Calabrisella Mia

 

My mum and I always love returning to our favourite country town Daylesford but this time I learnt about a small hot chocolate factory that we'd never known about. The wonders of Instagram!

In a cute little store, dark painting features with wooden shelves stored jars of cocoa and all types of spices.

At $11 for a hot chocolate, this was a bit of a fancy chocolate experience. On a cold, rainy day, I really enjoyed my milk chocolate hot chocolate with a marshmallow locally made in the next country town, Ballarat.

It was a day for indoor activities, as the rain prevented us from walking around the lake, so we headed to the Vintage Mills Market.

When you tell yourself you're not going to spend any more money, of course that's when you find all the best things! I found lots of beautiful wooden furniture pieces, leather jackets, vintage rocking horses and a giant Mary statue that I loved.




My mum and I wore our warm Afghan coats. Twinning!



Sometimes all you need is a long drive, a hot chocolate and a bit of window shopping and it's the perfect day.
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Title: A cute Italian song 'Calabrisella Mia'.


Comments

  1. Polyester Princess30 September, 2025

    It's always a joy to tag along with you and your Mum to Daylesford and its Mill Market. The latter seems well worth having a rummage in! The hot chocolate looks delicious, but I couldn't believe how pricey it was! xxx

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  2. Vix08 October, 2025

    I ;pve visiting you and your Mum when you visit Daylesford! I can't stand hot chocolate, even the smell turns my stomach - but the goodies on dispaly are fabulous and you both look very cute and snuggly in your fluffy coats! xxx

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