Heart of the country

 A day in Daylesford is simply the best.

There's a Vintage Mills Market that you can walk around and be thoroughly entertained even if you don't purchase anything.

I loved seeing some artworks of Frida Kahlo, an Orthodox icon, some carnival rides, posters and a Mickey Mouse telephone.









This handmade crochet dress was gorgeous as was this coat made from a blanket!



Outside the Mills Market, they now have a garden section.



Next, my mum and I went to our favourite honey stall. I bought a huge tub of honey - 5kgs! I go through it with all the teas and matchas I drink! Then we were off to our other favourite place in Daylesford which we've visited many times before: The Convent Restaurant.



Outfit details:
Tree of Life coat: eBay find.
Red, leather bag: Market find.
Leather boots: Diana Ferrari.
Cream dress: Retail.


The gardens are so pretty there and the prawn and calamari pasta is always delicious.



After lunch, we still had a bit of energy before making the long drive home, so we strolled around the Botanical Gardens. It was so peaceful and beautiful.


I was thrilled to happen upon a greenhouse filled with colourful dahlias! I think my next hobby shall be growing my own flowers!


At home, a flan that my mum and I had made was waiting for us. It was a perfect end to our day.



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Title: Heart of the Country by Paul & Linda McCartney.



Comments

  1. Vix07 July, 2025

    Looking gorgeous in your fuzzy coat and your mum should join my posse with her cowgirl chic outfit!
    I love that crochet dress and the Frida artwork. Those Orthodox icons are lush, aren't they? It's crazy that you can pick them up in supermarkets in Greece! xxx

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    1. Jess 08 July, 2025

      Yes you two can be gorgeous cowgirls together. X

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  2. Polyester Princess08 July, 2025

    How lovely to accompany you and your Mum to Daylesford, which definitely looks like my kind of place. Your Tree of Life coat is stunning! xxx

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    1. Jess 08 July, 2025

      Thank you Ann! You would love it there. X

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