Inman Park Festival

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Inman Park was Atlanta’s first suburb

“There’s a parking spot. Hurry! No – there’s a fire hydrant.”

“There’s one – ugh – it’s a driveway.”

“Let’s try this street. No. Turn left here and try this one …”

My husband was about to throw me out of the car by the time we found a parking spot for the annual Inman Park Festival, but it was well worth it. (more…)

Archibald Smith Plantation House

Smith Plantation House in Roswell, GA

IMG_2195Roswell, Georgia – just a 30 minute drive from downtown Atlanta is an enclave of historic charm. The city’s historic downtown offers the Southern Trilogy Pass, where visitors can tour three historic, yet distinctly different early residences of the early settlers from the early to mid 1800s.

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A North Georgia Vineyard That’s Actually Good

The vineyards at Serenberry Winery
The vineyards at Serenberry Winery

North Georgia and wineries. To me, those two don’t even go together. Recently, however, I discovered a vineyard up in Morganton, near Blue Ridge, Georgia that’s worth talking about.

The first thing I love about Serenberry Winery is that it’s located on a gravel road off Highway 60. It’s a farmhouse, not some pretentious tasting room. The story is that the house and barn were built in the 1920’s and purchased during the 1960’s. Over time, the vineyard was planted and the barn was converted into “the little house,” then later the tasting room. (more…)

Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party

Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party
Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party

Dr. Bombay!

Dr. Bombay!

Emergency! Emergency!

Come Right Away!

If you’re over the age of 30, you probably remember this chant from the TV show “Bewitched” which aired from 1964-1972 in prime time, and seems to always be on TV reruns.

Recently, I heard about Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party located in Atlanta near Candler Park. I had to see it for myself and I was not disappointed!

The inside was filled with wall to wall books and a large tea menu. Books and tea…my favorite combination. (more…)