memphis playing our song.

have i ever told you how much blakey & i love magnolia trees?  we do.  a whole whole lot.  we even planted a few in our loft... {here} & {here}

so when blakey found a gorgeously southern bed & breakfast named "magnolia grove" with beautiful magnolia trees lining the front of the home, we knew we had to stay there.

& we were absolutely at home...

{welcome to the south}

{hey, maggie!}

by the way, the breakfast at this place was unbelievable.  four course breakfast both mornings.  

morning # 1:  poached pears with a cinnamon sauce & cranberries... super cheesy hashbrown & sausage casserole... a legitimate egg souffle... & french toast with maple syrup & fresh strawberries.

morning # 2: fresh pineapple & mango... food coma set in & i might have forgotten course # 2 on day # 2... quiche lorraine...  & the amazing finish to it all: blueberry & oatmeal coffee cake.  do not be surprised if you see this dish at urban sometime soon.

we stayed in suzanne's room...

{hey, byrds!}

{i do love a good chandelier}

{there was a vintage wedding dress completing the room.

smart boy of mine to pick this room.}

& outside of our room we had our own little porch... 

{sweet tea & champagne!}

{before our first night on beale street}

& after our first night on beale street, we fell asleep in this beauty...

{& before our day at the fest.}

a beautiful house.  an amazing breakfast.  a wonderful host couple.  two lovely couples to share our breakfast with {who were about 35ish & 60ish & beat us home both nights}.  the bridal suite.  gorgeous magnolia trees.  & the love of my life.

happy anniversary, byrds.  here's to # 2 & 200 more...

love love,

kjp.