"As customers, we have to show that we value and appreciate the
really good shops out there, or we'll only have ourselves to blame
if they disappear. When independents get it right they deserve our
support." (Mary Portas)
Once again UK newspaper The Telegraph, is championing the
British high street with its "Best Small Shops in Britain Awards."
Now in their sixth year, the awards certainly indicate that people
are using and valuing the unique qualities of high streets in the
UK. A big thank you to everyone who voted for TCS although,
unfortunately, we did not realise that the competition had been
running for two months by the time we asked you to vote!
One of the beauties of owning an independent store is having the
ability to listen and work alongside customers to meet their
individual needs. Our customers value the unique interpretation of
trends together with a creative mix of products and customer
styling, which have been the hallmark of TCS over the last 15
years.
We were thrilled to be recognised by Stella magazine as one of the
50 best boutiques outside London, and we are really grateful to
customers, both in the UK and overseas, who have supported TCS over
many years and those who have just discovered us.
As well as providing an unparalleled selection of clothing and
home ware, TCS is also about creating a mood that is always
inviting, relaxing and encourages experimentation. In an age
where you get little "me time" it is important to give yourself
that bit of extra time. Why not drop by the store earlier in the
day to relax in the calm of the first floor lounge area, while you
simply soak up the atmosphere flicking through one of the many
books to hand. Meanwhile, our team can be putting together
individual combinations of clothing and accessories for you to try
before the store gets busy.
Visiting from further afield can be a good opportunity to spend
a day in Teddington. TCS is located in the heart of the village and
we are just 35 minutes by train from Waterloo. There is plenty to
see and do while you are here with a wealth of shops, cafes and
galleries together with the river Thames and Royal Bushy Park on
our doorstep. 
My personal favourite to realx for 10 minutes is La
Bottega (just a few doors from TCS at 16 High Street) where the
ever so friendly Danni is usually making that cappucino for me as I
walk through the door!
Teddington has always attracted a creative crowd and there are
galleries displaying work by a range of artists, while the Landmark
Arts Centre has become a destination venue for any number of events
- my favourite being the Comedy Works
http://www.landmarkartscentre.org/whats-on/comedy.html which
provides a great night out in an amazing setting once a month.
Bushy Park, with its stunning landscape is beautiful at any time
of the year is one of the main reasons (after great schools) that
people flock to live in Teddington.
