I arrived in London from Jamaica with a small bag. The air was sharp

I arrived in London from Jamaica with a battered case. The air was sharp, but the city glowed. Oxford Street glowed with lights, Regent Street sparkled with shop displays, and Carnaby Street buzzed. My first festive season in London, I learned the value of vintage gifts. In those days, retro home gift there was no Google to show luxury gift shops London. You had to explore, take your chances, and retro themed gift come across quirky gifts. The independent gift shops London were always the best.

To this day, I always remind friends the retro gifts are the unusual ones. A quirky chair that feels like art will last longer than something mass-produced. Hidden independents across Hackney still carry the retro gifts that last. And home-page if you want sparkle, upmarket stores in Kensington are full of shine. Every autumn, I feel the city start glowing. That’s when I start searching for retro gifts. Search best gift shops near me and you’ll find plenty. But the real magic still live in the independents.

For this reason, I always believe that retro gifts are the greatest. They last, just like London at Christmas.