Discovering a little patch of heaven in Mells Somerset

Last weekend I took a road trip home to Somerset. We dodged the rain and took a ride out to Mells and Frome for a womble. My folks had stumbled across this lovely walled garden which offers yummy pizzas from their home made pizza oven and lots of tempting plants and bric-a-brac for sale in their amazing green house. They were excited about showing it to me and it was no surprise to say that I felt I had fallen upon a little patch of heaven!

Not for you pigs x

 Enamel ware.. Wombeling heaven! 

Would love to make one of these! 

We all came home with a few more house treasures 

I love finding new places that will some day become road trip traditions! 

Happy Weekend All! Hope your having your own 

family adventures! 

gem x

...hanging out at Southbourne's Shake and Stir festival

We had a lovely meander through Fisherman's Walk on Sunday afternoon, checking out the Shake and Stir Vintage Festival. I've never seen the place look so bustling! There were so many people of all ages enjoying the sunshine and soaking up the atmosphere. A band were playing on the bandstand as some dancers were being given a lesson in some sort of jive dance I think- it looked like lots of fun! There were plenty of vintage stalls selling beautiful wares, and some local artists were there with beautiful creations for sale too. Needless to say we had lots of fun, and it was so great to see our little town come alive (we went last year but it was raining which was such a shame!) Anyway, I'll let the pictures do the talking.

 Delicious food and drink for sale. We particularly liked the Camp Cooks and their awesome airstream trailer!

We're already looking forward to next year's festival where we hope to get some babysitters and check out the evening's entertainment. Funtimes!

Maria

...checking out Molly's Den in New Milton

Today my littlest fella and me checked out the new Molly's Den with my step-mum. We are big fans of the Wallisdown one so were keen to give the new one a try. Molly's Den is a 'Vintage Emporium' and here in Dorset there are two sites, and I hear there may be others opening up around the south coast.

As for the New Milton site, we actually preferred the set up. Even though it was much smaller, the sellers seem to have curated their items with care-it had less of a jumble sale feel to it. Plus, it is easy to have a really good look at all the wares without being too overwhelmed by so much stuff. In fact, we had one look round, stopped for a coffee (grown-ups) and mashed banana and avocado (baby-he loves it), and then headed back in for one final look. There were so many things I could have bought, but I controlled myself, and came away with a new rug for the baby's room, a vintage greetings card with a lion on it, and a spotty scarf for me.

So many pretty things

This photo's a bit blurry but I couldn't leave it out-check out all those lamps!

Oh the stove...

See the lion second row from the top? He came home with us. Am now wishing I got the giraffes, and maybe the cat with the jazzy bow-tie too. 

Oh-and check out this photobomber! Cheeky.

Happy Tuesday friends! 

Maria x

Having a family break in Bridport

This half term has actually gone at a nice pace, sometimes holidays flyby but this one seemed to be filled with long productive days. This is not to say that I am looking forward to jumping back on the work train! We spent the beginning of our holidays in a lovely holiday cottage in Bridport. However old I get I am never going to stop enjoying the company of my wonderful family. If anything my love for them just gets deeper! It's funny how the tables turn I think I worry now about my folks as much as they probably worry about me! Not that they give me any grief, apart from my sides might ache with laughter or my heart might drop a little when its time to say goodbye.

West Bay Waves & Cliffs

Fossils at Charmouth

Binocular Bob

Post Storm Beach Combing 

We had a lovely Meal here - Lovely Staff and the best steak! 

We loved the Antique / Vintage Quarter but unfortunately the power was 

off so didn't get to sit in this lovely Cafe

I hope you had a lovely half term! 

Spring is so close I can smell it and the birds 

are beginning to sing

Gem xx

sharing my top favourite places in Pembrokeshire

A couple of posts ago I shared my holiday snaps and promised to share with you some of my favourite places in Pembrokeshire . My parents and best friend and her family are coincidentally going soon! I am very jealous but wish them all a great time! x

1. Barafundle Bay

2. The Point House Angle (Best Pint of prawns

3. Fresh Water West

4. The Olde Worlde Cafe (Bosherston)

5. St Govans Head Inn (great steak) and dog and children friendly, very popular with climbers
6. Mencap open walled garden in Stackpole- Lovely gardens and new cafe, with a little shop selling grown produce.

7. Broad Haven & lily ponds
8. Cactus and Succulent shed (on the way to Freshwater West) New find and def worth a visit, look for the sign on the roadside.

9. The endless amount of gorgeous beaches
10. The fresh sea air

On the way we went the scenic route through the Brecon Beacons to stop at our favourite antique shop full to the brim of treasure, there is also a lovely cafe opposite to.

(my treasures from my last stop) 

Have fun! Let me know if you visited any of my suggestions, happy hols

gem x