Petite Fairytale Boutique

13/11/2024

Ok one last thing! These magical creatures need loving new homes ✨🦄✨

Totally free, just pop down the shop to claim one. There will be someone in the shop until 6pm xx

13/11/2024

Hi again everyone,

We still have our beautiful flower wall and Christmas arch available. I have reduced these to £150 each. There’s extra panels for the wall that will go with it. Plus a few dresses, some cute teapots and our lovely chandeliers.

It’s hard to keep up with the comments and messages and check what’s still there for you all as I’m not in the shop myself. So if you’d like anything please call the boutique 01903 231777.
Everything will need to be collected today please.
Thank you all so much for the continued support ❤️✨ ###x

12/11/2024

Hi again everyone,

These are the dresses we have left and the sizes. All less than half price. Please message if you’d like any xx

Edit. I’ve commented prices. Would prefer they are collected but will post if they don’t go x

12/11/2024

Would anyone like these? £30 for all four x

12/11/2024

Would anyone be interested in the Christmas arch I made? Would need collecting by tomorrow x

11/11/2024

Hi again guys,

We are back over the Boutique tomorrow and Wednesday clearing out the last few things.

We still have a few items available for sale. Our beautiful chandeliers, some dresses, a flower wall and tables and chairs.

If anyone would like anything please do pop in.

Also, whilst I’m here and for the record!! A little message to the copycat that made my life hell a few years back copying packages, prices, wording, parties and every other little thing she could. Going as far as copying my business name… I will not be selling anything to you so your husband can stop messaging.. use your own bloody imagination for once! Honestly what vultures 🙄

05/11/2024

Hi again everyone,

I have edited at the bottom of my last post to thank you all but wanted to make sure my gratitude was seen so thought a new post might do the trick!

Honestly, I’m completely overwhelmed by all of the amazing comments and photos! I really wasn’t expecting such a huge reaction and I’m truly thankful for all of the support and love ❤️

I’ve been sat reading all of the comments whilst having a good cry and absolutely loving all of the memories.
The Boutique has been such a massive part of my life for so many years that it’s very hard to let go. However, knowing the magic that’s been created in your little ones lives has really softened the blow ❤️

For those commenting on the landlord. I’ve stopped shy of naming him and unfortunately as much as I’d like to I cannot take it further due to lack of funds. I have a large VAT bill to settle and am going to really struggle to clear that. Hopefully it will alert others though and will save them from the same fate.

Thank you so so much again. I remember so many of you fondly. So many memories ❤️ and so much love, you are all amazing! X###

P.S My husband is in the Boutique today and tomorrow clearing it out as best he can. We are trying to raise a little money if we can and have a few things on marketplace. If anyone would like anything do pop in or ask.

04/11/2024

Hi everyone,

As some of you may know, yesterday I sadly closed the Boutique permanently. It’s been a very difficult decision but I feel I had no choice.

To explain. There are a few reasons but the main one is that I’ve been massively let down constantly by my landlord since I signed the lease and over the years it’s been simply hellish.

I signed the lease four years ago under the impression that an existing leak in the roof had been fixed. This was a lie. Four years later that leak remains and there are many
more that have now spread everywhere.

The landlord ignores my emails and requests for help. I have an internal repairing lease so it’s his responsibility to keep the building in good condition. He does not. He simply does not care and will only reply to me if I threaten not to pay him. At no point have any of the leaks been fixed and they are getting worse and worse. It’s now affecting the makeover area and tea shop area in the boutique and it’s just become impossible to carry on.

Then there’s the fact that he does not like speaking to women (so my husband has had to try and deal with him) and it’s been a nightmare. A few months ago he even put a £50k electricity bill in my name. I had to prove it wasn’t my bill (which I did but it was very stressful) and he told me ‘not to grumble’. To be honest it’s been one thing after another and it’s been so so stressful. I pity his next tenant.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t trust the agent either, who told me ‘he’s not the type of landlord to leave a tenant high and dry’ another lie. It soon became clear that this man is well known for being an awful landlord in Worthing and the agent knows very well that he leaves many, many tenants high and dry! I hope you enjoy your commission - you know who you are!! Maybe ‘Justice’ and karma will prevail eh?!

While all this has been going on I’ve been trying to make a profit. Which I was until I hit the 20% VAT bracket. Now I’m barely scraping by like many businesses and it’s only set to get harder.

And lastly on a personal note, I’m recovering from a breakdown and although I’m on the mend it has meant that I haven’t been able to be there for some time. I’ve been trying to deal with all of this and get better too and something simply had to give.

I do need to clear something up though. The business is absolutely NOT going mobile. My business is closing and I am having a period of rest and healing before I decide what to do next.

My assistant manager (Fairy Poppy) is setting up a mobile party business in the new year. However, this has nothing to do with the Boutique or myself. It will be a new business with a new name and not owned or run by me.

I will of course share details of her parties once she is up and running. I’m sure they will be magical and I wish her all the best.

Anyone with a voucher please message the page and I will arrange a refund for you. As far as I’m aware anyone that had paid a deposit for a party or makeover has now been refunded.

I must also say a big thank you to my amazing staff that have worked so hard, sometimes in very difficult circumstances.

I’m very sad to be closing but also very proud that my little business has created so many happy memories over the years ❤️ thank you so much if you’ve visited us. I have lots of happy memories and hope you do too ✨

I have a little request though. I would absolutely love it if you could post up your memories below. It’s my birthday today and it’s not been the best. It would really make me smile to hear of your happy times at the boutique!

Much love
Lorraine (owner of Petite Fairytale Boutique) aka ‘Fairy Godmother’ ###x

EDIT: Omg I’m completely overwhelmed by all of the amazing comments and photos! I really wasn’t expecting such a huge reaction. I’m truly thankful for all of the support and love ❤️

I’ve been sat reading all of the comments whilst having a good cry and absolutely loving all of the memories.
The Boutique has been such a massive part of my life for so many years that it’s very hard to let go. However, knowing the magic that’s been created in your little ones lives has really softened the blow.

For those commenting on the landlord. I’ve stopped shy of naming him and unfortunately as much as I’d like to I cannot take it further due to lack of funds. I have a large VAT bill to settle and am going to struggle to clear that. Hopefully it will alert others though and will save them from the same fate.

Thank you so so much again. I remember so many of you fondly. So many memories ❤️ and so much love, you are all amazing! X###

07/09/2024

Due to a poorly little one we have a makeover slot available tomorrow at 10am.
To book, please message starting with ‘Sunday’ ✨💕

03/09/2024

The fairies would like to send lots of magical wishes and good luck, to all the little fairies who have visited us this summer who are starting big school this week ✨🧚‍♀️
Here’s to the beginning of an exciting, sparkly new chapter ❤️🧚‍♀️

02/09/2024

Any outstanding enquiries will be responded to on Thursday 💕🧚‍♀️ xx

30/08/2024

We have had makeover slots become available tomorrow at 11am and Sunday at 10am 💕 This is for either a Makeover, BFF Makeover or Mummy and Me Package.
Information of which can be found at petitefairytaleboutique.co.uk/prices.
To book, please message starting with ‘SATURDAY’ or ‘SUNDAY - first come first served 🧚‍♀️✨

23/08/2024

Hello everyone 👋🏼
We hope you are enjoying the last couple of weeks of the summer holidays ☀️
If you’re thinking of a back-to-school treat, or perhaps a starting-school treat for any little ones, then come along and meet the fairies 🧚‍♀️
We have some makeover slots remaining for the end of august, suitable for age 3+
The perfect treat for little fairies 💕

08/08/2024

The summer holidays are well underway at the Boutique.
We’re loving meeting you all for lots of sparkly fun and fairy makeovers! ✨
We still have some makeover spaces remaining for the holidays, including some Sunday availability 💕🧚‍♀️✨
Remember we are open 7 days a week over the summer. You can book via messenger or by calling the fairies on 01903 231777 🧚‍♀️✨ x

01/08/2024

If you’re visiting the sandpit this summer, keep an eye out for a fairy or two 👀🧚‍♀️✨ - Or why not visit us afterwards for a fairy juice or an ice cream to cool down with? 🍦
Outside seating is also available! ☀️
Find us down Warwick Street! 🧚‍♀️✨

It’s back!!
Our urban beach will be in South Street Square for the rest of the month 🎉

29/07/2024

Out and about in town, or heading back through from the beach?
Why not drop in and see the fairies - we’ve got lots of yummy cold drinks and sweet treats available, perfect for a sunny day 🧚‍♀️☀️
Open 7 days a week over the holidays 🧚‍♀️✨

22/07/2024

From tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd of July, we are open 7 days a week for the Summer Holidays! 🧚‍♀️

Did you know our magical tearoom is open to everyone? You don’t have to have a pamper session booked to join the fairies for some yummy treats or sparkly fun ✨

We have our menu serving a selection of sandwiches, toasties, sundaes and sweet treats 🧁 and our magical drinks menu featuring Fairy Milkshakes, Unicorn Hot Chocolates, Candyfloss Mocktails, Mermaid Floats…the perfect summer holiday treat! 😋

Extra activities can be added on the day, such as Build a Bear, Fairy Dust Making and Fairy Face Sparkles ✨ - Walk-ins are welcome, however to guarantee a table we recommend booking 🧚‍♀️

Message now to book! xx

16/07/2024

Please note due to an issue with our email server we are currently unable to access our inbox and any emails sent to us are bouncing back.
If you have emailed us and not received a response, or have had an email bounce back, please either send us a message on Facebook, or you can call the Boutique on 01903 231777 (Thursday-Sunday).
We are working to resolve this and apologise for any inconvenience! 🧚‍♀️✨