In North Georgia

Natalie Jane's for Breakfast

We had a delightful (and delicious) breakfast this morning at Natalie Jane’s Café on the Square in Clarkesville. If you haven’t visited Natalie Jane’s, you really owe it to yourself to stop by. I had Larry’s Breakfast Special … and *every* bite was a perfect bite.

Two eggs, crisp applewood smoked bacon, amazing home fries, and toast (I had rye and Tom had wheatberry) for $3.99!!!

The lunch menu looks awesome, and we can’t wait for dinner. Pan Seared Chicken Breast served with brown sugar apple brandy sauce for $9 or Shrimp and Grits … 7 cajun grilled shrimp over stone ground cheese grits, also only $9.

Natalie Jane’s is closed on Tuesday. Breakfast and lunch served every day 7:30 am – 3:00 pm (except Tuesday), and dinner is Thursday – Sunday 5:30 – 9:30.
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Valentine’s Day …

is right around the corner .. and I’ve found some great gift ideas for that special someone in your life.

Jasmine … from the Persian yasmin, i.e. “gift from God,”  is a family of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae), with about 200 species. Many species grow as climbers or are trained to grow in certain shapes … like the beautiful heart-shaped topiaries you’ll find ON SALE at Cottage Garden Furniture for only $15!

These plants are beautifully full and ready to pop open with hundreds of sweet, smelling blossoms.

They last for a long time inside and will literally make your whole house smell like spring has sprung! Plant them outside and they’ll return year after year.
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Betsie Poinsett …

also has a Valentine’s Day Special running the entire month of February!  50% Off all sessions … including phone sessions.

Click on the image to the right for a closer view.

Give the gift of peace of mind. Hypnotherapy offers a safe, proven way to health, happiness, and financial success. Call 706.754.0999 for details.
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Come on up for the weekend!

Spend Valentine’s Day in the mountains. Georgia Mountain Rentals will include a dozen Valentine Roses with your reservation.

Call and book your cabin now.

Georgia Mountain Rentals has romantic, secluded cabins, family cabins, luxury cabins …most have hot tubs and fireplaces … perfect getaway spots to snuggle in and spend some quality time together.

Even in the winter, there are plenty of things to see and do here in north Georgia.

• “Alpine Holidays” Gallery Exhibit Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 1PM – 4PM, throughout the month of January, Helen Arts Council, 706-878-3933
• Gallery Show “Branching Out”  continues through February 28. Open daily. SNCA, 706-878-3300
• Native Flute-Making Workshop Saturday, January 30, Smithgall Woods, 706-878-3087
• Diane Durrett & Band Saturday, January 30, SNCA, 706-878-3300
• Contra Dance Tuesday, February 2, 7:30PM – 9:30PM, SNCA, 706-878-3300
• “Artistic Inspiration” and Youth Competition Art Exhibit, begins Thursday, February 4, Helen Arts Council, 706-878-3933
• Artists’ Reception for “Artistic Inspiration” and Youth Competition Art Exhibit, 5PM – 7PM, Thursday, February 4, Helen Arts Council, 706-878-3933
• Fasching 7PM – 11PM, Saturday, February 6, Helendorf Inn, 706-878-1908
• Falconry Experience Sunday, February 7, Buck Shoals State Park, 706-878-3087
• Movie Night Thursday, February 12, SNCA, 706-878-3300
• “Fall in Love with Downtown” Gala Thursday, February 12, Cleveland, 706-969-3336
• Contra Dance, Saturday, February 13, SNCA, 706-878-3300
• Contra Dance Tuesday, February 16, SNCA, 706-878-3300
• Open Stage Night Thursday, February 18, SNCA, 706-878-3300
• Winter Botany Saturday, February 20, 1PM – 4PM, Smithgall Woods, 706-878-3087
• Col. Bruce Hampton & The Quark Alliance Jam Band Saturday, February 20, SNCA, 706-878-3300
• 35th Annual Fireside Arts & Crafts Show Saturday, February 20 & Sunday, February 21, Unicoi State Park, 1-800-573-9659
• Playwrights Showcase Saturday, February 27, SNCA, 706-878-3300

I’ll be posting more Valentine’s Day specials and events over the next week or so … so stay tuned!