February has always been a busy birthday month in my family and this past weekend was one filled with celebrations! My cousins daughter turned 1 and what a cake she had to celebrate the milestone with. Crafty peeps - check out the insane matchbox cake her mom and dad created for her (with flaming matches nog al!) Their logic - before all cakes need to be princess or mermaid related, do something odd and out there that she is not old enough to object too ;-)
Next up was my mans dirty fourth birthday celebrations. Not one for being in the spotlight, he declined the elaborate party I suggested and opted for a day with me! We took a drive to Elgin after ALL the presents were opened (when you can't think of 1 big gift to buy and you think that thinking of 34 small gifts will be easier...it probably won't!), for a spot of adventuring.
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| 34 problems but a gift aint 1! |
I never realized that such cool little spots were hidden just the other side of Sir Lowrys. Our first stop was for wine tasting at Almelkerk which had great views and even greater people tasting there that allowed us to join them for lots of laughs and some great wine.
After some shopping there (my wine rack is VERY empty at the moment you see!) we found, quite by accident, the most unique tasting spot I've ever been to. Winters Drift is situated in an old railway station which has been revamped to keep all its vintage charm while including clean, modern pieces. The wine was cheap, the hostess was cheerful and full of stories of growing up on a wine farm and I'm so pleased we stumbled across this hidden gem. (More pics of this stop will most definitely follow soon!)
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| Rib eye, Lemon Tart, Vintage Suitcases! |
Next on the adventuring list was The Pool Room for lunch and what an awesome lunch we had! Despite the drizzle keeping us indoors, the setting was amazing, the food even better and the celeb spotting didn't disappoint (Schalk Burger was there celebrating a friends birthday with wife and very cute baby!)
And then it was time for the drive home - full, happy, wine rack replenished - what more can you ask for from a Sunday?!
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