연락처 : EQ 이메일 : boyddominguez@alice.it If there's a spot in London where retro style spills out onto the pavement and into the streets, it's Portobello Road. Hidden in the middle of Notting Hill, this famous street is more than just a beautiful backdrop for Hugh Grant movies -- it's a dream for anyone who is a fan of antique treasures and gifts that don't want to be normal.

Saturdays are when the road comes alive. The market is an opportunity to hunt for treasure. The air is filled with people talking and the smell of freshly baked sweets from the bakeries. I always start in the antique area where rows of stalls shimmer with antique silverware, old jewellery, and antique clocks. They're not just things but items of history you can hold in your hands.

For the curious gift-buyer The retro stalls are pure magic. You may find an Art Deco Tea Set next to a stack 1970s vinyl records or an old suitcase waiting for its adventure. I've picked up Retro Gifts brand (click the up coming web site) typewriters here that still work wonderfully, and Tin toys that bring a sparkle to anyone's eye.

Portobello Road has a lot of personality in each piece. Many traders are collectors who like to tell the stories behind their items. This kind of story makes the gift more personal.

It's not all antiques. There are also independent shops selling reimagined vintage - old fabrics that are transformed into cushions or reclaimed wooden jewellery containers retro wall art remastered. It's the place where nostalgia meets creativity, and is the perfect spot for finding a gift that's distinctive and stylish.

Make sure you take your time when going to Portobello to shop for gifts. Keep your eyes open, wander slowly, and stop for a drink at one of the small cafes. If you're not in a rush, the best treasures are usually located. You'll walk away with something you won't find in a department shop -something that has soul or a story, and some London magic.