The Vanderbilt Travels Railway at The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina is another offering that the estate currently has on the grounds. The Biltmore continues to amaze me with the different things that are available for viewing. Chris and I are yearly pass holders Continue reading →
Chihuly at The Biltmore
Chihuly glass amazes me. The colors. The shapes. The depth of each piece. I find myself just in awe of the talent of the artist. You may remember that I wrote a post sharing my love of the Chihuly pieces that I saw at The Continue reading →
A Different Kind of Garden in Findlay, Ohio
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 →
Through a Tourist’s Eyes – Notre-Dame de Paris
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 Time at The Billy Graham Library
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 →
Gullah Grub Restaurant – A Saint Helena, South Carolina Bucket List Item
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 →
Beth Ann’s Book Reviews: 100 things to Do in Omaha Before You Die
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 →
Pray as You Pass – St. Helena Prayer Chapel
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 →
Dandelion – More than a Restaurant in Hendersonville, NC
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 →
Sea, Sand, Food and Family = Perfect Birthday Celebration
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 →