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It's just over 4 days till our second supper club - our first was an Italian feast in May and was a great success (we believe - the 3 guests certainly seemed to enjoy it: they're coming back).

We have 6 bookings this time, including 2 ladies who we don't know, which is really exciting, as they must have tracked us down on the website - thanks Ms Marmite - and found us on facebook, where we advertise. We also have two old friends who are new to the experience, and two from our previous…

What a night. Our first supper club. 10 paying guests, 5 courses and a couple of virgin supper clubbers keen to provide a warm welcome, good food and (hopefully) a unique dining experience.

Did we succeed?

Well we certainly appeared to have some happy guests. The conversation was buzzing all night, although I really do think we might have struck…

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http://www.swper.co.uk/I’ve never been particularly partial to tablecloths. I freely admit to owning a couple which are occasionally dragged out at Christmas or other ‘special’ occasions where I’m expecting guests of a certain generation. But generally I can’t muster up a whole lot of excitement for a bit of hemmed cotton. Oh how things have changed.

Two days ago I became the proud owner of a vintage french linen tablecloth. And…

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Held my first secret crafternoon tea party on Sunday with a local craft studio French Knots. Guests first made a brooch with vintage fabrics and buttons with help from Jo Johnston, then moved onto the tea table for afternoon tea to be served. Lots of chatter and enjoyment around the craft table, then munching. Was a good, productive afternoon and we'll definitely…