Post by Queen Biddie on Feb 17, 2010 23:50:50 GMT -5
Going to the Harper House was a very unique experience. We were greeted by a young gent dressed in garb from the era of the civil war. The next to greet us was Dee Harper, owner of Harper House. She was wearing a Kelly green taffeta gown, looking like Scarlet O'Hara. Her hat was a red straw picture hat, in honor of us.
We were treated to hors d' oeuvres and punch, followed by a tour of the Christmas-decorated centuries-old home.
Dee kept her decorations up just for us . There were Christmas trees in every corner. I especially liked the Norman Rockwell village with little buildings, all lit up depicting the many Rockwell scenes that used to be on the cover of the POST.
After the tour, we went to the dining room where the tables was bedecked with a poinsettia center piece, flanked by red lit tapers. We started with a beautiful salad, followed by real home made meatloaf, mashed potatoes (REAL) and buttered carrots, rolls & butter & coffee or tea. After dinner we went to a sinful dessert buffet. They offered to make cappuccino for anyone who wanted it. Since we were already sufficiently "sugared up", we declined.
From there, we rolled our over-stuffed bodies to the gift shop where I found a beautiful sequined shoulder bag to use as a door prize for the sock hop. Helen, Linda and I went to the OLD COUNTRY STORE in Mt. Pleasant to see what else I could buy for door prizes for the hop. I found a few things, and was amazed at the old-time candies and gum that they had. Remember "walnettos", sen-sen and Clove, Black Jack and Beeman's gum? For those who were unable to attend, I highly recommend you plan a trip on your own, or with your hubby. It was fun. Dee has us on her mailing list for some future events she has planned.
The phone number is 724 542-7770
We were treated to hors d' oeuvres and punch, followed by a tour of the Christmas-decorated centuries-old home.
Dee kept her decorations up just for us . There were Christmas trees in every corner. I especially liked the Norman Rockwell village with little buildings, all lit up depicting the many Rockwell scenes that used to be on the cover of the POST.
After the tour, we went to the dining room where the tables was bedecked with a poinsettia center piece, flanked by red lit tapers. We started with a beautiful salad, followed by real home made meatloaf, mashed potatoes (REAL) and buttered carrots, rolls & butter & coffee or tea. After dinner we went to a sinful dessert buffet. They offered to make cappuccino for anyone who wanted it. Since we were already sufficiently "sugared up", we declined.
From there, we rolled our over-stuffed bodies to the gift shop where I found a beautiful sequined shoulder bag to use as a door prize for the sock hop. Helen, Linda and I went to the OLD COUNTRY STORE in Mt. Pleasant to see what else I could buy for door prizes for the hop. I found a few things, and was amazed at the old-time candies and gum that they had. Remember "walnettos", sen-sen and Clove, Black Jack and Beeman's gum? For those who were unable to attend, I highly recommend you plan a trip on your own, or with your hubby. It was fun. Dee has us on her mailing list for some future events she has planned.
The phone number is 724 542-7770
