Yesterday I shared that we were able to visit the grounds and gardens of Biltmore Estate on Mother’s Day. Today I share just a few more pictures from our day there. Thanks for coming along with me. Continue reading →
May 15, 2020
May 14, 2020
Mother’s Day at Biltmore
Phase 1 has opened up here in North Carolina and businesses are opening up very slowly and gradually. This COVID -19 thing has thrown everybody and everything for a loop. It has been, quite honestly, a new world. I never thought that I would say Continue reading →
April 9, 2020
Travel From Your Couch – Biltmore Blooms
One of the things that I am missing the most this spring is spending time at Biltmore Estate looking at all of their lovely blooming flowers. Last year I think I took about 4 trips around the estate at different times looking at the flowers. Continue reading →
March 12, 2020
Two Outdoor Apps I am Loving
Chris and I love, love, love to be outside hiking, chasing waterfalls and enjoying the great outdoors. Living in the mountains of western North Carolina affords us a lot of great outdoor opportunities. Recently due to the great warm weather we have been having we Continue reading →
February 21, 2020
Scattered, Smothered, Covered, Chunked, Diced, Peppered, Capped, Topped or Country – Your Choice
In our ever continuing quest to tick things off of our bucket list Chris and I decided that we needed to experience our local Waffle House. A little known fact: we have not eaten at our local Waffle House since we moved here 4 1/2 Continue reading →
February 10, 2020
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition at Biltmore
The Biltmore Estate is known for many things and in past years it has become THE place to see special exhibits. This year is no different as The Biltmore is hosting Downton Abbey: The Exhibition . The exhibition is on display at Amherst in Deerpark Continue reading →
February 5, 2020
Looking to the Sky
We have had the most amazing sunrises the past two mornings. I know the recent snow was simply beautiful (especially since it was all gone the next day) but these sunrises were stunning. I have honestly never seen such beautiful skies. Monday morning broke and Continue reading →
February 3, 2020
Snow in the Mountains
We had a somewhat unexpected snow event on Friday and it ruined my plans. Cue the sad music, right? I had planned to head to Mooresville to spend some time with my friend, Ann, and go to an event at my former church but it Continue reading →
January 3, 2020
The Fashions of Downton Abbey – Biltmore Exhibition
The Downton Abbey Exhibition at The Biltmore is a pretty wonderful addition to the estate. The special Exhibition opened November 11,2019 and runs through April 7,2020. If you are able to go visit during this time I would highly recommend stopping in both of the Continue reading →
December 20, 2019
Festival of Trees 2019 – The Children’s Center of Transylvania County
There is nothing like viewing beautiful Christmas trees to help get folks in the spirit of season and a recent weekend found Chris and I viewing all of the lovely decorated trees at the Porter Center at Brevard College. I know several people who are Continue reading →