Shopping trips, plus coming up this week

(Photograph: Cox and Cox)

It's not even the end of November, but Christmas lights are up on Regent St which can only mean one thing: Christmas shopping time!

One thing I've not had a chance to do in previous years is really explore London's Christmas craft markets, so that's something I can't wait for - to meet new designers, see lovely handmade and unique products and feel a part of something that's different from the high street.

I'm going to my first fair this week and my diary is already filling up for weekends ahead - so I figure it's useful for us all to share what's fairs and markets are going on, when and where.

So from tomorrow, I'm starting a rolling "events list" post where I'll keep adding updates as I hear of more things going on - plus I've got special details of a special entry offer for Her Little Place readers. But if there's something I've missed, either email me with details at huma@herlittleplace.com, or leave a comment with a link to the Christmas market or craft fair so we can all find out more information about it too. Get your diaries open and prepare to block out your weekends!

Also coming up this week, I've got a detailed Behind the Scenes into the design studio of a ceramics designer who creates jaw-droppingly stunning pieces (watch out for that) plus another sweet treat to kick start the weekend come Friday. But that's a whole five days away, so for now, start racking your brains about any vintage-crafty-quirky markets coming up and enjoy your Monday!