I was curled up on a couch at Gov's last Saturday, enjoying my third beach blend flat white and checking out their facebook page, when I noticed a couple of shout-outs to a place called Grit & Glamour... photos of shabby vintage (I suddenly became more alert), mentions of "neighbours"... so I followed the internet trail and it led me to pop in. It wasn't too tricky, because G&G is right next door! Fiona and Olivia launched their high tea events service earlier this year as a mobile business, individually tailoring your event for you. "At home or under your favourite tree, we come to you. All props, paraphernalia, nonsense and everything in between are provided, no matter the size or style of the event. Our team of stylists are addicted to sourcing unique and one-of-a-kind pieces, giving each party its own flair and fabulousness!" Sounds divine, and there are some lovely event photos on their facebook page. Now, they still run this service... and based on their Facebook page, I guess I wasn't really sure what I'd be walking into. A ground zero for high tea, maybe? A place for potential clients to meet the stylists? But they'd described the space as a "shop"... And a SHOP it definitely was. With only limited trading hours, the small and quiet nooks of Grit & Glamour's retail space are full of vintage and twee pieces of furniture and decorations for you to make your very own. I suppose when you're sourcing items for events, you come across so many wonderful things, and though they can't always be used for the particular event you're sourcing for, they might just come in handy down the track... or for somebody else. I was that somebody else on Saturday, and I couldn't resist grabbing a beautiful and enormous world map wall hanging and a couple of fluoro wall-mounted deer heads. Yep. read more

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