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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject: Navman creates a Satnav Xmas Shopping Navpix collection |
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Stuck on what to buy your loved one for Christmas? Help is at hand from Navman with a range of geo-coded NavPix London shopping locations.
Navman’s Guide to the Top Ten London Shops this Christmas
WWW 81 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6NH
Short for worldly, wicked and wise, this superb gift shop in Queen’s Park stocks gifts for all the family. There’s a range of elegant homeware, featuring candlesticks and photo frames, along with toys and games for younger children. A highlight, however, are the perfectly pretty pyjama sets and dressing gowns, which are a treat for the girliest girls in the family - wear them on Christmas morning while having your Terry’s chocolate orange for breakfast.
Prophet 11 Lower marsh Street, London SE1 7RJ
This jewellery store near Waterloo is ideal if you’re looking for a chic and individual present for someone special. Modern and striking, with designs for men and women, the rings, necklaces and cufflinks you’ll find inside will definitely get you noticed at the office Christmas do. There’s even ‘functional jewellery’ for the boys – dog-tags that can tighten or replace football and rugby studs, and even an extreme sports pendant featuring a number of screwdriver heads and allen keys.
Route 73 92 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AP
If you’re expecting little babies at your Christmas dinner, it’s likely that they’ll need some entertaining while everyone else is tucking in to the turkey – in which case, head to Route 73 Kids in Stoke Newington for some colourful and beautifully made gifts that will keep them occupied long after the figgy pudding is gone. From train sets to glove puppets, these gorgeous gifts are a real treat for the little ones.
Soi5 Upper Street, Islington N1
Tucked away on Upper Street, you’d be forgiven for letting this delectable store pass you by. But once you’ve discovered the mouth-watering goodies inside, chances are you won’t be able to walk past again without gazing longingly in the window. With traditional sweets from bonbons to liquorice sticks alongside luscious gift-wrapped Belgian chocolates, this is like stepping into a miniature version of Wonka’s chocolate factory (without the Oompa-Loompas).
Tabio 66 Neal Street, London, WC2H
If you thought getting socks for Christmas was uninspired, a trip to Tabio on Neal Street will make you think again. Delightfully bizarre, head here if you’re searching for extraordinary and individual gifts for friends and relatives, and choose from patterned tights and stockings, woolly legwarmers and quirky foot-fashion. There are even some stylish stripy socks if you think Dad’s image needs updating.
Sylvanian Families 68 Mountgrove Road, London, N5 2LT
For a sweet, old-fashioned Christmas gift for younger children, take a trip to the Sylvanian Familes shop on Mountgrove Road. This unusual little store stocks nothing but the retro animal figures, and will add a touch of nostalgia to Christmas morning as well as some good-natured playtime fun. Just be careful you’re not too much of a softie – instead of leaving with Mr Cottontail (the rabbit, of course), you might end up taking home the whole family.
Vintage Magazine Co 39-43 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F
This celluloid superstore in Soho is a haven for lovers of popular culture. Amongst the collection of film and TV related gifts you can find posters, T-shirts, and film memorabilia including a mock-up dressing gown from the Bates Motel (not for the faint hearted). You can even pick up a first issue of Playboy for your cheeky uncle Roger.
The Apartment Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 0JY
The beautiful range of clothing and accessories in this Exmouth Market shop are a cut above what you’ll find in your average high street store. From luxurious winter coats and jumpers to modish belts and hats, these items are super stylish in an understated and classic way. Perfect for the more discerning family fashionistas, a gift from The Apartment is also practically inimitable – the owner of the store only ever orders a handful of each item, so get there while you can.
Pond Gallery 26 The Pavement, London, SW4 0JA
If you’re looking for an extra special gift for a loved one this Christmas (and you’re prepared to spend a little more than usual) it’s worth browsing around this Clapham gallery. Right now, choose between striking graphic prints or evocative London scenes, or perhaps decide that something from the sculpture garden sends the perfect Christmas message. For the more ambitious amongst us, there’s even a picture framing service in case you decide to create your own masterpiece.
Maison Bertaux 28 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D 5DD
It’s been a long and tiring day, but the gifts are bought and ready to be wrapped – what better way to relax and unwind now than with a cup of tea and something sweet while you watch the rest of the world go by. There are delicious quiches and pizzas loaded with the freshest ingredients for those whose tastes are savoury, but you surely deserve one of the divine pastries or gorgeous cakes too. Sit back, and remember that the diet always starts on January 1st.
Navman news release wrote: | Where to go, and how to get there: Navman’s guide to Christmas shopping
… Find your way through the festive season, with breakthrough NavPix™ technology…
LONDON, December 2006 – December is a busy month for most of us. Preparing for celebrations with family and friends, combined with the odd office party, means that many of us in London find ourselves tackling the Oxford Street crowds at the last minute, wondering what to buy for family and friends. This year, Navman has created a shopping guide designed to help you find special gifts for all the family without the usual stress – not only will your Navman tell you exactly how to get around the capital this festive season, but will show you exactly where to look for the perfect present.
NavPix™ technology allows you to search through hundreds of NavPix (images containing their precise location details) on the Navman website, and download any that you’d like to visit onto your Navman device. All you need to do is click on the image in order for accurate spoken voice commands and clear mapping to direct you straight there. Navman has discovered the 10 stores across London guaranteed to help you get everything wrapped up this Christmas, and turned them into NavPix so that as well as letting you know exactly what you’ll find in each one, you’ll be given clear and precise directions how to get there. You can find the NavPix Christmas shopping guide at www.navman.com/navpix <http://www.navman.com/navpix> - just look for the album entitled, ‘Christmas Shopping in London’.
From stylish clothing and accessories to toys and games for youngsters, the NavPix shopping guide will direct you to the greatest gifts for all the family, from baby brothers and sisters to grannies and granddads. Crucially, Navman will help you steer clear of your average high street stores, and point you in the direction of those out-of-the-way London shops that might otherwise have passed you by – whether it’s quirky jewellery, a beautifully cut winter coat, or a box of the most decadent Belgian chocolates, you’ll find something for everyone in the NavPix guide.
As well as downloading NavPix™ images onto your Navman device, you can also create your own photo library using the intergrated 1.3 megapixel camera on the N40i and N60i models. So if you stumble across a great coffee shop when out shopping and want to make sure you’ll find your way back again, simply take a NavPix of the location and know that, whenever you want to return for a mince pie, all you need to do is click on the image in your NavPix album. You can also upload your NavPix for others to share on www.navman.com <http://www.navman.com/> .
All of Navman’s NavPix devices are also Traffic compatible. Via the optional T1 traffic pack, you’ll receive live traffic updates to your device so that you can avoid any problems that might lay ahead on your journey. This feature is subscription-free, and is now available in three additional European countries – Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium – in addition to the UK, Germany and France. So you’ll know which routes to avoid during the Christmas rush.
“Getting organised in time for Christmas can be stressful,” says Colin Holloway of Navman. “But Navman’s NavPix Christmas shopping guide can help to take the pressure off busy people who are shopping in London. The different stores featured will give you some great ideas for gifts, while the clear directions provided by your Navman mean that you don’t have to worry about finding them. ”
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_________________ Mike Barrett |
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