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
Fleur-de-Lys Mansion was named top bed and breakfast in Missouri by Taste of Home Magazine and we humbly accept the challenge. Jerilyn and her crack staff try so very hard to offer a unique dining experience, much more than just a … Continue reading
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