I love this time of year. The weather is cold and dry and the evenings have drawn in, so curling up on the sofa with a hot cup of something, is exactly the right thing to do. It’s also a time where I have to stop Dr Husband buying that CD he’s been after (yes he’s old skool) and conjure up Christmas wish lists for the entire family. Daisy is too young to communicate what she’d like, and Dr Husband refuses to take part in the wish list game. (Thankfully the rest of my family are a little more forthcoming.) So in my spare moments (!) I avidly scan the internet for possible ideas. Well this year, I’ve decided to peel my eyes away from the ipad, ignore Black Friday and head to some local Christmas sales and markets to do my Christmas shopping to see if I can find something that little bit different. Here’s where I’ll be heading:
HOUSE OF HACKNEY – Christmas Sample Sale
An antidote to boring beige interior design, this luxury design house specialises in wonderfully colourful prints used on an array of household products, fashion and furniture. With discounts of 50% and over, it’s an event not to be missed.
For more info please click here – House of Hackney
Dot to Dot Christmas Market
A curated selection of the best of contemporary children’s wear designers will be selling their wares at V&A Museum of Childhood this Sunday from 10-5pm. From fashion, toys, footwear, accessories interiors and stationery there will be gift ideas galore. So, keep a tight grip on your wallet or you may find yourself spending more than you intended.
For more info please click here – Dot to Dot
Uncivilised, Parla & Trove Christmas Pop Up
Hot new fashion brand Uncivilised have joined forces with minimal jewellery store, Parla and fashion and lifestyle concept store Trove to give us a pop up Christmas Shopping party. They promise cheeky cocktails and bubbles as we browse and a lovely 20% off purchases on the night.
Doors open: 6-10pm
Islington Christmas Market
In it’s fourth year running, this Christmas Market on Islington Green has over 60 stalls selling gifts, crafts, food products and a few surprises. Take the little ones along to see Santa Claus in his grotto, and get in the Christmas spirit. Opens 10am each day except Sun when it opens at 12pm.
For more info please click here – Islington Christmas Market
