Erin Pinkley January 8, 2015

Rainy Saturday's are always a challenge. Do you stay inside your home and nest or choose to get out anyway.

Well, my friends Austin and Mel Holmes decided to spend the weekend in Cincinnati. So despite the very rainy day, we decided to explore the city a bit. Pay a visit to a couple old places that caused a multitude of fond nostalgic memories for Mel and I . The one new spot for us was the newly open Collective Espresso in Northside.

High Street showroom and shop

Collective Northside

For the most part we were reminiscing of our time in Northside a few years back. Evenings listening to bands and playing pool the Northside Tavern. Sunday nights at The Comet for Bluegrass and sandwiches at Melt. There are many more spots that we loved but too may to list.

The best part of the day was just spending the day with good friends at good places. Rain or Shine!

Erin Pinkley December 1, 2014

Every year I find myself in a different place for the Holidays. It is kind of a fun game to play. Where will I be this year, who am I sharing the day with and what adventure are we getting ourselves into?

Today, I find myself in Yellow Springs, OH with my friends Austin and Mel Holmes. Mel the newly appointed innkeeper for Arthur Morgan House Bed and Breakfast. Obviously, spending the day with the Holmes was already a win but the prospect of helping Mel serve the B&B guests brought a flood of childhood memories and excitement to mind.

Not only were my grandparents antique dealers, they also owned a B&B that I helped run as a young teen. The 1800’s B&B was nestled in a small village right on the Ohio River. Waking up early mornings to cook with my grandmother for the guests, meeting interesting people from all walks of life and even making the beds (which can be intense) were my favorite parts.

Waking up early this morning to assist Mel with breakfast, the guests bustling around with their coffee in hand and bonding time over cooking and cleaning with Mel made my day. This might sound silly but serving others gives me joy. So for this experience today, I am thankful. Happy Thanksgiving.