Mercy, Me! A stunning feature of this Antebellum house is the colonnade of twenty-eight 8-foot round Doric columns - one for each oak tree. Both the house and the columns and are made of solid brick. Built between 1837-1839 makes the house around 175 years old as of today. Posted by Valerie
Southern Women - Live Oaks - render strength
Arriving by riverboat (American Queen) to Oak Alley Plantation was like a step back in time. Oh, those glory days of riverboat travel. I did seem to be taken back for a moment after looking out from the second floor veranda and fixing my eyes on the steam paddle wheeler waiting in the distance. What a vision and how grand it must have been to travel down the mighty Mississippi and view the showcase of lovely antebellum homes.
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I love that dress! I'm fine, how are you Sugah...well, bless your heart.....a Southern exchange of warm conversation between two Southern ladies. I personally find that most Southern ladies have a gift for making someone feel comfortable and readily praise a lovely garment, admire fine china and are in awe of sterling silver. As a child, a young southern girl was taught grace, values and manners in order to grow up to be refined, gracious and selfless women. In reference to others, who are not Southern, a quote from Margaret Mitchell's Gone With The Wind..,"They are pretty much like Southerners - except with worse manners, of course, and terrible accents."
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Welcome to Oak Alley Plantation, y'all! It's sooo nice to have you here! Everyone was all smiles, especially the guys, as we were warmly greeted by charming "Southern Belles". Maggie, familiar with such charm... a true "Southern lady", herself, decided to "keep an eye" on the situation. The "Southern Belles", draped in lovely period clothing, were as adequately groomed on the inside to deliver a warm and sincere welcome.
Rules of the Southern Belle
-Never wear white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day except is if it is a bride. -Thank you notes are a necessary component of being gracious and appreciative.-Never chew gum or smoke on the street.-Never show anger in public. Smile and act like a lady.-Act helpless and confused when it's to your advantage; never let them know how clever and capable you really are...-Charm, Charm, Charm.-Be elegant and graceful.
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