Made in Fulham
It never fails to surprise us what a talented bunch you Fulham folks are. Each month Urban Village Ldn introduces you to THe Fulham face behind an idea, product or business and asks them what they love about being a local resident. This month we talk to Bianca White from Bable candles
How long have you called Fulham home? I am Fulham through and through, I am one of the lucky ones to have grown up here. I attended Fulham Prep School (when it just opened and was a tiny single form entry school) I have moved in and out of the area but, returned home 3 years ago.
Tell us a bit about yourself/and your family My name is Bianca and for 7 years I have been a teacher at a local primary school in Fulham. I recently decided to leave teaching and set up my own business, painting candles. I live with my sister and her boyfriend, I have two brothers who live in the flat above us and my parents are within walking distance. We are a very close family and love trying out new places in Fulham together.
What’s your favourite local haunt and why? I have SO MANY! in Fulham we are lucky enough to be spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic independent businesses. But, if I had to choose, I would say Manuka Kitchen; the service is always fantastic and the Owner is incredibly personable and lovely. The food is also great and we have celebrated many a special occasion there (I am about to order their delicious beef wellington for my 30th birthday next month!) I would also have to say, Boys’n’Berry this is the best coffee shop in Fulham, Mo the manager is amazing and it has a fantastically friendly atmosphere.
What is your slice of Fulham heaven and why? My sister and I are massive foodies, we are both obsessed with the tiny sushi restaurant Ichrio on the North End Road, if you haven’t been you need to check it out!
What have you missed about Fulham life during lockdown? Honestly, I really miss just being able to walk over to Aragon House and have a catch up with a friend over a couple of drinks.
What local shop/service/business has helped make life easier during the pandemic? The coffee shops for staying open for take away. A slice of cake and an oat milk cappuccino = pure bliss.
If you could do one thing to improve Fulham what would it be? Ooooo hard question. I would say more community events to bring everyone together.
Tell us about Bable candles and how it came to be. Bable candles started organically. I did not mean to set up a candle business! It all started because after a bike ride where I was inspired to become a florist. I then booked onto the career course at Mc Queens Flower School. To bide my time before this began, I researched about tablescapes and table setting ideas and saw that candles were really in. I then painted a candle in my garden and put a photograph of it on my Instagram and the rest is history.
What advice would you give to someone who's thinking about starting their own business? This is going to sound cliché but, just do it - do not wait until it is the right time or until everything is perfect. Just start and you never know where it will take you. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bableit/?hl=en
