Shopping in London: Lapin & Me

April 29, 2009

Shopping in London: Lapin & Me

For those who may have missed my story in Time Out, here are some more pics from my latest fave shop in London, Lapin & Me. The newest arrival to the independent shopping haven that is Columbia Road (well, it's actually just around the corner on Ezra Street, but near enough), Lapin & Me stocks a fanciful and French-y range of limited-edition dolls, design-led products, stationery, homewares and children's clothes.

Wee Birdy is also super-chuffed to have served a tiny role in the creation of the real bricks-n-mortar shop. Apparently owner Madeleine James was inspired by the Columbia Road Christmas Wednesdays post last year, and started looking around the area for the perfect premises.

On my shopping wishlist is the hand-stitched "one-eyed" doll (see top pic, £36), Nathalie Lete's illustrated "Parisian shopper", and a Fatina doll brooch (£21). There are also glass jars on the main counter brimming with the most delightful pocket-money goodies, like Alain Gree labels (£3.50), vintage stork & baby sets (£2) and Tooth Mouse boxes (£3.50).

Don't fret if you're out of London – you can dig into this whimsical treasure trove online at www.lapinandme.co.uk.

Lapin & Me
14 Ezra St
London E2 7RG
Nearest tube: Liverpool Street
Click here for a Wee Birdy map.

Opening hours:
Friday 11am-2.30pm
Saturday 11am-3.30pm
Sunday 9am-3pm

Click here for more shops in East London.

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Posted at 8:00 am in Cheep Cheep, London babies and kids, London craft and handmade, London design, London homewares, London shop tours, London stationery, London toys and games, London vintage, Shopping in E2, Shopping in East London, Shopping on Columbia Road, Time Out London | Permalink

Tweet tweet! I love reading all your comments - thanks so much for stopping by.

http://www.mantahay-re-read.blogspot.com hayley

wow I want to visit this shop !! Pity i live on the other side of the world
http://www.deliciousindustries.blogspot.com Delicious Industries

They have some lovely products. Thanks for sharing!
http://www.gourmet-chick.com Gourmet Chick

Fabulous for all the Franchophiles amongst us!
Dominica

lovely shop…I can see in the first pic they sell Petra Boase too …I have the same onesies in my own shop….
you should check my other lil’ blog out on that one ….if you like, and have the time …
http://www.ohdeershop.blogspot.com
take care,
Dominica +++
http://misakomimoko.blogspot.com/ misako mimoko

Thanks for sharing!!
I think I’ve fallen in love with this vintage stripped top and red beret doll!! so perfect…
This shop is gourgeous.
I’ll check your Top Bird’s top London picks because I’m planning to visit london on september, it’ll help me a lot!
have a nice day
http://www.snydesign.blogspot.com *SNYdesign

I LOVE your blog!!! How fab!!! I lived in London for about four years, and I miss it so much! Thank you for updating everything I am missing out on! Will be over there for a week in June, and I’ll definately use some of your tips! You’re on my reading list now, btw:)
sarah

Hey sweet building for your shop! When i go to London i would love to see it in person. I love the fact that you have some little burst of color outside of the door. If i were you i would paint the door a high gloss scarlet red to bring more light into the street! Oh man, you have given me much to think about! Keep keepin on! You rock my socks off!
-sarah