Melanie's Kitchen,Downend

30/04/2026

History - neolithic to wartime , birds, seals,rabbits , blue skies, sunburn , deserted beaches and the home of Stockans oatcakes as a base ! Orkney has been an adventure .

27/04/2026

Pete and Mel finally made it to Orkney - our big adventure after shutting the shop

Weather in the Highlands on the way up was glorious , cloudy here at moment but sun is due again . Campervan camping , lots of bird watching, loads of history ,much relaxation and longer away than we have had in years!

04/04/2026

Exciting news - we will be visiting ( beats visiting the supermarket 😱)

As we near the end of our refit, we are starting to get excited to welcome back all of our customers! Our doors will be open on Friday 10th April. Fresh flowers and plants will be back along with fresh coffee, cakes and other deli goodies…! Look out for some opening offers 👀

24/02/2026

Blast from the past 😂

13/02/2026

Flower.deli.coffee. All coming soon. Returning some of the very much loved Melanie’s kitchen favourites and more!

12/02/2026

Nature this weekend - 🥰 snowdrops in the mud and rain

A REQUEST TO ALL POTENTIAL TRADERS/PROPERY DEVELOPERS ETC
PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE NEVER HAD A FINANCIAL STAKE IN THE PHYSICAL PREMISES -
THE LANDLORD WILL BE THE ONE WHO DECIDES WHAT IS HAPPENING
- AS FAR AS WE ARE AWARE IT WILL GO ON THE MARKET AND UNTIL A SIGN GOES ON THE BUILDING WE ARE AS IN THE DARK AS YOU 🥴

to be honest it’s been emotional enough the last few weeks without the constant enquiries and phone calls - gratifying to know there is still interest in the high street but….
thank you for your understanding 🙏🏻

04/02/2026

These gorgeous things were a gift from .
We will miss seeing his bright cheerful designs in the shop everyday, but will now look out for them in other places .

Check out his instagram and website for the latest designs .

Thank you Ben it was a pleasure doing business with you .

02/02/2026

End of an era - clearing out the shop was a lot harder than we remember starting it up was ( maybe its the fact that we are both 18 years older 😅) .
THANK YOU DOWNEND - it’s been an adventure .

01/02/2026

Good News! Belgian chocolates as previously sold by us will be available from Hazel Holly the beautiful florist and gift shop next door!
😋 - great addition to any floral gifts you buy or as a treat for yourself ( see you in there 😉)

29/01/2026

GONE NOW !
Can any school/ kids club/crafting club etc make use of this . Paper straws mainly white plus a mixed box of colours , crepe paper, reel ‘plastic ribbon’ plus approx 100 assorted ballotin boxes ( food safe ) All fits in a large carrier bag .

Collection by Sat or it goes in the cardboard recycling !