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Ledbury Road, W11
Aimé
All things French, from chic homewares to APC clothing. There's a sister boutique for well-heeled enfants next door.
32 Ledbury Rd, W11 (020 7221 7070/www.aimelondon.com). Open Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm.

Bodas
Bodas is a good place to source simply designed but practical lingerie in neutral tones.
38b Ledbury Rd, W11 (020 7229 4464/www.bodas.co.uk). Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Brora
The place for sumptuous Scottish cashmere knits; you’ll find gifts here for everyone in the family, from a great aunt to a baby nephew.
66-68 Ledbury Rd, W11 (020 7229 1515/www.brora.co.uk). Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Caramel
A charming children’s clothes shop with an impeccably-made selection of knits and accessories.
77 Ledbury Rd, W11 (020 7727 0906/www.caramel-shop.co.uk). Open 10-6pm Mon-Sat, Sun 12noon-5pm. Feature continues

Matches
Matches is expensive but the designer gear is so well selected you’re likely to find that something special.
60-64 Ledbury Rd, W11 020 7221 0255/www.matchesfashion.com). Open Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12noon-6pm.

Melt
Master chocolatier Keith Hurdman’s scrumptious range is lovingly handmade at the back of the shop.
59 Ledbury Rd, W11 (020 7727 2348/ www.meltchocolates.com). Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Paul and Joe
This chi-chi French fashion store is wonderful for original, if expensive, accessories for men and women.
39-41 Ledbury Rd, W11 (020 7243 5510/www.paulandjoe.com). Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Petit Bateau
Continuing the petit France theme, another upmarket boutique for soigné sprogs. Credit crunch? Qu'ils mangent de la brioche!
73 Ledbury Rd, W11 (020 7243 6331). Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

Getting there
Notting Hill Gate tube or Westbourne Park tube.
Refuel
This serene corner of west London is a perfect spot to wile away a few hours. Go to posh deli-café Ottolenghi (63 Ledbury Road/020 7727 1121) for a superior salad or head round the corner to Tom’s Deli (226 Westbourne Grove/020 7221 8818), where you’ll find fresh club sandwiches and cupcakes.

Westbourne Grove, W11
L’Artisan Parfumeur
Heavenly scents from this, well, artisanal perfumier.
227a Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7221 2008/www.artisanparfumeur.com). Mon-Sat 9.30am-7pm, Thur 9.30am-8.30pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Benefit
Classy shopfront for the perky US make-up brand.
227 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7243 7800/www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk). Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Diptyque
Further perfumed delights from this top Parisian maker who create scents and iconic scented candles.
195 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7727 8673). Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

EC One
Lovingly crafted and sourced jewellery for men and women.
184 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7243 8811/www.econe.co.uk) Notting Hill Gate tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri 10am-6pm, Thur 11am-7pm, Sat 10.30am-6pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Emma Hope
Opulent shoes and bags from this well-known designer.
207 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7313 7490) Notting Hill Gate tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm, Thur 10am-7pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Twenty8twelve
Boutique store for Sienna Miller's fashion label.
172 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7221 9287/www.twenty8twelve.com). Open 10am-6.30pm, Sun 12noon-5pm.

Smythson
Luxury personalised stationery, high-end pens and accessories and traditional leather goods.
214 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7243 3527/www.smythson.com). Open Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-6pm, Thu 10am-7pm.

Tea Palace
Tea room, restaurant and shop selling a range of rare teas, tea accessories and gifts.
175 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7727 2600/www.teapalace.co.uk). Open daily 10am-6.30pm, afternoon tea daily 3-6.30pm.

Getting there
Notting Hill Gate tube or Westbourne Park tube.
Refuel
Tom’s Delicatessen (226 Westbourne Grove, W11, 020 7221 8818) for delicious sarnies, great coffee and scrummy eggs Benedict or nip over to the Prince Bonaparte (80 Chepstow Rd, W2, 020 7313 9491) for good pub grub and a pint.

Westfield
Set to transform the west-London shopping experience, Shepherd's Bush's Westfield shopping centre has a fantastic range of  shops and eateries. See our Westfield Special guide to find out what's on offer.

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