Friday 26 February 2010

Vintage fun in a cosy Carlisle cafe

Tucked away on Abbey Street away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre is a cosy cafe called Foxes Cafe Lounge.

On Tuesday night, Foxes played host to the Vintage Tea Party, where guys and girls could browse brooches, bags and some particularly Jackie O-esque sunglasses while sipping on hot chocolate, coffee and cocktails.

Many saw it as an oportunity to showcase their penchant for clothing of days gone by, dressing in an apropriate uniform, from bold prints to prom dresses. The shared affection that everybody had for their surroundings created a relaxed and chatty atmosphere.

Foxes has a bohemian look whatever day of the week, but Tuesday, it was transformed with tea light candles lighting up the room from within vintage china teacups, scarves hung across the ceiling to form fabric bunting and handmade cupcakes creating an even more homely feel.

All of a sudden the place grew in volume, both in sound and people. Cosy armchairs became our escape from the eager shoppers, and although some people may not find the 'sardine in a tin' feel I had when trying to negotiate a path around the three tables covered in vintage goodies, the sheer excitement at spotting a small polka dot butterfly pot meat that even having my toes trodden on multiple times didn't matter.