Two, they wanted something private and secluded, which isnt easy to find on Wilson Lake.
And three, it had to be a place where they could entertain, especially during football season.
Ive missed very few games, he said on theSouthern Living Biscuits & Jam podcast.
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Ive either listened to it, watched it, or been there.
For Jeanne, who was raised here in Florence, its all about Auburn University, her alma mater.
Theres always great music playing, and an employee will usually offer you a cold drink.
Those wooden pews came out of a church in Vicksburg, Mississippi, that was built in 1851.
The staircase was from my great-grandmothers house in Louisiana.
A lot of these are sentimental things.
Billy gets even more sentimental when it comes to football.
But he has a practical side too.
We arranged the televisions so theres one facing the kitchen and one facing the family room, he says.
you’re free to see the TV from every angle in the house.
Billy Reid
We are a really good team.
We divide and conquer with decorating, with preparation.
She’s usually the voice of reason, and I’m more of a come-in-and-mess-everything-up bang out person.
A Well-Designed Menu
When it comes to fall Saturdays, their philosophy on entertaining is pretty simple.
We attempt to keep game days uncomplicated, he says.
We prep the night before so were not scrambling the whole day.
For the food, Billy likes to bring a bit of Louisiana to the party.
Lately, his go-to dish has beenCajun-rubbed pork chopsthat he cuts into little bites or a family-favoriteCreole barbecue shrimprecipe.
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The LSU-Alabama game is one where we dont go to anyones house.
Nobody is coming over, he says.
There are plenty of games watched in person, too, either in Auburn or Baton Rouge.
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When we go to Louisiana, its so much about family, he says.
We have relatives who live 15 or 20 minutes from the stadium.
Well set up our tailgate near the Cow Palace.
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Its a little bit of a walk, but thats our spot.
It wasnt a choice, he says.
Even as Ive moved all over, it never has left me.
Its just part of my soul, part of who I am.
