The Blue Ridge Parkway is such a fabulous place and we recently came back from a trek on some of the Parkway that we had not been on before. The foliage is on the way out but there were still a lot of patches where Continue reading →
Caring for Our Neighbors
If you know me you know that there are a few things that I am passionate about. Cats. Books. Teapots. Sharing House. Not necessarily in that order. Today I am most excited about Sharing House (official name Transylvania Christian Ministry). I have had the pleasure Continue reading →
We Are All Broken
A repost from years ago but very applicable for me today. I hope you enjoy. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that Continue reading →
It’s the Hairy Part
Sometimes something triggers a memory and it makes me laugh. This week I saw something in a gift shop at Mount Vernon that made me giggle and remember an event from long ago. . The sign clearly says ” Please do not blow bugles until Continue reading →
A Bit Chilled on Teapot Tuesday
I am always on the lookout for different takes on the basic teapot and I found this little (and I do mean little) gem and had to make room in my collection for it. It was a bargain price and it spoke volumes in character Continue reading →
Just an Hour in West Jefferson
An hour isn’t very long but it was long enough to know that I want to go back to West Jefferson, North Carolina. Chris and I hadn’t been there for probably 17 years and as we were traveling on our way to Maryland it was Continue reading →
Win A Cozy Getaway to Brevard, NC
You know I love where we live, right ? Brevard, North Carolina is one of the most charming and fun places to live. When we left Iowa and moved to Brevard I honestly had no idea how much I would love living here. There is Continue reading →
A Month for Thankfulness
November is a lot of things but of course it is best known for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our Thanksgivings look a lot different than they did years ago. I remember driving to my Grandma Bonnie’s house for a huge feast. She was a really good Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Providing Support
Hello November! Glad to see you! November brings all kinds of great adventures but before all of the November fun begins it is time to talk Comments for a Cause. This past month we highlighted Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families. From foster Continue reading →
Feeling a Little Corny on Teapot Tuesday
Teapot Tuesday brings readers a taste of freshness this week as I share a teapot that I got while I lived in Iowa. Iowa is known for many things but one of the best things about Iowa summers has to be the abundance of sweet Continue reading →