Vintage Tea Rooms at the Norfolk Show!x

Hello all! 
The Country Rose and myself explored the Norfolk Show on Thursday and thought we could share bits of our day with you! There were so many lovely stall holders, but one in particular that we want to share with you is...

These people were so lovely! They run a traveling vintage tea room  It all started when the woman in charge, a lovely bubbly lady, was talking about how she hated coffee with a strong passion and want the traditional tea back! Their aim is to bring Tea Drinking back into England!!

Their bubbly team were so sweet! They were really welcoming and all gorgeous! They rock the vintage style very well, as their uniforms are pretty vintage clothes, matched with bright lipsticks!!

 Here is the lovely team! Along with myself and The CountryRose! 

 We took lots of photos so we could show you a tour around their wonderful set up!! They were amazing and let us go behind the scenes as well!! They even sang us a lovely song , Unfortunately another team member has the recording but i will hope to have it on here soon!

Lets take a look at all the cute little touches! If you are a follower of this blog and have been for a while you will know i love Cute little Touches.

Look at all the different type of tea, Really shows that tea is far from boring.

They know that no one likes waiting for their tea so they send round vintage magazines and  the staff have chit-chats with the customers. Its such a personal experience too, that we really reccomend!

The gorgeous and finely detailed  vintage crockery.


 

 Then there is the overall picture , I must say the interior is gorgeous and is one to add to my article about 1940's kitchens! 

Yum to those cakes!

Wow!! it is just too cute!!

 They have worked so hard towards this and I am so glad that they got this award, they all really deserve it! It was such a lovely atmosphere and if any of you are reading right now! You were all soo lovely , thank you so much for a wonderful time!

You can follow them on Twitter (We do!) :https://twitter.com/TeaVintage
And LIKE them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeaVintageTeaRoom

Here is their website. For more pictures and information from them click here! It is on my favorites bar.
A quote taken from this website is: "Step back in time for a cup of the best! Tea Vintage is a travelling tearoom with a 1940s style." 
Which we all here at Vintage Country Rose Back up completely!

They really do a great job at bringing back the vintage experience, the mood and atmosphere is so jolly with authentic music and surroundings all to match the 1940's vintage theme! But not only do they do tea but lovely cakes and biscuits and proper sandwiches all made with love and care. 
We love them , so if you ever are fortunate enough to see them around then why not go in? Have a cuppa and enjoy , or why not hire them yourself, maybe you have a wedding,festival, summer ball, a birthday or any other celebration! if so book them! I highly recommend it you won't regret it! The team are lovely and what they have created is amazing! Support their blog too by clicking here . 

I really can't say Thank you enough to the whole team! You were absolutely amazing and an inspiration, All of us here at VintageCountryrose wish you the very best of luck!

If you have any vintage experiences you want to share with us please comment below i would love to here from you! Also any ideas for any blogs you may want us to do!

Don't forget to like us on facebook and follow us on Twitter (@VCountryRose)

Thank you so much for reading , i hope you enjoyed it! 

Much Love to all, 

Buttercup x

Top 5 Vintage Father's Day Gifts!

Top Ten Vintage Father's Day Gifts!

Its often difficult to think of things that your Dad would like for Father's Day. If your having trouble thinking of Gift ideas, below are some of my Favorites, all with a beautiful Vintage look.

So if your dad loves Vintage things, your in luck! If not, these ideas will hopefully still inspire you. ( If you have unaware of when it is, then the date is Sunday the 16th of June, I've got your back!)

1. Vintage Coins. 

Coins are so exciting to look at. You could even inspire your Dad to start a Coin Collection. 

Every coin has its one story to tell, and its so interesting to find out the story of each of them. At the Vintage fair, one of the Stallholders gave me a lesson on all things Vintage Coins, and I bought a nice collection, some Egyptian, Greek, Spanish, French and even Belgian! 

I really reccomend buying him a few Vintage coins. They are also a very affordable option for a present. Also, your not only giving a gift, but also a new potential hobby!

2. Vintage Satchels

For the stylish dad's out there, or if you want to give yours a fashion helping hand. A satchel can be rocked by any guy, giving them a sudden burst of cool. 

Vintage Leather satchels are of course the best ones to choose. You can wear them with everything. I reccomend a medium sized bag, such as this one from Scaramanga. 

A Super stylish gift idea!

Top Tip! 

~ For Vegan or Vegetarian Dad's, fake leather is an easy alternative
~ Not all Vintage satchels are "Boring". Some come in colours like Blue, Red and even Yellow!

 So even if its not the most affordable, they are very durable.

3. Toy Cars

No matter what age, Lads love their toy cars. These can range in prices drastically. You can either buy a proper collectible one ( Which obviously will be more expensive) or just a nice retro-designed one. 
Not only can he collect them, but also give a play with them! Let him let out his inner little boy. 

Because of this, prices will range 

significantly. 

4. Vintage Mug

I love this one from Best Lil' Store

I LOVE this Superman Comic one
Available from Kitschagogo

As well as being long lasting;instead of waking up to a boring coffee, Your dad can read his favorite vintage quote, or see a picture for inspiration!

5. Little Bits and Pieces
You don't need to buy massively expensive things. Infact, most people prefer to get lots of little things instead!So spoil your dad with these little treats. 

Pen from GiftHorse Online

A photoframe, make sure to put a cute picture inside! This one is from The UK Gift Company.

Cute coasters from Not On The Highstreet





Free but Sweet ideas!

Treat your dad at a meal out with the family, at his favorite restaurant!

Or Go for a lovely picnic. If your from Norfolk, the weather forecast is good!

Handmade Ideas

~ Make a collage online at Photovisi, full of lots of sweet pictures. Then when your done, get the picture printed out! You can even make personal T-shirts and Mugs. Or just put one in a nice picture frame. 

~ Make a "Dad's Car-washing Bucket" by decorating an old bucket, use your most creative drawing skills, then fill it with all his favorite products. 

~ Bake cupcakes. Below is a recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes. 

Ingredients

• 110g/4oz butter or margarine, softened at room temperature
• 110g/4oz caster sugar
• 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 110g/4oz self-raising flour
• 1-2 tbsp milk

For the buttercream icing

• 140g/5oz butter, softened
• 280g/10oz icing sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• a few drops food colouring

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale. Beat in the eggs a little at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
   Technique: Creaming butter by hand
   Watch technique0:50 mins
3. Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon, adding a little milk until the mixture is of a dropping consistency. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases until they are half full.
   Technique: Folding
   Watch technique0:35 mins
4. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool on a wire rack.
5. For the butter cream icing, beat the butter in a large bowl until soft. Add half the icing sugar and beat until smooth.
6. Then add the remaining icing sugar with one tablespoon of the milk, adding more milk if necessary, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7. Add the food colouring and mix until well combined.
8. Spoon the icing into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe the icing using a spiraling motion onto the cup cakes in a large swirl.

But always remember, its the thoughts that count. Your dad will be happy with whatever you get for him. Happy Fathers day to any Dad's reading! Have a wonderful day tomorrow.


Countryrose x

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