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Capital Hotel, Little Rock.

April 4, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner 8 Comments

Capital Hotel, Little Rock. Perfection.

If you have an opportunity to stay overnight at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock, thank your lucky stars and do not hesitate for even a half second. This is a no dilly-dallying around decision. The Capital Hotel, called Little Rock’s front porch, oozes classic southern charm from your first step onto the sidewalk out front until the moment your head melts into the Chaz Stevens pillowcase that will surely carry you to dreamland.

No detail is left unattended.

Built in 1872, the hotel has seen all sorts of greatness. You can bet political careers were made inside the oak paneled bar. And many a bride and groom have walked beneath the soaring stained glass ceiling of the lobby. Throughout history, the Capital Hotel has hosted an assortment of VIPs, including President Ulysses S. Grant.

John and I are just regular folk, yet during the weekend of my Little Rock book signing, we sure experienced the luxury VIP treatment. What a special place. Continue Reading

Lake Signs

June 17, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner 10 Comments

Happy Hump Day y’all! As I look though the photos I’ve taken while enjoying family time at Lake Norfork, I realize I’ve snapped lots of pics of lake signs. Not sure what that means (if it means anything), other than I like signs that remind me of the lake. Some are handmade, others are vintage, others simply signify a special place.

This is the twig sign that greets us at our little resort. Perfect lake sign!

Lake Signs - Welcome to the Lake

On our front porch. We have a fabulous view—gently sloping and clover-filled that leads to a quiet cove.

view from the screened porch at the lake

When the water at the end of the road means the lake, that’s a great thing.

Road Ends in Water Sign - Lake Signs

A great street name for those lucky enough to live at the lake.

Lake Signs - Dockside Drive

Old vintage sign. Love it!

Lake Signs - Boats for Fishing

After years of being stranded here and there in every remote cove on the lake, we have a glorious new boat. Believe me, we’d gladly “plant one” on ours. (Although she’s not an outboard.)

Lake Signs

Is there a theme to the pictures you take? I also take lots of pictures of food and flowers. Especially obvious on my Instagram feed.

Carry on,

Grace Grits and Gardening

Farm. Food. Garden. Life.

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Musical Pairing:

Signs, Five Man Electrical Band

Easter Grace

April 20, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 9 Comments

Arkansas Churches

Arkansas Churches
Keiser; Helena; Fayetteville;
Eureka Springs; Etowah; Eureka Springs;
Wilson; Piggott; Helena

Arkansas Churches

more Arkansas Churches
Fort Smith; Berryville; Fayetteville

When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun.

(Amazing Grace)

Grace Grits and Gardening

“Easter is never deserved.” ― Jan Karon

Musical Pairing:

Royal Choral Society: Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah

 

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (Now Available!)

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