I arrived in London from the islands with a small bag. The air was sha…

When I first set foot in London from Kingston with a small bag. It was freezing, but London shined. Oxford Street buzzed with neon, unique gifts Regent Street showed off magical displays, and Carnaby Street buzzed. My first festive season in London, I learned how special quirky gifts are.

At that time, there was no search engine to show the best gift shops near me. You had to explore, take your chances, and uncover retro gifts. The small boutiques were always the best.

Today, I tell people the best gifts are those quirky finds. A neon sign for the living room will mean more than plastic tat.

Independent gift shops in Soho still stock the Retro Gift retailer gifts that make memories. And for glamour, upmarket stores in Kensington will add glamour.

Every September, retro gift store I feel the city get ready for Christmas. That’s when I start hunting for quirky gifts. Look up best gift shops in London and you’ll see endless options. But the real magic still live in the hidden boutiques.

For this reason, I always believe that quirky gifts are the greatest. They create memories, just like London at Christmas.