Greetings lovely friends & readers
I have had these photos loaded for a few days now but have not been able to find blogging words to write down ... today is my 3rd attempt.
I had to drop everything & drive down to my Mums again (3rd time this year) after she popped a Ligament in her knee. I would like to say she is doing much better now but I can only say I think this is going to be a long slow process. I also had Mum assessed for Resthome Care & she now has help coming in for five mornings a week - much to her disgust & annoyance. 😉
For years I called Mt Taranaki a "she" but have been told it is a "he". He was not wearing his usual white coat but was equally as spectacular looking & never fails to take my breath away when I come round a bend. Quite by accident I found this cute little cafe in Inglewood called Lure Cafe. I am so pleased I stopped my journey for a coffee & a caramel slice as it was just delightful.
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| I was so busy photographing all the eclectic things inside I forgot to get an outside pic so this one is borrowed off their Facebook Page |
Jellie the Pig in a paddock outside & a friendly Goat also.
Delightful spaces to sit both inside & out.
A gorgeous array of eclectic vintage treasures to be found in different rooms inside the Cafe.
Along with my coffee & slice I made a purchase ... here is what I bought below ..........
He (She ??) caught my eye & I could Not resist bringing him home with me. The girl behind the Counter told me it was her own work which made it even more special to me. I love to create but I also love to support fellow crafters by buying their work.
And Yes dear friends, before you ask ... I did find some treasures at the op-shop 😊 I love the Hospice Shop in Stratford - its clean & well laid out & very reasonable prices.
This unusual metal urn was from the Hospice Shop in Hawera - $5 ... I plan to do something with it but just not quite sure what as yet.
This book/letter rack was a $2.50 purchase back in * this post * at Christmas time - once again from the Stratford Hospice Shop.
My friend Sally had gifted me these 2 beautiful books, one for my Birthday, one for Christmas. I decided to revamp the book rack to display my books in so I gave it two coats of Chalk paint, Pale Duck Egg. I had to sand the folk art flowers off the front first as their outline kept appearing through my paint.
Some offcuts of Re-design transfers in keeping with the bee/butterfly theme, just completed the rack & the books look perfect sitting in it on display.
I wondered why the tiny succulent cuttings I had planted in this old watering ram in my garden were not doing especially well.
I think they have been somewhat flattened by a certain four-legged creature who weighs a tonne !!
Sid is currently obsessed with all things Pokemon related. Last week I looked up the names he told me on good-old-google & we found images & printed them off ... he spent happy hours cutting them all out & I learnt new names I had never even heard of !!! 😉
Thank You So Very Much for stopping by today dear friends,
I shall be back in a couple of days with a follow-up post,
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
With much love & friendship to you All,
Julie & the furry ones x0x0x
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