Posted in authors, Baer House Inn, beach, beer, blogging, books, breakfast, costumes, drinks, Family, Fiction, food, friends, Holidays, humor, innkeeping, Vicksburg, writing, tagged 4th of July, American Civil War, book signing, books, Breakfast with the generals, celebration, Civil War, fireworks, history, Independence Day, John C. Pemberton, McRaven Tour Home, Old Courthouse Museum, siege of Vicksburg, Ulysses S. Grant, WWII on July 2, 2018| 6 Comments »
So here we are on the cusp of another Independence Day holiday. For most folks this simply means a day off with pay. For some it means a full day of work at time and a half wages. For others it means a trip to the lake, the mountains, or the backyard swimming pool. It often includes BBQ, iced cold beer, ice cream and other yummy backyard cuisine. (more…)
Posted in Baer House Inn, blogging, breakfast, Family, Fiction, food, friends, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, writing, tagged antiques, B & B's, bad form, Baer House, Baer House Inn, broken lamp, broken things, candy, candy wrappers, complaining, etiquette, ice makers, laziness, manners, porch sitting, porches, stairs, Victorian houses on June 11, 2018| 12 Comments »
I’ve blogged before about oddball things that have happened here at the Baer House Inn. In fact, just a couple of weeks ago you learned of my weird napkin findings. And, I’ll reiterate that most guests are very polite and respectful of my house and my things. But, there are a few things that people do that are just, well in bad form. What are those things, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. (more…)
Posted in Baer House Inn, beauty products, blogging, breakfast, drinks, Family, food, friends, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, writing, tagged china, cloth napkins, crystal, eating, food stains, innkeeper, lipstick, lipstick stain, meals, napkin folding, napkins, pretty table, set table, stain remover, stains, table setting on May 28, 2018| 10 Comments »
Here at the Baer House Inn, I like to set a pretty table. We use china and crystal and cloth napkins for breakfast every day. We try to add special touches for special events. Something about a pretty table makes the meal seem that much better, at least in my humble opinion. (more…)
