The teapot featured today is one I found 9 year ago on a BFF trip with Ann to downtown Asheville. This was actually before we moved back to North Carolina and we took a little trip to spend a few days together. One of our Continue reading →
Biltmore Blooms and More
It’s that time of year when we love to visit Biltmore Estate in Asheville to see all of the beautiful tulips and spring flowers. We visited on a brisk spring day that soon was filled with cloudless sunny skies and it was fabulous. . . Continue reading →
Gingerbread House Competition – 2022 Edition
Chris and I spent a lovely day at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC earlier this week enjoying lunch and touring the annual Gingerbread Competition. Competitors from all over, of all ages, come together to showcase their entries and some are so creative. Continue reading →
It’s Christmas at Biltmore
We kicked off our holiday season a little early a couple weeks ago with a visit to Biltmore Estate for their nighttime viewing. Our son, Aaron, had a friend that was singing with a group in the Winter Garden area in the entrance area of Continue reading →
Wild Art – North Carolina Arboretum
As always I am drawn to outdoor art installations and the latest Wild Art installation at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville did not disappoint when we visited several weeks ago. A short walk through the grounds revealed many fabulous sculptures that fit in beautifully Continue reading →
Blooms at the NC Arboretum
A visual post today to share some of the beautiful things blooming at the wonderful NC Arboretum. Continue reading →
Quotes to Remember
On our recent trip to the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, I was intrigued by the many quotes that we found gracing the rocks around the resort. I thought today I would share some of those with my readers because they just were so Continue reading →
A Glimpse into The Omni Grove Park Inn
Our 39th anniversary celebration was held at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. What started out as a celebratory meal ended up turning into a wonderful one night getaway to the beautiful and charming Omni Grove Park Inn. We had two lovely Continue reading →
Stickwork at Biltmore – Part Two
I was thrilled to be able to view Stickwork at Biltmore Estate again on my trip there last week. Stickwork, by Patrick Dougherty, is a large-scale, unique-to-Biltmore outdoor sculpture. The outdoor exhibit, located in Antler Village, is the perfect playground for young ones. The great 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 →