As far as shops for the essentials go, this cosy store on the quaint Columbia Road certainly isn't the cheapest, but it is an absolute haven for stationery fetishists. You may never have dreamt of spending £15 on a pocket sharpener, but when it shimmers gold (although made of brass) and comes with a tiny leather case, you may find yourself doing just that, and then making it a reality. Or pick up Moleskine-esque diaries and notebooks for similar prices, St Clement's beautifully crafted ceramic bird paperweights (£45) and their highly popular wooden pen/pencil tray (£30) carved from American black walnut wood by Andrew Hine especially for Choosing Keeping.
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