Every time I say something about the garden, it conspires to prove me wrong. In July, I said that I planted the johnny jump ups too late to get any flowers. Then not a week later, here they come. I really cannot complain as I love their sweet flower faces. More little tiny buds are …
Category: Mountain Living
Planning for the Mountain State Fair
Mid-August means the State Fair is right around the corner, and it is time to decide what to enter this year. I have to get my paperwork in before the end of the month, then get the entries ready. Quilts need hanging sleeves, and everything needs a label too. I got my catalog last month, …
A Trip In The Mountain Countryside
Since DH sold his little British car, we haven't had much of an opportunity to go with the group. The car shows don't want a modern car unless it is a Maserati or something equally expensive and rare. Last month, we hosted an Australian Pursuit rally at a local park. It was fun and I …
Bellamy House in Wilmington NC
Last year when we went to the Outer Banks on vacation, one of the places we visited was the Bellamy House in Wilmington. I never got around to posting about it, so here it is. I love old architecture, and this 1859 Greek Revival and Italianate home was a delight to see. Just look at …
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway
We love driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, and these pictures are from a drive we did last July. There are a number of neat tunnels on the parkway, fun to honk the horn as we go through with our car club. I haven't shown the tunnels before, so now is a good time to show …
Apple Blossom Tour
The apple tree blossoms are in various stages, some are just blooming, others are done. We almost waited too late to take a drive out to the apple orchards to get some pictures of the blooms. They really are beautiful, once again white flowers hold a special place for me. I just love them. I …
A Drive for the Love of Dogs
Saturday had beautiful weather for our second drive of the season with the car club. This one was special, as it was a benefit for the local humane society. Everyone who knows me knows I am an absolute sucker for a terrier face. Any dog face, really, I just love them all. When the local …
First Drive of the Season
Warmer weather has come, and we eagerly anticipated the first drive of the season with our car club yesterday. We weren't the only ones, seems like a lot of members had cabin fever, and were glad to get the cars out. That is our blue TVR on the left. We met up at a parking …
Blue Ridge Drive
DH and I will be leading a drive for the car club in a couple of weeks, so we needed to drive the route ahead of time to be sure it is still a good route. Roads have a way of closing when you aren't prepared from winter rock slides. So, we got on the …
An Early Spring?
Mountain living in winter is usually not the time to see a lot of wildlife, so imagine my surprise in the middle of winter to see this sight in our lower meadow! A sizable flock of robins was stopping by for a visit. Get ready for a picture heavy post with lots of wildlife. Usually …
From My Carolina Home 