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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Cold Day Delivery to Cornelia, GA



Main Square in Cornelia, GA
It was 11 degrees in our Georgia neighborhood this morning and VERY COLD! Of course, not as cold as many other parts of the country (I am thinking of family and friends in Falls Church, VA, Staten Island, NY, Chicago, IL and Cable, WI - ouch). But cold is cold. We delivered a lovely set of refurbished chairs to Cornelia, GA - about an hour north of the city.


I don't think I've been to Cornelia before (I am sure my sister Ellie's ears are burning - she is a "Cornelia" named after our Dutch paternal grandmother).  I checked out the Cornelia website and found the following - love the reference to the moonshine still downtown:
At the close of the Civil War in 1865, the area where Cornelia is located was a typical mountain forest. The spot was so well secluded that a moonshine still was operated without interference at the site of what is now the center of downtown. Cornelia was first a settlement around 1860.  It was situated near the old boundary line between the Cherokee and Creek Indian tribes. In 1872, workers of the Charlotte-Airline Railroad (later Southern Railway) invaded the virgin forest. link to website
 We enjoyed our "tour" of the area which did not take long. Despite the cold, it was a beautiful day to drive around and check out the local sites.

My client's home (graceful Southern two-story home with extensive acreage and a nice pool area in the back) was located a few miles outside of the city. I always like meeting new clients and hope I can make this little trip again soon! She did buy one of my recent favorites - a chalk pain project using chairs bought during a recent trip to Destin, Florida. I love how they turned out and they will enjoy their new keeping room setting!



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5 comments:

  1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Gerrie, where can I look at your furniture for sale? Connie Snipes

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  2. wydevendesigns.comJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    Connie, all of my items (other than custom work) is listed on Etsy and eBay. I also sell on One King's Lane. If you want to actually "see" my pieces, they are located in Peachtree Corners, GA (30092) - by appointment. Hope something tickles your fancy!

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  3. ConnieJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Thank you, Gerrie!

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  4. ConnieJanuary 9, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    When I saw those beautiful printed chairs my heart skipped a beat and I'm not surprised that they sold so quickly. Glad to know that people are again using floral fabrics.They remind me of the eighties.She will get lots of compliments on her selection.
    Connie Bishop

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  5. wydevendesigns.comJanuary 9, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Yes Connie, those were particularly special. I am still a little nervous about using florals and use them sparingly such as this lovely linen.

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