The CrabPot Cafe!

I have been looking at the blue shop for a few days trying to think of what I could turn it into. After lots of staring I decided to take the cafe items that I had in Blackberry Cottage and give them their own space. It was a bit crowded and you really couldn't see them and now they are all spread out it looks much better!

Bethany of course made the signs and it was her idea to swap the name over with the green shop so we could call in the Crabpot Cafe! She made all the signs you see inside including the menu board. It even has a belly buster breakfast just for my Dad!! :-)

 I made the little blind on the door just to add a splash of colour.

I needed a little unit to put the coffee machine on and it was easier to make something the exact size than to try and find it! I added a couple of shelves underneath just for extra display items.

I spent all afternoon making little cushions and bunting, I prob overdid the bunting but I just love it, it adds so much colour!

 I had a lovely bead curtain I bought on Ebay last week and had put in on the door, but it was difficult to open and close it. I had an idea to make a false door at the back to imply it lead to the kitchen and with the curtain there you can see it much better. It was ever so slightly too wide and I didn't want to cut it so just added a bead to the piece of ply and hooked it over which solved the problem.

 I made the shelf and the cutlery box was made from a milk crate!

I love how its turned out it looks like a proper little seaside cafe! The lease wasn't available for long property moves fast in Quayside! I had to do just one pic without the flash it always has a real look about it I think!

I hope you like it! It will be my last time in Quayside for a little while as we are opening the caravan up next week so will be spending some time up there as the Easter holidays start tomorrow and that means a houseful for 2 weeks! Hope you all have a lovely Easter whatever your up to!! Paula xx