To market, to market

I can't believe just how quickly the last few weeks has gone. My sister and husband have been with us and I have been utterly blessed to spend some quality, girly, sisterly time with her. We have shopped more in these weeks than I did all of this year. Laughed ourselves silly. Rationalised all our bad habits and shared honestly our deepest emotions. To be understood and appreciated quirks and all, is, I think one of the many treasures of a sister.

Last weekend we took an outing to the market on sandy bay road and picked up a couple of delightful, unique items.

One for our pretty little Annabelle.....



And one for me!
It is such an inspiring market with gorgeous pieces from really talented folk. We are both now motivated to create new things and complete all the unfinished projects buried deep in the back of our cupboards.

One, two, three reasons to smile........

A dear, precious girl

A sweet little boy
A much loved strong and kind young man

Peace

this is one of my favourite psalms........number 121

I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?

My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

the simple things

Initially, I struggled to see the bright side of our new "old" car breaking down on monday. I guess I was just not destined to accessorise with a new red leather bag as was the purpose of the outing. To set the scene.........Firstly, I was a little concerned when realising that I had forgotten the baby carrier, no matter we could carry Annabelle. Mildly vexed when I had forgotten my purse and cash, no problem, sister could cover me. I was however by this time, not even surprised on exiting the car (after solving those little challenges) to discover that my car had a leak. Actually to be more accurate, a "lot" of water had leaked from my radiator. It only rains when it pours so naturally this would have to be the week for this to occur....murphy's law or something like that.

There is however, a bright side.........

We broke down behind a fabulous shop with excellent coffee and beautiful shoes on perhaps one of the few days of the year where you can sit outside in Hobart and be just the right amount of warm. Secondly, the RACT man truly was just like Indianna Jones rescuing a damsel in distress. Kind, considerate and not once did he make me feel silly about the car dilemma. He even followed us home to make sure we arrived ok, after helping get the pram in the car and patiently waiting to pack up the babes and bags. My faith that there is good in this world was restored, thank you universe!

Testing..........Testing.......

Something exciting is happening which has all of the household buzzing. Some much loved visitors are arriving from overseas on tuesday. I have been busy baking this morning testing some new culinary delights in preparation for next weeks guests.

Olive & Baby spinach tart with pine nuts......yum....

Hazelnut brownies to go with big scoops of rich vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate sauce.....approved by the boys in the house...... I come from a long line of cooks who "love to love" with food! Sorry folks, the diet will have to start when you leave us.