My Seven Dials

What's your favourite place in Seven Dials to shop?

It has to be a draw between the Dover Books shop on Earlham St and Artbox in the Thomas Neal Centre. In Dover Books, I can spend hours in there looking through all the art reference books and then spend a small fortune on libraries of obscure imagery I can't live without. When I'm not working I'm quite creative and also collect vintage illustrations and posters, and this little shop is such a source of inspiration - literally millions of images and all free to use! For Artbox - I think I must have a thirteen-year-old Japanese school girl alter-ego because every time I go near this place she makes me buy stacks of super weird Japanese kitsch stationary. I am a total Japanophile and here I can indulge my craving.

What's your favourite eatery or watering hole in Seven Dials?

Food For Thought on Neal Street - their daily cheesy veggie bake is always so good, and their scones are amazing, as are their brownies. I even have their cook book, but mine never turn out as good.

What makes Seven Dials so special for you?

I have a lot of childhood memories of Seven Dials. I used to come shopping as a teenager and always just loved hanging out here. I shopped in POP Boutique A LOT and amassed a huge collection of vintage bits and pieces. I also love the eclectic mix of stores like Mysteries, which is another one I remember giggling with my friends about having psychic readings at. It's got everything you could want in a shopping destination and a great villagey atmosphere.