Charity shops in areas where rich people live can be a great source of quality cast offs. I love charity shopping in Wimbledon Village, and then window shopping in the boutiques there.
Oxfam and British Red Cross have shops there, where I have picked up some fabulous stuff in the past.
Cath Kidston is always worth a look:
The stuff in the window is always an inspiration:
As well as a good browse to see what is new:
Some of the hand made stuff looks lovely. In particular I loved these little children’s slippers. They look quite easy to have a go at making (or do they??):
I wish my home looked more like this:
There is also a vintage shop, which was closed the day I went:
The ties and scarves alone look worth a visit (sorry about quality of photo):
As well as the vintage tea dresses:
Graham and Green have lots of quirky interior decorations:
I found these cushions in the sale:
There are lots of lovely places to go for a coffee stop. Boulangerie Paul do the most amazing French patisserie and pastries:
If you want something more substantial, Strada do great pasta and pizzas and even offer free filtered water on the tables:
I have never been to Giraffe, but I have heard it is very child friendly if you have little ones in tow:
My final stop before heading back was to get some knitting inspiration from the fabulous and expensive Brora shop:
I was not disappointed, and although cripplingly expensive, the stuff there is absolutely gorgeous:
The little fair isle gloves were just adorable:
Thanks for the tour its a place I’ve never been too. Agree withyou about charity shops. I’ve picked up so many good things in the past few years. By the way, whose the young man in the Brora picture. I like his hat 😀
Also as you know, I don’t normally participate in these kind of things, but I thought it would be great to learn a bit more about you, so I’ve tagged you for a favourite photo meme. No pressure or obligation to participate, though it would be lovely.
http://allotment2kitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-letterbox-part-4.html
Hi Moy,
Its okay, I don’t participate in this kind of thing much so understand what you mean about blog etiquette. I was passed on this ‘photo mem’ by Kella. I think the premise of favourite photograph meme is that you post a photo of yourself and say a little why it makes you happy and then you tag about 5 people so that they can do the same. Well, that’s what I did. But its up to you completely. Warm wishes.