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!
Stacey–that is exactly what happened to me! I always go overboard when I eat the first batch of cherries and oh, the tummy ache after!
And I have already worn my bracelets and must say felt rather special. 🙂
I'll pass on your wishes to my Mom–thank you!!!
Oh it's still early here but you're making me hungry!! I adore cherries!! When I lived in Switzerland we had tons of cherry trees around and every year I would get sick from eating too many!! And lucky you to have scored those lovely pieces from Marsha. I own a beautiful necklace I purchased from her that I wear frequently, always with the receipt of many compliments!! Wishing your mom the happiest of birthdays!
Thanks Heather. Yesterday there was such a continual string of noise outside, I thought that my head was going to explode! On a Sunday! Sigh. Happily, things seem to be a bit more quiet today. Have a great week!
Have you gone mad, Helen?! If I bake a cake for the flower man, he will take it as a sign that I am returning his attentions! Actually, it has gotten to the point that I will need to decline the next gift for propriety sake. This is France after all. Remi is no longer amused…
And yes, I believe they are Campanulas or shall I say "were"! Surprisingly, they are on their way out ALREADY!
I was so pleased to read about your win on Vicki's give away. "Sweets for the sweets" or perfume for a lovely lady…
Wishing you the same!
Hope the rest of your weekend went as well as this start! Do enjoy. h
Hi Heather
I am beginning to worry about you and the flower man!!! It looks like he is quite smitten by you!!!! I wonder what the significance is of getting the first clipping of lavender? I think it is time you baked a cup cake for the flower man. What fun.
I love the pink flowers, are they campanulas? Congratulations on your win. That is most generous (like my win this week from French Essene)
Hope your week is full of joy
Helenxx
You do. Because I was having a day a bit like yours (nothing on the cancelled Queen's Jubilee party lines but still) and Ben climbed up on to the couch next to me and put his head on my belly. All better!
The cherry on the wooden table is simply beautiful, what an image and of course one look at the pooch sniffing the lavender brought a big grin to my face, I really need a hound of my own.
Yay! Welcome! Any friend of Sharon's is a friend of mine. 🙂
Oh my, I think that your Hubby is brilliant (well, obviously he must be to have such fine taste in ladies!)–I love that saying.
And yep, the flower dude must think that I am some sort of exotic flower! Ok, that was lame…sigh.