The gift shop at the Tate Modern scoffs at the thought of just selling rainbow rubbers and giant pencils. It’s packed full of genuinely lovely things for all of the family, from Georgia O’Keeffe prints and Grayson Perry cushions to David Shrigley dominoes and Guerrilla Girls tea towels. It’s cleverly positioned at the entrance to the gallery, so you don’t even need to pretend to be cultured and all that to shop there. And deep down you know that your cat deserves a Tracey Emin water bowl.
We’ve all been there – after a busy week you suddenly glance at your calendar and realise that one of your nearest and dearest is about to hit a special milestone. Rather than frantically wrapping up the contents of your own flat at random or hoping the local corner shop can deliver the birthday gift of their dreams, head to one of the brilliant shops below – simply the very best places for birthday gift ideas in London.
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