I have always loved photographing doors. When the beautiful door is on a church it is even better in my. humble opinion. On our recent foray into the Blue Ridge Parkway area and beyond Chris and I stopped in the cute town of Highlands to Continue reading →
Chris asked me to make a day of it the other day and spend the day with him driving the Blue Ridge Parkway and beyond to see the colorful leaves. In the back of my mind I was thinking about all that I had to Continue reading →
Imagine how thrilled I was last week when we discovered that the beach at Holden Beach, NC was teeming with fossils. Thanks to the recent dredging in the area (see picture of dredging in progress below) we were privy to a once in a lifetime Continue reading →
Did that title get you? Good! That was my plan. This is a G rated blog so don’t worry – you can keep reading. One of the lamps at the beach condo we rented was one of those 3 way lamps that allows you to Continue reading →
Who doesn’t love an animal themed teapot? Today’s teapot features an Etsy find and is a Japanese Relco handprinted bulldog teapot. These were quite popular in the 1940’s so I imagine that is most likely the time frame of this pot as well. The lid Continue reading →
That stack of books is just part of what I read on vacation last week. Chris and I also listened to a couple Audible books including You Are My Sunshine by Sean Dietrich which I reviewed here, and Down and Out in Paradise : The Continue reading →
Names are so important, don’t you think? But think about it – one of the most important things about each of us is chosen by someone else. Thankfully I like my name but there are many folks who don’t and have to find creative ways Continue reading →
Chris and I have lived in Brevard, NC for over 7 years. Not once had we visited Pumpkin Fest at the Silvermont Park located at 364 E Main Street just past downtown Brevard. This year, after much cajoling and guilt tripping, we did it. We Continue reading →
This chair has been on the beach for two days. Just sitting there. In the sand. Watching the tide come in and go out. Up far enough on the beach to not be disturbed. Watching it all. Watching people come and go. Watching birds peck Continue reading →
Doesn’t it amaze you at how many different variations of teapots there are? I am sure if you never really looked for teapots you would have no idea but for me it is like a treasure hunt every time I am in a store with Continue reading →
