Having my own vintage tea room is something I have dreamed about for 5 years before coming across an opportunity 18 months ago that enabled me to fulfil that dream.
A local small department store that had been open since the 1950s closed due to the recession, the owner of the property put up a sign advising stalls for as little as £10 a day. He was inundated with small businesses signing up for a chance to trade on the high street. I heard about this through the local newspaper and approached the owner about opening up a vintage tea room within the store and he agreed! I few months later on October 31st 2012 I opened up for my first day and I have never looked back.
The first 6 months were pretty hard, I worked a lot, not really knowing the most time efficient way to do things, However I have learned a lot in the last 18 months and now run the cafe like a well oiled machine, which means I now get a little free time, allowing me to contribute to this blog!
I will share some of my top secret cafe recipes here on this blog and some hints and tips into running your own business and a little insight into my cafe life.
Here are a few snaps of my cute little vintage tea room:
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