Childhood Memories at Casa Bella

Childhood memories of favorite Christmas traditions while living abroad as a young girl are this year's inspiration behind our whimsy tree at Casa Bella Bed and Breakfast!

Growing up a military brat and celebrating Christmas in Germany will remain two of my favorite childhood memories!

Gingerbread, Stollen, Pfeffernussen and old world ornaments have had a lasting impact on my ideas for an old-fashioned Christmas.

Mitch Miller, Ray Conniff and other 60's bands played through-out the holidays at my parents house and there were always games, visits from family friends and parties! 

Merry Christmas, y'all!

Simplistic Details

Often, I am attracted to a serving piece just for its graceful lines, a rich patina or even the skillful combinations of metals and finishes. In this case a combination of all of those things. This beautiful, fanciful piece is from France. My thoughtful hubby presented it to me one Easter in lieu of chocolate!

An egg warmer that functions well-tableside, softly boiled eggs can be served with an egg cup for an elegant simple breakfast of eggs and lightly toasted Sally Lunn bread and rich preserves. The egg warmer is a combination of brass and copper-with a pretty, little hen perched on top of the lid!

I have enjoyed a lifelong fascination of breakfast serving pieces-drawing from my childhood memories of our six-month stay at Stadt Phorzheim in Southern Germany back in the 60's.