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Let's Talk Horses, Kentucky!

I realize that the title is a little misleading. But I thought since the Preakness Stakes is coming up on Saturday, this would be the perfect time to talk about these horses I found at Twin Lakes Antique Mall -- just a stone's throw from the Inn… Read more
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Fresh Vegetables for Your Table

A homegrown tomato is best served stuffed with tuna salad. Change my mind.    I like to buy fresh and local if I can - and I am always able to find fresh veggies at Harvest Time in Benton. They also have a greenhouse full of beautiful flow… Read more
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Headed to the Funky Monkey? These 3 Tips Will Save the Day!

Looking for a way to get creative with the kids? Or maybe you need a girls’ outing? I recommend the Funky Monkey Pottery Company in Draffenville! Roll in, pick a ceramic item, choose your paint and start creating. My daughter Libby and I went on a We… Read more
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Looking for Your Morning Coffee?

People love their coffee. I don't get it. I never acquired a taste for it, and grabbing a can of Diet Moutain Dew is so much more convenient. But that's for another day.  Sweet thing is a coffee snob. Our Chloe is a coffee snob. Even my super pr… Read more
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I Love a Roadside Stand

I brake for roadside stands. I might not always stop, but I definitely slow down. Squash? Probably not. Juicy peaches? Definitely, especially if they're freestone. Strawberries and tomatoes? Look out - I'm coming over in your lane.  Yesterday I … Read more
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Take a Short Trip to The Pour Room!

There are a few things in life I have too many of. Shoes, of course. And baskets. And tote bags, for some strange reason. And, of course, candles. But I always rationalize my candle purchases by saying to myself, "I'll use these up so it's not like I… Read more
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Maggie's - A Kentucky Lake Tradition for 36 Years

Is it really a family vacation if you don't play miniature golf? (Raise your hand if one of your kids smacked a stranger by hitting the ball waaay too hard.) You CANNOT visit us at the Inn without heading across the street to Maggie's Jungle Golf!&nb… Read more
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Live Music, Comedy and More-Every Weekend!

Most days, I figure that EVERYONE knows about the Kentucky Opry. It's been around literally forever, and the Campbells have hosted hundreds of acts on their stage. A few weeks ago, Brad and I went to see Sammy Kershaw perform there and it was such a … Read more

Making Out and Making Memories! (Room 203 and 402)

“When I heard the Calvert City Drive In was closing, I knew I had to get a night photo before something happened to the sign and screen.. It had been a staple in the Kentucky Lake area for so long - and I wanted to capture the memory that so many of… Read more

Before the Billboard There Was the Barn (401)

“Remember riding in the car with your family and counting the ‘See Rock City’ signs? This was a barn located on Highway 91 between Princeton and Hopkinsville. It was recently contracted to be taken down by an Amish business. The barn was getting weak… Read more