Well Launceston, congratulations for coming out in droves! Two at once - success!!
Lyn met me for drinks first at Mud - how civilised - then we perused the offerings at the inaugural Apron Design Market . Lots of others were looking too and the weather was fine...a bit windy but the shelter created by those white marquees ensured that stall holders and visitors alike were comfortable. The atmosphere was great. I was pleased to chat to Loz with her beautiful Grandeliers and enthused over the stunning 9 Fruits - flat pack fruit bowl from young designer Adam Aberle - a finalist in the 2009 Design Awards. Impressed also with Bek's lovely cards and linen aprons. But they were all fantastic. All of them. Look at the website for stall holders.
So then we jumped in the cars and tootled down to the Tramsheds to the third Niche for 2010 and oh boy! The crowds were stupendous. Loved the venue Liz - best yet - and think yes, the second room is a must for next time!
I spent a happy time shopping for THE NEW SHOP and talking to the host of wonderful makers - old and new! Was really liking Margaret's lamps as well as AdoreU Design's security card holders - great to see some design going into these mundane accessories we are forced to wear. Lovely!! Who else ? Well just look at the Niche blogspot and you'll see who. All great, all being patronised and the venue chokkas with people shopping! St Giles will benefit, Liz will be stoked.
So then we went off to Blue Cafe . I had the prawn and avocado salad and my assistant had a yummy wood fired pizza, but the desert was to die for : dark chocolate bouchon pudding with caramel dirt & vanilla bean
icecream. OMG !!! I took a photo of it for here but the wine had made my hand shake and it's not quite suitable for publication LOL. We staggered off into the sunset, shopped out and replete.
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