There is nothing like a good day out surrounded by family, sparkling chandeliers, stunning homewares, festive Christmas decorations, French antiques, as well as a delectable and sumptuous feast of gourmet foods and wine to bring a person back to a happy state of mind.
Thats exactly what the 'Good Food Affare" did on saturday. Sponsored by Domayne furniture and Australian Good Food magazine, this was a growers market only seen annually on a scale this grand.
From the website - Good Food Affare is three days of heaven for food lovers. The most beautiful and original food event ever seen in this country, The good Food Affare is a growers market, it's gorgeous restaurants and cafes, it is Australia's most celebrated chefs and cooks live on stage, and so much more.
The first tent I entered was decorated ever so beautifully with a stunning selection of chandeliers, modern and traditional christmas trees and table after table selling some heavenly homewares. My eyes were darting in every direction, I didn't know where to look or what to absorb first.
This stage was set up at the back for demonstrations throughout the day on christmas decorating and gift wrapping.
Although I always consider myself a very traditional girl I have to say I'm loving these sparkly gold and silver trees with glass jewels more and more.
There were a couple of purchases to be had from this display ;)
The chandeliers were AMAZING! This one was in another tent serving devonshire teas and although you can't see it, it is actually the most lovely girly pink colour.
Here is the Parisian style flower market - GORGEOUS!
Skye's cafe definately was the star attraction. I nearly died when I saw it, it was one of the most superb sights I have ever seen.
From the website - A beautiful replica of Skye Gyngell's cafe at Petersham nurseries in England's green and pleasant Surrey will be the stunning centrepiece of Good Food Affare.
Skye Gyngell herself, one of the most inspirational chefs in the world today, will bring the cafe's delectable flavours to the table.
Skye's fresh and original approach to cooking results in simple but intensely flavoursome food inspired by the seasonsand the produce she grows in her garden.
Oh how I LOVE rusty scrolly iron!
Never before have I seen so many breathtakingly beautiful pieces of furniture all mishmashed together under the one tin roof.
It was an absolute feast for the eyes......
I truly hope someone someday sets up a more permanent restaurant in Sydney with this heavenly concept.
Of course had I known what to expect I would have most certainly pre booked, but alas I was too late.....nvm next year!
Some opulent antique settings looked fit for royalty brilliantly juxtaposed with ornate garden furniture! When I laid eyes on that venetian etched glass table with the scrolly iron legs I had visions of me driving home with it tied to my roof racks lol It was SUBLIME!!!!!
We enjoyed a mocha and strawberry tart for morning tea instead.
Again, I loved the mix of black and white French repro furniture all from Domayne.
They even had poodle stencils on the concrete.....CUTE!
Awww look, just like my bakers stand...cept mines bigger :P
LOVE the coffee bar!...wait, is coffee guy picking his nose? ew! ;)
Stunning high gloss black louis style pieces.
Next, onto garden outdoor furniture and sculptures.
It was extremely hard to get close enough to the food stalls to even buy anything let alone take photo's, the crowds were insane!
My one goal for the day was to find some authentic French baguettes and I did! Ever since my return from Paris I haven't been able to find bread sticks to equal those of the famous Parisian recipe.
After that I couldn't wait to get home and make my chicken, brie and lettuce baguette.....mmmm it was worth the years wait :)
Another reason to smile, my nextdoor neighbour came over to give us the wonderful news of the birth of their first child, ZOE :) I can't wait to see and hold her. Congratulations Gordon and Susie!
All photo's by Villa Anna.
Stunning high gloss black louis style pieces.
Next, onto garden outdoor furniture and sculptures.
And finally THE FOOD!
It was extremely hard to get close enough to the food stalls to even buy anything let alone take photo's, the crowds were insane!
How exquisite is THIS?! ^^^ these apple sized chocolate coated strawberries blew my mind!
My one goal for the day was to find some authentic French baguettes and I did! Ever since my return from Paris I haven't been able to find bread sticks to equal those of the famous Parisian recipe.
After that I couldn't wait to get home and make my chicken, brie and lettuce baguette.....mmmm it was worth the years wait :)
Another reason to smile, my nextdoor neighbour came over to give us the wonderful news of the birth of their first child, ZOE :) I can't wait to see and hold her. Congratulations Gordon and Susie!
All photo's by Villa Anna.
