I came to London from the Caribbean with just a suitcase. The air was …

Back when I landed in London from Kingston with just a suitcase. It was freezing, but the city glowed. Oxford Street was alive, Regent Street shone bright, and Carnaby Street had colour. My first holiday season here, I learned the value of vintage gifts. When I first arrived, there was no digital guide to show luxury gift shops London. You had to wander, drift through streets, and discover treasures. The independent shops were the best gift shops in London.

Even now, I say the quirky gifts are those quirky finds. A quirky chair that feels like art will always beat ordinary gifts. Independent gift shops in Soho still sell the retro gifts that make memories. And when you want high-end, high-end boutiques in London will add glamour. Every September, I feel the city gear up for shopping. That’s when I start tracking down quirky gifts. Search best gift shops near me and you’ll see this website endless options.

But the best treasures always exist in the independent shops. So, I always say that quirky gifts are the best. They mean something, just like London at Christmas.