A walk through Franklin, in Nashville, Tennessee

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Last September when I attended Bella Rustica near Nashville, Tennessee, I had the extreme pleasure of taking in a little Franklin touring with a local friend. Wikipedia reference of Franklin, Tennessee HERE.   Wikipedia reference of Nashville, Tennessee HERE. I met Sandy Leeper at Bella when we were both preparing the barns for the show. We struck […]

An amazing JUNK tour of Bella Rustica Linda’s house

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When Linda invited me to Bella Rustica, I knew she was welcoming me into her beautiful home. In fact, I stayed there several nights before heading out to an amazing little rental house closer to the event. (more on that sweet thing soon!) What I DIDN’T expect is to discover what a junker Linda is! Oh […]

A massive Milky Way Farms manor tour

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One of the highlights of travelling down south to Bella Rustica was visiting The Milky Way Farms. The property, originally owned by the Mars Bar creator Frank Mars, resides on 1100 acres of gorgeous rolling Tennessee hills and ancient trees. The main home was open to touring during Bella Rustica, so my blogger gal pals Rhoda and Sandra […]

Bella Rustica, the day of

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All was silent as the doors were about to burst open at Bella Rustica.  I got there early with Linda so while things were quiet, I quickly started snapping pictures. I wasn’t sure how much camera time I’d have this round, and I ended up being right. I got the inside in just the nick of […]

4 – You should GO.

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This is for all of those that don’t get out much and find it easier to say no, stay home and not make the effort. Read on. I seriously don’t get out much. I live in a small town with one 3 way stop, have my work and my son. We are small town, small […]