The birds are singing, the trees are budding (and pollinating unfortunately), the spring flowers are popping out and spring is in the air everywhere including at The Biltmore Estate in Asheville. I have extolled my love of all things Biltmore here on the blog Continue reading →
Whitewater Falls on Waterfall Wednesday
I have made it my mission to see as many waterfalls in my lifetime as I possibly can and living in Transylvania County, NC which boasts over 250 waterfalls is a great place to start. On a recent day trip Chris and I found ourselves Continue reading →
Crossing the Divide
Chris and I just got back from spending a long weekend at the beach. This time we found a place at Surfside Beach in South Carolina that suited our needs and we were thrilled that Aaron and Erin were able to come spend a few Continue reading →
Teatime at Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tearoom
Teatime at Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tearoom in Canfield, Ohio is always a a fun event and I have had the chance to visit this great little Victorian tearoom twice with my sister and mom. Last November we stopping in to celebrate my mom’s 86th birthday and even Continue reading →
Fashionable Romance Continues at The Biltmore
I recently had the opportunity to go view the Fashionable Romance collection at The Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina which features an amazing collection of movie costumes from movies including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Out of Africa to name a few. I loved Continue reading →
Fashionable Romance at The Biltmore
The Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina is one of my favorite places to visit any time of the year. George Vanderbilt opened the house officially on Christmas Eve in 1895 as the family home for George, wife Edith and their daughter Cornelia. Cornelia married Continue reading →
Quilts in Bloom – Revisiting Work by the Piecemakers Quilt Guild
I love quilts and I found a couple that were perfect for me at a wonderful quilt show in Owatonna, Minnesota a couple of years ago. Yes, I am a little slow in posting things at times and as I was looking through a bunch Continue reading →
How to Enjoy Sliding Rock With No Crowds
If you have followed along with me on my move to North Carolina you have watched my fascination with waterfalls grow. I have always had an affinity for the water and even though I am not a swimmer I love to be near any kind Continue reading →
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona
If you have been around awhile like me you remember the song “Get Your Kicks on Route 66”. Now I am not saying that I was around in 1946 when Bobby Troup wrote this little ditty but I have heard various versions of it over Continue reading →