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est. 2007
  1. Best of London shopping: Lapin & Me*

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    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.

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    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.

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    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).

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

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    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.

    * Please bear with me - I'm flying back to my Sydney nest so I'm digging into the Wee Birdy archives for a couple of weeks. Normal posting (and ace new London shops) will resume shortly. xx