and the Winner this week is!

Congrats! Please email us at innkeeper@snapdragoninn.com with your address.

Birthday Wishes and Winners

Before we announce the winner of our Snapdragon giveaway, we would like to send special birthday wishes to another one of our awesome Snapdragon Team. McKay, you ROCK!!! There is no better way to say it.

This is how they dress all the time; they are the coolest.

And the Winner is...

The Entryway

First impressions are important and we want your first step into the Snapdragon Inn to be a great one. Recently we have been finishing up the painting of the entryway. Here are some pictures of the progress.

This room was a deep blue which was nice but a little heavy for what we wanted. Like many of the other rooms, we had to do quite a bit of wall paper stripping to get back to the original walls. We then skim coated those, sanded ad nauseum, filled gaps and holes, primed, and were finally able to get color on the walls.

We went with a fresh green--not too grassy but not too lime--so the entryway would be easy on the eyes but feel alive and light. It is actually called Longacre by Glidden. I think green was a good choice and this little Interior Design bit backs up the choice. I also think it complements the honey colored wood as well.



Our reservations/check-in desk in a Partner's desk we picked up at our first trip to Brimfield last May, remember back then? It has nice clean lines and fits the existing wood really well.

Before Blue

After Green

Once we get the floors polished, pictures hung, and furniture placed, I think the entryway is going to be the perfect welcome into the Snapdragon Inn.

--Chris

Windsor Wonderland

Next Saturday, Windsor is celebrating the holidays with some exciting activities. Santa will arrive at 11AM by Fire Engine to the Windsor House. Then you can visit the 3rd annual Cookie and Fudge Sale over at 10 state street from 1-3PM. Here, it is discovered who will be the reigning top three bakers in the town! Do you have a goody that is sure to knock the socks of our judges? The day will end at the corner of State and Main for the tree lighting with carolers

Here are some pictures from last year.

Santa arriving via Fire Engine!

A selection of the cookies and fudges from last year's sale.

Last year's top 3 confections.

Our town tree after a big snow.

What is one of your YOUR FAVORITE holiday goodies???????

Snapdragon Giveaway: Vermont Goodies!

This week we have some Vermont goodies to share with you. A half liter of pure Vermont maple syrup in a lovely glass maple leaf bottle (this is like liquid gold). A pocket size book "A Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont" that has maps, explanations, and details on exploring the many many trails and hikes in our state. Also included are 2 No-bake Cheesecake sachets from Halladay's Harvest Barn (a local Vermont shop) that would be perfect for a holiday treat! Also included will be a Snapdragon Essentials lip balm because they really are very nice and we want to share the goodness.

How to Enter? Anyone who leaves a comment on any post during the next 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) is automatically entered in the draw, starting with this post and ending Thursday the 3rd of December at 12am GMT. The winner will be revealed on Friday!

Rules: To maximize your chances you can reply to EVERY POST this week but only leave one comment per post please.

Mondays with Max: More talent at 26 Main

Last week, we enjoyed a couple of quotes from Max Perkins, former resident of 26 Main. Max wasn't the only creative soul in his household. His wife, Louise Saunders was also a dramatic, lively and creative personality.

Cornish, NH along with Windsor, VT was the heart of the Cornish Colony of artists that included Auguste St. Gaudens and Maxfield Parrish. Maxfield Parrish was an acclaimed illustrator, known for his imaginative and romantic settings. Louise Saunders worked with Maxfield Parrish to create the fable Knave of Hearts, published in 1925. It includes 22 illustrations by Parrish, which took him 3 years to complete, and by some descriptions, these illustrations are considered to be some of his finest work.


Check out this link to catch just a glimpse of the fantasy, whimsy and beauty of this collaboration between two artists who spent a considerable amount of time in Windsor. You can also see some of the prints here.

Also, if you love children's illustrations and you are in the area, visit the Cornish Colony Art Museum here in Windsor for their latest exhibition. We visited the museum this summer, and my three kids ages 11, 8, and 5 all found something they liked.

--Joy

and the Winner is...

Congrats Kristie! Please email us at innkeeper@snapdragoninn.com so we can arrange shipping. A BIG THANKS TO ALL who participated, it was fantastic to hear from so many! Look back next week for a new giveaway and many more Snapdragon insights! Have a fantastic holiday weekend!