Phew!  I made it and it wasn't so bad after all!  I did back-to-back events this weekend.  Saturday I was at the Grand Lake Oakland Market and on Sunday I was at my usual Marin Civic Center Farmers Market. 

 

Poor girl in the middle is topless!  She's feeling quite bashful!  But not for long!  I am planning on making some of my favorite little summer tops.  Sweet little peasant blouses, so girly, comfy, and cool on a hot day. 

My little business pretty much exhausted the whole weekend so not much time to hang out with Sweet Hubby.  But at least last weekend we had lots of fun.  We went up to Sonoma in the wine country.  Sonoma is a darling town and it is such a picturesque drive from our little Benicia up to the wine country. 

As you drive into town, first you see the downtown square. 

We walked around holding hands, had the best vegetarian sandwiches we've ever had, and just generally relaxed and enjoyed each other's company. 

The ride home was so so picturesque and I kept squealing as we would drive by the prettiest meadows ever.  Finally Richard asked what all the squealing was about and I told him that I wished so much I could take photos of these perfect red barns, rolling hills, and little ponds with geese that we were passing by.  So, he said to give him as much notice as possible and he would try and pull over so I could take photos.  My poor patient hubby, I would squeal at a delightful view and he would try and pull over but the view had basically passed but I was so appreciative of his trying that I would get out and take a photo anyways.
So, here is a mediocre photo of an otherwise beautiful area which required my standing on the side of the road with my dress and hair whirling about in the wind while big trucks noisily rumbled by. 

And here are some little sheep.  These are the dirty and disgruntled cousins of the pristine white fluffy sheep we had already passed before Richard could pull over.  So, with Richard waiting in the car I stood there with my camera for what felt like forever trying to convince the girls to turn around and give me some nice profile and front views.  They were not listening as I was trying to explain to them that their rear view really is not their best angle.  Not wanting to just take a photo of sheep fannies and feeling quite determined I waited and finally a couple of them obliged and turned around for me.  Thank you girls!
After all that, this is a pitiful photo but I worked for it so darn it, I'm going to show it anyways.  ;)

Oh, and I almost forgot!  Chateau Sonoma!  Thank goodness I remembered, I can't have my last photo on my blog post be of sheep fannies...geez!  We drove past this delightful shop, Chateau Sonoma and I let out quite a gasp. 

Richard, knowing a gasp like that could only mean trouble, completely ignored the gasp and kept on driving.  But! then he realized he was driving the wrong way!  Oh, darn!  So, of course I said, "Oh, we will be driving by that delightful shop again.  Can I stop to take a quick peek?"  Poor sweet obliging hubby knew that yes was the only answer so he waited in the car as his delighted wife scampered into Francophile heaven. 

If you adore all things French as I do, you must, I insist! visit Chateau Sonoma.  Ooh la la!
Au revoir!      

Comments

[Elizabeth Mackey]

I adore Sonoma!! Have you guys eaten at the "Girl and the Fig" It is in the old Sonoma hotel. It has been a few other restaurants, but this one is fab!! I bought the cook book and it is a hit.
I love the drive and the cute little town square. Wouldn't you just love to have a home there?! Thanks for the tip on the store,we are thinking about going there for mother's day.
Your stand looks so inviting :) I hope you did well.

[Elizabeth Mackey]

I adore Sonoma!! Have you guys eaten at the "Girl and the Fig" It is in the old Sonoma hotel. It has been a few other restaurants, but this one is fab!! I bought the cook book and it is a hit.
I love the drive and the cute little town square. Wouldn't you just love to have a home there?! Thanks for the tip on the store,we are thinking about going there for mother's day.
Your stand looks so inviting :) I hope you did well.

[jessi nagy]

wow gorgeous!!!
your aprons are delightful!!!
oxooxx,
jessi

[Toni Smith]

Oh la la, your aprons are just yummy ! Hope you sold them all !

Toni
Folsom, Ca

[Knitsational]

Love your aprons! And how sweet of your husband.

[gena]

Great photos! Congrats on getting some time out my way! Wasn't it a great weekend? J and I were out Sonoma way too for the Sonoma Valley Film Festival. The place was hoppin'! Let me know next time you're out here, I'd meet you for a bite at Basque and a walk to Etre.

[gena]

Great photos! Congrats on getting some time out my way! Wasn't it a great weekend? J and I were out Sonoma way too for the Sonoma Valley Film Festival. The place was hoppin'! Let me know next time you're out here, I'd meet you for a bite at Basque and a walk to Etre.

[gena]

Great photos! Congrats on getting some time out my way! Wasn't it a great weekend? J and I were out Sonoma way too for the Sonoma Valley Film Festival. The place was hoppin'! Let me know next time you're out here, I'd meet you for a bite at Basque and a walk to Etre.

[wren]

oooh, sounds like you had a great time last weekend! i love rolling green hills like that. where is sonoma in california?

the garlands in your booth look super cute by the way (is that called bunting or something?)!

wren:)

[THE VINTAGE HOUSEWIFE]

oooh doll...your goodies are adorable!! just like yummy cupcakes darlin!!!i love aprons and love your cherry skirt. i am so in love with your cherry skirt...do you take orders? check out my blog thanks cat...

[Jennifer]

Wow! I could use a little scenery like that in my life! By the way, your booth looks wonderful. I am in the market for a tent for some out door street fairs. Where did you buy yours? I also love you sign/banner. Did you make it yourself?

[Melanie]

I love your little business booth! What kind of "fairs" do you usually set up shop at? Are they generally really "big" fairs/ antique shows/ flea markets? I was just wondering what you found to be your best target market. I was thinking about getting into the "fair" thing, too. In Texas, that is. You're lucky to have such great weather, though!!! Take care.