October brings a return to the spooky season and who better to visit with than the trio of Sanderson sisters from Disney’s Hocus Pocus? If you love Winifred, Mary, and Sarah and their evil designs on Salem, you might want to discover a sweeter side to them with these secret menu Starbucks frappuccinos. And, let us say that secret drinks at Starbucks are fascinating. Anyone try the unicorn one when it was out (maybe it still is)? This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Sarah, Winifred, and Mary Sanderson We haven’t tried the drinks yet but are eager to give…
We LOVE Halloween at Poe in Wonderland and the month of October is the best. We write about events around the southeast, but since we’re based in Atlanta, Georgia, we publish those the most. October 9th through 10th is a BIG Halloween weekend. We’re only mentioning 5 events below. With a little Googling you can find even more. Let’s get started. This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Atlanta Celebrates Photography Hallowine Crawl in the Little 5 Points neighborhoodEvery October in Atlanta there’s a fantastic photography festival where you visit galleries, restaurants, public spaces, libraries, coffee houses, and various…
Marvelous Monday is here! The concept is simple and stress-free. I’m inviting my tea party friends – readers and friends – to post good things in their life on Mondays. Grab a macaroon and a cup of tea and join us. Or a cupcake. Whatever suits your fancy. Let’s dish! This week a strong cup of coffee will do as you might want to binge a Hulu series called Only Murders in the Building. Co-created by Steve Martin, it’s a murder mystery set in one of the key characters – a fancy apartment building in New York City known as the Arconia. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to…
Marvelous Monday is here! The concept is simple and stress-free. I’m inviting my tea party friends – readers and friends – to post good things in their life on Mondays. Grab a macaroon and a cup of tea and join us. Or a cupcake. Whatever suits your fancy. Let’s dish about positive things! This week we’re talking about a light, fun, and home decor-centered Instagram group. Who doesn’t want light and fun these days, plus a little decor inspiration? And, if you are a Rae Dunn fan like I am, then this is definitely the place for you! Why not enjoy a cup of tea and look at pretty images to relax? My “Spooky” Rae Dunn pillow in my living room. This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a banner link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no…
Marvelous Monday is here! The concept is simple and stress-free. I’m inviting my tea party friends – readers and friends – to post good things in their life on Mondays. Grab a macaroon and a cup of tea and join us. Or a cupcake. Whatever suits your fancy. Let’s dish about positive things! This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash One book that I’m really enjoying is 101 Thinks You Didn’t Know About Jane Austen. I know quite a bit about one of my favorite authors, but this book delves into deep detail about all aspects of…
In my second of three posts about Reverend Howard Finster I’ll talk about his work and show what I photographed on my visit to his museum and gallery. The first post was about the cozy Air BnB I stayed in across the street from his museum and garden in Summerville, Georgia. Our timing for writing about this artist is the upcoming festival know as “Finster Fest” that will be held in a few weeks. Howard Finster was a self-taught or outsider artist. Outsider artists are typically those that have no art training and exist outside the mainstream art world. Fantasy, unconventional ideas, and at times extreme mental stress can be found in their art. In his case, he started with an outsider’s viewpoint and moved into sacred art later in life. Self-portrait Paradise Garden Museum Finster was born in rural Alabama in 1961. At the age of 3, he saw…
A Dream BY EDGAR ALLAN POE In visions of the dark nightI have dreamed of joy departed—But a waking dream of life and lightHath left me broken-hearted. Ah! what is not a dream by dayTo him whose eyes are castOn things around him with a rayTurned back upon the past? That holy dream—that holy dream,While all the world were chiding,Hath cheered me as a lovely beamA lonely spirit guiding. What though that light, thro’ storm and night,So trembled from afar—What could there be more purely brightIn Truth’s day-star? Source: PoetryFoundation.org
Savannah, Georgia never disappoints us with the city’s hospitality. From the accommodations to the restaurants to the haunted ghost tours, all of the experiences with the staff are great. We love going to the city and we have a lot of recommendations for you from where to stay to where to shop. Poe in Wonderland is all about travel. This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Where to Stay Planters Inn on Reynolds Square. 200 room boutique hotel in the historic district. Ideal for a couple’s stay in this beautifulcity. Situated perfectly to walk to the waterfront district with…
Part of the joy of being a blogger is spending time in coffee houses working. I recently visited a cafe in Lawrenceville, Georgia that has a relaxing vibe and cats. Yes, 4 cats live in the cafe and you can pet them and hang out. The Catfe is located in an older, beautifully decorated house – a little oasis in itself. This post contains affiliate banner links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and I only recommend products and services I think will add value to my readers. Read more about affiliates and disclaimers here. Credit: The Catfe As you walk in, you can follow the paws to the entrance. A cute touch. When you walk into the entrance, you’ll find the kitchen and menu boards.…
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham is a series on the Starz channel that features actors – Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish – from the show Outlander. For those that don’t know, Outlander tells the story of two lovers, their adventures in history, and time travel. Yes, based on the Diana Gabaldon novel it involves time travel. Scotland is a major player in the novel and tv show and this road trip series is about these actors exploring Scotland and all its traditions. It came out in March, I recorded it, and am only now watching it. You can probably find it on demand or online. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. All opinions are my own and…