Monday, 20 May 2013

Me and my girl


On Saturday, Alice and I decided to spontaneously go to Brighton for the day. It was a mixed kind of weather day, but that didn't put a damper on our spirits and enthusiasm for pootling down the bohemian north lanes and along the seaside as well as enjoying some of the free city entertainment going on on the streets and corners during the Brighton Festival.

There was a lovely weekly flea market just down from the station where we had a wander and a little purchase or two of some old french buttons.

There was a lovely man selling different cuts of fabric and I spotted this lovely floral piece on the floor in amongst other scrap bits. He said he had got it from an old lady who used to do patchwork and he thought it was a Liberty 1970's print. It almost looks like a Liberty fabric, that's what attracted me to it in the first place, I'm not sure though? I asked "How much are you wanting for this half meter?" and he said I could just have it as it was so old and scrappy! Wow, thanks lovely Mister with the fabric store :o) 

We visited some of the artists open houses which I have always loved ever since I lived in Brighton from 1996-2002. There is such diversity of artists from print makers to painters to ceramicists to crafty quilt makers and knitting/crochet.

We had good fun and felt inspired by all the variety of art work we saw. Such a wealth of talent right on our door step.
A little exhibition of Vintage sheet quilts was a nice surprise in this little shop I have never noticed before.

We went to one of my favourite tea shops for some afternoon refreshment and cake :0) The Mock Turtle where traditional tea cups, teapots and cakes are served.

Followed by a little shopping and chilling out on the beach, chit chatting away and just spending some quality mummy daughter time together.

Alice found some sweet things to spend her pennies on and as the shops were closing we made a quick decision to have a yummy bite to eat at one of our favourite places...


  All in all it was a wonderful, spontaneous day spent with my best girl.

Have a marvelous week everyone and as always thank you for visiting and taking time to comment, always appreciated x
xox
Penny

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21 comments:

  1. Vintage Sheet Addict20 May 2013 at 21:46

    Penny, Penny....what a wonderful day with your daughter, and such lovely finds...those quilts are beautiful! Makes me want to make another! :) x

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  2. Tania20 May 2013 at 22:05

    What a wonderful way to spend a day! Nothing quite beats a girly day out, perusing round the markets, intriguing corners and lovely tea rooms! I think my girl and I are due a day out like yours! And a free bit of fabric loveliness to boot?! How lovely! Tania x

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  3. Nicole20 May 2013 at 22:25

    Aww what a lovely trip! I've only visited Brighton once as I live up in Manchester now so I didn't find any of these places, more of an explore will be needed :) love the little china cups, did you buy them? Ohh and all the buttons and spindles!

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    1. L is for Love20 May 2013 at 22:37

      Hi Nicole

      No I didn't buy the cups and saucers, I just admired their orange 70's beauty. We tend to collect Mid-Winter and Kathy Winkle for all our crockery needs :o)

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  4. Plain Jane20 May 2013 at 22:35

    How lucky to have Brighton right on your doorstep! I haven't been for years but it is very tempting - would be more than a day trip down from Staffordshire though! Mum and daughter times are the best x Jane

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  5. Lynne20 May 2013 at 22:54

    Oh Penny, I always wanted a daughter to do this kind of thing with, never mind, there are other joys for the parents of sons! What a super day out the pair of you had.Lx

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  6. the linen cloud21 May 2013 at 09:44

    Oh Penny what a lovely day out ... I have the coffee pot to match those little cups ... I love the pattern and what a kind fabric man ... I would love to visit Brighton some day ... Bee xx

    PS I love Alice's little bunny ... x

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  7. millefeuilles21 May 2013 at 09:49

    Hello Penny!

    I have loved every picture and word of this precious post. You would make a marvellous journalist. Spontaneity is not always easy to find in our busy lives and all the more special when spent with Alice, I imaagine.

    A special child and a special town with hidden corners full of vintage treasures. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this heartwarming post together.

    Stephanie

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  8. Heather21 May 2013 at 11:50

    This post makes me super happy :)

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  9. Shortbread and Ginger21 May 2013 at 11:59

    Sounds like a fabulous day out! Fabric is lovely and what a great bargain!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  10. The Faerie Factory21 May 2013 at 16:32

    What a wonderful day ... I love Brighton, buttons and free fabric too. Sarah x

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  11. forgetmenotsblue22 May 2013 at 08:52

    I really want to go to Brighton. Looks like you had a lovely day out :)

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  12. The Vintage Kitten22 May 2013 at 16:42

    I've never been to Brighton, but every time I see it on TV or on blog posts it makes me want to visit. Lovely photos!

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  13. The Vintage Kitten22 May 2013 at 16:43

    I've never been to Brighton, but every time I see it on TV or on blog posts it makes me want to visit. Lovely photos!

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  14. Wendy22 May 2013 at 21:54

    Oh what a lovely post! Full of gorgeous colourful pics and such interestings bits and bobs. That quilt shop looks fab....where about is it?

    So nice that you had such a good time with Alice. Brighton rocks!! :)

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    1. Penny23 May 2013 at 13:47

      Hi Wendy
      The quilt shop was up above the seven dials area, in Hamilton road if I can remember correctly. It was rather small and had a slightly disappointing selection of fat quarters, I'm not sure if its more of a studio to make quilts in rathe than a shop as such, you might be able to google it! xxx Penny

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  15. The Custards23 May 2013 at 09:45

    That is lovely to have some special time together - my daughter Bronte is very fond of Brighton and aims to live there when she leave home...sniff. I like the market and great to have a free gift. Must be something in the air as a shop gave me a free bowl the other day! A lovely things especially when every penny counts.

    Best wishes
    Jenny

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  16. Gillian Roe23 May 2013 at 14:57

    What a wonderful day. I love Brighton. I grew up about an hour away and did a masters at Sussex and spent many a happy day there. We'd love to move there but it's so expensive. It has such a nice buzz about it and it's by the sea...lovely. And it's so nice that you had a whole day of fun with your girl. :-) x

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  17. Annie Cholewa23 May 2013 at 16:26

    What a fab day out. As our girls grow up those mother and daughter away days can be so special, can't they? Now they're older sometimes my girls even buy lunch!

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  18. Emma Collins24 May 2013 at 13:44

    That looks like my idea of a PERFECT day out. THere's nothing I love more than artist open studios and flea markets. THe talent down in Brighton looks amazing, you must let me know when it is next on, I'd love to pop down for a day out - it's always good to go to open studios that aren't on your doorstep, I think the artist around here are sick of my face!
    xx

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  19. Kristen30 May 2013 at 15:37

    This is so lovely! It sounds like the best day ever. And the top photo in this post is fantastic--it looks just like a painting. :)

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