them. You'll memorabilia with sayings on it like" I wanted to save the world but I couldn't find a baby sitter". Thank god, this isn't my problem. I'm just lazy. This store is reminiscent of many small gift shops. You know the ones like Cards Galore or Maps of Holloway or Cherry Tree of East Finchley. You catch my drift.

Chain Reaction is a really cute little shop just before you go into Camden Market. It has a…read morenostalgic feel to it because of items they sell in there. There's floral jewellery boxes and European style coat hooks and wall signs. It's a great gift shop with funny books and joke place mats, cards and posters to name just a few things. The staff in here are really sweet and friendly and I love the laid back feel to the shop. There's girly gifts for the ladies in your life and silly gifts for the blokes. It's a great little place and I always make a point of popping in when I'm near by as the prices are so, so good. This is definitely one of my fave shops in the area.

Have tried their bubble bath. Heavenly natural perfume like wild flowers on a summer's day…read more Toy kit range good fun. Loved the puffins and the Bird design T shirts are sooo cool.

I adore the simple charm of this cute little restaurant and wine bar. The weather was perfect for…read morean evening outside on the patio. I ordered a carafe of red wine and the hummus. Great wine and deliciously smooth hummus served with a lovely warm bread. Service was friendly and efficient. I found it to be great value for the location. I'll be back!

Highly creative, reasonable prices. Big selection of designs, some are in the gift shop of the…read moreTate Modern museum nearby. Post-it note origami. Umbrellas that change pattern when wet. Star Wars storm trooper bottle opener. Dinosaur bottle opener. Beer soap

We saw this on our way to dinner in London recently and we were curious what the name of the store…read morestood for. There was a very nice guy behind the counter who explained that it didn't mean the U.K. Sucked. The store is filled with lots of unusual items. I especially liked the color changing umbrella. I wanted to buy everything I saw. He gave me a great catalogue that you can order from. Drop by and see what great things they have.

On the face of it, and indeed looking inside, Space EC1 is a lovely wee shop. It really is. But…read morethere's something not that good about it. I had to ask the assistant what they actually sold. Oops. "We're an independent gift shop" she replied, a big indignantly. And I kind of think this is one of those shops where you don't really know what they sell. I'm tempted to say 'tat'. It is tat, but it's really nice tate. So you can buy a teapot with a cover that makes it look like it's wearing a 'terrorist's balaclava'. Haw Haw. There's going to be someone out there, who will open the patterned fork and trowel and think that it's the best present they've ever had. But I don't know them. There's a bit of jewelry on sale, some nice greetings cards. Some moleskin diaries. Things like pocket gardens, where bulbs come pre-planted in the soil in the wrapping, so you just open and water. Dunno, as I said, it's all very nice, just not that usefull.

I like finding little shops where I can find all sorts of gifts. Space sells a little bit of…read moreeverything. You can find jewelry, books, mugs, cards, and wrapping paper. The way I list things you would think the store would be cluttered with junk, but that is not the case. Space is beautifully arranged in a small area. Everything is interesting, I found myself poking and prodding looking for a birthday gift for a dear friend. The hard part is that there is so much to choose from that it takes time to make a selection. Space is not the store for those in a rush and uncertain of what they are looking for. If you have time, it is a wonderful store to explore; it's small so it doesn't take long to look at everything. The hard part is making a decision. I do love that it's a one stop shop. I bought a card, a gift (settled on earrings) and wrapping paper. It's nice when I don't have to rush around putting a gift together!

I guarantee you that if you are looking for a pressie for your mum or nan, you will find it here…read more It is a mum and nan heaven! Sitting conveniently opposite the entrance to Hampton Court Palace, The Gardenarium sells garden gifts (not big stuff like lawnmowers), such as trowls, matts, watering cans etc, as well as a full range of home gifts. I spied a cabinet full of jewellery, candles, cushions, kitchenware, organic jams, chocolates etc. The items on sale here are well chosen. The food comes from places like Daylesford Organic, the kitchenware includes a range from Emma Bridgewater. I love her stuff so much. But it is pricy. My dream would be to have a kitchen with all of her spotty range in. Spotty crockery makes me happy. There were plenty of yummy mummies visiting when I was here. I'm sure this shop gets its full share of tourists. Even though I live in this area, I don't see why I can't shop like a tourist too - why let them have all the fun?

A lovely shop for browsing and finding little treasures and treats for the home and garden. If…read moreyou've always craved a French bistro chair, you'll find them here, in an impressive and surprising range of colours, from sky blue to aubergine. Their other garden furniture is pretty, tempting and often well-priced. Also worth looking here, for sweet, inspiring and sometimes quirky items for gifts - suitable for all age groups and tastes - or as a personal treat.