Thanks to Rachel, I knew of Carpenter and Cook before it opened.
The concept was intriguing and especially alluring to me: a cafe and vintage shop rolled into one. Sheer, utter perfection.
And so, last week saw me heading to this lovely nook three times. The first time was on the shop’s opening day, which was packed with friends and family members of the three lady bosses. Then, the Squirt mentioned that she was keen to check it out so I hopped onto a cab and met her, as well as Miss Ene and her bff there. Last Saturday, we were off dropping stuff into the donation boxes of Praisehaven when the very astute husband asked if I wanted to go back.
I married the right man, I really did.
What I loved: the whimsical, mismatched interiors, the fact that everything you sit on/drink/eat from can be purchased, the lovingly made savoury treats and that charming trip down memory lane. What’s more, I think it’s amazing that this shop is the shared dream of three young ladies, who worked hard to turn it into reality. How many of us can say that we fulfilled our dreams?
I am not exaggerating when I say that I want to buy up everything from the shop. I love, LOVE vintage.
Love.
Maybe a typewriter for our wedding anniversary, oh wonderful, delightful, loving husband of mine?
And no writeup is complete these days without a photo of our little man. Oh heck, let’s make it two photos.
Mr A clearly likes Carpenter and Cook too, like his mama.
Oh and that chair that he is sitting on in the second picture? Costs a cool $1,200.
Carpenter & Cook
19 Lorong Kilat #01-06
Tel: 6463 3648
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