Shellmont Inn Bed & Breakfast » Work at the Inn http://shellmont.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:54:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Work High Up at our Atlanta Inn http://shellmont.com/blog/2009/09/29/work-high-up-at-our-atlanta-inn/ http://shellmont.com/blog/2009/09/29/work-high-up-at-our-atlanta-inn/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:42:13 +0000 http://www.shellmont.com/blog/?p=400 Admiring the details of our Atlanta Inn

Admiring the details of our Atlanta Inn

Fall is a great time of the year to check on our built-in gutter system. Aesthetically beautiful but a nightmare to maintain. So, life as an innkeeper at this historic Atlanta Inn is never dull. Not familiar with built-in gutters? Long, long ago, gutters were incorporated into the cornices of buildings so as to not be visible from below. Nice concept, but easy to forget to maintain. Best solution…copper or painted sheet metal or high tech fabric coated. Shellmont Inn has all three. But, you still have to check on them after storms, hail, etc.

Sealing seams on the Inn cornice

Sealing seams on the Inn cornice

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Rumor has it that a grossly overweight older man with a white beard dressed in a red suit has been lurching in the recesses of the Inn. Not true, but there have been reported sightings of several reindeer,(Moose??) in the immediate vicinity. Oops…no, this isn’t December but don’t tell that to the stylists, decorators, and photographers busy at work turning the Inn into a Christmas wonderland. A magazine is working on their Christmas issue and the Shellmont Inn will be a prominent feature in that issue. Stay tuned to our blog and tweets for more info as the time gets closer.

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One of the many fun chores at the Inn is assembling the floral arrangements. After 25 years of repeating this adventure, Debbie has become quite proficient at it. Certainly, the guests enjoy the aesthetic value of the visual stimulation as well as the fragrant aromas nature provides. Even “Moose” seems to enjoy the flowers…go figure that!! Check out our Romance Package on the Inns’ webpages. Some of our arrangements utilize flowers grown on the grounds of the Inn.

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A sailboat certainly stands out as an oddity in Midtown but this one just cruised in earlier this morning.. They are either looking for the dock, the lake or the way out! Anyway, the mercury is climbing as today is 90* so I hope the boat finds water soon. Anchors Away!!

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Shellmont_01-28-09_042Capturing images in alternating light filled environments is just one of the specialties of renowned Atlanta photographer Tim Olive. Tim seems to capture the “essence” of the moment as well as the “mood” of the subject. Whether it be a room at the Inn or a person playing a musical instrument in a cornfield, the photograph comes alive! Often in demand, due to travels both nationally and internationally, his work schedule is hectic and intense, yet his calm demeanor is laid back and calming towards the client.

Visit his portfolio at Tim Olive Studio and view samples of his highly varied photographic work. I can assure you will be impressed with his style and his results. The next best thing is being there in person!!

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Work_at_the_Inn_014Commercial photographers love to shoot product at the Inn. Or do they just like staying at the Inn? Maybe it’s just the cheap help as illustrated by the last photo. Hey…how much do photographers assistants make per day???

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Work happens…especially at an Inn. Seems as though there is always something to do, especially as it relates to a 117 year old structure. Up high on the roof, UV rays discolor paint more quickly than on other partially shaded areas of the Inn. Thus, my presence is required periodically to remedy the situation. Ah, maybe I should consider an apprentice in training!!

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Our blog will provide our readers with “Innsider Tips” on Atlanta and our neighborhood, Midtown and what is happening at the Inn. Often it could include a new restaurant, special event, receipe, photo of a new building or anything that caught our attention during the day. We hope you find our blog entertaining, funny, informative and exciting.Shellmont_Inn_Photos23

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