Thankful for you today and every day!

It is Thanksgiving and gratitude does not even begin to express how thankful I am for your business, support, and friendship.

I stumbled into this career almost 16 years ago, and the biggest reward? The wonderful people that I’ve had the opportunity to meet and help along the way. From the bottom of my heart, have a blessed Thanksgiving. While I may use this day as an excuse to express it, I am thankful for you every day. ❤️

Per Nenonen Thanksgiving, the day was wonderful from start to finish.  The Kirkwood Turkey Trot 10K to the Kirkwood Webster Turkday Game with dear friends to dinner gathered around our table.  Peek at the fun...

I hope that you had a blessed holiday also filled with mutual gratitude.💗

Hidden Gem: Plank Road Pizza and Blooming Daisy Marketplace in Cottleville

It has been far too long since my last Hidden Gem post!  A quick lunch hour run out to Cottleville to pick up Steve's race packet for the Missouri Cowbell run a couple of weeks ago...

... was the perfect excuse to enjoy a Friday lunch in the sunshine with my hubby!  My friends and coworkers have been buzzing about Plank Road Pizza... 

...so I figured it was the perfect lunch destination as they are known for their cute patio in the historic downtown area. In fact, Plank Road Pizza sits in the oldest home in Cottleville, circa 1845, and is named after the old connector road of St. Charles and Cottleville that was originally made of timber planks!  

While hello, you ARE on CDN and the City and you know that I was curious about the history of the building, HERE is the listing from when the owner purchased the property. I appreciate that they reintroduced reclaimed elements BACK in to the space so it now oozes historic charm from inside to out...

Particularly the patio, which was pure perfection on a 70's and sunny St. Louis day...

All of the hand-tossed artisan pizzas are named after streets in the St Charles and Cottleville area and are delicious!

The charming patio alone would prompt a revisit from us, though the food is the reason that we will return. Choose a sunny day and just go!  You won't be sorry. 

In fact,  choose a not-so-sunny day as the interior is just as charming as the exterior!  Warm, inviting, and cozy.  Interior photo below compliments of the Riverfront Times... 

When you visit Plank, I also urge you to walk just behind the restaurant and pop your head in to the Blooming Daisy Marketplace.  A tandem visit to these two gems is a perfect afternoon, in my opinion...

This 1910 farm house turned wonderfully eclectic boutique, dedicated strictly to providing booth space to local artisans, oozes charm (and goodies)!  NOTE: Check out the photos of this old listing before you visit as you will be SHOCKED that it is the same structure.  The space is amazing now!

Blooming Daisy carries everything from clothing and jewelry to home decor, personalized monogrammed items, and antiques.  You rarely see the same item twice as the vendors  continuously rotate their seasonal stock, making it a terrific gift destination. They also host monthly pop-up markets where they invite DOZENS of local vendors to fill their lawn and sell their newest goods!  If you enjoy shopping Etsy, Crafted In St. Louis on FB, or Joy's Collective... you will ADORE Blooming Daisy!  Parent Tip: bring the kiddies along, as they are encouraged and allowed to feed the goats in the back acreage.  Yes, I said goats.

Want a glimpse of what is in stock? Their Instagram is updated regularly with their latest and greatest items.  They are a must-follow for me!

NITTY GRITTY:

Plank Road Pizza
5212 Highway N
Cottleville, MO 63304
WEB: http://www.plankroadpizza.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PlankRoadPizza
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Blooming Daisy Marketplace
5541 Chestnut St
Cottleville, MO 63304
WEB: https://squareup.com/store/blooming-daisy-marketplace
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingdaisymarketplace/

See more of my local Hidden Gems HERE!

Just For Fun: Thanksgiving in Casa de Nenonen

Did everyone have a lovely Thanksgiving celebration? Here is a teeny peek at ours...

Happy Friday and enjoy the long holiday weekend, friends!

A Peek at Color Run 2014

Yesterday, my family participated in the 2014 St. Louis Color Run 5K benefitting Autism Speaks.  Termed the "Happiest 5K on the Planet", runners receive a coating of color at each kilometer of the race. At the end of the run, finishers celebrate with a "color party" where color powder is launched into the air...

 

  

A peek at the fun...

Before...

After:

 

My hair is still blue, my toes are still pink, my neck is still purple, but my spirit is happy!  Great fun for a fabulous cause!