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Andover’s La Di Da Wins Muddy Stilettos Award

La Di Da's Steph Briggs & Muddy Stilettos Leela Bennett

La Di Da Interiors based in Bridge Street, Andover have won a prestigious Muddy Stilettos Award in the Best Interiors Store Category for Hampshire.

Muddy Stilettos Hants launched in February 2017 with ex-national magazine journalist and local resident Mary Malyon as editor. These were Hampshire’s first Muddy Stilettos Awards designed to support, encourage and celebrate the very best independent, lifestyle businesses in the county.

The winners party was held at the brand new White Space in Alresford, with much fizz and merriment for all.

La Di Da Interiors has grown and developed over the last two years and this award is a reflection of the rejuvenated business.

Owner, Steph Briggs commented “We have a small team that constantly strive to exceed customer expectations. We love what we do and are delighted to have been voted into first place by our customers. It’s a fabulous way to be recognised.”

Started in 2012 by ex Independent and Red journalist Hero Brown to cover events and businesses in Bucks & Oxon, Muddy Stilettos has since expanded into 16 counties including Hampshire.

Muddy Stilettos was a finalist in the Best Arts & Culture category of the UK National Blog Awards 2017.

La Di Da Interiors can be found at the rear of 34 Bridge St, Andover SP10 1BW. Call on 01264 366200 or go to the website at www.ladida-andover.com

Full list of the Muddy Stilettos Hampshire Awards 2017

Best Interiors

Winner:
La Di Da

Finalists:
Renaissance Interiors
No. 64 The Biscuit House
Blu Bambu Living
More By Design

Best Art Gallery

Winner:
Josie Eastwood Fine Art

Finalists:
Jenna Burlingham Fine Art
Aspex Art Gallery
The Hotwalls Studios
Nadia Waterfield Fine Art

Best Bar

Winner:
Pulpo Negro

Finalists:
The Black Bottle
The Cabinet Rooms
Sam’s Bar at The Cave
The Sunset Bar at The Waterfront

Best Beauty Salon

Winner:
Studio 49

Finalists:
Face Matters Skincare
Tranquil Beauty
Pretty Woman
The Bridge Retreat

Best Bookshop

Winner:
P&G Wells Booksellers

Finalists:
Laurence Oxley Ltd
One Tree Bookshop
October Books
Fordingbridge Bookshop

Best Boutique Stay

Winner:
The Old Barns

Finalists:
The Black Hole B&B
Hannah’s Bed and Breakfast
The Wellington Arms (Baughust)
New Forest Escapes

Best Café

Winner:
The Little Kitchen Bistro

Finalists:
Rawberry
Coffee Lab
The Canteen
Southsea Coffee Company

Best Children’s Business

Winner:
Tot Cross Buns

Finalists:
Quirky Lime
Billy Goat Shoes
Ragamuffin
Roar Quack Quack

Best Complimentary Therapy Centre

Winner:
Chiros

Finalists:
The Body Reset Clinic
Jikiden Reiki Healing
Winchester Health & Beauty
Balancing Harmony

Best Day Spa:

Winner:
Laurabella

Finalists:
Limewood
Chewton Glen
Pretty Woman, Alresford
Dorthe Thomas

Best Destination Pub

Winner:
The Black Boy (Winchester)

Finalists:
The Greyhound on The Test
The Bourne Valley Inn
The Woolpack (Totford)
The Crown Inn (Upton)

Best Family Attraction

Winner:
Finkley Down Farm

Finalists:
Alresford Music Festival
Marwell Zoo
Hampshire Kids Festival
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Best Farmshop/Deli

Winner:
Newlyns

Finalists:
The Good Life Farm Shop
Wellington Farm Shop
Lisa’s Larder
Brimfields

Best Fitness Instructor

Winner:
Victoria Corbett, Damson Hill Cottage

Finalists:
Vicky Tidy, Mumma BFit
Glittering Yogi
Jo Wheeler Yoga
Kirsty Coltart: Fitness Divas

Best Florist

Winner:
Moutan

Finalists:
Wildbunch Florists
Floribunda Rose
SS Floral Events
Flowers with Wild Abandon

Best Glamping Business

Winner:
Beautiful Bells

Finalists:
Watercress Lodges & Campsite
Two Hoots Campsite
Peak House Farm Shepherd’s Hut
Escape & Retreat at Frenches Farm

Best Gift Shop

Winner:
Long Barn

Finalists:
Alison’s Wonderland
5Mile Studio
Turner & Thom
Alresford Linen

Best Hair Salon

Winner:
Hair, Beauty and Barber Studio

Finalists:
Mawson & Company
The Mane Studio
Twist
Bombshell Beauty

Best Jeweller

Winner:
Originals, Odiham

Finalists:
Kooky Two
Quince Jewellery
Claudia Bradby
Laura Bennett Jewellery

Best Local Food Producer

Winner:
Boxxfresh

Finalists:
Test Valley Gin
Hoxton Bakehouse
Parsonage Farm Charcuterie
Mozzo Coffee

Best Men’s Store

Winner:
The Mantique

Finalists:
The Hambledon
Cadogan & Co
217 Menswear
The Vintage Hound

Best Photographer

Winner:
Sarah Dutton

Finalists:
Nicky Wood
Leela Bennett
Anna Prideaux
Marlene Lee

Best Restaurant

Winner:
Kyoto Kitchen

Finalists:
Verveine
Forte Kitchen
The Hut
Restaurant 27

Best Wine Merchant

Winner:
Berry Bros. & Rudd

Finalists:
Wineutopia
Caviste
The Cellar
The Cork and Cheese

Best Woman’s Store

N.B. After a Muddy Stilettos recount, we are thrilled for Hartley Wintney because this Hampshire hotspot has produced two winners.

Winners:
Cashmere Goose
MiMi

Finalists:
Libellula
Hero
Alison van der Lande

Best Yoga/Pilates Studio

Winner:
New Energy Yoga

Finalists:
Fitique
Bikram Yoga (Fareham)
Dandelion Wellbeing
Lotus Yoga