Another trip to Biltmore estate to specifically see the roses happened last week. Friend and neighbor Elaine and I set out to see the roses as they are blooming up a storm. Elaine is a flower nerd. I don’t think she would mind me writing Continue reading →
Marblehead Lighthouse
Whenever I visit Lakeside, Ohio I also have to make a visit to the Marblehead Lighthouse . Located just past Lakeside outside of the charming little town of Marblehead, this lighthouse is the oldest of the Great Lakes lighthouses that has been in continuous service. Continue reading →
A Step Back in Time at Hotel Lakeside
My recent trip to Lakeside, Ohio with my sister was such fun and one of the things we decided to do was to stay at the historic Hotel Lakeside. While it does not have all of the bells and whistles that modern hotels have there Continue reading →
Main and Maxwell – Greenwood, South Carolina
Last week I promised another post about Greenwood, South Carolina. and today I wanted to share what was my favorite shop in the cute little town. Of course we didn’t go into every single place and we probably missed some great places but Main and Continue reading →
A Glimpse at Greenwood, South Carolina and Festival of Flowers 2021
Greenwood, South Carolina, was on the agenda for my recent BFF trip with Ann to South Carolina. The past couple of days I wrote about Abbeville and you can read those posts here and here. We absolutely loved Greenwood and even though we didn’t spend Continue reading →
NC Aquarium – Pine Knoll Shores
Chris and I took advantage of our closeness to one of North Carolina’s aquariums and spent some time at the Pine Knoll Shores location. It was an overcast day that ended up turning into a rainy day so it was the perfect time to be Continue reading →
Cape Lookout Lighthouse and More
Chris and I had just one North Carolina lighthouse that we have not been able to visit and this past beach vacation we were able to tick that off our list. We took the ferry from Harkers Island to Cape Lookout National Seashore and enjoyed Continue reading →
Beach Glimpses
Chris and I are enjoying a post vaccine vacation in the Outer Banks. Let me tell you – there is just such a sense of relief and happiness that we both are fully vaccinated. This trip is our usual annual birthday trip to a beach. Continue reading →
The Book and Bee for Tea
A new restaurant has opened up in Hendersonville, North Carolina just 43 minutes from my home that is destined to bee-come my favorite place. The Book and Bee – An English Style Cafe and Tea Room is the perfect fit for me and my BBFF Continue reading →
Peeking Out of My Shell
That’s me –in that photo at the top of the post. That turtle is me. Both Chris and I have had our second Covid-19 vaccinations and although we are not quite to the two week timeframe following the second shot I am peeking out of Continue reading →