Socks? No way! It’s all about footwear…haute coutre! Tabio has a fantastic range of legwarmers, socks, tights most of which are sourced from Japan. …read more…

Leluu, at Seven Dials, Covent Garden, is another one of those brilliant shops that have funky ranges of everything! Clothes, accessories, bags, shoes, homeware! Some pricey, some not so pricey. …read more…

Located in London’s east end, in Jack the Ripper territory, Spitalfields Market has been there for more than a century. It’s a haven for independent designers of clothes, jewellery, leathergoods and homewares. …read more…

Ok, so it’s got lots of store locations and so slightly outside the category of ‘unique’ but The Pier is my favourite, favourite, favourite homeware, textiles and stuff shop so it rates a post!!! …read more…

Elephant is two floors of classy homeware and small decorative pieces. The furniture is pretty pricey but outstanding quality and including leather sofas you sink into, never to get up from again and beautiful dark wood coffee tables. …read more…

I am a crap cook. I think it could be genetic. My mum is a pretty crap cook. I have fond memories of party pies and sausage rolls for dinner, not that I was complaining at the time. Who wouldn’t want party pies and sausage rolls for dinner when you are 9? …read more…

Located in Covent Garden on Monmouth Street, Arrogant Cat is one of the most unique clothes shops in London. …read more…

As a day trip out of London, Salisbury is wonderful. Although its near Stonehenge, for a really magical experience, skip the crowded tourist trap and visit the cathedral instead. …read more…

Cuban salsa, cocktails and dirty big cigars! …read more…

Ahhh…Sarf London! The Kitchen & Bar is our local haunt around the corner from our place and is number one for lazy weekend breakfasts! …read more…