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Farm to Table – Home Grown Goodness

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Gwenn Eyer
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basket of squash peppers and tomatoesFarm to Table – Home Grown Goodness

  Fresh peaches, fresh corn, fresh squash, fresh blueberries, fresh beets and potatoes… fresh food! I love the

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Dear Country Living Magazine: Point and Counterpoint

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Gwenn Eyer
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snow covered blue two story Victorian homeDear Country Living Magazine: Point and Counterpoint

Innkeeping is our vocation and livelihood and we are committed to providing an exceptional guest experience. Social Media is

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Posted in The Inn | Tagged anti, Bed & Breakfast, Deneen Pottery, social media, social networking, stay in a bed & Breakfast | 1 Reply

You’re Never Too Old to Learn!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Gwenn Eyer
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White wicker patio furniture with coral and floral cushions and pillows on front porchYou’re Never Too Old to Learn!

  Earlier PAII Conference Photo with those fabulous Beekman Boys It Pays to Associate with Others that Share Your

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The Sun’ll Come Up…. Time Zones and Time Changes

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Gwenn Eyer
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lights illuminate a vintage blue mansionThe Sun’ll Come Up…. Time Zones and Time Changes

It’s Daylight Saving Time! …Why? There are a few things that I can readily identify that I don’t process

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And… We Have Snow!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Gwenn Eyer
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trees surround blue 2-story home with wraparound potchAnd… We Have Snow!

  Finally, happily, I can report that we’ve had a measurable snowfall this season! If you look closely, you may

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Winter in the Midwest

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Gwenn Eyer
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lights illuminate a vintage blue mansionWinter in the Midwest

  I’m a Midwesterner. I grew up in the Heartland. Farm country, cold winters, snow drifts, the whole works! I

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Decking the Halls… Yes, I have Elves!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Gwenn Eyer
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Christmas tree shines in glossy baby grand pianoDecking the Halls… Yes, I have Elves!

  Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year at Blessings on State Bed & Breakfast! First and foremost, it

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