We made it! Happy one year anniversary to us!! When we closed on the business a year ago this past week and welcomed our first guests, little did we know what a crazy year it would be. Through all the … Continue reading
Happy August everyone! Our grandsons from Seattle visited us recently and I thought it would be nice to get a few Koi fish for our little pond in the backyard. It would be something they could “help” me with. Needless … Continue reading
Hello everyone! Who doesn’t like a good list? I read a study recently that making a “to do” list in this time of uncertainty during the pandemic will help reduce anxiety and depression. For us, our “to-do” list is so … Continue reading
My first initial title for this blog post was going to be “the faces of fear in 2020” but I thought I should catch your eye with something a little more positive? I am usually a glass half full person, … Continue reading
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
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