Visiting a place I hadn’t been in a while was a true delight. While some familiar sights remained unchanged, many new additions had emerged. As we anticipated, the beautiful weather brought a bustling energy to the town last weekend.
Sassafras, located in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia, is a charming village known for its stunning natural beauty and serene atmosphere. But not this day…
We wanted to have coffee and brunch at the famous Miss Marple’s Tea Room but there were a lot of people still waiting to be seated.
Passed by this colourful and crazy Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Mural outside the Tea Pot Shop.
Google told me that art was done by @master_murals in 2022.
So we ventured away from that spot to have a peaceful brunch in a new cafe called Violet’s of Sassafras.
This café featured an adjoining shop filled with charming little items.
I got excited to see some Christmas items being sold already.
After brunch, we checked out the quaint shops.
We passed by small art galleries and shops in one compound.
And here is Ben selling honey and flowers and bags of apples
There were plenty of doors, thanks to the multitude of tiny shops.
I love visiting this shop called Smits & Bits, where you can find just about anything you can imagine.
We passed a shop called Lennox of Sassafras, which offered bags and scarves, along with a charming garden in the back bursting with blooming spring flowers.
Chairs were scattered throughout the garden and shop, inviting visitors to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
And before we left for home, we couldn’t resist indulging in a delectable cheesecake, and I treated myself to a piece of scone as well.
Because of my love for double dipping—and this time, quadruple dipping—I’m linking this to Jo’s Monday Walk Challenge, to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge, to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge and to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge.
It sounds like shopping heaven, Teresa. It’s always weird to me that Christmas follows Spring in Australia but it must be perfectly natural to you. Just like coffee and cake! Thanks a lot for sharing.
Haha what a comparison with coffee and cake. Definitely is a place to get away for the weekend. Thanks for the comment, Jo.
That looks like a wonderful place to spend a day. It’s hard to point out where it is, but I love the photo with the man either in the window or reflected in the window. It has a surreal look. I also love the featured gate. Good job on the challenges.
Haha that is my husband’s reflection from the store’s window. I didn’t even notice him standing there. Thanks Dan.
Fab photos Teresa. This looks amazing and I love the Alice in Wonderland mural.
Thanks Wayne. The Alice in Wonderland is a wonderful added attraction.
Looks like a lovely place to while away a few hours!
For sure. Thanks Sarah! Are you back home or still on holidays?
Still travelling – almost two weeks to go still!
Yay more fun. Enjoy more ❤️
Great post. So many doors, and a mural thrown in for good measure.
Yes, I had to put that in of course.
Thank you for this indulgent trip through Sassafras. Tea and a scone is calling for me!
Tea and scones … always good. Thanks Denny.
So, many great photographs. I adore the Alice in Wonderland murals. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure to share one of my special places to visit.
Excellent linking Teresa! Something for everyone. I feel sure I’ve spent some time there. Those shops are the best, they have so many useless dinky items, but it’s so nice to buy something cute.
Thanks Alison. And in you saying that…I think I have bought so many things there that I don’t really need. Haha
A great looking place, Teresa 👏 I always think of Bugs Bunny when I hear “Sassafras” 😂
Hmmm that doesn’t come to my mind but now that you mentioned it… haha
What a great way to start my Sunday! Thank you!
Thanks so much Maureen.Glad that you liked this.
What a fabulous colourful gallery!
Thanks so much Gloria, I always love the brightness of my surroundings.
Sassafras looks like a fun place to wander and browse. All of your photos are beautiful. I love the mural and spring flowers. Thank you for your PPAC contribution.
My pleasure to share my walk, Natalie. So many things to see int his place…what a joy!
Brunch followed by walks and stops at one of a kind shops. Sounds like a lovely day!
Indeed was a fantastic day. Thanks for stopping by.
Teresa, you certainly brought Sassafras to life. Beautiful. Feel like hopping down South and crossing the border, although it’s a bit too far to go for a coffee. We live just North of Sydney at Umina Beach.
Hope you have a great week!
Best wishes,
Rowena
What a charming place. It looks like a lot of fun.
It is. We often come here. Thanks Mama.