A Profusion of Strawberries, Bugs & Troublesome Mice

Last week saw a box over-brimming with Summer goodness being merrily taken off to my favourite boutique shop Lotti & Wren https://www.facebook.com/lottiandwren . The parcel of wonders included crochet strawberry brooches with needle felted ladybird detail, mini needle felted strawberries, ladybird and bee brooches and three mounted crocheted bunny heads. All are now nestled in amongst the general loveliness of the shop.

The windows have been given a tea party theme with little china cups suspended from the ceiling and my troublesome mice flaunting themselves in the window devouring their crocheted cakes.

If you're a Caernarfon local or visit occasionally, you'll have noticed that Palace Street is blooming in a mini 'Columbia Road' style way. Joining the brilliant independent bookshop Palas Print and Lotti & Wren is a splendid chocolate shop, Ty Siocled, YPL haberdashery (a place of wonders) and the new addition of a very delectable artisan ice-cream and Dutch pancake place, 'Scoops'. On the last bank holiday Monday the weather was uncharacteristically sunny so I nobly tried it out, being tempted by Dutch apple pie and strawberry shortcake flavours which were enjoyed while strolling along by the Straits. There's another two ice cream places to try which I'm understandably I'm pretty excited about...

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