Wednesday 28 May 2014

(Art)chitecture no : 36

Harris + Hoole, Amersham

One of Amersham's newer coffee shops, Harris + Hoole, is definitely well settled in to local life.  They have lovely work up from local artists and often host nights promoting various things.

The have a great selection of drinks - hot & cold, food, and even a few bits for the kitchen!

Lovely high ceilings, big windows, and an open kitchen all create a great atmosphere.  Along with an eclectic mix of tables, chairs and sofas, it's a nice place to meet friends for a catch up or have some quiet time with a nice magazine or book.

Wednesday 21 May 2014

(Art)chitecture no : 35


This tea room is in the quaintest of buildings sandwiched in between to larger equally lovely buildings. Being my first proper time in Chester I was really captivated how the shopping experience was pretty much on two levels!  The tea room in question is the floor where you can see the string of bunting...first floor!  All along the high street there is this raised covered walk way that will take you from one end to the other - it's bizarre but really very lovely.  There are plenty of little staircases if you change your mind or if you spot a shop you wanted to pop into.

The cupcakes welcome you in the big front windows and were just so well presented I couldn't resist illustrating a few for you to see too.  We stopped for a spot of lunch and it was lovely, nice service, great atmosphere and all those cupcakes in eyesight.

Wednesday 14 May 2014

(Art)chitecture no : 34


I've visited this lovely Cafe/Restaurant a few times now.  It's just down the road from my flat and is dog friendly!  It's actually named after two dogs the owners know, nice huh?  Highly recommend the breakfast/brunch choices along with the tea and coffee...yummy!

Wednesday 7 May 2014

(Art)chitecture no : 33


This piece isn't up on untappedcities.com yet, but I love it so.  A friend of mine opened the 'London Centre for Book Arts' in Hackney Wick, and every time I visit I make sure I swing by here for a delicious coffee and to gaze lovingly at the cakes...

Wednesday 19 February 2014

(Art)chitecture no : 22

West Africa House, Liverpool

Also owned by the same people as 'Leaf' and used as a space for bigger events such as my cousins lovely wedding.  Beautiful high ceilings with gorgeous big windows letting in loads of light.  Easily decorated to suit anyones taste.