Harrods. This is a must see if you ever get to London. At Knightsbridge, Harrods is a bustle of activity, especially in the food mart which is quite colorful. Although it is a high end store, you can find a bargain or two. In late summer, around the end of July to early August, they usually have a china sale. MDM was able to get a lovely Royal Albert tea set that even with shipping and customs was considerably less than buying it at a department store in the United States. If you are not planning a trip soon, the next best thing is to shop Harrods’ web page. Right now Harrods is having a limited sale on accessories. Take a look at the toile bowls for half-price. Also, MDM enjoys the commentary on each item. For instance, check out the hand whisk that will “…take lumps out of anything,” cost is around $8.00+ sh. For best buys check out the glassware sale and the food & wine sale where you can get marmalade and quail eggs. If you want a bit of Great Britain, in souvenirs, the tee-shirts and umbrella of Harrods London are more than 50% off. I think it would be great to check back to see if their paisley gusset bag that is 50% off comes back into stock. Quite smart, inexpensive, and useful—especially for shopping at whole food stores, farmer markets and the mall. Also, for anglophiles who want posh at a price check out the rugby socks at 25% off and Harrod’s robes at 50% off! Remember that there will be a vat (value added tax) included in the shipping charges, so be sure to check out shipping expenses outside of Europe. update 02/27/06: Fortum & Mason[www.fortnumandmason.com] Terrific food hall where you can get a caviar pot for $25. Think about this item since next month MDM is going to bring you the best affordable caviar at the most fantastic price! Also check out their famous favorite teas including Jean Luc Picard’s earl grey!. Majority of producst are available for worldwide shipping except food and alcohol, items excluded are marked with an * Debenhams[www.debenhams.com] 20% off childrens wear and menswear. Have a clearance section, but very limited. Furniture and cookware up to 50% off. Modern glass tablemats$20-$25. LXDirect[www.lxdirect.com] clearance of up to 70% off. Also has special promotions,sale zone, and real deals. Serving only U.K. Cookware Online[www.cookware-online.co.uk] Sale on Denby of 20% off. John Lewis[www.johnlewis.com] Popular department store has ‘reduced to clear’ specials. Denby prorcelain on sale in white and aubergine. Also Seneg dual fuel cookers (stoves) which are duel fuel. Some Jamie Oliver items such as the tarte maison removable base rectangular for $20. Muji[www.mujionline.co.uk] Very feng shuie, monochromatic, and modern. Carries household furniture, cookware, etc. has an interesting stainless steel wasabi greater for $6, otherwise a little pricey.