One of the things I love about New York City is that plopped right in the middle is this amazing park that makes you feel like you are far away from the city even though you are in it. Central Park is simply an amazing Continue reading →
South Carolina Botanical Gardens
I thought I had shared a bit about our visit to South Carolina Botanical Gardens but when I went back and looked I think the only thing I really shared was the motto on the fireplace in the visitor center. I think I dreamed that Continue reading →
Another Walk in the Woods
The weather in North Carolina has been a bit flakey these days. Sunny and warm one minute. Rainy and cold the next. But it is what spring is sometimes like and we get antsy too early for the warm weather to stay around. I bought Continue reading →
Sarah P. Duke Gardens- Durham, NC
Are you tired of all of my spring pictures? I hope not because there are more coming. Today I just wanted to share a few pictures from our trip to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC. Located on the Duke University campus this Continue reading →
Biltmore Blooms and More
It’s that time of year when we love to visit Biltmore Estate in Asheville to see all of the beautiful tulips and spring flowers. We visited on a brisk spring day that soon was filled with cloudless sunny skies and it was fabulous. . . Continue reading →
What’s On Your Camera Roll?
Another post highlighting some of the crazy things that I think are worth recording on my phone. It’s crazy sometimes what I think is photo worthy but today they are all here for your enjoyment. This one was for my sister-we always share apostrophe disasters. Continue reading →
For the Birds – Transylvania Community Arts Council
I love a good art exhibit and have to share the latest exhibit at our local Transylvania Community Arts Council in Brevard, North Carolina. Their latest exhibit “For the Birds” is a collection of amazing art in various forms and mediums. Each entry is unique Continue reading →
It’s All Natural – Trains and Biltmore
One of the reoccurring themes at Biltmore centers around trains. But not just any trains. Special trains that traverse across amazing railway tracks with buildings and landscapes made out of natural materials. It truly is amazing what they are able to create out of natural Continue reading →
More Gingerbread Competition 2022
As promised today I will share a few more gingerbread creations from the annual show held at the Omni Grove Park Inn including the Grand Prize Winner. I am just amazed at the level of ability and creativity involved with some of these. First up Continue reading →
No Room at the Inn Nativity Exhibit
If you know me well, you know that not only do I collect teapots but I also have a small collection of nativities that come out of storage at Christmas. Today my bookshelves are cleared and I have my nativities displayed as well as I Continue reading →