Southern Living Idea House in Nearby Senoia

The 2010 Southern Living Idea House opened today in nearby Senoia, a small, progressive town in the southeast corner of Coweta County.  Home to Riverwood Studios and a small downtown filled with interesting shops Senoia continues to revitalize itself with crowd-pleasing festivals, a farmer's market and celebrations that attract visitors and tourists from nearby Newnan and Atlanta!

Mention the Southern Living Idea House and Receive 10% Discount of Two Nights at Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast of Newnan.  770-755-6750

Atlanta South's Stylish Bed and Breakfast, Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast

Years ago when Ron and I imagined our first Bed and Breakfast, The Old Garden Inn, we established early on that we wanted to capture the Atlanta market.  Polling clients and friends we asked what was the optimum weekend getaway -  45 minutes in any direction was enough distance from home for most to enjoy that "getaway" spirit.

Fifteen years later, I believe the same holds true.

So many of us are stressed, overworked and in need of a little TLC.  Often, all that is required is a little change of scenery and a break from our everyday routine to rest and restore.

Rocking on a front porch, sunning at the pool, engaging in a lively conversation with new friends or even a leisurely stroll through historic neighborhoods is just enough of a break to refresh us and send us back to our hectic lives.

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast of Newnan reflects all that we have enjoyed in our travels through-out the world.  Friendly hosts, great beds, wonderful food and inclusion in the lives of ordinary people living life spectacularly.

Classic Belgium Waffles

Lightly sweetened with the perfect golden crispiness these classic Belgium Waffles are a perfect start to our Easter morning. Guests enjoyed homemade waffles with our handmade Raspberry-Black Currant Syrup, fresh whipped cream and strawberry topping.

Baked eggs with cheese, bacon and homefries followed with plenty of hot steamy coffee. Their only complaint . . .that they didn't have another few days to hang out by the pool.

Stephen is about to graduate from Officer Training at Ft. Benning and was due back on base later this afternoon. Both and his fiance loved the convenience of downtown Newnan and enjoyed their candlelit dinner at Ten East Washington just off the square! They are off to explore the Chattahoochee River bank!

Yankee Grits

Cooking breakfast is like riding a bike-once you learn could you ever really forget? I don't think so. . . but we decided not to risk it and held a practice session. Better safe than sorry. . . Besides, we love breakfast for dinner!

We started out with the basics-our wonderful creamy grits, a French Potato Omelette, applewood-smoked bacon, toast and black raspberry preserves. We made pretty cups of sweet cantalope and plump strawberries topped with vanilla yogurt and my black currant syrup.

We laid out the breakfast table with pretty new linens and place settings. All the creamers and sugars were filled, salt and peppers laid out and we brewed a pot of steamy signature coffee.

Everything went off without a hitch and we felt like seasoned innkeepers.

We are excited to receive our first guests and have reservations for the end of the month. There's still plenty to do around our house but the rooms are pretty and clean.

Fresh As A Daisy!

Little extras make a stay at Casa Bella almost as good as being home. Enjoy bedtime chocolates and confections, fresh flowers, plenty of reading light and a hot cup of tea or coffee before heading out to enjoy a busy weekend!

Kiwi and Patti

One of the best ways to spend a Saturday in Newnan between April and December is the Market Days that takes place on the court square each April to December. http://www.mainstreetnewnan.com/

My mouth is watering just thinking about the grilling applewood bacon offered by Pine Street Market of Avondale Estates.

The pancetta is exceptional and reminds me of market days in Tuscany.

Market Days takes place the first Saturday of each month! Hope I will see you there.

A Tisket, A Tasket

Sunny side up? Sunny mornings in the kitchen of
Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast

Our Number 1 Goal

Our goal as innkeepers and hosts at Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast is to create a memorable overnight experience that lingers long past the physical stay.

The first glimpse of pretty accommodations is just the beginning of an experience made up of minute details and elements chosen to create an atmosphere of romance, comfort and relaxation.

Leaving home can often be a frustrating and long-winded experience resulting in more pain that pleasure.  Casa Bella strives to alliviate the stress of crowded airports and overcrowded highways by providing sunny, well-lit nooks for reading and relaxing, fresh linens and fluffy pillows with cotton covers, a gourmet breakfast experience with fresh linens and flowers, fresh-roasted signature coffee and gourmet teas, and public areas that are designed to refresh and renew your spirit.

The Bird That Doesn't Like Green Beans

This year, more than ever, it just makes sense to take a look around and see what you can transform with a little paint or in this case  . . silver guilding.

The frames were perfectly okay but I was looking for something to really pull out the vibrant colors and guilding. For less than $6 I  transformed the frames and gave them a little sparkle!

Sunny Coweta Days

Georgia graces us with lovely weather nine or so months out of the year. We are fortunate to enjoy warm winter days (60+ degrees today) and cooler evening temperatures in the middle of summer.

Enjoy some thought-provoking, quiet moments from the pretty porches of Casa Bella. Better yet, go grab a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet tea and I'll meet you back on the front porch!

Let Them Eat Toffee

Located right on the Court Square, Let Them Eat Toffee, indulges your sweet tooth with dark, rich chocolates filled with decandent fillings!

Cap off a perfect afternoon of shopping, lunch at Redneck Gourmet, the frothy goodness of a cappuccino from Espresso Lane and handmade chocolates!  Aah! Sweet Success!

http://www.letthemeattoffee.com/

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast of Newnan

I shot this photo after strolling from downtown through our historic College Temple District on a crisp, fall day.

Just one of the many charms that makes downtown Newnan so enjoyable, our vibrant downtown is filled with owner-operated restaurants, coffee and candy shops and well-stocked, interesting shops.