Katie Parsons is Content Director at BMB advertising agency and mum to daughter Robyn, 18 months. She grew up between Tooting and Balham, moving back just before Robyn was born, and is enjoying rediscovering the area through new- (albeit tired) mum eyes.
Balham
What?: London-based chain of boutique charity shops all beautifully designed and curated to create a thrift-store experience like no other. Expect top-notch, barely used baby equipment, lightly loved picture books, high-end toys and rails chock-full of quality designer and high-street clothing
Thank the Lord for the chill-out room – without it I would have thrown myself off the balcony with a glow stick up each nostril
