Ali Davies – Fabric Boutique

Ali Davies is a recently opened boutique fabric store located on Garnet Road in Westmere.
Unfortunately every time I have passed this store I’ve been on my way to work, and then when I finally had the time to go inside the store was closed. However, that didn’t stop me from having a peek in the window.
Doilies, beautifully patterned fabrics (many of which depict classic New Zealand icons like the pohutukawa flower), organic products, crochet cushion covers, great artwork created by local artists and an amazing, bright, vibrant rug made of woven fabrics — everything in this store was gorgeous. What a gem!
As well as selling fabrics by the metre, Ali Davies also offers organic waffle cotton tea towels for $ 10 each and table napkins for $ 12. The entire store gave off a really homely, kitsch, trustworthy vibe, and even though I didn’t interact with any shopkeepers, if their personalities are anything like the atmosphere of the store — Ali Davies will be the complete package!
Tip: Thought not officially open on Mondays and Tuesdays, if you contact Ali Davies you can shop there by appointment.
A little aside: As I was about to leave I noticed a little Hungry Caterpillar book hanging from the handle of the store’s door. I’m not sure whether this was supposed to be there or not– it was a bit strange — but it just fit with the homely, cute and cosy vibe of Ali Davies and made me like this place even more!