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As many of you know, I am about to start chemo to treat stage 4 cancer. I am actually sort of looking forward to it,
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Planning a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way to create lasting memories with your sweetheart.
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As the early morning air turns crisp and leaves turn to their vibrant, fiery hues, it’s time to welcome the season
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“Blessings on State Street” Sound familiar?!? It’s actually the title of a new book by Rachael Bloome. In addition to
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It’s that time of year! We’ve set the November date for our Christmas decorating weekend at Blessings on State Bed &
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As an innkeeper I love decorating for every season! As we head into “sweater weather” I like to focus on warming up our
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We decorate for every season at Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast in Jacksonville, Illinois. Our “seasons” include
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I struggled to write a Merry Christmas/Year-end blog post for weeks. And I didn’t write one. Then, I struggled to write a
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We bought this grand old lady 13 years ago and established Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast the following spring. I
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Innkeeping is our vocation and livelihood and we are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience. Social Media is
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I know I’ve been quiet, but I finally have something to say… A dear friend’s sweet mama left her
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Finally, happily, I can report that we’ve had a measurable snowfall this season! If you look closely, you may
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