Navigate the South
Our Antiquing Roadtrip North on I81
Loading up your 76 year old mother and 19 month old toddler in an SUV and a trailer to hit the interstate antiquing sounds cuckoo, no? 9 tote boxes… 5 pieces of luggage… 4 rolls of bubble wrap… 2 ice chests… and 1 stroller later we made it through: 19+ hours of driving… 14 antique…
Read MoreA Fall Adventure to a Cabin by the Lake
Tucked away in a little Tennessee state park is a rustic cabin by the lake where we love to hike and enjoy the glorious autumn leaves! From a rocker on a screened in porch watching this peaceful morning view coffee never tasted so good. A delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and chocolate croissants set…
Read MorePhones Off – Glamping in East TN
Enjoy camping, but wish you had a few modern amenities? You must go glamping! Disconnect to reconnect! We’re going on a camping trip We’re going to turn off our phones! Down a winding road we go, Through mountains, and streams, and dales. We’re going on a camping trip We’re going to turn off our phones!…
Read MoreCharleston Weekend Itinerary
Head down South to the marshlands where candy-colored architecture meets cobblestone paths and alluring history, delectable food, and refined shopping abound! That’s right let’s go to Charleston, S.C.! My girlfriend and I had a little reunion rendezvous a few weekends ago in this most delicious of towns. We shopped, explored, ate, and cheers-ed to our…
Read MoreA Gift from Grandma
I was 18 and headed to college…focus elsewhere…eager to leave home and branch out in the world. Little care or interest in the 2 quilts my grandmother determinedly gifted: Simple but sturdy patchwork bundles in mismatched colors and hand-me-down fabrics. Each was lovingly inscribed with her and her mother’s names as the makers further detailing…
Read MoreThe Best Thrift Stores in Western North Carolina
Katherine reveals the 5 best thrift stores in Western North Carolina she frequents to find quality antiques and vintage. Just a few things to keep in mind when thrifting… No. 1 Don’t underestimate the power of manifestation. Set your intention to find something specific when you start your thrifting adventure. Think about it regularly though…
Read MoreA Sunday Supper Menu Idea
Add this savory Sunday supper menu to your repertoire for a delicious meal worthy of gathering around the table. Sunday suppers were one of those Southern traditions we adhered to with dependability when I was growing up. My whole family would amass at grandpa and grandma’s house for a feast she miraculously assembled somehow between…
Read MoreA Joyful Nativity Scene Decoration
Create a joyful Nativity scene decoration amongst the tinsel and lights as a vivid reminder of the meaning of Christmas. Fill your tableau with meaning and love to inspire you throughout the holiday season and share God’s gift! Do you remember as a small child standing in awe of your family’s Nativity scene? Being fascinated…
Read MoreCarolina BBQ: We Like Pig Butts & We Cannot Lie
7 Tips for smoking delicious Carolina BBQ from our family grill master, including grilling tools, dry rub secrets, and techniques! Around our family circle, my husband Seth is the grill master. He can roast a steak to medium rare perfection, sear a scallop without it sticking, and smoke pork to barbequed goodness. Yeah, he is…
Read MoreCatherine Wiley at the KMA
Wander the galleries of the Knoxville Museum of Art and feel inspired by the incandescent paintings of Catherine Wiley with their vivid colors and serene narratives. While spring time blossoms and warming temps maybe luring us out of doors, use the next dreary day to head to the Knoxville Art Museum and see the incandescent…
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