Calling vintage cowgirls!

Hey y'all! Love vintage? Then you'll love the new range of clutch bags designed and made by Fabulous Fripperies and available on the www.sos15.co.uk webstore.

There's not tons of PR re these beauties as stock on them is low. The range is still under development but they'll be ready in time for Christmas and will be showcased at Beckenham's Crafty Christmas Market, November 29. These will make amazing gifts!!

The Peggy & Rita Clutch

The Barbara & Lori clutch

All the gals together

Plush black velvet backs the clutches super-cute fringing abounds

Tomorrow, Miss SoS will be on-site for their first photo shoot. Yeehaa! Our model, Rosa, is set to look va-va-voom in vintage and red lipstick as she totally rocks these retro-tastic clutches!!

Come back soon to see how it went! x x x

Now Show me Yours!

Hello Teapots

What's your make-up purse looking like? Could it do with a freshen up? Well, Miss SoS wants to Shake-up your Make-up by giving you the chance to win a gorgeous hand-made make-up purse. You will get to choose from 6 styles all of which have been made using beautiful, vintage fabric.

All you have to do is Show me Yours! Get yourself over to the www.facebook.com/SoS15handmade Facebook page and upload your pic now. For every upload a donation will be made to Breast Cancer Care. Good luck!!

Vintage Valentine's Gift

Hello Teapots

Are you a guy looking for a fab gift for the lady in your life? Or a gal who likes things on the vintage side? Either way, go to http://www.sos15.co.uk/collections/vintage where you will find the most divine products made from beautiful, vintage fabrics. The Fabulous Fripperies make-up purses have been hand made and only a few of each style are available, they will make a wonderful gift.

Plus, if you hurry, you can take advantage of free postage. Just enter FabFripFree at the checkout to activate your free postage.

These old things?

Say "Vintage" and some may say "You mean 'Old'". But these beautiful product samples that arrived this morning at Teapot HQ can be described as nothing short of amazing!

They are so 'New' that they are as yet unavailable to buy. These hand crafted make-up bags are made entirely by hand in London, to a unique pattern, using the most gorgeous of Vintage fabrics. Swoon. Laura Ashely, c.1975 fabric? Check. Roomy design that self-stands? Check. Need one now? Check!

These make-up bags along with other products, will make their debut at the Beckenham Crafty Christmas Market, on November 23 and will be available to buy from the SoS15 stall.

Valentine Sunday

Forget Sunday Roast, go for Sunday Tea!

This Sunday, the Secret Tea-room will have a delicious afternoon tea to tempt you away from the parsnips....

Carrot cake, lemon drizzle, chocolate slab, apple and blueberry... and you don't have to choose, you get some of each!

Tea, cake, and a selection of fresh sarnies. At only £10 per head, it's great value. See you Sunday x x

The gorgeous Heidi, the window star at Vien

The Secret Tea-room - Vien, 87 Church Road, Crystal Palace Triangle, SE19 2TA

Vintage Valentine....

Hello Teapots

Ah, that time is approaching once again. The time of love, dreams and... overpriced flowers! Whatever.

If you love cake then The Secret Tea-Room invites you to our Valentine tea on Sunday 17 February. Bring your mum, bring your friend, bring yourself! You don't need to be loved-up to love our tea and cake. We'll be offering a selection of delicious cakes, refreshing teas and dainty sandwiches. Want a glimpse into the future? Then treat yourself to a mini tarot reading. Fiona will be available on the day to offer her mystical services. Tea and Tarot, perfect.

Booking will be essential. Email Miss SoS: thehiddenteapot@gmail.com to reserve your place. Seating is available from midday and the last sitting is at 4.30pm. At £10 per head there's no overpriced hoodwinking going on either!

Our Secret Tea-room is situated within Vien, 87 Church Road, London SE19 2TA.

Lovely.

Imagery by XF Photography

Good News!

The Secret Tea Room

Happy New Year Teapots.

What a wonderful start to this new year.... Miss SoS has her very own tea room! If you should find yourself in the Crystal Palace area one weekend, then call into the Secret Tea Room which is situated within Vien, 87 Church Road, London SE19 2TA. Initially the tea room will be open every Saturday and Sunday. You will find a selection of refreshing teas and a changing menu of delicious, home-baked cakes. The Secret Tea Room is a space in which you can relax, meet friends or simply sit a while. See you there x

Some of this weekend's cakes, yum

Come and relax in the peaceful surroundings of our tea room

An oasis with the CP Triangle

sparkly Crystal Palace

hello teapots. I have been out and about spreading the good news of the Hidden Teapot. On Tuesday I found myself up in Crystal Palace. What a great community vibe they have going on up there! I was popping into shops and cafes asking if it were possible to put up a flyer and everyone was so friendly and obliging. And no one wanted paying!

I popped into the Blackbird bakery (71 Westow Street, SE19 3RW) for a coffee and a muffin, very nice, and they were happy to put a flyer in the window. There were lots of events and workshops being advertised in there. I think they are playing a vital role in advertising what’s going on in Crystal Palace and the adjoining areas.

The barman in the Westow House pub (79 Westow Hill, SE19 1TX) was very amused by the flyer, chuckling as he said “the first rule of the tea club... is you don’t talk about the tea club”. Very funny.

As I was walking down Church Road, a little number in a shop window caught my eye and I was distracted from my mission. I was led involuntarily into ‘Vien’ - 87 Church Road, SE19 2TA (020 8653 6943) and into a little world of wonder! What a lovely discovery. Lots of bits for the home, unusual photo frames, modern ornaments and the like. Towards the back of the shop is a selection of truly gorgeous vintage clothing. All of it was in excellent condition and well priced. There was also a line of new clothing which looks vintage-inspired. And there I found the object of my distraction. A lovely little dress just perfect for a tea party! I had to have it. It was on offer at £25 which was a total bargain. If you are up in the CP area you should ensure you pop in to Vien as it is well worth a visit. I had a chat with the proprietors and they are a really friendly couple. Go check it out.

Im loving my dress

After much traipsing, myself and my teapotting companion walked down through Crystal Palace park. We had a plate of chips in the cafe situated in the park (very clean, reasonably priced, good menu) and then had a stroll around. I loved the gorilla sculpture which is a short stroll from the cafe (see pic below).

The park looks like it has undergone some refurbishment since I was there with my little teapot. It was good to see that the dinosaurs around the lake are still in residence! The park is a lovely green space and again, well worth a visit. Especially as if like me, you haven’t been there for a while. Go and surprise yourself.

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Gorilla sculpture, David Wynne, 1961