In a time when the word ‘recession’ is still poignant and
still affecting most people it is heart-warming to hear of lots of new start-up
businesses opening restoring our high streets and using empty shop spaces.
In Bridlington over the last few months I have noticed
lovely places opening and they should be celebrated by shopping locally. In
Bridlington’s Old town a lovely vintage clothing shop called ‘Wayside Flower Vintage’ opened last year
and also fantastic up-cycling furniture store called ‘The Little Vintage Shop’
also opened. In the town centre there is now ‘Behind the times’ and just opened
today to the public is a new favourite called ‘Serendipity’!
I was asked to stock some of my new products in ‘Serendipity’
and was also invited to their preview last night (Friday) to celebrate their
hard work and lovely products. The first thing I can say about this little shop
is that it is co-owned by three lovely ladies who make most of the stock
themselves and are very well supported by their family and friends (as last
nights packed out event proved)!
Looking around the shop I found lots of quirky hidden gems
and particularly loved the inventiveness of some of the jewellery. Another favourite
was the hand-made cushions which have the most excellent vintage and comic book
inspired fabrics which were just great. It was also nice to see some of my own
new products in and amongst these little gems. And the best thing about it all
is that none of the items will bust your bank balance with most items costing
under £10.00.
You really should go and see these thrifty treats for
yourself! The shop can be found at N.2 Prospect Arcades, Bridlington.
Good Luck to these lovely ladies and Long may it continue ;)