Madison, Georgia’s Holiday Tour of Homes 2013

I’m trying to catch up on all my recent doings and with the winter storms brewing in Georgia I’m stuck home and have some time to work on my posts. It’s kind of nice actually to have time to go back and look at my pictures and remember how beautiful everything was. Very motivating for decorating and collecting for Christmas 2014. :)
Madison is one of my favorite places to visit here locally. It’s so close to metro Atlanta and has so much beautiful architecture, landscaping, and history. There are many fun shops and there is always something going on to come visit for. Madison has been my most popular blog inspiration and so many of you come back to see what I’ve been doing here. Thank you for the support and I hope to see you in Madison sometime soon!

 

 

I have always thought this home is one of the most beautiful in Madison (I mean just look at that beautiful ornate Frette work!!) and I was so happy to see it was going to be on the tour this year.

 

 

 

 

The previous owner of my home left one of these crystal horns. It looks so pretty on a mantel mixed with fresh greenery.

 

 

 

Anyone who knows me knows I love pretty china and silver. This antique set looks very similar to some antique Limoges my mother was gifted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Genius idea! Model A Tours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like their wreaths and greenery. Cute screen door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We stayed at the lovely Madison Oaks Inn, which we love and have been to several times {May Festival & Murder Mystery Weekend} and brought our friends along. Breakfast was delicious as always and we love visiting with innkeeper Cheryl and, of course, Sophie the Pug. Thank you for everything! :)

 

 

 

 

My mouth is watering just looking at this picture! So delicious!

 

 

Isn’t this clever! They wrapped hay bales in burlap and decorated with ribbon and candy canes. I’ll have to remember for next year!

 

Check out my previous posts about Madison {2013 Holiday Tour} {Madison in May 2013}. I can’t wait to come back, Madison in May will be here before we know it but I hope to be back before then!
Have a bright day!
Chelsea

Tea at The Potted Geranium in Greensboro, Georgia

As an avid lover of afternoon tea I’m always interested in trying out new tea rooms when I travel. We heard that The Potted Geranium was an amazing tea room in downtown Greensboro, Georgia not far from Madison, Georgia where we often go for the historic home tours. We decided to make a trip out for Miss Marie’s birthday and it was so worth it! The historic home that houses The Potted Geranium has been beautifully restored and decorated. The food is delicious and the ambiance is just perfect. You feel like you have been whisked away to another time and place. I would recommend this to any lover of tea time or just for a nice ladies luncheon spot. Take a look at where we spent our afternoon and, of course, the tasty treats we partook of.

Jane says, ‘ One lump or two?’

Fresh and warm out of the oven scones. My mouth is watering at the thought.

A delicious variety of savory sandwiches. Pinkies up!

Look at the little tea pot jam cookies!

Beautiful china is everywhere! My weakness!

We toured the beautifully restored house. Lovely touches everywhere.

In the garden. Look how happy those daisies are!

We did a bit of antiquing and walked around town. We went shopping at the local farmers market, The Ripe Thing, and picked up some nice produce.

What is your favorite place to get a spot of tea? Any suggestions on a way to spend a girls weekend? We’re jetting off for another adventure this weekend! Jane is definitely coming along for the ride :)

Have a bright day!

Chelsea aka Bright Girl