Making mince pies wearing a bikini is all very lovely, but I think its natural to miss home at certain times of the year, especially Christmas. London does Christmas so very well - twinkly lights, indulgent shopping trips to Liberty and Fortnums, and this year even crisp weather and snow.
Its a rainy Tuesday and after too many cups of tea, I decided to take a walk to Redfern and visit the Seasonal Concepts shop, run by the very talented Ken Wallis.
The shop's motto is 'delight the eye, cheer the heart' and my, how it does! Stepping into the shop was like entering Toyland with a (very young) santa, sitting behind the desk at the far end next to a full size giraffe. A massive Christmas tree, filled with vintage glass decorations, brings back memories of a childhood, I wish I'd had if only plastic hadn't been invented! Roses, peacock plumes, dolls and other Christmassy paraphernalia sit on a long table, with jumbled up seating, just like you'd have at home if only you could. And a wonderful modern tree made with knitting needles and balls of wool shows you that you can create something fabulous with a bit of imagination. Something Ken has in sackloads!
Seasonal Concepts
122 Redfern Street
Redfern 2016
02 8399 2435
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