Summer Dreams

Everyone loves a treasure hunt right?  It’s time to dream big this summer, and join in with the magical and splendiferous world of The BFG, who has left a trail of Dream Jars all across London for human beans to find. The BFG Dream Jar Trail is in London this Summer until Aug 31st.

The public art installation has captured the childhood dreams and aspirations of 50 celebrities and corked them into giant Dream Jars.  The Jars are dotted around London in key locations. If you're looking for a fun free outing with the kids, you can follow trails as you amble around the sights.  Don't forget to tweet us your pics and selfies to @mapgiftshop, there's a Phizz-Whizzing prize for the one we like the best. 

Alice's particular favourite is YouTube sensation Zoella's Dream "For the love of the Hedgehog".  My favourite of the ones we have found so far is Sadiq Khan's "City of Dreams", situated on Tower Bridge, plus it is a gloriumptious place to enjoy an ice cream!

We've launched some fun new games in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the world’s number 1 story teller - Roald Dahl, and his world renowned and touching Classic The BFG. The film, directed by Stephen Spielberg is screening across the UK this Summer.  

The jars will then be auctioned off to benefit Save the Children and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's charity.

Summer Jewellery #Trending

Trending: Temporary Tattoos.  Designed to be worn as rings, bracelets and even necklaces.  Easy to apply - Temporary Tattoos leave a shiny, bold and eye catching statement wherever you choose to wear them.

Pick a tattoo that works best with your personal style of jewellery & layer it with a few of your favorite real life pieces is the key.

Trending:  The fashion jewellery trend of the season is the pull through earring - and we have a great selection in store & online prices starting at just £10.00

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!

Well Groomed Guy

When it comes to grooming there has definitely been a shift in recent times....Male grooming is evolving and our range of fun grooming gift products for guys - is just the thing for the well groomed Dad and even Grandad too!

Our new Damn Handsome range from Men's Society make the perfect gift for any stylish bearded fellow & well-groomed guy.  Choose from two designs you can give it to that 'damn handsome' man in your life or the 'daddy of all beards'.

Kept within a perfect pocket-sized tin - it looks great on the shelf but is also a super size for travelling, so his whiskers can always look great, wherever he is, at home or on the go.

Presented in old fashioned brown glass bottles, complete with gold bottle cap; this bathing gel is attractively designed so it can be displayed proudly by scrumpers and real males alike!


Use responsibly for a luxurious bath or shower!

Go the extra mile with this fabulous 'Keep on Running' Wash bag to keep all those grooming products safe and sound!

Is Your Dad a Super Hero?

Does your Dad always make you feel safe and protected - just like a real superhero?

Does your Dad always make you smile with his hilarious witty one liners - just like a real superhero?

Does your Dad have superhuman powers, and gadgets that blow your mind - just like a real superhero?

Hey Dad - grab your cape!  You're hired!

Of course, every superhero needs a good sidekick, so do I get gifts too?

Waxing Lyrical

Kids driving you to the point of hysteria?  Dreaming of exotic holidays? Or just need to take the edge off your stressful day without the guilt of the unit count?

Not just a gift for someone else.......at these prices (£10.50) you too can treat yourself to some me time......unwind by lighting up one of our scented candles. 

Ian's favourite is the juicy & vibrant Mango Mandarin - of course! While Nadia prefers the sophistication of the Parisian Cafe society!

Enza dreams of a colourful and exotic holiday in Zanzibar to compliment her new wardrobe -(pop by and see her amazing hand-made African Print dresses)  While her gorgeous son Dario picked out Wild Lime and Rose Tea - good choice captain!

For Kathryn a chance to unwind with the best selling Black Pomegranate??? although for those who know her well - let's face it she's much more likely to choose Prosecco - cheers!

The Greats 2016 - and the winner is......

We have won the amazing title of "Independent Gift Retailer of the year in London".  What a great event!  It was a total pleasure to accept the award from our generous hosts Really Good! Many thanks to the lovely two Lisas, Lynn and David for inviting us to be your guests, and for sponsoring this award, we're chuffed to bits!

The scene was set at the glamorous ballroom Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane for The Greats 2016. We were delighted to be in such Really Good Company - Table 15 were a talented bunch with nominations in 4 of the awards.  Really Good were finalists in the category for Best Service To The Independent Gift Retailer and Bentalls Kingston were finalists for the award for Best Department Store Retailer of Gifts.  We were also up for the Best In-Store or Window Display!  Click here to see the full list of the winners in each category.