If you’ve been reading here for a while, you may know that Winston and Gizmo, our two rescue doggos, are the apples of my eye. The Grant Boys enjoy going out and about exploring, though Winston definitely is more social while Gizmo prefers to people watch from afar. With that in mind, here are our…
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Roost at Fearrington Village with Humanitè Boutique
When Angela, Robert, DG, & I headed to Fearrington House Inn a couple of weeks ago, we had dinner at Roost, Fearrington Village’s beer garden with wood fired pizza. I love the outdoor seating coupled with live music. This is a great spot for meeting friends and having a fun afternoon of exploring and then…
Afternoon Tea at Fearrington House Inn
This review of the Afternoon Tea at Fearrington House Inn was originally published in May 2017 and updated in March 2022 I really enjoy an afternoon tea service and the one at Fearrington House is quite charming. Located in the historic Fearrington House Restaurant, it is a lovely way to spend an afternoon, whether you…
Friday Favorites: Fearrington Village in the Spring
I’ve been smitten with Fearrington Village since my first visit last summer. The grounds are meticulously kept all seasons, but they’re especially gorgeous in the spring. Here are some of my favorite scenes from my double date staycation with DG, Angela, & her husband Robert, a few weeks ago. Stay tuned for more in the…
Weekending with Wente Vineyards
This weekend was a whirlweek of anxiety, excitement, and impromptu catching up with friends. We listed our first house for sale on Thursday and opened it up for showings on Saturday. We received multiple offers, so we spent Sunday reviewing and celebrating with Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay. Our initial attraction to this house was the…





