From designer labels to vintage gems and handmade candles to bespoke furniture, Surrey is home to an array of local shops that stock unique style, charm and personality.
Shopping can often seem a daunting task for most – travelling to manic shopping centres, manoeuvring the crowds of shoppers, tackling the queues, the parking, the tired service, knowing where to start and what to buy.... what part of this experience sounds enjoyable?
Fear not, however, dear shopper, for Surrey is chock-a-block with fantastic alternative independent gems that don't leave you tearing your hair out.
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Packhouse & Fig Cafe
This 400-year-old building is eccentric in a quaint, English way with three floors and more nooks and crannies than your average castle. Lots of beautiful and unusual things, old and new for the home and garden, it's a perfect place to look for trinkets and buy seasonal gifts. Some 70 traders sell vintage, upcycled, new and antique finds. Take a break at the Café Fig serving delicious breakfast, lunch, coffee and afternoon tea. Arrange your visit around one of the many events and craft workshops and if you fall hard for the eclectic furnishings, you can organise some interior design advice to make the most of your space at home.
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Buba Boutique
The serendipitous meeting of owners Euan McDonald and Lesley Silwood occured 13 years ago, unbeknownst to them, their taste and artistic talents would one day birth their bricks and mortar 'baby': Buba Boutique. The collections housed here channel inspirations from exotic, tribal culture with the bright colours and textures reminiscent of those you might come across at an Asian market. This is my favourite spot to find statement summer accessories, the fantastically bright colours teamed with beautiful textures and materials, create standout pieces for any occasion. If you're a bag fiend Buba is a treasure trove of temptation!
Buba Boutique is located on bustling, café-lined Bridge Road in Hampton Court, make this a priority pit-stop on your list of must visit boutiques.
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Nest Home & Cafe
Nest Home & Cafe is a lovely bustling cafe cum gift shop, decorated with carefully-sourced antiques, tableware, home accessories and gifts from around the world. The food is seasonal and made fresh every day – sip superb Italian coffee, nibble on delicious sandwiches, cakes, French pastries and croissants that are to die for. On a sunny day, there's a lovely terrace.
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Gerrards
Gerrards is a family-run, independent fashion boutique with a diverse range of handpicked labels from small local designers to larger, more established brands. This is a fantastic place to shop and find an entire outfit, from shoes to jewellery. With such a friendly atmosphere, I wish there was a Gerrards closer to me, but I regularly make the journey to Reigate for my love of watches finds me besotted with the Olivia Burton range. Oh and don't get me started on shoes, eek when is pay day again?
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Mitzi B
Ok I’ll admit this store pretty much reflects my Pinterest ‘Home Sweet Home’ board and oh yes, that's where last month's pay check went. This home, lifestyle and Interiors boutique on Teddington High Street is one of a small chain, but this is my absolute favourite. I stumbled across this boutique whilst having coffee with a friend, so we indulged in a browse and fantasised about how we would decorate our dream home. Luckily on this occasion the damage wasn't too extensive, I came away with a handful of dried lavender and some crystal furniture knobs. This shop sells a stunning range of items and if your shopping habits are anything like mine, the temptation of cable knit throws and yet another scented candle will prove just too much.
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Feather & Stitch
Lovely handpicked items from mainly Danish, French and other European designer labels with a focus on stylish everyday pieces – well-cut jeans, luxurious knitwear, silk blouses and dresses and beautiful accessories.
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Two Ducks
This is a quintessentially British gift shop in a Surrey village setting with a range that includes jewellery, stationery, body products, textiles, ceramics, candles, handbags, scarves, cashmere accessories, throws and children’s gifts.
Two Ducks also have a range of yummy food products in the ‘foodie heaven’ section including jams, local honey, chocolates and sweet treats, savoury biscuits, chutneys, tea, coffee, dressings, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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Belle Epoque
This is one of the stand-out shops on Molesey high street with its beautiful reconditioned chandeliers, good quality vintage furniture and stylish gifts. At the back of the shop, the owner repairs and repaints French antiques - mirrors, chest of drawers and tables. Superb window displays and array of vintage cushions, candles and prints make for a great browse.
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Woodie and Morris
Woodie & Morris is named after resident wire-haired Jack Russell – Morris, who is regularly on hand to greet customers coming into the store. This is a down to earth, dog-friendly boutique with a lovely range in cashmere - beautiful, soft pieces that are comfy and easily dressed up with a piece of their statement jewellery.
Woodie & Morris stock a fantastic range of labels, plenty of which I have never come across before, the fashion range concentrates on a few core favourites like Masai, YAYA, St Tropez, Dr Denim etc. and the owners continue to refresh their fashion rails on a weekly basis with an ever changing mix of fresh in-fashion stock. The Spring 2016 season will see the introduction of new labels like Toupy from France and Mos Mosh from Denmark (wonderful denim).
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Hersey Jewellers
Unit 57 The Heart Shopping Centre, Walton on Thames, KT12 1GH
Delicate jewellery, unique keepsakes, unusual gifts, or pieces to decorate your home, this family-owned silversmith was established in London in 1955.
Alongside original Hersey designs, the store stocks a range of designer jewellery for men and women including Alex Monroe, Monica Vinader and Links of London. The service is fantastic, and the store has an engraving service, which makes the gift extra special.
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One Forty
Homeware, fashion and gifts - and a great place to enjoy a wholesome breakfast or a light brunch at the One Forty Café. Organise your visit around one of the creative workshops available, including a vintage paint workshop for those looking to upcycle some old furniture.
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Victoria's Little Bra Shop
This is a beautiful lingerie and swimwear retailer is run by mother and daughter team, Vanessa and Victoria Legg. This sweet, two-storey shop offers a selection of bra styles and sizes to rival the biggest names in lingerie. It offers a bespoke bra-fitting service in the upstairs velvet-trimmed boudoir.
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Mercado
25 Bridge Rd,, East Molesey, KT8 9EU
A household name on Bridge Road for more than 15 years, this quirky and eclectic gift shop is a gem amongst the many cafes and antiques shops. It has a fantastic range of cards and it's very good on unusual children’s toys and christening gifts with an increasing fashion range of loose-knit cardies, silky shirts and scarves.
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The Gate Boutique
This luxury womenswear boutique carries an array of established and up and coming labels. The team at The Gate are keen to help, regularly updating the store blog with customers successful shopping experiences and feedback. This is a shop for those with deeper pockets, however its seasonal sales feature some great staple pieces.
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Ellu Amour Boutique
Unassuming upon first glance, this fashion boutique is set between the bustling local pub and antiques stores, but walking in is like stepping into the wardrobe of Kate Moss or Paloma Faith – a sea of colour, print and plenty of original pieces you won’t find anywhere else.
Home to some amazing vintage finds, I unearthed some gorgeous old school Vivienne Westwood earrings and a pair of velvet loafers which I have yet to summon up the courage to wear… so look and you shall find.
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Anna Boutique
Established on Richmond Hill for the last 32 years, it provides a handpicked range of unique womenswear, reflecting Anna's passion for Italian design, use of colour and her experience as a stylist. I Love Anna’s Boutique for mixing up prints and bright colour, my go-to for new season print inspiration.
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Mela Mela Vintage
Looking for something with a bit of individualism? Then this is the vintage bolt-hole for you. The stock is always changing, but nothing sticks around for long. Find beautiful vintage silhouettes, wonderful fabric prints and a shopping experience that's simply great fun. I was attending a vintage themed hen party and found the most beautiful tea dress with an embellished pearl collar tucked away at the back of the rail. No one else had anything like it and it was so affordable, which made the purchase even more satisfying.
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Stitchery
6 High St, Thames Ditton, KT7 0RY
Lovely gift shop in the heart of the village, selling greetings cards, gifts, Belgian chocolates, Jellycat toys and children’s gifts. This little shop is well known for beautiful decorations and a regular pit stop for many attending the Thames Ditton Farmers Market.
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Aya Boutique
This fashion boutique stocks sizes 6-16, providing styles sourced from France, Italy and the UK to suit all ages.
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Farrago
1 Claremont Rd, Surbiton, KT6 4QR
This is my emergency shop for those days I forget to buy a birthday card on the commute to London. Close to the local florist, it means flowers, card and chocs are done in one fell swoop. Fantastic and quirky gift ideas is combined with great service, I always get my purchases beautifully wrapped here and I like popping in for a browse whilst waiting for the bus... which I sometimes miss!
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