Spring Taste of Newnan

The usual signs of spring are all around us now-including itchy eyes and stuffy noses! But the sure fire way to know we are in for some good days with warm weather and BBQ is the Spring Taste of Newnan on the court square!

Market Days has already fired up and the city of Newnan becomes one of the most beautiful small town hubs in all of Georgia.

Guestroom Tre

This week our third accommodation, Guestroom Tre, opens as a spacious retreat with a painted king Wesley Allen Iron Bed; complete with comfortable pillowtop mattress and fresh, creamy 400 thread count linens from Italy.

Dating back to the original owner, this pretty bathroom offers a tub with double waterfall shower heads, roomy granite-topped vanity with plenty of oversized, fluffy towels, eco-friendly bath toiletries and Restoration Hardward bathrobes.

Plenty of drawer space, an armiore with 32-inch color TV loaded with movie and music channels. and two custom club chairs on creamy white carpet, this soft retreat is the perfect spot for a long getaway weekend!

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!

Memories Are Made Of This!

Looking back through photo albums from The Old Garden Inn has reminded us of our obligation as innkeepers to provide a quiet, uncluttered space for guests to relax and unwind. We are revisiting our desire to find a balance between good service and overbearing attention.

Remembering The Old Garden fondly, we look forward to a new generation of friendly and appreciative guests bringing laughter and storytelling back into our lives.

As our old friend Dunkin comes to the end of his life we are remembering his role at the inn. He entertained countless guests with his love of singing. Dunkin was a stray here in Coweta County and was quite the runner. To say he was a handfull would be an understatement!

The one thing that often got Dunkin's attention was the soothing music that played in the morning during the breakfast hours. He would stand in front of the cabinet-enjoying the sounds and watching as I changed out CD's. I often sang along and showed Dunkin that the sounds came from my mouth. After two years of patient instruction Dunkin finally belted out his first song. He sang for guests, visitors, friends and family. . . anyone willing to listen!

With that success I decided to see what else he could learn. I saw a trainer who taught his dog to drop dead after being shot with his finger. "Bang, bang!" I wondered if Dunkin could learn it. He was again a fast study and we added this new trick to his repertiore. The trick was short-lived-soon to be shelved forever.

A sign came early one morning while serving a visiting doctor. Highly entertained by Dunkin's new trick our guest "shot" Dunkin through-out his breakfast. Dunkin would drop and roll over.

From the kitchen I heard a odd "thunking" sound. I came around the corner very quietly to see him mouthing "Bang, bang". It was the last time Dunkin would be shot!

We love Dunkin and are going to miss him! He contributed grandly to all those wonderful memories and we are grateful he was in our lives.

Goodbye old friend! Mommy loves you. Sadly, Dunkin passed away the day after I made this post.  He will be missed.

French Potato Omelette

This was a very popular omelette served at The Old Garden Inn. Thinly-sliced seasoned boiled potatoes fried in a few tablespoons of olive oil until crispy. 

Shown here with a other popular ingredients. . . Applewood-smoke bacon-cured locally, fresh Chinese chives and goat cheese. 

Silky eggs that are not overbeaten or filled with air are created with a low, preheated pan.

Just one of the many favorites we will re-introduce at 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.

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!

A Very Merry Christmas

Make a Smilebox invite

Another Day Closer

Every day, now, we catch glimpses of the pretty spaces that are unfolding through-out the house.

Each little glimpse caused by the simple placement of a pretty lamp or the addition of a beautiful fabric. 

We are finally hanging shower curtains, placing sofas and chairs, washing windows, rehanging blinds and chandeliers. We are just about to wrap up the painting and are anxiously awaiting delivery of the final few pieces of furniture.

Our opening has been pushed back closer to January, although we continue to receive reservation requests and are excited to host our first guests.

Thanks to Susie Berta of Newnan for her suggestion to name our rooms in Italian!  We love her idea and look forward to creating pretty little placques in our Casa Bella colors.  Susie is co-owner of Rick and Susie's Little Gourmet Cookies in Newnan.  There company bakes delicious, moist Italian Ricotta Cookies.  http://www.goodngracious.com/

Y'all don't forget we are offering a 10% discount on three nights as a special during our first few months.