Main Street Garden

Lucky for me, Linda and Tina from the Main Street Newnan office were both headed out of town this weekend-with ripening fruit on the vine. Added to my own batch of cherry tomatoes I have enough to roast the sweet little morsels in olive oil and can for the long winter months when I will be desperate for anything that taste like it actually came out of the good earth!

Like so many, we had a very dry summer and only these past few weeks have we seen good drenching rains that have caused my tomato plants to bloom and produce a whole new batch of heirloom tomatoes!

Panera Bread Provides Inspiration

These luscious-looking cinnamon rolls from Panera Bread Company in Newnan are the inspiration behind our smaller version at Casa Bella! When mine grow up-they'll look and taste just like these! You'll see!

Newnan's Labor Day Festivities

Labor Day is a busy weekend in Newnan.

Just about every citizen is busy volunteering to ensure visitors get a welcoming "Taste of Newnan". This year will be one of our busiest yet with the addition of the Main Street Country Store at Powers Festival.

Main Street Newnan's Labor Day Schedule

Friday, September 3
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday, September 4
Sunrise On The Square Road Race
7 AM

Saturday, September 4
Market Days
10 AM - 2 PM

Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6
Powers Festival - Mainstreet Country Store
9 AM until 5 PM Daily

Contact Tina Darby At Main Street 770-253-8283 for additional info or visit http://www.mainstreetnewnan.com/

Atlanta GA Airport Bed and Breakfast

If you are anywhere near the Atlanta GA area looking for accommodations that are a little out of the ordinary- consider Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast in Newnan. Less than 35 minutes south on
I-85, we are an "easy on-easy off" exit that is filled with fabulous shopping and dining options that get you up and down the highway without a big "to do!".

We are known for our fresh made-from-scratch breakfasts with the finest, freshest ingredients. Many of our popular dishes are specialties from Home At Last!, Patty's weekly cable television show.

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast Coffee

I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming when I look at this wonderful gadget. A single cup travel press! Could life get
get any better?

I love my French Presses and can't wait for that first sip of our Casa Bella Morning Coffee Blend with all of it's chocolately goodness! I own different sizes and appreciate that I can always have a perfectly blended cup of strong coffee wherever I am in the world! There are challenges carrying around all that coffee-making paraphernalia-with travel restrictions being so tight.

No more! This little beauty is diswasher safe, compact and has all the right working parts! Finally, perfect coffee anywhere in the world!

The Face of Young Newnan

Espresso Lane on Newnan's Court Square

Thankfully, we still have a couple of months of our Market Days in Newnan.  I look forward to the smells and visits to my favorite shops.  Shown above is a young guest of Espresso Lane on the square.  Ron waits out my leisurely stroll of the square with his favorite Latte!

We are just about ready to enjoy one of our communities' favorite Labor Day pasttimes-Powers Festival, now celebrating its' 40th year.  Just getting to the festival site is half the fun.  Flea markets and garage sales line the road and one can hope that there will be money to spend at the festival with all the tempting bargains along the way!

In the "not to distant future" we'll enjoy The Fall Taste of Newnan and Chili Cook-off, a popular Beer Tasting at the shops in downtown Newnan and the exciting opening and re-dedication of our beautifully- renovated 1904 Courthouse.  For a full list of events please visit our Mainstreet website. 

www.MainstreetNewnan.com/

So, we invite you to make your plans to spend quality time on Newnan's beautiful court square! Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast is within walking distance to most of the activities posted in this blog.  Leave the car behind and discover Newnan on foot! Photo ops abound!

Enjoy our historic homes, dine on the square and shop our fabulous boutiques!  Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast looks forward to your visit!  RESERVATIONS: 770-755-6750

Newnan's Newly Renovated 1904 Courthouse

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast Loves Newnan Market Days

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Newnan Market Days-2nd Saturday of the Month

I had my usual good time on the Newnan court square this past Saturday with Newnan Market Days!

I catch up with friends, visit the pretty shops and enjoy a cappuccino at Espresso Lane! Ron and I always linger at the coffee shop-admiring Newnan's historic courthouse-just about to re-open.

Espresso Lane in Newnan

Power's Festival is right around the corner and this year our festival will celebrate it's 40th year!

I find myself amazed that I have personally witnessed 18 years of Power's Crossroads! Main Street Newnan will showcase itself at the Country Store and as a volunteer I am really looking forward to meeting guests and catching up with Coweta County!

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast is full with guests! Eight women will spend three days enjoying the festival as they have in years past! Some of them have stayed with us previously and we're looking forward to their return and meeting some of their friends!

To Learn More About Power's Festival and For A List of Artists and Vendors CLICK HERE!

Much-needed Rain For Atlanta

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast At Night!

The skies are clearing and a beautiful night unfolds in Newnan.

Thankfully, Newnan is getting much-needed rain that will refresh our beautiful town.

Breakfast Pork Chops

By far, these chops seem to satisfy our heartier breakfast eaters! Pan-fried Pork Chops with our homemade bread crumbs. We usually serve it alongside a softly turned egg with fresh fruit and English Toast with Black Raspberry Preserves. And of course, ONLY after a sweet course of bread pudding or French Toast!

This week, I tried something a little different-toasting my leftover biscuits and processing them into crumbs. I had both plain and cheese biscuits leftover and I was so pleased with the results. Ultra crispy breadcrumbs that made for a wonderful pork chop.