
Pickwick Papers & Fabrics sells a wide range of modern and tradiational wallpapers and fabrics from established names like Cole & Son, Designers Guild, Mulberry, Zoffany and more.
Who lives there? Smart urban dwellers who want speedy transport connections to central London, but the feel of a cosy market town.
What's it like? A mixture of unpretentious shopping, green parks and sightseeing opportunities for maritime history buffs.
Where do I shop? Stock up on beaded curtains, soda siphons and other kitsch bits at Austin Powers-worthy emporium Flying Duck Enterprises (320-322 Creek Rd). For luxurious fabrics and wallpapers from the likes of Cole & Son, visit Pickwick Papers and Fabrics (6 Nelson Road). Nearby boutique Joy (9 Nelson Rd) sells spotty deck chairs and cushions as well as clothes; and find more girlie gear at Pink Lizard (6a Greenwich Market), with its china flower cups and sparkling chandeliers. Finally, rummage for crafty buys and retro furniture at the weekend market stalls: don't miss Ixia's bargain leather armchairs and Fos Highwater's hip accessories.
