I Arrived In London From The Caribbean With A Small Bag. The Air Was Sharp

When I first set foot in London from the Caribbean with nothing much. The air was sharp, but the city glowed. Neon signs flickered on Oxford Street, Regent Street windows looked like theatres, and Carnaby swung. My first holiday season here, I learned the value of vintage gifts. In those days, there was no search engine to show luxury gift shops London. You had to roam, drift through streets, and discover treasures. The small boutiques were where the treasures hid.

Even now, I believe the Retro Gift collection gifts are the unusual ones. A retro cocktail cabinet will outshine plastic tat. Independent gift shops in Soho still carry the quirky gifts that last. And when you want high-end, luxury shops in Mayfair are full of shine. Each Q4, I feel the city gear up for shopping. That’s when I start looking for unique gifts. Search best gift shops near me and you’ll find plenty. But the authentic spirit are still found in the quirky little shops. So, I always remind friends that unique gifts are the greatest.

They carry stories, just like the magic of the season.