Long Barn and almost a scrap
11 Jun in Brush Cottage | Comments (2)Last night, my friend Colleen invited me to an Alresford Chamber of Commerce evening which was held at Long Barn. Alresford is one of my favorite places to go if ever I am in need of something that little bit different – it has a high street full of interesting little shops filled to the brim with wantable stuff. However, in the spirit of Faux Fuchsia, I am Embracing Thrift and so am giving Alresford a wide berth at the moment. By 6pm all the shops were closed and it was safe for me to head to Long Barn, which is a beautiful barn, on the outskirts of the town.
The owners started their lavender growing and distilling business from some fields near Owslebury and then bought the land in Alresford and have developed it into a very attractive outlet for their range of lavender based products and other related items as well as plants and general garden paraphernalia.
From the moment I walked in, I knew that it would be difficult to keep my purse firmly in my bag…..and then …. they were offering a 10% discount on everything bought during the evening…. I ended up getting the perfect Fathers day gift, some chocolate brownies and a little bud vase. We were almost out the door, when we spotted a very nice slate table mat, just the right size and for such a great price – too good to pass up really – so there we were …… both saying ” No you have it” and just when Colleen throught I was going to say ” No I absolutely insist that you have it” I said instead ” Well thanks Col, what a kind and giving friend you are” and quickly, in one swift move, handed the sales lady the slate and my debit card….
I have to add though, that Colleen did not come away empty handed as she did take delivery of a bespoke and completely unique Twinkleberry Wood and Pearl Cluster Ring……
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