My friend Patti and I went to Day 2 of the Mackenzie-Childs Warehouse Sale, a yearly spring event in Union Springs, NY.
Wallcourt Hall was built in the heart of Aurora in 1909 for Miss Goldsmith’s School for Girls, a well-respected preparatory school.
It later served as a dormitory for Wells College, and, for a brief time, as a studio for MacKenzie-Childs, maker of distinctive and whimsical tableware and home décor.
The decor throughout the Inn is a tribal theme in orange-reds, black and white.
The weather was "spring perfect" and the sunset, across the street, over Cayuga Lake, was just perfect!
...and the modern tribal artwork in our room was so unique and colorful!
We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning to Aurora for the MacKenzie- Childs Barn Sale this summer!
Behind the Hall is the renovation of Zabriski House, which will be the 5th Inn, all within walking distance of each other! This Inn will open in the fall, 2019.
So, how was dinner at the Aurora Inn?
...who planned an Alice in Wonderland theme and she was our "queen".
Joan and I chatted about the treasures we found at the Warehouse Sale earlier in the day!
Desserts, wine, and Chocolate Martinis were enjoy by all!
Our hostess surprised us all with generous gifts galore! Presents that will always remind me of a fun evening of developing new friendships!
...I bagged them up and the favors were ready for my "NEW" friends!
...Aurora and the MacKenzie-Childs store is full of magical fun, a great area to meet new friends and a place to escape from everyday stress and challenges!
As I was rereading and clearing out my old magazines, I ripped a page out of the Pioneer Woman's fall magazine which had a recipe for Slow Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches.
I tried it recently and the recipe is a keeper!
I just LOVE when a recipe makes the amount it suggests, and turns out like the photo implies, and is as easy as it looks to prepare - this was a winner!!
The leftovers were even tastier the next day!
The other side of the page has another recipe I am anxious to try!!
Hi...I'm Patti! Welcome to Pandora's Box. I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking.
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