Munro House Quilts

After a few months of reading, training, and practicing, Lori Venturini is almost ready to begin using her long-arm quilting machine for fun and profit. Settings and quirks needed to be adjusted and fixed before the machine was able to work at its maximum efficiency. Now it is time for the test quilt to be completed. Her first quilt has several mistakes and imperfections. It is the ideal item to do further testing on while perfecting the learning process. Soon she will be open for business as she manages Munro House Quilts.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Michigan Murder Mystery March 3

A new Murder Mystery Weekend has just been added to the schedule for March 2-3 at Munro House Bed and Breakfast in Jonesville Michigan. It can be a one or two night stay. Those who arrive on Friday night can also get a great dinner for 2 at Olivia's Chop House. Saturday night is when we host the interactive murder mystery dinner party. Everyone participates as the mystery unfolds and we all try to figure out who-done-it. Come as you are. We will assign your character, dress you up for your role, teach you how the game is played, and prepare a 5 course dinner for you to enjoy while you play the game.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Michigan B&B Valentine's Day Getaway Package

Michigan B&Bs are a prime choice for Valentine's Day getaways. Many couples will be celebrating Valentine's Day on the weekend before or the weekend after the actual February 14 holiday. The Munro House B&B in Jonesville can make all the arrangements with just one phone call for a getaway package that includes chocolates and roses, plus movie passes, 2 dinners, 2 massages, and 2 nights bed and breakfast. Choose a room with a fireplace or a double Jacuzzi tub for your romantic getaway anytime in February.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper

Munro House Bed and Breakfast
"Life is good in Jonesville"

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Wedding Officiant in Hillsdale MI, Jonesville, Coldwater, or Jackson MI

Reverend Mike Venturini performs weddings at Munro House B&B in Jonesville Michigan. No church affiliation is necessary because Reverend Mike believes that adults who want to get married should be able to get married. The historic Munro House has a $1,000 wedding package that includes the site, plus flowers, wedding officiant, cake reception, and 2 nights bed and breakfast for the wedding couple.

Reverend Mike will also travel to Hillsdale, Coldwater, Jackson, or anywhere nearby to perform the wedding ceremony at the location of your choice. The ceremony can be traditional, modern, or personal. The service can be religious, spiritual, civil, or non-denominational.

The wedding couple needs to get a license and 2 witnesses or witnesses can be provided with sufficient notice. The rest can be pre-arranged with the Munro House. The guest list and reception is limited to 20 people. The wedding cake is provided by our local baker.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Finding a good hair stylist

A couple from Fort Wayne checked in on Thursday. Our conversation led to one about finding a good hair stylist. My barber died recently, and I have been having a hard time finding someone that I click with. My female guest told me that she hasn't had a good hair stylist for several years. The next day, another couple checked in from Fort Wayne. I mentioned that they would be having breakfast with someone from their city the next morning. On Saturday morning the two couples met--it was the client and hair stylist from 6 years ago. They reunited as instant long-lost friends and had a great time enjoying each others company over breakfast. I love it when stuff like this happens at my house.


Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Picasso Cats at Toasted Mud

Another vase has been painted. Another Picasso Cat is added to the collection. Lori Venturini is dropping by Toasted Mud pottery studio in Hillsdale and working on several projects over the course of days or weeks. These projects are relaxing, creative, and fun. She is getting better and faster while spending peaceful time with friends and acquaintances who share an interest in art. Kids, singles, couples, and groups gather at Toasted Mud to create masterpieces to look at or to use. We like to enjoy these projects by using them as they were intended. We eat from the bowls, serve from the plates, and will put flowers in the vases.

Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Michigan B&B Deals on FourSquare

I downloaded a smart phone app called FourSquare. Basically, it tracks where you've been and lets your friends know where you are. There are additional features that provide statistics for competition with friends, mayorships, and special offers.

When I go to the gas station, I check in. At the grocery store, I check in. At restaurants, I check in. Everywhere I go, I check in. Points are achieved for first time check ins, returning check ins, and check ins with friends. Badges are earned for being a connoisseur of similar locations. Mayorships are earned by frequently going to the same places--even the water cooler. Many businesses have special offers that include freebies, upgrades, and special offers, so it's worth checking in to get a bigger better deal.

The Munro House B&B in Jonesville MI now participates in the special offers. Guests can get a free upgrade to a bigger room, tour groups get a reduced rate, and business travelers who come to Hillsdale County often can get a free massage.

Signing up is free. Gaining mayorships is fun. Getting stuff for free makes it worthwhile--I'm getting free McCafe Smoothies at my McDonalds.


Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast

Picasso Cat Cup and Saucer Set

Lori has completed another project at Toasted Mud pottery studio in Hillsdale. This cup and saucer combo was created using a "Picasso Cats" design. We have taken such a liking to these unusual cats that we are going to create a bunch of Picasso Animals for the next projects. Monkeys, dogs, and more cats are in the plan.



Mike Venturini
Jonesville Michigan Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
Munro House Bed and Breakfast