Tiffy’s Place in South Shore, Blackpool was a derelict guest house that needed some care. I acquired the building before it went to auction by making a low offer to the vendors, which was accepted. The project took nearly three years to finish. A lot of planning. Blood. Sweat. Tears. A labour of love. All taking place through lockdown and bereavement. Today, Tiffy’s Place is a high spec award-winning guest house. It is fully licensed with superb reviews across authentic booking channels. Returning guests and luxury spaces maintained to the highest standards. Accredited with Stay Blackpool and Visit Blackpool.

A mixture of nostalgia where community, charity shops and collectible outlets meet local suppliers and brands. Each room comes together like a family. An eclectic mix of the old and new.

I never really plan how I want a room to look on completion. It’s a journey of my essence and findings in that moment. So really, it’s about the energetic value of creative spirit, mixed with the aesthetic overall appeal, forever evolving. It’s very much a personal thing. It is not influenced by others. It is more about what’s available when I put it out to the universe. I always find exactly what’s needed. I guess it’s like baking the perfect cake and decorating for the occasion. In the case of this project, for guest satisfaction. That they feel a sense of peacefulness.

I am very proud of this assignment. Not just for me, but also my late Father. For whom I promised that no matter what, I would not give up. It’s been a joyous journey. The anticipated negativity within a small majority of onlookers has only made me more focused. I am determined to retain my unique ways.

South Shore, Blackpool is a strong, diverse and resilient community. I have been very proud to be a part of it. Albeit quietly. My aim, to deliver something special. Mission Accomplished. With credit to all who helped. Danielle, Gee, James, Colin and others who took part in the renovation. A little bit of untold history. The best stories are often by those who walked in the rain before the glory of rainbows. For nature is our best inspiration. That and the community.

It’s my sacred canvas of crafting with true intention. Though being original may not give us financial wealth. Yet a deeper sense of accomplishment, one of soul purpose, is priceless. I am sure you will agree with me when I tell you this. Being altruistic is perfectly priceless. And for those discovered, the credit is to their quality of life improved. But we should not stop crafting when life becomes tough. The good folk strive hardest for self improvement.

This is not a flattering photo of me. It was a few days after losing my Dad. During Covid and I had arrived back in Blackpool to get things done. I can still remember how broken I was inside but glad to be home. Fortunately I had no idea what was ahead of me. I had been through enough turmoil during these times or so I believed. But … I did it, Dad!

Tiffy Belle. X