London's Treasures: Notting Hill

And so here begins a new weekly addition to my blog.

This section will consist of treasured finds throughout my {off the beaten track - hopefully} wanderings of London, whether they be a shop, a cafe or a whole suburb .

I hope that you will enjoy these little tidbits, and that maybe they are useful when you come a-wandering around these parts one day .

So here we go.... 


Last Place on Earth - 307 Portobello Rd 

This weekend some friends and I had the opportunity to check out the Portobello markets, and as a die-hard Notting Hill movie fan/nutter I jumped at the chance. Of course, the Portobello markets in Notting Hill are on the main tourist route, and if you are after a laid back day strolling from stall to stall they are probably not your best bet. But the two-mile long stretch of stalls, bustling with both locals and tourists, is such an interesting and fun day out, and definitely worth a visit. I am (unashamedly) a tourist with a camera out constantly, so these are a few happy snaps from our adventure...

Food was amazing

  

FAB FIND:

This gorgeous lamp was at one of the antique stalls. I love the brass design of the little boy, which works so well with the colour of the cream shade and would look great in both a modern or traditional styled room.

then I stumbled upon this.....

Totally unassuming, with a selection of typically random bits and bobs piled outside, Last Place On Earth was tucked away behind the stalls and business of the markets, looking like your run-of-the-mill faded second hand antique/boutique store. 

                                                   

  In fact, most people didn't even  notice it at all as they walked past. But these two beauties caught my eye; their colours stood out.

 

It soon became clear that this wasn't an average second hand store, the goods were unique and someone had actually put great thought into the displays; they were gorgeous. The owner, whose name I didn't catch, was friendly and helpful, and it seemed as though there was endless possibility as to what one may find there. 

(very) Mini-chair

The interior

One of the displays

Beautifully upholstered chair

So if you are ever wandering through the  Portobello Markets, make sure you keep an eye on the stores behind them... you never know what you may find in the background that the tourist eye does not see!

A x