I would totally compare walking into 'The Cat's Miaou' like wandering aimlessly through the souks of Marrakech! Gorgeous things as far as the eye can see, cute childrens clothes, brightly coloured glass lamps, beautiful jewellery and it smells like cedar...that's actually all the lovely wooden jewellery boxes that take me right back to Morocco! (fortunately, there are no dodgy men with trays of human teeth, or cobras, hanging about!) \n\nThis shop is usually my first stop when I'm looking for an interesting piece of jewellery for a gift, or an unusual handmade card and, on this visit, I experienced some of the most wonderful customer service ever! The night I popped in (the shop is joyfully open until 7pm on weeknights and Saturdays!), it was the owner Kate Mackenzie that looked after me. She listened to what I was after, didn't laugh at my meagre budget and set about trying to find me the perfect piece of jewellery in manner of 'Challenge Anneka'.\n\nI looked at pretty gemstone necklaces, delicate silver ones, long chains, short chains and even necklaces that were way above my budget (just because I fell in love with them and wanted to try them on!). Eventually, a very patient Kate showed me a selection of Polish handmade jewellery that happened to be on sale. Apparently the designer occasionally brings a few extra pieces that can be sold for a lower price! I got a beautiful piece that was was perfect. I loved it, my friend loved it and I was an extremely happy shopper!\n\nThe wonderful selection of unusual gifts and pretty things, at a price to suit every budget, is already a joy to behold...but add in the excellent care and attention this Yelpy shopper was given, and you have a gorgeous shop I will return to again and again. (and it's much, much closer than Morocco!)
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