Much like afternoon tea at Sketch, The Shop at Bluebird had been on my London ‘To Do’ list since I moved here two years ago. Finally, one very rainy Saturday when little else would do to lift the spirits but a new London discovery, I hopped in a South Kensington-bound black cab with my dear friend S (who was visiting me from Australia at the time) and to Bluebird it was. As soon as I arrived, I knew I adored it. It is perhaps not what one would expect; indeed, it hardly even looks like a store – but that exactly what makes it so charming.
Bluebird is sort of how you’d imagine the home of your super cool New York intellectualista friend to look; if that friend wore Alexanders Wang and McQueen, had coffee tables and floors piled high with arty books, and stuffed their big Brooklyn loft with unique treasures brought from the world’s most stylish cities.
The edit of designers is impeccable, but what I most love is the face that you’ll find tables stuffed with entirely unnecessary but must-have-them-anyway homewares perched happily beside racks of Marc Jacobs and shelves of stylish books. Who doesn’t love an Abigail Ahern French poodle lamp base or a set of golden egg cups with their couture?
And the best part? It’s the polar opposite of Oxford Street (with its angry Christmas shoppers and map-wielding tourists) at this time of year.
What do you look for in a good shop? Do you have any London favourites of your own?
Love, Miss B xx
The Shop at Bluebird – 250 Kings Road, London SW3 5UU
ahhh I haven’t been there in years! Definitely have to schedule a visit. xx
I am so bad I have never been, but luckily for me I have a very stylish tour guide (you in case you didn’t get it) to highlight great places like this.
btw having a watch giveaway on Adorngirl, and have just put up a Chanel post that will be just up your street. xx
I have always found shopping in London a bit of a letdown. Crusaid’s charity shop in Pimlico (Churton Street) is one of the rare places that I really like. In general, charity shops are, I think, the best London has to offer!
Great post. Somehow I haven’t been here, but it is so going on my list. I love these kind of stores that don’t feel like stores. I mean it is not a new concept anymore, but some pull it off better than the other.
xxx
M
This is one of my favourites – as is the parlour at Sketch!
If you haven’t already, try Bourne & Hollingsworth on Rathbone Place. It’s done up like a 1930s lounge with floral wallpaper and chintz – kind of granny meets prohibition! xx
Shopping and food! My two favourite things ever. Thanks for the tour B! xxx
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That looks like my kind of store. I’ll have to remember that next time I fly across the pond!
xx Kara
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I would LOVE to go shopping in Europe! There is just so much inspiration and diversity…
I am looking forward for your next post