In pictures: Readers' favourite independent shops

Whether or not other shops agree, LA LA LAND in Glasgow is nothing if not self-confident. Photograph: kennym/GuardianWitness

Her City is a cafe and shop in Maryport, Cumbria, which doubles up as a venue for open mic and music sessions. Photograph: Jan Fialkowski/GuardianWitness

Did anyone say hardware stores couldn't look pretty? Rhodes in West Yorkshire proves that wrong on Small Business Saturday 2013 - which coincides with their 50th birthday. Many happy returns! Photograph: John Sargent/GuardianWitness

Are you more curious about the scouse soup, the steak bin lids or the flooding paninis? As if all that weren't enough, Richmond Deli in Liverpool make their own burgers on site. Photograph: ToffeeDan1/GuardianWitness

Not only can you buy sewing materials, but The Sewing Cafe in Hinckley rents out sewing machines by the hour if you want some company while you craft. Photograph: KathyBryan/GuardianWitness

With the excesses of Christmas round the corner, this colourful crate of fresh produce looks increasingly appealing. And if you can't bring yourself to leave the house in the wintery weather, Wild & Free Organics in Wales will deliver straight to your doorstep. Photograph: Ewa Love/GuardianWitness

The ironically named Cock & Bull Menswear store in Brick Lane caught the eyes of eager shoppers with this hat-heavy window display. Photograph: LindsayA1/GuardianWitness

In a seasonal display of Christmassy creativity, Top Drawer in St Andrews showcased their original gift ideas, from handmade glassware and soap, to ceramic tiles and vases. Photograph: Lesley Duncan/GuardianWitness