Saturday 8 November 2008

Take Me With You- The ultimate London Souvenir

I am always on the lookout for the ultimate London souvenir; a gift that so perfectly captures the essence of London. Here are a few of my favourites:




Got Haute Couture?

British fashion designer Giles Deacon recently collaborated with luxury stationer Smythson to produce a range of stunning correspondence cards. Each card is stamped with an original ink sketch by Deacon on Smythson White Matt cards and comes with a tissue-lined envelope. This strictly limited edition range is the only form of haute couture available to those us whose last name isn't Hilton so check it out.





The Way Home- Marc Fernand Severin, 1938.



The Picture Complete...-Denys Nicholls, 1971.







When You're Late In London...-Bruce Angrave, 1943.






When Wet Travel Underground It's Drier- Cecil Dillon McGurk 1922.



London Underground Posters.

A London Underground poster is a totally unique souvenir. Every visitor to London has no doubt experienced the pleasure and pain of the tube- the heat, the crowds, the animals, the tramps, and the awesome break neck speed of the tube. Only in New York City is there an underground network as fast and as efficient as London's underground network. Everyone rides the tube and everyone experiences life underground- it's an essential and unforgettable part of life in London, so why not take a peice of it home with you? I have recently discovered the London Transport Museum's website and have spent ages going through their poster database and have picked out a few favourites already. Find your own favourites here: www.ltmuseum.co.uk.




Rob Ryan- This Is For You



This Is For You is the first book from London artist Rob Ryan. Ryan's delicate papercuts adorn each page and form an enchanting tale for adults and children.






Union Jack Smeg fridge!
Ok, so this one is permanently on my 'I Wish List' but isn't it just amazing?