Our "B&B" night...

St. Francisville was wonderful as usual, even if it was drizzly and foggy. I found a new store called Grandmother's Buttons. It is housed in an old bank building and the old bank vault houses a mini button museum. It was so cool. The rest of the store was filled with funny gift items, but I could have spent half the day reading about the history of buttons... but Ironman was with me, so that wasn't happening....

Whenever we stay at a B&B we try to find one with a separate cottage. Less chance of hearing a neighboring guest having a coughing attack... or whatever else may be creating a disturbance...

Ironman booked the cottage at The Cottage Plantation. The grounds were very pretty. I just loved these red berries with the weather vane in the background

Now, imagine this with me. Four poster beds with fluffy down comforters, a fridge filled with sweet treats or maybe some cheese and wine, large mahogany armoires, a cozy sitting area nestled around a wood burning fireplace, a porch with rustic wooden rockers for lazy afternoons... Now turn your attention to...

Exhibit A

and...
Exhibit B

So I was a little shocked when I walked in, but hey, it was quiet and the bed was comfy. What's more important? I dare not make a disparaging remark, Ironman may not book anymore overnight getaways...

But Ironman addressed the elephant in the room as we were leaving for dinner. He said, "So this is what a cabin would look like if we went camping, and instead of a tent, we stayed in a cabin..."

So there, I finally went "camping" with Shane - just in time for his birthday tomorrow! Everyday is an adventure as long as you can laugh!