The ultimate North London gift-shop guide for Spring 2024
Do you need a staple go-to for gifting but not sure where to start? With Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter, and lots of other celebrations coming up over the next few weeks, we have curated a directory of our favourite boutiques in and around the area, perfect for purchasing presents. These shops are not only locally based, so you’ll be supporting your neighbours and independent business owners within the community, but are also trading online, meaning you can buy local without even leaving the sofa!
For flowers…
Rebel Rebel: Based at their flagship store inside Mare Street Market, Hackney, this specialist florist and events business buy their flowers and foliage fresh every day in New Covent Garden Flower Market and from local growers, filling the shop with the most beautiful blooms they can find to create gorgeous bouquets.
Rebel Rebel also has a sister company in northern Tuscany where they grow flowers for weddings and events in their acre of land in the beautiful Serchio valley and run courses all through the summer at their Flower School.
For more information, and to shop online, visit rebelrebel.co.uk.
For chocolates…
Chocolate Fantasies: Stocking premium chocolate, nuts and treats, Chocolate Fantasies is the go-to choice for the perfect sweet gift. Whether it be for a birthday, anniversary, engagement or simply a treat for yourself, you will be spoilt for choice. The highly skilled chocolatiers receive ongoing training to create impressive chocolate arrangements, which not only taste sensational, but look amazing too. You can even pair your chocolate with wine for the ultimate gift for a loved one. What’s more, if your business is looking for a corporate gift with a difference, Chocolate Fantasies can create brand-coloured chocolate to send to lucky recipients!
To find out more, and to shop online, visit kosherchocolate.co.uk.
For jewellery…
Hackney Jewellers: Hackney Jewellers is an independent family business which has been serving the local community since 1983. Known for selling quality hallmarked products at the best possible prices, Hackney Jewellers specialise in diamond-set fine gold and silver jewellery. They are also a trusted and reputable business for jewellery repairs, engravings and settings, as well as custom made items and valuation certificates for insurance.
For more information, and to shop online, visit hackneyjewellers.com.
For cards and trinkets…
Pretty Shiny Shop: Pretty Shiny Shop is an independent gift shop in Finsbury Park. This sweet boutique is filled with unique, interesting and of course, pretty shiny things of good quality at attainable prices. Their focus is on UK designed, ecologically sensitive and fair-trade products.
Within the shop, you’ll find an excellent selection of jewellery, greeting cards, candles, home décor, stationery and other lovely things, perfect for gifting.
Pretty Shiny Shop specialises in jewellery, having worked hard to curate a collection of affordable sterling silver as well as quality fashion jewellery – all packaged up in their branded jewellery boxes upon purchase.
For more information, and to shop online, visit prettyshinyshop.com.
For fragrance…
My Perfumery: Established in just 2015, My Perfumery is a family run business that sits within the heart of Stamford Hill. They are now part of the fabric of a fast paced and diverse local community, offering a wide selection of products including major designer fragrance brands, classic and celebrity perfumes and aftershaves, and exquisite scents from around the world.
Also available is a selection of luxury gift sets, perfect for celebrating a loved one.
For more information, and to shop online, visit myperfumery.co.uk.
