Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

What better place to wear your favorite purple dress than a lavender farm?  Long time readers may remember that my mum and I love returning to Daylesford's Lavandula Farm. With a cluster of historic golden-stone farm structures dating from the 1850s, it is a beautiful sight to see. In addition, the gardens are always lovely to roam around. Yes I tasted these sweet grapes and rang the copper bell! Even the animals are a joy to observe! I can't wait to return next work holidays. I've run out of their lavender cream that I love using on my face. What are you up to today? X Title :  Somewhere Over the Rainbow by  Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. You are welcome to visit my: eBay Store Instagram

 I had a beautiful birthday this year. I spent time with my loved ones, moments I treasure. I took a flexi day off work and my mum took me to lunch at our new favourite cafe  The Glass Den . We both ordered truffled mushrooms on toasted focaccia topped with creamy burrata and a swirl of herb oil! It tasted delicious and I enjoyed every bite. So enjoyable that my mum and I decided to go to the supermarket and buy all the ingredients to make the same thing for dinner! How funny is that!  After lunch, we wandered around the Coburg Lake Park and admired the trees and lake. I wore my 100% wool dress under my sunflower Afghan coat to keep me warm. We stopped off to drop some things off at an op-shop then went home to a delightful   Basque cheesecake that my sister made me. Title : I Don't Want to Miss a Thing by  Aerosmith . You are welcome to visit my: eBay Store Instagram

Our day in Mount Macedon began with a chilly walk up to the Memorial Cross. The first thing that greeted us was this adorable, fluffy kookaburra and fog everywhere. Luckily I came prepared with my big Afghan coat. Still, I was freezing! These trees with bright red leaves were beautiful. Almost everyone who passed by stopped to take photos. Hiding under the trees were many red mushrooms. They looked bright and magical but were probably poisonous. Best to just look and not touch. These Penstemon ‘Alice Hindley’ flowers caught my eye, matching the red theme of the day. I have purple Penstemons growing in my garden and would like to plant some red ones next. A closer look at my vintage, leather handbag. I've had this one for years.  For lunch we had sweet potato wedges and shakshuka. What did you have for lunch today? X Title :  Flame Trees  by Cold Chisel. You are welcome to visit my: eBay Store Instagram

  Recently my mum and I discovered a cafe called The Glass Den . With beautifully styled food and interesting flavours, I was so excited to try the food. As people around us ordered, I'd sneak a look at their gorgeous looking meals and it was hard to decide what to order. In the end, I picked the Korean chicken on a cheese waffle and my mum and I shared a strawberry matcha topped with a coconut creme brulee. It was really delicious.  After our very filling lunch, we strolled around Coburg Lake Reserve, admiring the trees, fallen leaves and lakes. We also reminisced about visiting this same park years ago with family friends. In other news, here are some stunning sunflowers that I grew in my garden! I absolutely love growing my own flowers, it gives me so much joy.  I also found a fairly rare Elvis book from 1977 at a Sunday market. I bought a second hand copy of this book about 10 years ago and it had a ripped front cover so I was happy to upgrade my copy. Despite it's s...