A 'Wonder'ful Sunday

A rainy day was predicted to occur in Durban, yet it stopped no one from having a lovely time at the Wonder Market at the Chris Saunders Park in Umhlanga. Early morning markets are one of my favourite places for meeting new people and discovering hidden treasures. The Wonder Market boasted a variety of stalls that retailed home-made, artisanal goods as well as mouth watering delights. I had gone along with my Mr. Charming to have a taste of the Oreo cupcake sandwiches from Butter Cup Designer Cupcakes that I had seen on Instagram the night before. But once we got there, we discovered more amazing stalls that sold items ranging from clothing, decor, arts and craft, jewellery and so much more. For the lovers of finer things in life, this was the perfect place to be!

Here are a few pictures from today:

Mr. Charming and I indulged in a coconut and honey bee-sting cake, double americano's from Colombo Coffee and of course, the oreo cupcake sandwiches. When I had first tried the bee-sting cake at the Antique Cafe, it became my all time favourite coffee accompaniment. But after today, this my my new favourite! If you're wondering what a bee-sting cake is, its a soft, moist cake that is filled with custard and fresh cream. This one in particular has honey and coconut in it, making it so much more devine!

 All the stalls looked so attractive and eye catching, it was hard not to stop by almost every single one of them! Many of them had little buntings around the stand, with its own unique patterns. I was quite impressed with the talent displayed in the items sold in the arts and craft stalls. I wanted to buy everything!

Who doesn't love strawberries?? I certainly couldn't pass up the opportunity to stop by this cafe that specialised in strawberry drinks!

 I have always thought that lemonade would be such a sour and horrible drink until I had tasted the one from My Lemonade at the Morning Trade at 8 on Morrison Street. I am now in love with lemonade and always get some at every market I attend!

Here are some of the goodies I got from the market:

 This was a cute little robot on wheels that Mr. Charming loved as a decor piece in our future home. It was too adorable not to buy! I see those little hook hands as a potential jewellery holder hahaha! This little bugger was made by Isla Designs.

This beautiful flower arrangement in a jar was from Love Laugh.

 Okay, this needs no explanation as to why I bought this clock. I absolutely love the design of this clock fashioned from wood and fabric by What's Cutting. They had a variety of designs and different background colours as well. 

All in all, a day well spent at this market. Other markets in Durban that offer the same or similar stalls include: I Heart Market, The Morning Trade, Essenwood Market and Market at The Square.

You can catch the next Wonder Market on:

Hope to see you at the next market!

N.