Drink, Shop & Do Cafe

Shops: spotlight on Drink, Shop & Do

Drink, Shop & Do is based in Caledonian Road, Kings Cross.  This quirky store also has a café bar and hosts interesting events.  They stock a wide range of gifts, accessories and jewellery from emerging designers alongside cards, wrapping paper, art and design books, art prints and sweets.  Everything you see in the café bar …

Brixton, Homegirl London

Shops: Brixton, London SW9

Homes and interiors shopping guide to Brixton, London SW9.  I just love the buzz of Brixton, with its energy and vibrant markets.  There are 2 undercover arcades which have a few homes and interiors shops and plenty of bars and eateries.  So it’s not a destination for serious shopping, it’s more of a hang out …

Heals

Shops: spotlight on Heal’s

I was invited to take a look around the revamped Heal’s store in Tottenham Court Road.  If you’re not familiar with Heal’s they’ve been in business since 1810 when John Harris Heal founded his feather dressing business.  Things really took off when he moved to Tottenham Court Road in 1818 which was known then as …

Columbia Road by Homegirl London

Shops: Columbia Road, London E2

Homes and interiors shopping guide to Columbia Road, London E2.  A great street to visit on Sunday when you can experience the Columbia Road Flower Market.  In terms of décor delights you’ll find plenty of independent stores selling; decorative garden ornaments and plant pots, an array of pretty and shabby chic home wares, quite a …

Northcote Road, Homegirl London

Shops: Northcote Road, London SW11

Homes and interiors shopping guide to Northcote Road, London SW11.  This road is in Battersea and easily accessed via Clapham Junction railway station.  Here you’ll be able to buy just about anything for your home; paint, window dressings, flooring, sofas, antique and shabby chic furniture, pretty accessories, art, cookware, pottery and gifts galore.  There’s also …

Wimbledon Village, Homegirl London

Shops: Wimbledon Village, London SW19

Homes and interiors shopping guide to Wimbledon Village, London SW19.  A lovely place to shop if you fancy a day out with lunch and a walk.  You’ll find a great mix of stores ranging from antiques to paint specialists and adorable accessories.  I’m going to be concentrating on Wimbledon Village which is where you’ll find …

Kensington Church Street, Homegirl London

Shops: Kensington Church Street, London W8

Homes and interiors shopping guide to Kensington Church Street, London W8.  This is a world famous street amongst art and antique buyers.  It’s quite a long road which runs between Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street and is jam packed with every antiquity imaginable.  The types of exquisite delights on offer are gorgeous chandeliers, …

Westbourne Grove, London W11, Homegirl London

Shops: Westbourne Grove, London W11

Homes and interiors shopping guide to Westbourne Grove, London W11.  A lovely road to wander down if you’re in the Notting Hill area and it crosses Portobello Road.  This is a strip of luxury furniture stores, supreme cook shops and galleries galore.  There are plenty of delicious places to eat along the way so you …

Portobello Road, Homegirl London

Shops: Portobello Road, London W11

Homes and interiors shopping guide to Portobello Road, London W11.  A great place to visit on a Saturday, especially if you have guests in town because it’s a big tourist destination.  Saturday is the best day for Portobello Market with hundreds of stalls lining Portobello Road.  If you’re after antiques, vintage goods and ornate ornaments, …

Signed and Original, Warehouse Interior

Shops: spotlight on Signed and Original

Signed and Original sells an amazing range of unique art online and from their ultra-cool warehouse space in North Kensington.  It’s always a bit of a gamble buying art on the web, so if you do want to check out your desired purchase in the ‘canvas’ then you’re more than welcome to book an appointment …