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Monday, 22 October 2012

Bill Please

Bill folder (Suttons seed packet) at The Folly bar in the City

Bill folder (smart teaspoon storage tray) at The Pig "kitchen garden food and rooms" in the New Forest

Labels: bill folder, cafe design, humour, The Folly, The Pig

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