Store window showcasing Mother's Day greeting cards and colourful paper flowers decoration. The sign on the window reads 'Cards Gifts Wrap Party'.

about us

who are we?

Earlybird is an independent, multi award-winning card & gift shop in Stoke Newington, London

The shop was first opened in 2003 by Heidi & Dom Early, who design and publish their own cards and wrapping paper

We sell bold, bright, contemporary cards & gifts, all hand-picked with the Stokey locals in mind

Our customers and local community are a huge part of the business and we love being a part of such a unique area of London where creativity and kindness runs deep

Three people standing outside a blue storefront with a sign for Earlybird, a card and gift shop, smiling for the camera.
A woman standing outside a card and gift shop named 'earlybird'. She is holding a tote bag that says 'I ❤️ STOKEY' and is smiling at the camera. The shop window displays greeting cards and gifts.

a new start for earlybird

In January 2026, after 23 years, Heidi & Dom decided to step back from retail to focus on the wholesale side of the business and sold the shop to their manager, and Stokey local, Hannah Sharman

Heidi & Dom can be found at Earlybird Designs and will continue to be the shop’s number one supplier