Hello and yay! Did you miss the Rewind? I know I did! It’s nice to be back and hello to both new and ‘old’ readers and linkers. You’re not old-old, of course. Just… established. We’re established rewinders.
I think the best way to sum up what I’ve been up to since we paused the Rewind is to tell you that I spent half of it sick and the other half visiting The Burrows of Berry cafe. I fell in love with The Burrows and I want to tell you why.
A quick sort-of disclaimer. The Burrows is co-owned by one of our family’s oldest friend’s husband Gordie (along with Rob, who I only kinda-sorta know but like very much). Now, Gordie has a long history of awesome cooking and catering. I went to his birthday party one year and from his tiny little home kitchen he produced three kinds of curries, two kinds of rice and five huge side platters for more than sixty people. His style is kinda rustic-meets-fusion-meets-nanna and that’s one of the things you’re gonna love about eating at The Burrows.
Oh look, there’s Gordie doing his best ‘blue steel’ impression… he will most likely kill me for putting that photo in. And he could do it too. Gordie looks like he could kill a man with his bare hands, don’t you think?
Luckily he cooks beautiful, moreish food with his bare hands instead. The food at The Burrows is enough to keep you popping in regularly for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a little something-something in between. The cakes, oh thank you, the cakes! But that’s not all.
My friend Sonya (who went to school with my younger sister and has pretty much been part of our family ever since), well Sonny did The Burrows interiors and styling and as a result being there is like wrapping up in a soft mohair shawl and pulling up by the fire with a bloody good book for a while. Warm, timeless, comforting, covetable, delicious. Now that I think about it, that description sort of describes Sonny too.
So, if you happen to be down Berry way, do stop in for an afternoon natter and a homemade cake or two. You’ll no doubt want to buy something unique and special from the back of the shop and then by the time you’ve wandered around this large cafe looking at all the little knick knacks and lovely bits and bobs, you’ll be ready for dinner. Matter of fact, if you start with breakfast, you could happily stay here all day. Say hi to Gordie for me.
Other things that had me this week:
Reading – In Defence of Food by Michael Pollan. Commonsense in a book.
Writing – not as much as I should be. I haven’t quite been myself since I had that awful virus… a post-viral lethargy that so far I just can’t shake.
Making – little buttons for my latest posts in my sidebar >>> see over there?? >>> Cool, huh?
Wishing – I felt better. Wishing I felt like me. But I’ve had tests at the docs so hopefully there is a reason that can be sorted.
Loving – the DTLL Workshop space. Ooh la la, I am heading over tomorrow for a proper look and many congratulations hugs for Tessa, Cate and Son.
Wondering – why so many grown ups are suddenly into colouring in. I don’t get it!
I remember once telling Lauren that I couldn’t talk to her because it bothered me so much that one person was allowed to be so beautiful, so smart and so funny. It’s just not bloody fair. Needless to say, Lauren is also kind enough to forgive me for that horribly offensive statement and I have backflipped to become her #1 fan. She blogs at The Thud and did I mention how funny she is? She is really funny.
Happy reading.
x
Do you colour in? I think I might write a blog post about it next week and I’m keen to hear whether you are into it or not!
Come play!
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What a gorgeous looking place to eat. I love that homey, rustic vibe.
I don’t get the colouring in thing either….but I’m oddly tempted to have a crack at it!
Then clearly you get it! You must report back if you give it a go. To me it would feel like a chore… man, i can feel a post coming on!! x
Wood you are back and I waited till 8pm clicked over and added…thought I’d be first. nah! Never mind, glad you are back. Missed you and so pleased you found a wonderful place to compensate for being unwell. No fair! Have fun at Brookie tomorrow! I’m sure the girls will have an awesome opening! Denyse xx PS I went to school on Harbord Road so know Brookvale pretty well!
I can’t wait to see their new space, Denyse. It’s going to be amazing. I know you’ll get down there soon too. x
There are not enough place such as this on the Goldie. Comfy, it looks so comfy and cosy to me, happy weekend Bron x
It’s just a really lovely place to be, Em. I guess the Goldie is more beachy vibe all the time. It’s nice to get some variety. x
Ooh, The Burrows looks so cosy!! I hope you are feeling much better soon, it’s lousy feeling crap 🙁 xx
It is, it really is. The Burrows makes me feel better. Have a good weekend, Jane. x
Sorry to hear you’re crook Bron. Nothing worse.
Also agree about Lauren – she’s the whole package, isn’t she?
Feel better soon. x
She’s the whole package wrapped up with a giant pretty bow. God love her, she’s amazing. x
The Burrows looks like perfection! Right up my alley! Now you’ve got me thinking about a sneaky day trip down there this weekend. And no I don’t get the colouring either. I have kids, I have coloured and it can be a bit meditative I guess, but I have no desire to do it on my own time. Lovely to have the Rewind back.
I guess I’m not good with the entire meditation thing now that I think about it… no wonder I don’t wanna colour!
And yes, sneak down to Berry! The Burrows is calling. And other gorgeous stuff. x
What a gorgeous eatery – there is a cafe in Auckland similar to this called the white rabbit. Rabbits must be a thing? HA Missed your linkups hope all is well x
Rabbits are a thing! How fun! I missed it too, Lisa. It’s a nice end to a busy week I think. x
Nice to have The Rewind back −and to hear you are up and running again. The cafe looks wonderful too. As for the colouring – I am trying (I have some pencils by my bed, as you’ll see in my post!), and I quite enjoy it, but I get impatient about how long it takes (am about to move to textas – although maybe speediness is not the idea?) Anyway, looking forward to lots of reading this weekend – I do enjoy that, and there are lots of great links here! x
I just don’t think I’m the meditating kind… x
Yes, I’ve jumped on board the colouring thing. I’m actually doing The Enchanted Forest postcards and have framed four so far. It gets the creative side of my brain flowing and am hoping it gets me back to more of my own creative stuff. x
I’d love to see them, Shell. You should share them and explain your new obsession for the late-adopters like me!!! x
That cafe looks so cosy and welcoming! I would love spending time there! Beautifully styled and the food looks yum! Great photo’s Bron! So sorry that you’ve been sick. I hope you’re feeling much better now! xo
I am. I’m still a bit bogged down in some mysterious thing that is sucking my energy dry (tests pending), but it’s probably just a post-viral something so all should be well soon enough. Can’t wait! x
Oh chick – I cannot wait to see you and show you the space. I am so sorry you havent been well hun – I did wonder if that was the case as everytime I have called you it goes to voicemail. We shall chat – very very soon xx
We shall!
YES I certainly did miss the Rewind! I think I visited you every Friday evening anyway before remembering it was having a break! I understand the appeal of the colouring-in book – alone time, focusing etc – but would personally prefer to play piano or write. Thanks for hosting us all again x
And I hope you’re feeling more you soon enough. I hate that feeling you can’t quite pin down after being sick. x
Thank you, dear Em. August feels a lot better already. I’ll just pretend July was a pause. x
Colouring in is certainly the new trend at the moment isn’t it? I haven’t tried doing adult colouring books but I do colour in with the girls. It’s usually Dora the explorer or Barbie. I definitely don’t feel mindful when I’m colouring in those pictures. But I feel content. Looking forward to reading your post about it next week. X
I don’t mind a colour in session with the girls (but confess that I still find it a bit pointless). It’s one of the things I don’t mind ‘playing’… probably one of the few things!! x
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, this time of year is just rife wjth it, we’re a house full of germs at the mo!
Love this little cafe it looks like somewhere you could spend hours and hours 🙂
And I kinda sorta get the adult colouring in thing – Ive been known to finish off my kids’ colouring in after they’ve moved on to something else 🙂 But not sure that I’d buy my own ‘supplies’.
That’s quite cute – almost like colouring in the closet. Also, I’ve been meaning to mention that I loved your ’10 simple pleasures’ post you wrote in June. It came up when I was reading your blog recently and it was a good one. x
I love Berry! Such a gorgeous spot. Will have to visit The Burrows next time we are there. Hope you are feeling better. I’ve been battling a cold for a few weeks also. Winter sucks x
It does suck, doesn’t it? It’s so… tenuous. The kids just never feel solidly WELL and now that I’m firing on less than 100% I’m positively over it!! x
I looooove Berry. Love. And The Burrows looks like it embodies everything that is lovely about Berry. I’ll remember to drop in next time I found myself in the area!
I do get the colouring-in thing, BUT I think it will be one of those blink-and-you-missed-it fads. Personally, I spend so much time colouring-in with my kids anyway, that by the time it’s “mummy time” I’d prefer to read or watch Netflix.
The Burrows really is very ‘Berry’ isn’t it? The warm, cosy, welcoming side of Berry. x
What a cool find in Berry Bron! That rustic-meets-fusion-meets-nanna type of food sounds intriguing! I hope you are feeling better! x
You would definitely fall in love with this place, Steph. x
That cafe looks like my kind of cafe heaven! I wish there were a twin version here in Auckland. And yay for the Rewind being back. You know I HAD to link the Paris Party, right? x
Apparently there is! (See above). The White Rabbit??? You must track it down and let me know what you think, Sim. x
I totally love Berry, but have never been to The Burrows. Definitely on my list for my next visit. Sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling good, Bron. Hope you’re on the improve soon. It’s good to see you back. And as for adult colouring…I’ve been doing it for a while…long before the new ‘trend’. It’s really quite relaxing. But I can’t sit at it for too long at the one time. It’s something you can do for 5 or 10 minutes, then put away and come back to later, and just pick up where you left off. Enjoy our weekend. x
It’s very new, Di. I think it only opened in March or even later. Next time you are there, you must pop in and let me know what you thought. x
I’ve never been to Berry but we are planning on driving from Brissy to Victoria for Christmas this year so we may have to swing by. I love the ‘old’ connections you have with the cafe, makes it even more special. I hope you have beaten all of your sickness and are feeling better x
You will drive right through Berry if you go along the Princes Highway coastal route, Lauren. The Burrows is right there on the main street, just after the pub with the hub caps (you will know it when you see it). That will be a very big drive, but an awesome one. x
I love the look of The Burrows! If only it was a little bit nearer, but next time in Berry, I know where I’ll be headed! I’m not good at colouring in but I really love it. Funnily enough, my uncle used to love colouring in when I was a kid, and we thought he was a bit of a weirdo, but really he was just ahead of his time. My mindfulness colouring book totally saved my sanity on the never ending journey to the motherland and I got gifted two new colouring in books for my birthday. I see a lot of colouring in, in my future! I think you’d be pleasantly surprised how much you like it… PS Hope you feel a lot better very soon xx
Oh wow that looks like such a great spot – so much character, like you sit for hours, drinking coffee eating those delicious cupcakes and just be mesmerised by the intriguing surrounds. Love it and so glad you are back for the weekly rewind!! x
My brother and his family live in Berry so next time we visit I’m definitely going to The Burrows can’t believe we haven’t been there yet!!!! We do get side tracked at the ice cream place though. I think I would find colouring in relaxing but it’s not a priority for me at the moment so haven’t gotten into it.
Also I hope you feel better very soon lovely x
I was sold at 3 kinds of curries, but I’m swooning for the nanna crockery and the gorgeous vintage books. What a great looking place, so incredibly inviting. We’re at the in-laws in Kiama for xmas, so we are definitely up for a day trip to Berry, I think my husband has cousins there.
I am so with you on the grown up colouring Bron! What is with that? Lots of people are making lots of money out of it though….
I love Berry, but nobody else in my family wants to linger in all the cute little shops and galleries like I do! That place looks so cosy. Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, I can certainly relate as am lying in bed at the moment fighting off yet another virus and hacking cough. Following on from an extremely debilitating shoulder condition and ongoing neck issues and headaches, I sometimes despair that I’m ever going to feel fabulous ever again. Is this what getting old is like?!
Hey hey, welcome back! Love the warmth and character of the Burtiws…gorgeous, I don’t get curing in, I did enough with my kids when they were little. Give me s cuppa and sn ocean view and that’s all I need to chillax. Enjoy the workshop tomorrow, the space looks awesome x
The Burrows looks and sounds lovely. I love food. It’s the best! Welcome back and I hope you’re feeling better after you run of illness. Enjoy the weekend 🙂
I do colour in – it’s surprisingly soothing and peaceful. I ordered the mindfulness colouring in book via Booktopia and while I’m still on the first page (the images are very intricate) I love spending a little time most days adding to it. You should try it!
Lovely to have you back and what a gorgeous spot! I do enjoy a spot of adult colouring in whilst the kids do their thing. Except, whenever I use the term “adult colouring in” I am a little concerned what people envisage.
Yay for The Rewind being back! Hope you’re on the mend and ready to rock again. The Burrows looks like my kinda place! Love the eclectic decor! I love a place with stuff to look at!
So happy to have the rewind back. I really missed it!
I can see myself settling in for a chai at the burrows. How cozy. I’m off to DTLL workshop on thurs and cannot wait! What an amazing job thw girls have done. I hope you feel better quickly! Xx
This place is so cute! I love an old fashion rustic cafe, I’ll take a mental note to drop in next time we drive through Berry 🙂
Hope you enjoyed your break! And that restaurant looks DIVINE! I loved Berry. A very sweet town. x
I could move in! Loving the bunny chic decor.
All three of us are sick with that same virus. I’ve had it since May and then it keeps inviting new friends to visit. The Welshman never gets sick – nor does Boyo – and they’re both down for the count. Boyo even had three days off school in two weeks.
I think I’d rather paint my nails than colour in. I just don’t have the time to do something that isn’t going to be productive!
The Burrows looks like a lovely place. I could do with somewhere like that in my neighborhood. I love how you took the ‘from above’ photos too.
As for adult colouring books, I don’t get it either! I like to draw then colour, but I don’t feel the urge to colour someone elses drawings in. I drew 100 mandalas for The 100 Day Project and loved it and many people suggested that I make some into colouring sheets. Maybe I should!
Ooh I love Berry. It’s a gorgeous little place. I always end up spending too much money on homewares in Berry. I’ll definitely be checking out The Burrows next time I’m up there.
Thank you so much for having me this week Bron! I was so excited to be asked. And you say too nice things about me. Besides, I’d forgive you for anything 😉 xxxx
Hooray, missed the Rewind, glad to see it back:)
Love your blog ‘facelift’:)
Well, the Rewind is back, and it feels like home. I’m a total non-blogger at the moment, but so happy that my favourite reading list is off and running again.
Such a bummer that you’re not 100% Bron, I hope it’s not too long before you’re feeling super.
I absolutely LOVE colouring, and Bell and I lose hours chatting and colouring. She has some beautiful mindful meditation books that look glorious when completed.
I’m working on something at the moment that is very similar, but using paint, and can’t wait to share it!
As for those fabulous chicks at DTLL Workshops……just awesome!
Have a beautiful weekend, lovely xx
I must admit that I have bought an adult colouring book. I have done one page, with a glass of wine by my side. It now sits in my office cupboard where no-one else can see it and ask what on earth I am doing with a colouring book. I *may* go back and do another page one page 😉
I’d like to say rest up and recover, but we all know how difficult that is with kids. If only!
Yes – looks like somewhere that I would like to spend some time, it is beautiful!
Can you believe I’ve not read that Michael Pollan book yet? What have I even been doing?!
And your photos in this post feel like a warm hug. I think we need to have a girl’s weekend in Berry some time. How amazing would that be?
So much going on Tat, and so much grateful! Love your cafe viisting i wrote my grateful post too this week i love the linky but like you whether it’s there or not i want to share gratitude xx I read your birth story {I love reading them, and sharing mine too} but my iPhone wouldn’t let me comment each time I read a birth story I am reminded of just how amazing birth is, and we women are to nurturing and growing a child into existence!Elisa recently posted..
I’m here belatedly because I went searching for The Burrows as my grandparents are having their 60th wedding anniversary there in February. And, it turns out we are practically related. I’ve known Sonny my whole life as my uncle is her brother. I haven’t seen her in years though and I’m looking forward to some delicious food and a nice atmosphere.