Thursday 20 March 2008

From Woodpeckers to Magpies!


Thursday morning in Newton Abbot and that usually means coffee in... Magpies!


Situated right near the famous clock tower, Magpies, owned by Rick and his wife Carol, is a delight for lovers of fine things, especially bears and dolls!

So come through the doorway with me... and share the delights.



Gorgeous Charlie Bears! Which one would you like?



Beautiful Dolls...each crying out to be chosen.


What a selection! 'Buy me..no buy me!'




Here is one of my faves...


And when you have finished browsing and buying, you find yourself in the Nest Cafe at the back of the shop.



Rick is always there to guide and help you. He makes every customer feel special. Old fashioned service, you just can't beat it eh?

And service is always with a smile in The Nest Cafe, as Carol, Nicky and Helen greet you in their usual happy way.

But maybe not quite dressed like this!!




Magpies sells so much more than bears and dolls, so when you are in Newton Abbot, do pay them a visit..and don't forget to treat yourself to coffee and a relax!

My purchase today, to brighten up my doorstep, was... a doormat!! ;-)




13 comments:

  1. Looks like a fab place for coffee, have a piece of cake for me next time you go!
    Happy Easter.
    Julia x

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  2. Hi Sal, what a wonderful place do visit, one for my list if I ever get to go there.
    Hope you have a lovely Easter,
    best wishes,
    Lucy x

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  3. What a terrific shop. I really like your blog and I'm totally with you on the Enid Blyton front,my darling dad used to read Shadow the Sheepdog to me before I went to sleep and we both used to nod off - happy days :) I've bookmarked you and will be back!!!
    Twiggy x

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  4. I wouldn't be able to resist some of those bears. What a delightful place to have a coffee.

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  5. What a sweet door step! And I tell you, it would be impossible to me to go to such a lovely shop and not bring a bear with me. I love teddy bears!
    x

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  6. Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a comment. I've never been to Newton Abbot. ]The shop looks worth a visit and a lovley place to have a coffee. I love teddy bears and never get tired of looking at them. Happy Easter x

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  7. Oh what a fabulous blog! Thanks for dropping by mine, I can see we have a lot in common, just so you know I wanted to go to Malory Towers and be in Famous Five! Have you heard what they are doing to "update" Famous Five???

    Please keep dropping by - I'm adding you to my favourites!

    April xx

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  8. Sal:

    So we both bought cheery doormats on the same day! Yours is absolutely delightful!

    What do they say about great minds...?

    Happy Easter

    Lisa xo
    Knitty, Vintage and Rosy

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  9. Now that's a very pretty doormat, I would have certainly been tempted with that too, and you cannot feel guilty for spending money on something so practical! Happy Easter. x

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  10. I've never visited this cute shop and cafe - guess it's been years since I actually wandered through Newton Abbot - but when I get home again I'll meet you there for coffee Sal!

    Hope your Easter will be blessed and happy even though it sounds a bit chilly there!

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  11. I love shops with gorgeous things to look at and a great cafe. We have a lovely garden centre near here that has amazing interior things as well as an inspiring planty part and an excellent cafe. Those teddies are divine! I always feel sad leaving them behind when I go. XXX

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  12. What a wonderful place to stop and shop! If I ever get to the UK, I have so many places I want to visit!
    Have a wonderful Easter, Sal!

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  13. I love the panda so much!!

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Thank you for taking the time to comment! ;-)