One of the best things about the fall in North Carolina is being able to go to the apple orchard. Living where we live in Western North Carolina is ideal for easy access to a multitude of orchards and Chris and I ventured to one Continue reading →
A Beautiful Drive Any Time of the Year – Blue Ridge Parkway
We are so fortunate that we live so close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Named America’s Favorite Drive the Parkway is beautiful any time of the year. In the fall the Parkway is crowded with “peepers” many of whom stop in our lovely little town Continue reading →
Talking Trees and More – Holmes Educational State Forest
Chris and I are still exploring places we haven’t visited before in our area. I think this pandemic has helped us to discover local things even more and it makes me happy to be able to do that and share neat places we have discovered Continue reading →
Masks Up for School Drive
I absolutely love it when an idea comes together and I have been so fortunate to have teamed up with a couple of other wonderful and like minded women here in our neighborhood to do some fundraising for local organizations. If you remember we held Continue reading →
Pass It On
I ventured out yesterday. Honestly I have gone out very little since March. I can count on one hand the number of visits I have made inside a store. I have several reasons that I am limiting my trips to retail establishments. Everyone I know Continue reading →
The Gardens at Flat Rock Playhouse
In our continuing quest to find safe and fun entertainment close to home Chris and I ventured out to Flat Rock, NC last week to explore some lovely gardens at the Flat Rock Playhouse located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC 28731. I Continue reading →
What I Am Loving Lately
Every once in a while I like to share some of the things that I am loving. It could be books, music, food or podcasts but it’s a great way to share a post that lets my readers into my life just a little bit Continue reading →
Waterfall Wednesday – Connestee Falls
It’s been awhile since I have done a Waterfall Wednesday post and today is a repeat of one of my favorite waterfalls. We FINALLY hiked some of the trails within our little community of Connestee Falls and this time instead of viewing the waterfall from Continue reading →
What’s Blooming at The North Carolina Arboretum
Monday I shared with my readers some of the amazing sculptures made of Legos at The North Carolina Arboretum. What an amazing exhibit that is and on that I would not mind going back to see a second or third time. Thanks to all who Continue reading →