Gardens are a fun thing to stumble upon in unexpected places, aren’t they? I think I especially love flower gardens these days because it is nearly impossible for me to have a decent flower garden where we live. Between the deer, raccoons, squirrels, bunnies and Continue reading →
Last year on our whirlwind trip to Europe we were fortunate enough to spend some time as tourists in Paris. One of my most favorite stops was to visit Notre-Dame de Paris. If you are like me you have seen pictures of this magnificent Catholic Continue reading →
Tea and Billy Graham go together once a year at the beautiful Billy Graham Library located at 4330 Vestment Drive in Charlotte, NC. This year I was thrilled when my best friend Ann told me that she had gotten tickets to the event and that I Continue reading →
We passed Gullah Grub Restaurant on our way to Fripp Island and I said “We have to eat there!”. You know how often I share about great restaurants here on It’s Just Life and I just had the feeling that Gullah Grub would be a Continue reading →
Omaha? Is it on your radar? After reading this book I think it should be on everybody’s radar. How did I come to read this book? Well, let me tell you. Several years ago I was able to go on a fabulous blogger weekend in Continue reading →
The little chapel on the side of the road between our drive from Fripp Island to Beaufort continually caught my eye. A simple sign outside shared the mission of the little chapel. Pray as you pass. So I did. Every time we passed I prayed. Continue reading →
I happened upon Dandelion – a new to me restaurant last month in Hendersonville, NC. My sister and brother in law were in town, I had a hair appointment in Hendersonville and offered to take them to lunch if they wanted to tag along and Continue reading →
There are a few things that make the perfect day for me. Spending time with my family and friends. Being at the beach. Sunshine and clear skies. Good food. When all of these converge into one single day you can imagine that my day is Continue reading →
I love the beach. I love the smell. I love the sounds. I love to watch the birds and pick up shells. We had a short time when we actually rented a house on the beach of the Coral Sea and it was wonderful. Continue reading →
If you are ever in Las Vegas a place you must stop is Bellagio on the Strip. Take my word for it. Even if you only venture into the lobby it is worth the trip. Once you walk into the lobby simply look up. When you Continue reading →
