As promised, here's part two of my Christmas shopping round-up, which actually includes quite a few fairs and fetes, so it's not strictly nights. Part three coming tomorrow...
1 December: Supermarket Sarah
Get stuck into the spoils of Portobello market courtesy of Supermarket Sarah, when she’ll be setting up shop in the Poke foyer of the Biscuit building on Redchurch Street. You’ll be able to shop online as well. Email sarah@supermarketsarah.com to get on the guest list. Click here for more details.
With the promise of mulled wine, mistletoe and mince pies, Columbia Road’s Christmas Wednesdays is one of the more romantic ways to shop for Christmas. Check out my write-up on last year’s event. Don’t miss some of my favourite independent boutiques, like Cerise, Ryantown and Lapin & Me. From 5-9pm.
Head over to London’s gorgeous organic beauty boutique for free makeovers, drinks and a hefty 20 per cent discount. RSVP to shop@beingcontent.com as space is limited. Click here for more details.
Boasting an impressive line-up of UK and International designer-makers, the ELDS is one of the biggest independent shopping events in London. I went along last year and picked up quite a few good Christmas presents – and took full advantage of many of the special deals and discounts on offer. Adm £4. Click here for more information.
As many of you will know, I have quite a soft spot for Cheshire Street and its lovely line-up of independent boutiques, including The Shop, Shelf and Labour and Wait. Head over to the East End and enjoy drink or two whilst you shop, and don’t miss Mimi and Dragana Perisic for special discounts on all purchases. From 6-10pm.
Stock up on arty Christmas gifts and enjoy 15 per cent off all purchases at the V&A shop this weekend. If you can’t make it over to the South Kensington museum in person, you can redeem the discount online by entering in ‘VAXMAS091’ into the offer code section when you come to the payment details screen.
5 December: We Make London Christmas Fair
Lots of local crafty goodness on offer here, from the likes of Fabric Nation, Beeb Design and London Clay Birds (love!). Pop along to Chelsea Town Hall for all the fun. Click here for more details.
Well worth the trip to Forest Hill in South-East London for this lovely little fete, offering an excellent variety of wares by the likes of Selvedge Magazine, Hannah Waldron and Polly George. There are also free craft workshops and fun stuff for kids. Click here for more details.
Brilliant tips! I work in Shoreditch, V tempted to go to Supermarket Sarah, but I know I'd just buy for me! Definitely going to the Columbia Road market though. Thanks! (I love Cheshire Street, too. I used to live in the old Bath House down there.)
Posted by: Caroline, No | November 26, 2009 at 12:33 PM
A good list of events!! I will be with the seaside sister at the Truman Brewery Xmas market, more info about Xmas markets at my blog!!
If you visit this one, come along and say hello
Marga
Posted by: Margarita | November 27, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Thanks for the top tips, they all sound great!
Posted by: Delicious Industries | November 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM
I was at Tea & Make and it was fabulous. Another great fair (which I am hosting) is London Designer Makers Christmas Fair Dec 19th at the St Aloysius Social Club N1 ... designermakers.blogspot for more details....
Posted by: Cassie | December 10, 2009 at 11:48 AM
love the wooden trees!!
Posted by: Fonda LaShay | December 16, 2009 at 05:29 PM
This is a great event, full of good designers, pieces and decorations!
Unfortunately, Boca do Lobo couldn’t be at because we were showing at other events, but we will definitely try to have Boca do Lobo showing at the next edition.
Hope to see you somewhere around the world.
Posted by: filipa | December 03, 2010 at 11:00 AM