Sun flower festival

Today I went to the sunflower festival at Eyebright, a country store in Richmond.
I loved the sunflower field and pumpkins and you could cut your own sunflowers for 1 dollar per stem.
I picked a bunch of sunflowers for home, such bright and happy flowers.
The pumpkins are ready as well and the colours are beautiful.
It was a wonderful Sunday afternoon.

Shabby chic course

Terracotta pots finished with chalk paint made with plaster of paris.

Metal finished with chalk paint made with plaster of paris

Distressed paint finish.

Green paint over blue under coat and sanded back

Crackled finish
The course at Waimea is well on the way and I took some photographs of some of pieces the ladies are working on.
Chalk paint pieces, a beautiful distressed chair and crackle finish.

Shabby chic market at Beacon Hill, Nelson

Beacon Hill Shabby Chic market.

 Today I went to visit the first shabby chic market at Beacon Hill Estate, a beautiful country shop in Hope near Nelson. www.beaconhillestate.co.nz
The weather was perfect,just a little autumn chill in the air. Today is our first day of the autumn season!
The atmosphere at the market was lovely, very relaxed.
Not to many stallholders, but a lot of variety.
Beautiful sewing, soaps and shabby chic furniture.
Two girls played the violin and I enjoyed a beautiful hazelnut and raspberry cake under the trees.
In May the next shabby chic market will be held and I would love to book a stall.

A table full of goodies.

Some shabby chic stall holders

Nice seating area for a rest.

Lovely violin music

My morning tea, yummy cake