Leslie Bailey, owner of Silver Spoon Caterers, became the proprietor of Marengo in the summer of 2007 to develop it as a wedding and event venue. Sharing photographs taken since then, I plan to chronicle the continuing transformations to the house and include photos that capture some of the fun and enchantment that has come to be known as "The Magic of Marengo"....thanks in large part to Leslie's unique personality and style.
To provide some perspective for this project, I'd like to begin with a few interior shots of this beautiful old home... including some before and after photos. I took the "before" photos when my daughter and I visited Marengo in February 2007 as a possible site for her wedding. The "after" photos reflect changes Leslie has made since she moved into the house later that year. Photos not labeled as before or after show the rooms that have retained the decor provided by the Lowndesboro Landmarks Foundation. Subsequent posts will show these and other rooms decorated for holidays, weddings, and special events.
Photos were taken between February-September 2007. Click on the photos for larger viewing. Enjoy!
KITCHEN - BEFORE:
KITCHEN - AFTER:
MASTER BEDROOM - AFTER :
(The room was originally empty. Leslie decorated it using furniture from her Montgomery home.)
GUEST ROOM - BEFORE:
FORMAL PARLOR:
(Decor provided by the Lowndesboro Landmarks Foundation.)
INFORMAL PARLOR - AFTER:
(The room was originally empty. Leslie decorated it using furniture from her Montgomery home.)
LIBRARY - AFTER:
(Leslie brought in a different sofa but, for the most part, the library has looked just as it is for years.)
DINING ROOM:
Fondly,
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