Kilau Coffee

Happy New Year!

kilaucoffee — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:16:31 +0000

Hey, just a wee note to say Happy New Year and give everyone a heads up on the impending work at Little Belmont Street. We will be closing from the 8th of January until 10am on the Friday the 13th (kilau’s 8th Birthday!!) Whilst we are closed, we will be mostly doing painting and plumbing and trying to smarten up those pesky toilets. We are hoping that 2012 will be a great year for kilau, we got confirmation of our building warrant for the high street shop in mid december, so we are hoping to start work on the upstairs early January too!

I hope this year brings everyone what they hope for, and look forward to seeing you in one of the shops soon.

c xx

Movember at kilau, old aberdeen

kilaucoffee — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:40:11 +0000

Gentlemen. It’s nearing Movember, that most gentlemanly time of year, and we are issuing a rallying call.

This year we are opening up Team Kilau to customers and we have a little incentive to sweeten the deal; if you join our team and make a donation of £10, you’ll receive a 10% discount on all purchases for the entire month of November!

There is a sting in the tail, however. If any of you gentlemen currently enjoy a discount, it will be suspended for the month. So really, it’s better to join us. JOIN US.

http://uk.movember.com/mospace/822842/

A New Exhibition at Kilau, Little Belmont Street

kilaucoffee — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:16:46 +0000

Introducing the first exhibition of work by Alan Davidson in over 30 years! The opening night will include a live set by Kitchen Cynic to compliment the pieces on display.

This special exhibition will run from Monday 10th October to Saturday 7th January.

Private view Sunday 9th from 8pm – 10pm with music from 9pm.

Kilau will be closed all day Sunday, but open as usual on Monday morning!

- Eion

Makin’ Tables

kilaucoffee — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:09 +0000

From used pallets (thanks Dad) do beautiful tables grow. But first some prep work.

Wanton destruction.

Some of them put up quite a fight.

And now I understand why Dana was laughing so much.

We worked hard, okay? We needed a beer!

Small but mighty. Like an Extra Strong Mint.

Don’t mess.

The Beast.

The Beast makes light work of the pallets!

Who knew the inside of pallets would be so beautiful?

Table Prototype 1. Looking pretty good, even if I do say so myself!

Plenty more work to do here, I’ll keep you posted.

- Eion

A back garden update…

kilaucoffee — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:57:50 +0000

What was that? You haven’t heard anything new about the back garden? It doesn’t mean things haven’t been done. Check out this heap of photos!

Some soil enriching compost. (Thanks Dad!)

I broke the fork. I’m putting this down to my super strength rather than buying cheap tools. Right?

Some finely turned soil.

Mum plan ding up the garden like a champ! All the plants here have been gifted to us by the wonderful Diana – cuttings from her own garden no less! Cheers Diana!

A cracking job and looking brilliant!

And we may also have bought us some chairs! Its getting closer, folks!

- Eion

Day seventeen in the kilau back garden

kilaucoffee — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:13:07 +0000

Some rather nice chuckies.

This is pretty much it, folks. Now we just need to get some furniture.

Pretty good, huh?

And here is our first plant! A lovely lavender from Ian from MacBeans! Cheers, Ian!

This sinister beast, borrowed from Phil, is what’s going to hopefully solve our furniture issues. I’m going to try my hand at making some tables and chairs!

The important thing is respect it, not fear it. Even if it does seem to creep closer to you when your back is turned…

- Eion

Day fifteen and sixteen in the kilau back garden

kilaucoffee — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:28:18 +0000

Phil, you’re awesome!

Craig likes it.

FENCE!!

And from a saucy alternate angle.

Day sixteen…

A sturdy gate.

Easy access to sheds and storage.

And a sneaky little bench!

- Eion

Day fourteen in the kilau back garden…

kilaucoffee — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:05:56 +0000

A lock block path? Okay then!

Shake that money maker, Phil. Also, this is the first photo I have of Ken without his hands on his hips.

Good work guys!

- Eion

Day thirteen in the kilau back garden…

kilaucoffee — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:02:16 +0000

Tidied boarder, capped wall, finished slab work and lock block! Yes!

The other wall has been capped too!

Now who wouldn’t want to play with one of these?

A bit more fencing to be done.

Looking forward to a coffee in the beautiful dappled sunlight!

- Eion

Day twelve in the Kilau back garden…

kilaucoffee — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:50:42 +0000

Rain has suspended play for the day.

Come on Scottish summer, help us out here.

- Eion