Friday Favourite ~ Courtney gets Creative at the Garden Centre

We like to think we are a creative bunch at the Cottage Garden Centre. We sure do have some fun and lots of laughs. The other day when I arrived, coffee shop owner John said to me, "Courtney (his lovely wife) has been getting all House and Garden in the coffee shop." House and Garden  is John's term for anything that involves decorating ha.

We all agreed that it looked fantastic. Courtney had just gathered up some of the fun Children's chairs I have for sale and grouped them on the wall. With the addition of some pretty petunias they just added such a spark of colour to the lovely greens of the cafe. 

                           Hope you have a lovely Friday. I am off to both The Garden Centre and the WAC to restock before the weekend.

Critics say Big THUMBS up for Hanging Gardens Cafe at The Garden Centre

This is Courtney and John who are the owners of the cafe at The Cottage Garden Nursery which they have aptly called The Hanging Gardens Cafe. John and Courtney took over the cafe last year and recently it was reviewed by online site www.urbanspoon.com.au and no surprises to all of us who LOVE the cafe the reviews are wonderful.

I quote......."An oasis in the middle of Brisbane's city landscape, Hanging Gardens is a tranquil sanctuary to unwind and escape from the hustle and bustle. Offering sumptuous gourmet fare, not to mention vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, Hanging Gardens is a welcome addition to the East Brissie cafe scene. Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and a freshly baked muffin or brownie (raspberry and dark choc is now a personal favourite) and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Cottage Garden Nursery." 

                  The peaceful setting.

                             Some of the super yummy, moist and filling muffins in question. I had a bannana one  the other day and it was fantastic. A reminder the cafe is open 7 days from 7 am to 2 pm and take away is available. ALL food is made on the premises by head chef Mick.

Below is a few recent shots of my space at the Nursery. Sorry some of the pictures are blurry.

                      

 

 

I spotted this guy at the Nursery. It almost didn't look real at first. Living proof of the no chemical philosopy of the Nursery. Hope you had a great day.