When I first set foot in London from the Caribbean with a small bag. T…

I arrived in London from Jamaica with a small bag. The cold cut deep, but London shined. Oxford Street was alive, Regent Street windows looked like theatres, and Carnaby was alive. That first Christmas, I learned the joy of unusual gifts. Back then, there was no search engine to show independent gift shops London. You had to explore, get lost, via and come across quirky gifts. The independent shops were where the treasures hid.

Still, retro gift I believe the retro gifts are those quirky finds. A quirky chair that feels like art will outshine plastic tat. Shops in Camden and Shoreditch still stock the quirky gifts that last. And if you want sparkle, buy retro gift luxury gift shops London bring the sparkle. When Christmas builds up, I feel the city get ready for Christmas. That’s when I start searching for vintage gifts. Look up best gift shops in London and you’ll have lots of choices. But the best treasures still live in the independents.

That’s why, I always remind friends that unique gifts are the most meaningful. They mean something, just like my first Christmas in London.