Warning—- I am feeling a bit whiny today. I was going through pictures today to get some made for my Theo scrapbook and got distracted. Majorly distracted. I found myself browsing photos of our trip to Paris and I got to feeling a bit sad Continue reading →
How to Have a Safe Beach Getaway During a Pandemic
Chris and I have been longing to get to the beach. 2020 has been a difficult year for travel but I was determined to do a few days at the beach. Safely. And so we did. Enjoy my pictures and my “pro tips”. Tip 1: Continue reading →
Sycamore Flats – Pisgah National Forest
After the rain finally went away we were itching to get out and be outdoors. After doing a few errands in town we headed to Sycamore Flats in Pisgah National Forest. The area has a huge picnic area that we often see from the other Continue reading →
National Tribute Quilt – New York City
A visit to New York City is always an exciting time for me. The sights and sounds of the city intrigue me. On a trip in 2016 Chris and I visited the 9/11 Memorial . It was a sobering visit. I can honestly say that I have Continue reading →
Another Look at Biltmore Estate
Yesterday I shared that we were able to visit the grounds and gardens of Biltmore Estate on Mother’s Day. Today I share just a few more pictures from our day there. Thanks for coming along with me. Continue reading →
Mother’s Day at Biltmore
Phase 1 has opened up here in North Carolina and businesses are opening up very slowly and gradually. This COVID -19 thing has thrown everybody and everything for a loop. It has been, quite honestly, a new world. I never thought that I would say Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – Florida Find
Teapot Tuesday this week features an acquisition from our Thanksgiving 2013 trip to Cocoa Beach. I always like to find a teapot from places we visit if possible and on our last full day in Cocoa Beach we decided to go to Cocoa Village and Continue reading →
Travel From Your Couch – Krka National Park, Croatia
Another in my series of Travel from Your Couch is featured today on the blog. This one combines an unforgettable trip, a wedding and the most spectacular waterfall I have ever seen. Enjoy. One of our most spectacular trips has been to Croatia. We went Continue reading →
Travel From Your Couch – Biltmore Blooms
One of the things that I am missing the most this spring is spending time at Biltmore Estate looking at all of their lovely blooming flowers. Last year I think I took about 4 trips around the estate at different times looking at the flowers. Continue reading →
Travel From Your Couch – Bermuda
Stupid Covid 19 has wrecked my 60th birthday trip to Bermuda so today I decided to share one of my favorite places that we visited when we traveled there in 2014. We will reschedule our trip later but for now enjoy this little repost that Continue reading →