Hettie Holland

gardener-joe

Hettie Holland? Unfortunate moniker ... like some campy backhand reference to a straight Dutchman

Mirandola

Open today. I bought a couple of things for a housewarming party. The stuff's cute and actually rather more sensibly priced than I might have thought.

miss annie

I had a look in too. The proprieter is very nice, as is the shop. Feels like it's been there ages, warm and friendly feel to it. Agreed on the pricing.

harpistic

The website is live! Well, sort of. <br><br>Oh. Image won't display. Here it is: http://twitpic.com/dbaj0p

rrjlondon

All the best to Hettie Holland, and to any other independent trader who takes a risk.  More of you please.

miss annie

Ooooooo @andy, she's used your 'one woman passion project' on the website!

andy

@miss annie - I make the weather in this town.

emine

Lovely shop! Shoring up hipster corner, there. The owner said we're also getting two new delis - one in the old hardware shop, and the other somewhere down near Hummingbird. 

ADGS

The infamous 'boyfriend' line appears to have vanished. Having missed it, I am intrigued. 

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miss annie

Think she's open til 6. 7pm on Thursdays.

ChangN4N6

I am going tomorrow as it is close to my flat. Chang

Patso

Went today all good, nice addition to the strip. SGR will need to go some way before it goes Crouch End. 

ChangN4N6

Wise words softly spoken. Chang

hurlyburly

I think HH is a great addition to SGR.  We need more shops like this, not necessarily more shops selling the same sort of goods as HH, but rather more independent retailers who obviously care about what they are doing and how they present their shops and who sell good quality items.  My local friends and I have wanted a good quality deli for ages, it would be great if there was a good quality butchers, fishmongers and florists too. 

markpack

Had a quick look yesterday. Seems quite handy for last minute gift shopping and not too pricey as those things go. 

ADGS

Hang about, isn't there already a fishmonger? I didn't like fish even before going veggie, but I have friends who travel from Turnpike Lane to shop there, so presumed it was pretty high quality.

Jonathan

@hurlyburly, @adgs Florists up by Sainsbury's is nice too.

harpistic

And the butcher just past the Old Dairy? <br>

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Papa

Tony's just up from the Stapleton is an excellent butchers. <br>

coffee boy

Brilliant little shop. Perfect for cards and little gifts. Good on em for bringing something different to the area.

ChangN4N6

Yep. The lady who works there had distinguished teaching career but I can't find her details anymore on the website?

harpistic

After the recent power cut, HH has opened today for the afternoon for some last-minute shopping, in case anyone tried to go earlier and found it closed. She's also offering discounts because it's Christmas Eve. She's selling cards made by local artists - I popped in to buy some made by a friend (the cat in the stocking).

ChangN4N6

Great I am heading down now. Chang

miss annie

Clever cat!

ChangN4N6

Concept is shut which is a pity cos they will miss out on last min surge. Chang

Toddlesocks

Oh drat wish i knew sooner, still need to get the MIL a pressy.  The Grinch is just starting on TV , be good if she done online gift vouchers!

ChangN4N6

The barbers next door to hettie is still in darkness but cutting hair just the same - even using cold tea to rinse the customers . Still full marks for heroically carrying on. The traffic lights at Nandos are STILL out which looks dangerous with the sherry flowing round those parts. Chang

Toddlesocks

Anyone know if she is open today ?<div><br></div><div> I am still in need of a pressy for the MIL got to get it in the next few hours </div>