West GA Seafood Festival

The Half Shell in Newnan is hosting the first West GA Seafood Festival with live entertainment from Lerogie and Hired Guns, this Saturday from 2 until 10 pm!

Grilled Vanilla Loaf with Strawberries and Toasted Almonds

A trio of syrups and cordials enhance the wonderful, fresh flavors of our "newest" offering at Casa Bella.  Fresh strawberries and toasted almonds!

First up, an intense strawberry cordial that flavors the syrup of our macerating strawberries. At the end of the process a dash of homemade orange brandy to balance the sweetness of the homemade raspberry syrup.

 All of these sumptuous flavors compliment a buttery slice of vanilla loaf cake and fresh whipped cream. 

A perfect start to a beautiful spring morning in Coweta County!

Oven-Roasted Tomato and Spinach Omelettes

One of my favorite uses for Compari Hot House Tomatoes! An omelette of fresh spinach, crumbled sausage, tomatoes and cotija cheese!

2012 Newnan Candlelight Tour of Homes

We're decorated for the holidays!

2012 Candlelight Tour of Homes This Friday

The Piedmont Auxiliary Candlelight Tour of Homes kicks off Friday night at 4 PM. This year's tour features seven homes in several of the downtown historic districts with The Major Long House on LaGrange Street serving as the refreshment venue.

Photo Courtesy of Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast, House #5.

Tickets are available at several Coweta County locations and will be available at the seven homes the night of the tour!

Ms. Katy Stays At Casa Bella

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast of Newnan welcomed its first canine guest over the past week-end. A twelve-year old Welsh Corgi, Katy was the perfect lady!  She loved the attention from all the other guests and was overheard to say she wanted to stay on permanently at Casa Bella!

Tuscan-style Pizza with Roasted Egg

Vegan guests, Anne and daughter, Laura enjoy a Tuscan-style homemade pizza with rich sauce, goat cheese, fresh spinach and oven-roasted egg!

Gracious Southern Living In Newnan

My mother and I share a passion for Southern Living Magazine and their annual cookbooks.

My 1981 Southern Living Cookbook is my "go-to" encyclopedia for all things cooking and is a treasured gift from my mother on my wedding day in 1981!  It's always close by and regularly enjoyed with a quiet cup of my Home At Last! Robust Morning Blend Coffee!

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast of Newnan, Georgia

I hope if you're making plans to attend the 2012 Southern Living Idea House in Senoia you'll consider Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast in Newnan. I'd love to share my book!

Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast Near Senoia, GA

Quiet Mornings In Newnan, Georgia

These pretty shots are courtesy of our guest Pamela Sheffield (FL) who took advantage of a wonderfully sunny morning to walk the grounds of Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast before breakfast!

It was fun see our house from someone else's perspective and she captured some of my favorite elements!

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

The Southside's Market Days in Newnan

Timely Expressions of LaGrange

Gina Garcia of Southern Roots Enterprises T. Bill Lee's Secret BBQ Sauce

Market Days in Newnan is in full swing for 2010! The quality and quantity of vendors continues to grow-offering guests and residents an enjoyable fun-filled day on our beautiful court square!

Weekend guests of Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast enjoyed a very leisurely breakfast and still had plenty of time to shop the square and market. They particularly loved our newest shop, Encore Decor-also one of my personal favorites.

It's always interesting to see who's new to our market and this month brought some new talented vinyl artists from LaGrange, as well as a new BBQ sauce and wonderfully crisp spring rolls! All my favorites were there, Pine Street Market with their wonderful Picnic Salami and flavorful applewood-smoked bacon-a favorite at our Casa Bella breakfast table!