I said who, who do you love? - Time Out Love London Award 2018

Who do you love?   Time Out London have launched the TimeOut Love London awards 2018 and we have been nominated!  As winners in 2014, 2015, and 2016, (there was no award in 2017)  we feel we have a corner to fight!  

But with fabulous new shops & businesses moving into Junction Road all the time The Toy Project, The Battenburg Badger and Lost Boys Pizzas and CruDough on the new Navigator Square, we'd like to put Archway N19 on the map (scuse pun). 

We’re talking restaurants, bars, shops, parks… wherever it is that you get your kicks. Shout about them!  Spread the word and share the love! The aim of this is for you to spotlight your favourite local.  We want you to help those deserving places get a bit more cash in their till!
You can nominate and vote when you sign in here search for Map Gift Shop and get voting.

#ShopSmallUK

We're in! #ShopSmallUK is back! Shop Small is dedicated to supporting small businesses who do big things for their local communities.

Whether you’re looking for a Cosy Café, a Sunday Roast, a new Hairdo or the Perfect Present, Amex Cardmembers can enjoy a £5 statement credit each time they spend £10 or more at participating small businesses in Archway.

Christmas Tree Competition 2016 - £50 Voucher up for grabs

Now we have passed the first Sunday of Advent, it's a green light to all those Christmas-aholics who have been on the starting blocks since Bonfire Night - what are you waiting for?Let's decorate the tree!

Our very own Vincenza (christmas-prima-fanatic) is yet to don her first Christmas jumper of the season - but her tree is already up!

We are running our Christmas Tree Competition again this year and there's a £50 Voucher up for grabs! We loved looking at all the pictures of your amazing creations last year!  Some traditional, some very contemporary but all unique!

We gave first Prize to @misscattykins last year - we especially loved that the baubles were collected over many years, each special and hopefully with special memories attached.  I know that is exactly how I feel each year when decorating my own tree, as the kids ooh and ahh as every bauble is unwrapped!  

We can't wait to see what you all get up this year, please send in your pictures, we will announce the winner on Friday 23rd December 

email: map@mapgiftshop.com
Twitter: @mapgiftshop
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Third Time(Out) Lucky Again

We have done it again, for the third year running we are London N19's favourite shop!  Many congratulations to all the other winners you can see a full list here, but most importantly a really sincere and heartfelt thank you to every single one of our friends and customers who have voted for us again.  We really are feeling your love!

In the spirit of sharing the love - Ian and I asked  Nadia and Luke from our brilliant sales team to attend the Time Out Love London Event and collect the award on our behalf! 

Until next year, thanks for spreading the love!

Hands up if your Teacher deserves a Gold Star!

Teachers are probably the most underrated yet the most powerful professionals out there. Their work has a long term impact on not just the lives of the children they teach, but on society as a whole. They have the power to shape generations, impact minds and make the world a better place.  

Our children's school years will be a priceless memory, thanks to the teachers who always make sure they are happy.  I don't know about yours but I know my own children don't always remember to say Thank You so we have put together a collection of ideas to say thanks for giving our LITTLE ones BIG dreams!

The "Art of Astrology"

No longer just for children - Adult colouring books have become a massive trend and we have exciting news - just in store is the fantastic new colouring book by Russell Grant.   

But this book is so much more than just a colouring book!  It's the perfect gift for anyone who loves astrology as much as colouring in. With over 90 beautiful designs, not only will you feel more relaxed but you’ll learn more about your star sign, too!

“Colouring in is an easy way to calm the mind, occupy the hands and release your creative potential"  says (friend of map gift shop) Russell Grant .  "The repetitive action focuses the brain, blocks out intrusive thoughts and creates a state of peace of mind. With my astrological expertise and love of colour, I reveal the way the colours we choose can reflect how we’re feeling and how to interpret our inner selves.”

Russell has kindly offered to sign our copies of his "Art of Astrology" Adult's Colouring Book, pop in or purchase his book online.

We did it! - Time Out Love London Awards 2015

London has spoken!  A massive 75,000 londoners voted in the second annual Love London Awards! Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted for us!  We did it - we won (again)!

 Last night the Time Out Love London Awards were announced! See full list of winners here!

What we're trying to say is we did it - Thanks for voting! #tooexcitedtogetoursignsinthephoto!