Charity shops in areas where rich people live can be a great source of quality cast offs. I love charity shopping in Wimbledon Village, and then window shopping in the boutiques there.
Oxfam and British Red Cross have shops there, where I have picked up some fabulous stuff in the past.
Cath Kidston is always worth a look:
The stuff in the window is always an inspiration:
As well as a good browse to see what is new:
Some of the hand made stuff looks lovely. In particular I loved these little children's slippers. They look quite easy to have a go at making (or do they??):
I wish my home looked more like this:
There is also a vintage shop, which was closed the day I went:
The ties and scarves alone look worth a visit (sorry about quality of photo):
As well as the vintage tea dresses:
Graham and Green have lots of quirky interior decorations:
I found these cushions in the sale:
There are lots of lovely places to go for a coffee stop. Boulangerie Paul do the most amazing French patisserie and pastries:
If you want something more substantial, Strada do great pasta and pizzas and even offer free filtered water on the tables:
I have never been to Giraffe, but I have heard it is very child friendly if you have little ones in tow:
My final stop before heading back was to get some knitting inspiration from the fabulous and expensive Brora shop:
I was not disappointed, and although cripplingly expensive, the stuff there is absolutely gorgeous:
The little fair isle gloves were just adorable:
And the teddy has to be worth making:
I went home full of inspiration for knitting and sewing.
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