Our 212 mile round trip to Mat and Tess’s home in Upper Dicker gave Jackie and me a whole new slant on driving rain.
We were there to celebrate New Years Day with them, with Poppy; and with Louisa, Errol, Jessica, and Imogen. The families were gathered in the Village Shop where we enjoyed Tess’s meal of glazed ham, roast potatoes various salads, and red cabbage, followed by a dessert of Christmas pudding, ice cream, and brownies. My beverage was malbec. No further nourishment was required after we returned home.
The door was locked, but several hopeful customers peered in the windows until they realised we were having a private function.
Within seconds, the two little girls were jumping up and down trying to give us our Christmas present. A general distribution ensued.
When we sat down to eat Jessica and Imogen disappeared behind their easel and canvas kits we had given them. They can be glimpsed at the far end of this picture which, along with others shows something about the evocative atmosphere of the cafe area.
Jessica painted the still life to her right,
and Imogen the dining table with decorations above.
Poppy tried out most of the other available presents. Here she is watched by Imogen.
Dessert
was served by the girls, who will be attending to paying customers at breakfast tomorrow.
32 responses to “Young Artists”
Your gifts of easels are a great idea! These look like they could be folded up and carried around pretty easily. Are they designed for that? The dessert plate looked scrumptious. I don’t know how you resisted.
They are in a box in which all the paints and brushes are packed. I didn’t resist. 🙂 Thank you, Crystal
Jessica and Imogen are quite the artists, Derrick. It looks as though everyone had a wonderful time and left with full bellies.
Happy New Year!
Thank you, Jill
It’s nice to see such a pleasant Christmas dinner enjoyed by all.
Thank you, John
If one or both of those girls grows up to be an artist, it may be all your fault!
Hopefully. 🙂 Thank you, Cynthia
It looks like you had a New Year’s day that only exists in films. Great presents !
Many thanks, Sylvie
I believe 6 of the 9 photos had wine in them. I’m hoping for an invite next year!
You’d be very welcome, Bruce. Thanks
May I come too? I can bring my own glass.
Certainly. We can probably provide a glass or two.
It is such a pleasure to view your family gathering – and in such a lovely family run cafe too 🙂 It looks like a most welcoming place!
Thanks, Pauline. Tess has transformed the place and provided a hub for the community
The artists deserves top billing but that glazed ham and salads is one of my favourite meals. 🙂 I had to go and get something to eat before making a comment; it made me so hungry!
Thanks, Mary 🙂
What a lovely family get together (By the way, aren’t you metric in your country? You mentioned miles…)
Thanks, Yvonne. Even for weights and measures, metric hasn’t really caught on. We still have miles
I love this post for many reasons, Derrick. Thank you.
Thank you, Ann
Looks like a lot of fun.
It was, Eric. Thank you
Was wonderful spending the time with your family – can’t tell you what it does to see these two budding young artists!!!
Thank you, Mary. You would know
Beautiful artwork!
Thank you, Anna
I saw young artists, gifts, food, drinks, lot of fun and a lot of happiness 🙂 So, Derrick, your 2016 has begun wonderful <3
So, I wish to you and your beautiful family an entire beautiful 2016!
Many thanks, Monica
Wonderful way to spend New Years Day! Looks like all had fun! With two seeds for budding careers!:)
Many thanks, Rob