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Queen Cleopurrrtra
planned our December Outing which took us to Cheekwood,
a historic mansion high on a hill in Belle Meade. Although Cheekwood opened
to the public in 1960, it was a first time visit for most of us. This estate (55 acre, 30,000 sq. ft. Georgian-style
mansion and formal gardens) was once home to Leslie and We gave a big MEOW to our Birthday Kitties, Catpurrnium, Baroness Von Meow, Madame GiGi
and Madame Bayou. This year let’s try
something different for Birthdays. We
have a big Red Hat Basket full of wrapped gifts. On your birthday, you can choose a gift from
the basket. In order to keep the basket
full, you can bring an inexpensive wrapped gift ($2) to the next outing. It doesn’t need to be red hat items – just something
in our signature colors. After a relaxing gourmet lunch, we exchanged gifts
and headed to the Mansion to enjoy Festival of the Holidays. A beautiful Christmas tree and papier-mache carolers adorned the entrance. A grand
staircase took us to the Loggia Level where we eyed collections of Worchester
Porcelain, a Silver Library and the Cheek Dining Room with many of the home’s
original furnishings. Festive holiday decorations
highlighted by fabulous towering themed trees bejeweled each room. The third floor housed the museum’s renowned collection
of American Art with special exhibits from other institutions around the world.
Being the refined ladies that we are –
we totally appreciate the works of art and found it to be a luxurious
experience which electrified our senses!!!
NOT. We visited the gift
shops and several Kitties took home very unique treasures. Queen Cleo brought each Kat/Kitten a handmade 2005 Red/Pink
Hat ornament and a red/pink shawl or gloves.
What a fun day with our Red Hat Fristers
(friends/sisters)!!!! |