Monday 12 May 2008

Saturday Markets & Mother's Day Sunday

While driving the boys to the beach on Saturday I saw that the local art/craft market was on. So I quickly dropped them off for a surf, then headed back to check out the market for a spontaneous 'artist date'.

While being serenaded by a guy and his acoustic guitar, I browsed through piles of second-hand books and racks of clothes, went clucky over some seriously cute kids clothing and saw some really beautiful jewellery too. I finally settled on a colourful journal embellished with sequins and beads, a pot of greek basil (winter basil) for my herb garden, a happy ceramic fish (I collect fish) and a crocheted shoulder bag made of 100% paper. The total bill under $20 - I love the simple pleasure of market shopping!

On Mother's Day Sunday, 'foodie' daughter Lauren took over the kitchen and made me a sensational dinner while we sipped bubbles with a dash of guava nectar. The Menu - Baked balsamic pears wrapped in proscuitto, salmon steak with a salsa & rocket leaves and for dessert a pinenut & rosemary tart with natural yoghurt. Mmmm. Very spoilt!

I hope you had a Happy Mother's Day too!

4 comments:

  1. What a lovely Mother's Day!
    I had a lovely day with pikelets and strawberries and blueberries made by Helen, then stayed on the sofa reading magazines and watching Little Women. Afternoon tea (cupcakes again made by Helen) and a long dogwalk once the rain stopped made the day a great one.
    Hope all you Mums and Moms had a lovley nurtured day.

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  2. Love your new banner. What fun to stop in the craft fair. I bought a sunhat once made of paper. Amazing. And your mom's day dinner sounds delicious. Made with love. Be well, suki PS Still swimming?? What season is it there now. I just saw two movies set in Australia. Lovely.

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  3. "went clucky over" - what a great expression...I think I will have to make it my own.

    Your day sounds absolutely lovely, as do all the treasures you brought home. Thanks for sharing it all!

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  4. Oh, that dinner sounds to die for. Good for you for being "spoilt."

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