Before I “introduce” you to Paula Deen (lol), I just wanted to make a few “service announcements.” First, I want to thank everyone who took part in last week’s Poll, in relation to making weekly memes into monthly memes. The vote was pretty close, but I decided that for now – I will hold all my Events on a monthly basis. It’s just easier for me right now with my busy work schedule…..so I hope you understand. I will keep the dates of all future Events at the top of the blog as a reminder. I look forward to everyone’s participation.
The next What’s on Your Wall Wednesday will be next week, June 10th.
The next Porch and Patio Party will be the following week on June 17th.
Well hello Paula! I wish I had $1 for everyone who posed with this cutout to have their picture taken with Paula. Then, I might have made some money on this trip. LOL
Her dishes were 40% off. Good thing we flew there and I had no extra suitcase room.
These tee’s just cracked me up. I had to get the “Butter” one and brought some home as gifts.
Here are the lovely pewter and stainless measuring cups….just like Paula uses on her cooking show.
But finally she arrived with her party. I recognized her husband, Michael, right away. But, it took me a few minutes to spot Paula amongst the group she was with. She was wearing this cute, pink hat that said “Hey Y’all!”, and her signature jeweled reading glasses.
Melissa Miller says
Barb you see I’m here first to comment…LOL!
I love the stories and the photos. You looked so cute and excited to see her!
Love all your new pretties as well.
Have a wonderful week.
View Comment~Melissa 🙂
marty39 says
Barb, what a great time you had. I know it was such a lot of fun and you really needed to get away. I’m so glad that you got to meet Paula. You look so cute and so excited. I LOVE your plates of course. I can’t wait to see your tablescape. Glad you’re back and hope work calms down a little bit. Hugs, Marty
View Commentprof en retraite says
Hey Barb! It sounds like you had lots of fun in Tunica! How lucky to meet Miss Paula! And the concert, too…what more could you want? Except maybe a huge suitcase…or a U-Haul to carry all those dishes! Can’t wait to see the tablescape! BTW love the frenchy Paula tea towel!! lol Have a graet week!…hugs…Debbie
View CommentSue says
OMG, I don’t get all gah gah about too many people, but boy would I have liked to have cozied up to Miss Paula! You were so lucky to have had that opportunity. Those dishes are to covet real, real bad… Do they ship, I wonder? ha ha I would want it all, I would have to say! Glad you had a glorious trip! :-)Sue
View CommentAllidink says
Haha that is so awesome! Paula is the best. I refer to her as grandma Paula. People ask what I’m doing and I say oh I’m just watching grandma Paula. Or grandma Paula said such and such LOL. I love her husband too! He looks like santa!
All the best,
View CommentAllison
Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says
Oh my gosh how fun. I loved all the pictures! You were so fortunate to see Vince Gill…woohoo! He is definitely one of my favorites! Great post Barb!
View CommentBlessings,
Debbie
Diane @ Four Paws and Co says
Great pictures Barb! I ♥ all stuff in your pictures! ☺ Diane
View CommentReally Rainey says
I’m so glad yo got to meet Paula Deen. Looks like you had a fun time! I have been looking forward to this post! Thanks… Have a happy week!
View Comment~Really Rainey~
Patty says
Oh thank you so much for taking all these great pics and sharing them with us! Oh I would have spent way too much money in that store!! It’s so awesome that you got to meet Paula! I just adore Michael too. Looks like a great time!
View Commentmbkatc230 says
Wow Barb, what a fun trip! I bet Mr. Grits WAS glad that you flew tee hee. There were some really beautiful things in her shop, but I love the black and white cannisters. Just beautiful. And the Vince Gill butter comment just cracks me up! Glad you had such a good time! Hugs, Kat
View CommentPaula says
It looks like you had a fabulous trip. I’m glad that PD was just as nice in person as she appears on tv. Wouldn’t you like to hang out with her for a day? I sure would. I know that I could have done some damage in her store. Thanks for sharing your trip details and photos with us. It was fun to read!
View CommentTammy518 says
Sounds like a great time, and you’re so lucky that Paula happened to be there!
View CommentOur really empty nest says
Barb, HOW stinkin’ fun!! I am jealous, and so glad to know she is just as sweet in person as she seems! I hope more of those restaurants open, that store looks AMAZING! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us! HAve a great week! Sue
View CommentKammy says
Hi Barb !
View CommentWow you were gone for a little while on your break (but it was well worth the wait !) I do love your story about Paula Deen the Butter Queen – how lucky are you ? How much fun did you have ? I can’t believe that you “ran” into her 3 times….maybe you need to quickly finish your cookbook and send her a copy (its a sign !) We all can say we knew Barb when….LOL ! No, really please finish your book :o) SOunds like you had a great time and I enjoyed all the pictures….
Hugs ~ Kammy
KD says
Well now hey y’all I will be over to accidentally sneak those black and white toile plates into my bag! I don’t know how you walked away from that towel bin or the cannisters. I would have worn the bin on my head justmy it home and I would have left all my personbal items in the hotel to fit those canisters in luggage! Does she have this stuff at her place in Savannah? That is only about 5 hours from me! If not are you up for a road trip back down to sippi?
View CommentMarjorie (Molly) Smith says
What a great trip, I live in MS and have never been to Tunica, DH doesn’t like to gamble. Looks like I’m going to have to make a flying trip with my Sis, just to visit Paula and of course visit the Casino, Sis and I love to play. But I just have to have those plates.
View CommentI’m glad you enjoyed your visit to our State. My Middle Boy and his wife went to Vicksburg for their Anniversary last year to see Paula and Family. They loved her. They said she was so down to earth and real. Min-Min loved Micheal best, she also called him a big Teddy Bear.
Robin says
GUUUURL!! I am so jealous of you right now!! I think I would have had to rent a U-Haul to get all that stash home! I don’t think there was one thing you showed that I didn’t LOVE!
How great is it that you got to see Paula and Michael TWICE? Fantastic!!
Next time, you gotta take me with you!!
{{HUGS}}
Robin :o)
View CommentBarb says
It all looks like soo much fun and the your purchase ugh I can’t wait for you to post it. My daughter has wanted to visit Paula for years and we’re just going to have to go. Glad you had a great time.
View Commentkate says
Sound and looks like you had a great time, and photos are wonderful….
View Commentalso wish we could have Tea Time Tuesday more often!!!!
Kate
Lisa (aka) French says
How fun was that? Loving the Tee’s he he thanks for poppong in;) Hugs French
View Commentsalmagundi says
What a great weekend for you!! I’m envious. Vince Gill puts on a great concert – I would love to see him again, then with Paula in the audience, what a bonus!! Sally
View CommentScooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda says
Lucky you! Love Paula, would have loved to meet her too! The gift shop in the restaurant would have been a very big temptation! So many cute and interesting things you pictured! So glad you had a great trip! 🙂 ~hugs, Rhonda
View CommentKBeau says
Good stories. Maybe I’ll have a Paula sighting when I’m in Savannah helping Brent and Katie get settled in.
View Commenttale of many cities says
so happy for you!! what excitement to handle in a few short hours! thanks for sharing such glee with all of us!!
have a blessed week!
View Comment-Tracie
Liz says
Oh Boy! How cool is that? Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
View CommentFeedsack Fantasy says
How absolutely fun! So glad you enjoyed yourself … pics are super! leaving you with memories forever.
View CommenttTFN ~ Marydon
Lou Cinda says
Barb: I am SOOOOOOOO jealous!! I SO love and am a huge fan of Paula Deen!! And Vince Gill???? To DIE for!!!
And those plates you got, I want!!
That is a sin to covet! And I am coveting!!!!
Glad you had such a great trip!!
Lou Cinda “_)
View CommentCindy ~ My Romantic Home says
This was such a great post!!! I so enjoyed reading it!
I really want those blue plates on the wall though!
View CommentKim @ Manning Family Tree says
I want some of those plates too! You & Paula would be a hoot together.
View CommentLorna ~ Lace and Ivy Cottage says
Wow, Barb, what an awesome post! I’m a big Paula Deen fan, too, and to think you got to meet her and Michael. Thanks for sharing all the goodies in her shop. I was drooling over those plates. I think I would have left my clothes and brought those home instead!
View CommentJacey says
I have always liked Paula and now after your story – I love her! Gambling all night?! HA HA! I’ll bet Michael is right on the money when he says they have to edit a lot out of the show.
View CommentAnonymous says
Gosh, That doesn’t look like Paula in that pink hat..I bet it was exciting meeting them. Does she have a website where you can order things beside her cookbooks and spices and sauces? I have a SIL that could pass for Paula’s twin and she loves Paula..and she is a wonderful “down home type cook.”
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