And its not just art, music, films and books which can work as recharges for your brain.Spending time with interesting stimulating people can act like an antidote to mediocrity. Just an hour with the right person over a cup of tea can put a spring in your step, light your creative fires and generally encourage you to keep on going.
Its been a long held joke between myself and Lilly Von Pink that sit us down with a cup of Earl grey and a packet of biscuits and we will have thought up a business opportunity by the time the last cup has been finished.Its how The Vintage Pamperbox and our burlesque night The Cherry Lounge was dreamt up along with ideas for photo shoots, promotions and lots of other mischief.
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We were very happy that our creative get together was at such a cute bakery |
I had a similar creative recharge last week when I met up with the lovely Diva Hollywood and Millie Dollar for tea and cake at a little cafe called Laura's Little bakery in Liverpool.
Laura's Little Bakery is one of those secret places in Liverpool that once you discover you want to share. Hidden inside a furniture store it appears to be just a simple little cafe space but the cakes on offer are out of this world.
Millie told me about it having previously sampled their amazing lemon meringue's and I'm so glad she did. They even have a dreamy little promo video on their website which definitely got me in the mood for a visit.
Laura's Little Bakery is one of those secret places in Liverpool that once you discover you want to share. Hidden inside a furniture store it appears to be just a simple little cafe space but the cakes on offer are out of this world.
Millie told me about it having previously sampled their amazing lemon meringue's and I'm so glad she did. They even have a dreamy little promo video on their website which definitely got me in the mood for a visit.
Diva and Millie are both very cool women indeed, so perfect company for a cake fuelled brain storming session. Not only are they both very well known burlesque performers but they are both event promoters (Millie's Martini Lounge is a massive success and Diva was the driving force behind the wonderful Dr Sketchys here in Liverpool), they write, blog, costume design and are generally quite fabulous.
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Millie and Diva with just a few cakey morsels |
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Millie Dollar-Worth every penny |
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Diva Hollywood-Whipping our creativity into shape |
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Sampling some yummy cakes with the equally delicious Diva Hollywood |
Laura's Little Bakery is located inside Stocktons, opposite the BBC at 42 Hanover St, Liverpool, L1 3DN. Phone +44(0)7505557145
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