Set on the site of an historic Clerkenwell shop in London, an eclectic old-world parlour is set to pop up next week where friends and family can gather to engage, think, express, play games, and – most importantly – relax and enjoy time the Slow Life way.
Hosted by MIEN magazine, a website dedicated to etiquette culture and style, The Parlour hopes to take guests away from the fast-paced,intense, digital world we live in, inviting them to interact and engage with each other in a charming setting.
Dana Gornitzki, Editor of MIEN magazine explains: “The idea behind the Parlour is to return to the roots of what a parlour was used for: a lovely living space where one could receive visitors in the most polite way possible. The Parlour pop up will be a place to write letters, engage in good conversation, play games like cards, drink punch and enjoy music.”
During the day, the Parlour will be the perfect place to come read a book, write letters (or in your journal!), peruse art and other anecdotes left by visitors, or have a relaxed chat away from the busy streets of the city.
On select afternoons and evenings, the Parlour will feature unique nostalgic workshops and play time: an assortment of delightful happenings including parlour games, poetry recitals, listening to old records, and a few other handsome surprises.
Most importantly, the Parlour will be free of mobile telephones, computers and modern-day gadgets, making time for quality, face to face conversations.
So what can the Parlour provide for the stressed modern city slicker?
Dana explains: “Hopefully an escape, some time to switch off. We’re always (especially in the city) in the state of go-go-go. The idea of the Parlour is to really leave the busy
day behind and the constant stimulation that comes along with it. Use of mobile telephones will be strictly prohibited, in exchange for simpler and slower activities. Maybe playing a board game, coming to the poetry afternoon or just enjoying a chat with a friend. The idea is to bring back simple pleasure and just enjoy the company of others.”
A taste of the Parlour schedule:
- Friday, 5 March:
4-6pm Letter writing workshop with Dana Gornitzki, Editor, MIEN Magazine (£3 for note card, stamp
and light refreshment)
7-9pm The Fun Fed @ the Parlour – nostalgic parlour games and good old fashioned merriment
(ticketed event)
- Saturday, 6 March
10am-1pm Cake and vintage boutique featuring lovely stalls including Vogue favourite Vintage Secret
4pm-6pm Poetry at the Parlour in collaboration with Kid, I wrote back (pay what you can)
-Sunday 7 March
10am-12.30pm Sunday papers at the Parlour
3pm-5pm Bring your granny and grandpa for tea at the Parlour (ticketed event)
6pm-8pm Barrys Lounge spins – relaxing tunes humming from turn tables (pay what you can)
The Parlour will be welcoming visitors fr0m 5 to 10 March
@ 97-99 Clerkenwell
Road, London EC1R 5BX
