It was our second official day back in September and we were faced with a challenge right off the bat. A guest was arriving with a very long list of demands: two fans in the room, no feathers, no perfumes, … Continue reading
6 months!! Can you believe it? This week marked the 6 month anniversary that Mark and I have been Innkeepers at the wonderful Fleur-De-Lys Mansion. Some days it seems like it has been weeks and other days it seems like … Continue reading
What happens when you start to renovate a 107 year old Mansion?? You fill up 5 dumpsters, you have constant dust in everything, you become very familiar with historical city codes, and you hear the words over and over….”Leslie, we … Continue reading
This week will mark our 5 month anniversary for owning the Mansion. Every single day, I am reminded about the saying “you are never too old to learn”. That has certainly been the case as I learn something new each … Continue reading
Hello everyone! Two years ago this month, I started my sourdough starter. After numerous previous tries (and failures), this one has thrived. In doing my research for this process, I learned that you must name your starters. You name them … Continue reading
I have banned our first guest(s). I know it sounds very harsh but I can explain. His name is Sam. First off – Sam comes and goes as he pleases without ever paying. He even has the nerve to … Continue reading
Warning: this post contains satire and snarkiness (yes, that is a word – I looked it up) I love it when the phone rings. I love talking to potential customers on the phone, answering their questions about the mansion, and … Continue reading
I look for signs. Not street signs, mind you, but little things that happen during the day or week that I need to be aware of and figure out what I’m going to do with that information. Another way to … Continue reading
Whew! 57 days…..that is how long Mark and I have been the Keepers of the Fleur-De-Lys. In that short amount of time, we have met 180 guests from 30 states and 6 countries. We have served 266 breakfasts, baked 228 … Continue reading
Hello everyone. September 9th marked a memorable transition for the Fleur-De-Lys. Owners Gary and Jerilynn Sadler, after 5 1/2 wonderful and successful years of innkeeping have passed the torch to the new owners, Mark and Leslie Drake. The Drakes visited … Continue reading
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