I came to London from Jamaica with nothing much. The air was sharp

I arrived in London from Jamaica with nothing much. It was freezing, but London shined. Oxford Street was alive, Regent Street windows looked like theatres, and Carnaby was alive. That first Christmas, I learned the value of vintage gifts. Back then, there was no search engine to show independent gift shops London. You had to roam, stumble around, retro gift and uncover retro gifts. The small boutiques were the best gift shops in London. Even now, I tell people the retro gifts are the unusual ones.

made a post quirky chair that feels like art will outshine ordinary gifts. Shops in Camden and Shoreditch still sell the quirky gifts that people remember. And for glamour, upmarket stores in Kensington are full of shine. Each Q4, I feel the city gear up for shopping. That’s when I start looking for vintage gifts. Check independent gift shops London and you’ll find plenty. But the real magic always exist in the quirky little shops.

This is why, I always believe that unique gifts are the greatest. They last, just like the magic of the season.