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THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS CAN BE SWEET & GOOD

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Real Estate Agent with DFW FINE PROPERTIES 0506509

 

 

LIFE IS GOOD –

 

The distance between Flower Mound and Corsicana, TX is long but this evening I discovered it can be really GOOD & SWEET.

 

When I headed out towards Austin, TX on Sunday morning it was a long tiring road but listening to Mozart, REQUIEM, K626, recorded live in Vienna to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mozart’s death helped pass the time away. I found it to be the perfect prelude to Easter Sunday and I reminisced about attending a Mozart Birthday Party Concerto at Bates, College in Lewiston, Maine back in the late 1980’s

 

In my opinion, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the most gifted musicians that ever lived and I love the great piano concertos. But something happened on my way back home and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! I kept passing signs that advertised the COLLIN STREET BAKERY. I decided it would be a good place to stop, just for a cup of coffee; however, when I pulled in front of the building, my tired eyes just about popped out of their sockets!

 

Collin Street Bakery

COLLIN STREET BAKERY

Established 1896

 

 

I was immediately impressed with its pristine condition, including open space, cleanliness, unique décor, unusual bakery goods and other products for sale. Many customers were enjoying their space, using iPads and there was a good amount of distance between each customer for relaxing privacy. In my opinion, this was better than a road side rest station or your typical coffee shop. On my table was the history about COLLIN STREET BAKERY.

 

History of Collin Street Bakery

 

I love to travel and I enjoy history. I learned several notable clients of COLLIN STREET BAKERY included:

 

Monaco’s Princess Caroline, daughter of Princess Grace,

 

Vanna White

 

President Reagan

 

President Carter

 

President Clinton

 

President Bush

 

What makes this store even more exceptional is that COLLIN STREET BAKERY is the largest organic operation in the world! They ship their baked goods all over the world, including Presidential Pastry Desserts from the White House. You can purchase the White House Pumpkin Cake for $41.95 plus shipping. The next time you're traveling between Austin and DFW I hope you'll stop at the COLLIN STREET BAKERY and I think you'll find it as attractive as I did. I was drawn to its charm. For me, it was the perfect OASIS! I also liked the fact that they stand behind their products with an unconditional guarantee of complete satisfaction. In sum, I love to travel, to learn something new and today I discovered that the distance between two points can be sweet and good - now isn't LIFE GOOD!

 

 

 

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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Comments(33)

Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Patricia,

Sounds like a great find for you. I miss hometown bakeries. Most of them around here are closed down and the giant food stores are the only suppliers locally. It's not the same.

Rich

Mar 25, 2013 09:37 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

You talk about history, this bakery sure does have it. That is an impressive list of visitors and I'm sure many more that you didn't name. Love visiting places like you described.

Mar 25, 2013 09:53 PM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

What a fabulous find Patricia! Luck you and thanks for sharing this with us.  A very impressive curb appeal indeed. Never would have guessed that it is a bakery.  My mouth is watering at just the thought of it!

Mar 25, 2013 10:12 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Getting a sugar high while listening to Mozart. . no wonder your writing is the cherry on the top!

Mar 25, 2013 10:37 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Patricia, I love unplanned discoveries like you found in your travels with the Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana. That town took care of me once with a destroyed tire on the road with another rental car but your experience seemed far more pleasant. I am amazed at the architecture of the building too. They just don't make them like that anymore.

Mar 26, 2013 12:02 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Patricia  Yes life is good and oh so sweet with a bakery like that to visit

Mar 26, 2013 12:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Fruit cakes come to mind when I see the name Collin Street Bakery.  I will have to take a look at their other offerings.

Mar 26, 2013 01:48 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Patricia, I want to go there! It sounds so charming! Of course the idea of those sweet tasty treats help too!

Mar 26, 2013 03:04 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Patricia, what an unexpected find on your trip.  I love the look of the building and can only imagine the wonderfully delicious creations that await you inside.

Mar 26, 2013 04:56 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Patricia, That is a nice post!  I love the building, what a treasure!  If it has been around since 1896 it must make some good stuff!

Mar 26, 2013 07:51 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It sounds like a wonderful place, you had me hanging with every word. I sure wish it was closer. Have a good night

Mar 26, 2013 08:44 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a nice picture to accompany your blog about Mozart, Patricia!  He is one of my favorite composers too!  I find it so fascinating that he showed his gift as such a young age. 

Mar 26, 2013 12:13 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Patricia, outstanding Localism post about the Collin Street Bakery.  The unconditional guarantee they offer says a lot about the company.

Mar 26, 2013 01:54 PM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Patricia,  impressive  building. Record shows good food, good services and innovation will last? Collin Street Bakery established in 1896 is an excellent example.

Mar 27, 2013 12:47 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Patricia, sounds like your trip was a relaxing one, with great music and a great snack!

Mar 28, 2013 06:14 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Patricia, there is nothing like a bakery that's privately owned. You can taste the love that goes into what they sell. Collin Street Bakery sounds like a great find! I hope your had a relaxing trip.

Mar 29, 2013 04:12 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

It sounds like a road trip I would have loved to be along for -- it's great that you shared the discovery of Collin Street Bakery - I'm going to try to find them online and learn more.

I'm also stopping by to wish you a Happy Easter - hoping it's a lovely and spiritual celebration Patricia.

Mar 30, 2013 12:46 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Patricia, just stopping by to wish you a happy Easter!

Mar 31, 2013 07:16 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Patricia  Iknow I commented earlier - just stopped by to wish you a belated Happy Easter

Apr 01, 2013 09:31 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
Patricia, The architecture of the building is magnificent and it is so pretty and white. Though it doesn't look like a neighborhood bakery, I can almost smell the delightful aroma coming through my computer. And this little bakery has a clientele list that most business owners would hope for. Thanks for sharing a piece of your trip with us.
Apr 23, 2013 03:59 PM