Today was the first Makers Boutique fair of the New Year. I love Makers Boutique for many reasons – the location, which ensures plenty of footfall, the organisers who are so helpful and friendly and of course, the other regulars who are all delightful to be around. I usually do quite well at these events and today was no exception, I was especially pleased that I managed to get rid of the rest of my mug cosies too. I sold so many in the run up to Christmas and only had a few left, that I wanted to sell the remaining ones as they just seem like a winter item to me, and I know that the weather in March won’t really be cold enough to merit buying a knitted mug cosy! I had a lovely time chatting to a lady named Sarah who I hadn’t met before (and who had THE MOST adorable little felt otters) though unfortunately I didn’t remember to pick up her card so hopefully she will be at the next event!
I also had a fantastic beetroot and chocolate brownie made by Purple Sprouting Broccoli – I know, chocolate and beetroot? It was so delicious. The beetroot in it isn’t a strong flavour but it has an earthiness that wonderfully compliments the chocolate element. I just wish I had bought a couple more to bring home with me! The company that make them always come to MB and always have the most deliciously different flavour combinations. Today, besides the brownies, there was red pepper red velvet cake and a chocolate and aubergine torte alongside a selection of savoury options which I didn’t really get a chance to look at – alright, I admit it, I went straight for the desserts!
Anyway, having stood at my stall freezing all day (I didn’t wear enough layers – as usual) I am off for a well-deserved bath!
xo
P.s. you can follow this link to the Makers Boutique site if you want to know more!
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| My lovely mug cosies on the right which have now all gone! |
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| Lovely Valentines bunting |
