Hidden Magnolias

It is that time of year and one of my favorite places to get a pumpkin is the Mt Paran County Store. The courtyard is filled with gorgeous pumpkins as well as fun Halloween art.  Pumpkins of every size and color.  Rows of them -- all lined up awaiting inspection. Lots more goodies and such a wonderful display of Halloween goodies as well.  You just can’t help being happy walking around all this. I just love how pretty these pumpkins and and yard art look, all piled up together. So festive. If you haven't been by, drop in. You will love it! Happy Halloween!!!

My daily commute takes by one of the most delightful places in Atlanta: Mt. Paran Country Store. It is truly a hidden magnolia. Nested among the trees is the Mt. Paran Country Store. The charming Mt. Paran Country Store is one of the earliest buildings that still exist in Buckhead. It is  located on prime real estate, at the intersection of Mt. Paran and Northside Dr. In 1906, this was a farmhouse and the owner, Mr. Norman, allowed people picked up their mail from him. But he got tired of them helping themselves to his coffee and food when they came by, so he started selling to them instead, and he made more money than he did farming. Only traces of the original house remain visible. The farmhouse stone fireplace peaks out from behind storage boxes. People love the hamburgers, but I love their morning biscuits. When you get a bacon egg and cheese biscuit, you get bacon – not just a token slice, but enough bacon to really tast...