The Mercato

One of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday morning is at the Little Italy Farmer's Market- my favorite farmer's market in town.  It's three blocks long, and has such a lovely view of the sailboats in the harbor.  Little Italy is already so charming, so once you add the farmer's market, it almost makes me feel like I'm on a trip!  It's picture perfect.

My lovely friend Shannon had the morning off, so we headed down to The Mercato bright and early for some coffee and wandering.  We stumbled upon a darling little coffee shop I had never heard of before called Pappalecco.  When we walked in, I immediately felt like I was back in Italy. Everyone who worked there was Italian, and all of their food was homemade.  The biscotti, cakes and gelato looked amazing- just like the little storefronts in Florence.  I can't wait to go back there again to try some gelato.  I was tempted to get some, but it was 8am so I resisted.  We got our latte's (made with almond milk!) and happily headed over to the market after being told "Grazie!" as we left the shop.



Yesterday was rainy, so today's weather was perfection.  The sky was bright blue with big, puffy clouds, and the pavement still looked a little damp.  A lot of people came to enjoy the vibrant colors of the market.



I snacked on a delicious cheese croissant.



Some farm-bred inspiration.



Shannon and I enjoying our coffees and croissants.

It was so refreshing to walk around the beautiful market and get to talk about life and community.  Seven years ago, Shannon was in 8th grade and I was her jr. high smallgroup leader at church.  Now, she's 19 and we both lead high school smallgroups!  She has great perspective on faith and life with God, and such a heart for people.  I am thankful for her!

My idea of a perfect morning!  I hope your weekend is full of beauty as well.

-Alicia