Exploring The Enchanting Gardens Of Middleton Place America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens
Gardening · Travel

Exploring The Enchanting Gardens Of Middleton Place America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens

larr7 Comments

We just returned from our summer vacation at the fabulous Wild Dunes Resort on The Isle Of Palms in South Carolina. Our family has been going to the beach at Wild Dunes for the past 20 years. One of the myriad things we love about the resort is its proximity to Charleston and many other local attractions.… Continue reading Exploring The Enchanting Gardens Of Middleton Place America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens

A Spring Tour Of The Biltmore Estate Gardens
Travel

A Spring Tour Of The Biltmore Estate Gardens

larr22 Comments

The Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home, is one of my favorite places in the country.  Because George Vanderbilt’s massive chateau is only a 2-hour drive from my home in North Carolina, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the awe-inspiring property many times. For my birthday this year, my wonderful husband gave me a weekend trip… Continue reading A Spring Tour Of The Biltmore Estate Gardens

Magical Chinese Lantern Festival
Miscellaneous · Travel

Magical Chinese Lantern Festival

larr16 Comments

One of the wonderful things about children is their capacity to be enchanted by all things magical–Santa, Harry Potter, Disney Princesses, etc. As adults, we tend to become jaded and lose the ability to perceive the magic around us. However, last week I had the opportunity to revisit the wonder of childhood when I attended… Continue reading Magical Chinese Lantern Festival

St. Andrews By The Sea: A Haunted Hotel and Glorious Garden
Travel

St. Andrews By The Sea: A Haunted Hotel and Glorious Garden

larr28 Comments

This post feels a bit like it’s the first day of school, and I am giving a report on what I did over my summer vacation. But I was so blown away by the beauty we encountered on our trip to the picturesque and wonderfully temperate (especially compared to steamy North Carolina) provinces of New… Continue reading St. Andrews By The Sea: A Haunted Hotel and Glorious Garden