Monthly Newsletter: December 2024 (No.35)

Welcome to Our Technicolor Life Monthly Newsletter!

Welcome back to another exciting edition of Our Technicolor Life's monthly newsletter! We're thrilled to have you join us on our colorful journey through the many facets of our adventurous lives. As always, we're Jeff and Carrie Ketterman, a dynamic husband and wife duo who are passionate about embracing a vintage lifestyle in the most vibrant way possible.

A Glimpse into Our Lives

In case you're new here, let us introduce ourselves once again. Jeff spends his days immersed in the bustling world of rail transportation as the General Manager at Kasgro Rail Corporation Management Division. With a fleet of over 500 heavy-duty railcars, Jeff is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions for the ever-evolving rail industry.

Meanwhile, Carrie's days are filled with creativity and artistic expression. As a painter, illustrator, and author, she breathes life into murals and paintings that tell stories with every brushstroke. She is also owner and hostess with the mostest at her tea room, The Old Capitol Tea Room in historic downtown Corydon, IN. Being musically inclined, Carrie and Jeff also have two vintage bands, The Tin Pan Alley Cats and Rosie & the Rockabillies. Follow along each channel of Our Technicolor Life: Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, & Lifestyle.

TEA

The holiday season is in full swing at The Old Capitol Tea Room! We have so much decor for holidays it honestly feels nice to have them up for an extended holiday run. The entire tea room was decorated minus the Christmas tree the first week of November. We hosted Tuesday Afternoon Tea, a couple of Harry Potter Yule Tea Parties, Charlie Brown Christmas Tea Party, Polar Express Tea Party and a couple of Grinch Story Time Tea Parties at The Old Capitol Tea Room.

Tuesday Afternoon Tea Party - Holiday Style

Harry Potter Yule Ball Tea Party

Charlie Brown Tea Party

Polar Express Story Time Tea Party

Grinch Story Time Tea Party

TRAVEL

Ferdinand Christmas Market

One of our favorite markets to do some Christmas shopping is at the Ferdinand Christmas Market. Always a fun visit to Ferdinand for their Christkindlmarkt weekend. There are lots of talented vendors in six locations around town. And seeing friends and running into friendly folks is icing on the cake. There are over 200 vendor booths, tons of food trucks, and entertainment - including the Melchior Marionettes. I always make it a point to catch their show.

Lunch at The Glitz

Puttin’ on The Glitz. It's not the holiday season until we make a trip to The Glitz in Nonesuch, KY (Versailles, technically). The Glitz, nestled within the enchanting Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques in Nonesuch, Kentucky, is a one-of-a kind dining experience that blends elegance, charm, and gourmet cuisine. Tucked beneath the gallery, this hidden gem offers a whimsical yet refined atmosphere, complete with sparking decor and an ever-changing seasonal menu. Guests can indulge in beautifully crafted dishes, decadent desserts, and the famous Glitz apple refresher, all served with impeccable hospitality. Whether visiting for a special occasion or a unique afternoon retreat, The Glitz delivers an unforgettable dining adventure in a truly magical setting.

ENTERTAINMENT

Battle of the Decades at the High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill

The Tin Pan Alley Cats headed back to the High Stakes Rooftop Bar in downtown Louisville for a special decades style evening of live music. We hosted a Battle of the Decades with hits from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s complete with some fun pop culture trivia. We'll be back for more music December 4th from 6-9 at High Stakes.

Tree Lighting Festival at French Lick

Tis the Grinchy Season once again. We had quite the time at French Lick’s big annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at French Lick Springs Hotel. The passion and love that some have for this character never ceases to amaze me. Thank you to all those that showed so much love to us at the event!

Light Up Corydon

It was a very chilly Light Up Corydon but the snow coming down all over the square after Santa's arrival made for the most magical atmosphere. We started the afternoon off with our Polar Express Storytime followed by a performance of "A Christmas Carol Radio Show" by The Old Capitol Players, Grinch Storytime, and then Rosie and the Rockabillies took the stage to help warm the crowd with some dance tunes.

Save the Dates

Make plans to join us for the following upcoming music and entertainment gigs!

We are hitting the ground running after a little break and have a ton of events coming up in the next several weeks.

All tea room events are sold out BUT we have several public performances, and music gigs we’d love to see you at!

• Wednesday December 4th 6-9pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be back at High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill in downtown Louisville for live music. Theme TBA.

• Thursday December 5th starting at 6pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be playing live hold us music prior to the Christmas Carol Radio Show performed by The Old Capitol Players at The Magnolia in Clarksville. Tickets sold by The Magnolia and include a full dinner.

• Saturday December 7th The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be playing live holiday music for the Harrison County Arts Holiday Fundraiser. Tickets sold by Harrison County Arts.

ART

Cat Clinic Christmas Mural

Thank you Cat Clinic and Mother Nature for another fantastic painting opportunity!

It seemed I had one perfect day for some holiday window painted and I think the only decent weather that was that week! I’ve become quite a cat lady in the last couple of years so I’m always happy when I get to paint the Cat Clinic windows in Louisville for the holiday season. This year I wanted to try some mid-century cats so here we are! A very Merry Catmus to all! If you’re looking to have your windows painted for the holiday season, email at maiden.kentucky @gmail.com subject: window painting.

Pet Portraits

It’s that time of year again – pet portrait orders are open!

Get a unique gift that captures the spirit of your beloved pet with a custom 8x10 canvas portrait. Perfect for holiday giving! Each hand-painted portrait is $55!

How to Order:

1.Message me or email maiden.kentucky@gmail.com with your request and pics of your pet.

2.Confirm your order with payment (Square, Venmo, PayPal).

3.Choose local pickup in downtown Corydon or add shipping.

This concludes our November as we move into December! Thank you for stopping by and exploring Our Technicolor Life! Please check out all the features of the website from our Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, and Podcast Channels. This is our one stop shop website for all events and information. Don't forget to subscribe so you stay in the loop and check out our upcoming events section right on the home page.

Yours truly,

Carrie & Jeff

UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE

SOLD OUT - Sunday December 1st- Grinch Story Time Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT - Tuesday December 3rd - Tuesday Afternoon Tea at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Wednesday December 4th Holiday Tunes featuring The Tin Pan Alley Cats at High Stakes Bar & Grill 750 East Jefferson Street Louisville, KY

Thursday December 5th Holiday Tunes featuring The Tin Pan Alley Cats and "A Christmas Carol Radio Show" by The Old Capitol Players at the Magnolia. Tickets required.

Clarksville, IN.

SOLD OUT - Friday December 6th Christmas Carol Radio Show Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT - Sunday December 8th Christmas Carol Radio Show Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT - Tuesday December 10th Christmas Vacation Tea & Trivia Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Thursday December 12th - Private Party Booked at The Old Capitol Tea Room T

Not Open to the Public

SOLD OUT - Friday December 13th White Christmas Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT - Sunday December 15th White Christmas Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Wednesday December 18th Private Booking of The Grinch Story Time

Friday December 20th Private Booking of Polar Express/Grinch Story Time

Saturday December 21st Grinch Brunch at High Stakes Rooftop Bar and Grill from 11-1

Reservations required

Louisville, KY

Tuesday December 24th Christmas Eve

Wednesday December 25th Merry Christmas

**The Old Capitol Tea Room is closed Jan-March. We'll see you in the spring!