Happy girl! That is me. I love Saturdays. Don’t you?
The market was too exceptional to not write about today. Packed to its peak, it is true but also tumbling over with bounty.
For once, I did not buy white flowers as the delicate paper-thin pink was too appealing…
…and for those of you that are wondering…yes, the flower man gave me another free bouquet! But not just any flower either…the first lavender of the season. And yes, they are more blue than purple, tickling my nose (and Ben’s) with a perfume that is soft as spun sugar.
But the fruit! It is positively luscious. Not a word I usually use as it strikes me as vaguely creepy but my other choice was ‘addictive’ which isn’t exactly charming either! I can. Not. Stop. Eating. The cherries! Why did I only get a half kilo? Why? I think that I wrote recently about “edible jewels” and whatever that was referring to is poppycock because these are the real thing. The strawberries aren’t half bad either. The poor things got a bit smushed in transit, so of course I had to eat them to put them out of their misery. We’ll finish them off after a late, late lunch of oysters and a glass of chilled white.
Ah, but time to move on to the goods. Because nothing beats a surprise. And there was an envelope waiting for me when I got home, exhausted after lugging around a filled to the brim panier in the heat. It was from Marsha! At Splenderosa! You see, I am a winna!!! Look at these gorgeous bracelets that I scooped up in a give-away. They are gorgeous and my photo doesn’t even begin to the quality justice. Marsha bends over backwards to keep her prices reasonable, so if you are thinking, “Yes, those are fetching but I could never afford that,” please go take a gander at her shop so you may think again! I will wear these all summer long…
She also included a second surprise in with her card, which that says so much about her generosity. Being in contact with her has been the true gift though. She is one of the wonderful ones who really found her place with her blog as she can bring happiness to so many people. More about her soon but thank you Marsha–for everything!
Now, speaking of lovely ladies, I would be sorely, sorely remiss if I didn’t take advantage of writing this little extra post today in order to wish my Mom a very, very Happy Birthday! Do you see that flower? That is how beautiful my Mom is. I love you!
Sending you all wishes for a wonderful weekend full of treasures great and small…And joyful celebrations to those that are revelling in the Queen’s Jubilee–huzzah!
Whoohooo!!!!! Oh my goodness. I can hardly wait!!!
Have fun with Mom today–for both of us!
Thanks Debra! It sounds like she is going to have a great day! In my family, birthdays are a very big deal. 🙂
Merci Liene! I just love all of this fruit too–it is such a luxury–I don't ever take it for granted and it sounds like you don't either!
I can't believe that I missed that! But it sure made me giggle. 🙂
On behalf of Mom, who is not sure how to post on here (I should just set her up with a Google account), THANK YOU for the birthday wishes!! Just talked to her and she is giddy with talk of pancakes, a fun day, and yummy dinner and presents later tonight. Do you think anyone else has the "queen for a day" approach to birthdays like we do? And loved your post today with those luscious (not creepy) pictures – can't wait to hit the market when I'm there in ONE MONTH!!!!!! : )
I'm so glad I saw your post before going to our green grocer because I would have been sad to have seen that delicious cherry and not purchased my own. Ben looks so cute smelling your stunning lavender I love its color. A very warm and Happy Birthday to your Mom I hope it's a happy one!
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Debra~
I just came home from the marche as well, bags full of cherries and strawberries. I just love this time of year! Happy birthday to your mum, good luck to the Queen with the next 60, and may you have a wonderful weekend.
Did I say "Spenderosa" I meant SpLenderosa! Because you are right, her prices are well within reach. And yes, I have had the Michigan cherries (Paul's home state) and so I will look for them. Thanks for the reminder!
Don't know how amenable Karina will be to curling up with no walk to use up her energy, but we will see.
Thank you Judith! I actually just talked to my Mom so I passed on your wishes. 🙂
And yes, nothing like a bit of bling to cheer up a rainy day! I bet Karina is curled up next to you–at least you won't have to take her for a big walk…
Can't you get Michigan cherries anywhere? THAT is the real deal too.
How wonderful to have this momentary ray of sunshine. It is POURING here in Concord this morning.
Our local organic farm opened this month and we have had a few quarts of their wonderful strawberries. Paul and I were just discussing how today's downpour may end that bit of bounty.
You have to go back and get more cherries and eat them on my behalf. The only ones we can ever get here on the east coast usually come from California and are purchased at Whole Foods.
Happy Birthday Robin's mother! Now, off to check out Spenderosa — what better time to do it than on a rainy, rainy morning!