Burlap and Lace has made its debut here in Brevard, NC and if I have anything to say about it this store is going to be THE store to stop at when in Brevard. I found out about the opening though an article in The Continue reading →
Are You Irma Ready?
Irma. That horrible hurricane that is wreaking havoc with so many areas is coming. Irma is coming quickly on the heels of the horrible Hurricane Harvey that hit the Texas area and the wildfires that appear to be raging in Montana and other areas. There Continue reading →
Little Free Library #51049 Update
I thought it was about time to do an update post on my Little Free Library here on the blog. I add updates and pictures frequently on the Facebook page dedicated to the cute little library that my friend Rod built for me. I would Continue reading →
The Whistlestop Market – Produce, Wine, Books and More
The gems in our area are endless and The Whistlestop Market is just one on the long list. While it is not one of the area’s “natural” beauties like the abundant waterfalls and forests it offers just about as much beauty. Owners Val and Diane Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Giving Kids a Bit of Magic
Comments for a Cause. THE best thing I could ever do on It’s Just Life is our monthly Comments for a Cause. THE BEST THING. Thank you to all of my readers who have faithfully supported my monthly Comments for a Cause since April 2011. Continue reading →
Total Eclipse of the Sun – August 21, 2017
The eclipse is coming. The event that so many people are talking about and thrilled about. And guess what? We are going to miss it. THE event is happening on August 21, 2017 and the projected path will be going right over Brevard, NC. But Continue reading →
Oh Deer on Semi-Wordless Wednesday
Mama and twins across the lake from our house enjoying the morning sunshine. One fawn was especially exuberant and was prancing around like crazy. “Let’s all cross the road together. Hey–come back!” “Look for cars!!!” “I don’t want to go across the road! I like Continue reading →
A Quick Look at High Hampton Inn in Cashiers, North Carolina
A Sunday trip to the High Hampton Inn and Country Club in Cashiers, North Carolina was just the perfect trip. Chris is going to be traveling on our anniversary so he planned a nice weekend for us before he left. It included a quick trip Continue reading →
Connestee Falls Beauty
Connestee Falls. I say it so often. We live in a beautiful place. A really beautiful place. So today’s post is mostly pictures. There is a group of wonderfully dedicated Mountain Gardener volunteers here in Connestee Falls that manage all of the beautiful flowers. I Continue reading →