October 23rd, 2009
Halloween fun in Canton, MS. Sharon will be dressing as Annie Hossley, circa 1903, who built and named Heart’s Content. Alex will be dressing as Captain Pratt, circa 1880, the man who built our building on the square that now serve as our innkeepers quarters. We will be strolling the square all day.
Merchants and citizens, alike, are invited to assume the persona of their favorite local historic character. Shoppers and visitors will be entertained with tales of yesteryear in Canton. There will be a costume party 4-7 PM at R.J. Barrels, on the square, with prizes awarded at 7 PM to the most authentic representation. Grand prize: Casino Getaway for Two.
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October 23rd, 2009
Canton is starting to put out their massive collection of Christmas decorations. The candle lit wreaths are starting to show up on the light poles around town. Canton is beautiful and fun at Christmas time, be sure to plan to ride the horse drawn carriages, carousel, visit the museums. Make a night of it and eat at Hammontree’s R.J. Barrel and Co. Restaurant, then come and spend a romantic evening at Heart’s Content BnB.
Also, lovebirds, if your going to pop the question and get engaged over the holidays, Canton is a wonderful setting to show off a new diamond ring! Two Rivers Restaurant provides a more elegant dining experience for the newly engaged, and you can finish your evening off with champagne and chocolate covered strawberries at Heart’s Content.
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October 6th, 2009
We’re getting ready for a house full of guests for the fall flea market. Be sure to walk by if your in town on thursday.
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September 11th, 2009
The temperatures are starting to break here in the deep south. We’re starting to get more reservations for folks riding bicycles and motorcycles on the Trace. We are located about 7 miles from milepost 115, and it is a reasonable ride to downtown Canton on Hwy 43 and neighborhood streets. There is a convenient park for resting at this milepost, and we offer a pick up service for a limited number of cyclists. We have single rooms, a two room suite for parties travelling together, a massage therapist on staff from Heartsong Massage Therapy, and a big breakfast to get you back on your way. Come check us out.
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September 10th, 2009
Wow! I thought Fox Hunting was something only rich people did in the English countryside. How cool is it that there is real life, old world fox hunting right here in Madison County, Mississippi! The Choula Houma Hunt was begun in 1980 by the late Mrs. Alex S. Payne, who was a fox hunting legend in these parts. Choula Houma Hunt currently has 32 members and they welcome guests to come ride with them. Brandywine Stables, located in Canton, Mississippi, are members of the Choula Houma Hunt and provide fox hunting services, as well as boarding and trail riding. A day of fox hunting followed by an evening in an original 1903 Manor could be pure heaven.
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September 9th, 2009
Ivy Sanford and Michael Pitts were married at Heart’s Content Bed & Breakfast in Canton, Mississippi on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at 4:00 pm. They had a lovely garden ceremony with a Parlor reception following. The wedding cake was stacked with 3 blue tiers and the groom’s cake was designed to look like a stump, at the request of the groom, who loves hunting. Ivy’s bouquet was blue hydrangeas and her wedding dress was knee length and white cotton with an eyelet trim. Ivy remarked that her wedding was perfect! Good luck Ivy and Michael! We are glad we could help make your wedding day special and we hope you have many happy years together!
You can see some pictures of Ivy and Michael’s wedding here.
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August 17th, 2009
If your coming to Canton MS, you have three distinct options for your lodging needs. Hotels, motels, and Bed and Breakfasts. I have been reading the trip advisor posts on the hotels in Canton, and I can assure you your accomodations and breakfast will not be “average” at Heart’s Content Bed and Breakfast. The bedrooms are 18 feet wide by 18 feet long with 12 foot ceilings of elegant punched tin… they are huge, with comfortable amenities. The breakfast is cooked for you personally, minutes before you are served. We serve Starbucks coffee, and can give you a unique stay in Canton you will be sure to love.
When travelling to Canton Mississippi, be sure to check trip advisor to ensure you are getting the best quality lodging and breakfast possible!
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August 14th, 2009
Another possible wedding ceremony / reception site in Canton, MS is the Grand Old Post Office. The GOP is on the historic square, so you could get married in front of the courthouse, and then have your reception at the Grand Old Post Office or at Heart’s Content Bed and Breakfast. Of course there is plenty of room at Heart’s Content to accomodate out of town guests, the bridal party, or just the newly weds for their honeymoon night.
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August 13th, 2009
Christine’s Back Porch restaurant is exactly that. It gives you the southern feel of being at home and enjoying traditional soul food cooking. The restaurant is located in an antebellum style home that was built in 1838. The restaurant itself has been open for seven years. Besides the cozy decor, customers can enjoy the soft blues, jazz, gospel or classical music in the background. Christine’s also caters various events. Don’t forget to try her signature fried chicken.
Her hours are: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. and maybe Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
We love her food!
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July 27th, 2009
Heart’s Content
If you are looking for a place to get married or have your wedding reception in Canton, MS there are two great historic homes that can accomodate your special day. Heart’s Content and the Jiggets Home aka the Jiggets House. These two homes are three houses away from each other, so if you are having your wedding at the Jiggets Home, you can have your honeymoon night at Heart’s Content which is also a bed and breakfast. Heart’s Contents four guest rooms are also great to have your friends, family, bridal party stay and be close to all the preparations and festivities. The Jiggets Home is catered by Loose Ends Catering and Wedding Services exclusively, and Heart’s Content has a list of approved caterers and will work with the bride to ensure her event has great food.
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