Lark Lane Gallery – 13

This little shop is terrific! Think cute think gift think colourful and fun. :)
If you’re after something more unusual, something super cute, or you just want something to cheer yourself up, this shop rocks.
I love nearly everything in here and wish I had the money to buy so much of it. Instead I shall have to content myself with poking around and gazing at it now and then …
What a great shop.

Lark Lane gallery is a niche little shop that sells all sorts of quirky bits and pieces. It couldn’t be situated in a more perfect place as it really compliments the bohemian surroundings of Lark Lane itself!
The staff are really friendly, chatty and helpful and the stock is great if you’re looking for a gift for somebody for a special occasion or a card for somebody. It’s shops like this that give Lark Lane its character as a unique and quirky place just outside of the City Centre.
It’s much like the Utility shops in town and it can be a bit pricey but it’s pretty good in terms of mad little gifts. I would recommend some of the old school birthday cards that they have as an alternative to some of the rubbish you get in Clintons and other card shops in town.

This little shop, otherwise known locally as 13, is situated at the start of Lark Lane. It is an amazing little shop, with a definite tardis effect apparent as soon as you walk in.
The shop is filled with cards, postcards, jewellery, wrapping paper, stationary, lighting, novelties, books, artwork, watches, bags, clothes, toys, ceramics, cosmetics and much much more.
The shop is cluttered with hundreds of different items but at the same time it is tidy, clean and well organised. Whenever I have to buy a present or a card this is my first stop. There are gifts suitable for people of all ages and appropriate for all occasions.
There is a huge range of cards available for all occasions. From the cute handmade cards to give to your mum, to the hilariously offence cards to give to friends, there is something here for everyone.
My favourite part of the shop is the jewellery cabinets by the windows. The stock in here is changed and updated regularly and there is always something in the cabinets that catches my eye when I feel like treating myself to something sparkly.

I love this little gift boutique. It stands out a mile from the outside due to its bright blue and yellow retro exterior.
Once inside you are free to roam around the plethora of interesting and varied items. From homeware, to fairy lights, cards, Hello Kitty stationary and dream-​catchers, this little store has much to offer.
I have a cookie jar collection which I’m always adding to so I was over-​the-​moon when I found a great little range in here.
However, a lot of their pieces are pretty expensive compared to your average kitsch store, so think carefully before you purchase some comedy plates or picnic-​ware.

Walking in through one of those plastic beaded curtains you know that it’s going to be a shop full of tacky stuff, and my-​oh-​my, I wasn’t disappointed!
With a collection of the weirdest selection of items cluttering the shelves Lark Lane Gallery is another little kitsch shop selling knick-​knacks that you will probably never need but still inexplicably Really want and kind of have to have!
I mean, who can get by in life without satchels imprinted with Obama’s face or Dallas. And I always thought my room looked bare until I bought those tacky Teletubbies fairy lights… (okay, so I’m kidding) Have you ever been on holiday and bought that Stetson hat that you could never pull off in your local but you thought looked awesome in Majorca? Well, that’s how I think most of these things would make me feel when I got them home.
However, they do have some pretty good stuff in here, a great selection of humorous cards and it’s a bit like a toy shop for the nostalgic grown-​up so if you’re having a wander it’s worth popping in and satisfying the child inside, just don’t buy anything too outlandish that you might regret!

A fantastic little shop that seems crammed from floor to ceiling with all things kitsch and desirable. From jokey Jesus statues to gorgeous mirror compacts, beautifully delicate jewellery and quirky cookie jars, this shop has it all.
Similar to Utility in town, this has a more homey feel about it, and the staff are very nice. The only problem I found is that because it is so small I was scared to turn around in case I knocked something over and had to pay for it. Prices range from inexpensive to a raised eyebrow, as, for example, the compact mirror I was gushing overturned out to be £8. For a bit of plastic? I gasped. Yes, we all know I’m a miser.
However, there are some truly hilarious bits and bobs in here, and it is hard not to buy anything. I especially loved the Carry on Camping plates that were on display in the window — imagine serving dinner on them and seeing Babs pertly staring at you…

Great little shop for quirky gifts & cards, some stunning jewellery, you can always find that last minute gift for that person that has everything!
They have just opened a shop «Larks» on the opposite side of the lane, equally as interesting very «Kath Kitson-​esque!!!» lots of florals & nice little bits of Vintage & Retro !!!