Elkin is located in the North Carolina foothills and is one of the hidden gems of this region. Elkin is located along the Yadkin River and offers beautiful views of the North Carolina landscape. It is a great spot to do some leaf-peeping in the fall and provides a lot of fun and interesting things…
2024
King of Christmas Tree Review
My absolute favorite season to decorate for is the holiday season. I attribute that to my grandparents for making the season so magical when I was growing up, and I take the same care for that in our home each year. Our holiday decor would not be complete without a Christmas tree, and a few…
2023 Holiday Home Tour
It is hard to believe we are about to enter the last quarter of 2024! I realized I never shared our holiday home tour last year, and some of my favorite decorations are available on retail sites, so I wanted to share how we decorated our home in 2023. Last year was our first year…
Weekend Getaway: The Library Hotel in New York City, a Review
Back in 2021, David and I had our inaugural stay at The Library Hotel in New York City and have called it our home in the city every visit since then. It has become a mainstay for us in our anniversary celebrations. The Library is located one block from the New York Public Library and…
5 Books I Read in August 2024
August was a fun month of reading! I read 3 thrillers, all of which are 4.5 stars or higher. I listened to a good nonfiction book on audio when driving home from Asheville. And I finished the month out with a spicy rom-com. I very much enjoyed The Return of Ellie Black and I get the…
