Sunshine and a beautiful Sunday morning found us walking along the Estatoe Trail that borders the Davidson River in Pisgah National Forest. It was early enough that it was cool and we encountered very few hikers and bikers during our hour long trek. We took Continue reading →
23 Pounds Lighter
My last hair appointment was March 23rd. With shorter hair I usually go every 6 weeks for a cut and highlights to cover my gray. Two days after I visited Hailey at Bliss — salons were closed. I knew it would be awhile until I Continue reading →
Biltmore Blooms
I finally got back to the Biltmore again this week specifically to see the flowers that were not blooming on Mother’s Day when Chris and I were there. It was a rainy day but we managed to avoid most of the rain by timing our Continue reading →
Another Look at Biltmore Estate
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →