Chris and I are enjoying a post vaccine vacation in the Outer Banks. Let me tell you – there is just such a sense of relief and happiness that we both are fully vaccinated. This trip is our usual annual birthday trip to a beach. Continue reading →
Sun Halo
I saw a first this week while in Beaufort, North Carolina. To those of you who know Beaufort, South Carolina, this is not that place. Nor is it pronounced the same. Beaufort, NC is pronounced like and “BOW-fert” or “BOH-fert”. Beaufort, SC is pronounced like”BEW-fert.” Continue reading →
The Book and Bee for Tea
A new restaurant has opened up in Hendersonville, North Carolina just 43 minutes from my home that is destined to bee-come my favorite place. The Book and Bee – An English Style Cafe and Tea Room is the perfect fit for me and my BBFF Continue reading →
The Park at Flat Rock
Chris and I love the little town of Flat Rock, North Carolina, and it is a quick drive there from our home. There are some places to eat and shop (not that we are doing that lately) and some lovely places to walk. Sunday morning Continue reading →
Blooms in the Conservatory
Any trip to Biltmore has to include a trip to the Conservatory. This magical place houses some of the most beautiful blooms on the estate and every time I go I manage to take a plethora of pictures because they plants and flowers are just Continue reading →
#BiltmoreBlooms 2021
I always look forward to going to Biltmore in the spring to see all of the spring flowers. two years ago we went just to walk around on Easter and loved it. Last year – the grounds were closed. This year we decided to go Continue reading →
Stickwork at Biltmore
Chris and I visited Biltmore on Easter morning and as always it was a treat. I always love to see the tulips and other spring flowers and will share those later in the week but first let me share this really unique exhibit that is Continue reading →
A Quick Walk Around Town
Chris and I popped into town earlier this week primarily to see the new mural painted by Billy Smith on the crosswalk at Broad and Jordan Street. If you missed that post click here to view a pretty amazing work of art. While we were Continue reading →
New Public Art in Downtown Brevard
If you have read any of my blog posts over the years you know that I am a huge fan of public art. Sculptures, statues, murals – it all has a special place in my heart. Brevard recently had a small section of Jordan Street Continue reading →
A Trip to the Beach
Chris and I spent last week getting our cloud tans at Cherry Grove Beach. It was a very gloomy, windy and cold week with bundled up beach walking and lots of reading. I was fine with that. The Cherry Grove Pier was under repair as Continue reading →