My lovely sister whisked the kids away to Tynemouth on Saturday, so the last couple of days have been a child-free, sunshine-filled, treat-laden Festival of Goodness!
Saturday was spent wandering among secondhand book and record shops, charity shops, having coffees and drinks, followed by a meal at the delightful Thyme cafe.
I spent a few minutes berating myself for forgetting my camera. I had planned an anatomy-of-a-weekend-type post and kept seeing brilliant photo opportunities wherever we went. But that's no way to live, is it? So I abandoned my irritation, and just enjoyed the experience - yeah, an undocumented day, who knew they existed in a blogger's world?
That said, I did take my camera with me yesterday for a stroll around Sheffield city centre.
The sun had brought everyone out to play, it was very busy and lively.
The fountains in the Peace Gardens are a magnet for kids.
I love the Winter Gardens - I love the shape of the structure, the light, the water features, the plants, and the Bradwells banana and toffee ripple ice cream.
An artistic nod to Sheffield's industrial heritage as a centre for the cutlery trade, through the production of Sheffield plate and stainless steel.
On a beautiful sunny day, it's easy to love this city.
When I first came here, there was nowhere to sit outside and enjoy a drink and some food; now, plenty of people are very happy to grab the chance to do so. We never know when the weather will allow it again!
1970s maxi dress - Ebay
Cardigan, necklace, bangles and sunglasses - charity shopped
1970s denim wedges - Second to None.
Gotta have GPP (Gratuitous Pussy Pics)...
... and GGP (Gratuitous Garden Pics)!
Predictable, moi?
Yesterday evening;
One of my favourite dresses.
Our favourite Thai restaurant.
My favourite starter.
Forgot to take any other photos - too busy eating!
There are charity shop finds to show you, but they will have to wait.
A lazy day is in order before we head up to the North East to have a laugh with my sis and her man, collect the kids, and return home on Wednesday.
Hope you had a great weekend too!
xxx
