Happy Weekend! Can you believe tomorrow is August 1st? The heat and humidity have collided and moved into the sweltering range this week in North Carolina. . .it definitely feels like August and Dog Days of Summer! The Dog Days are considered the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Historically the…
Happy Saturday! We enjoyed a long weekend getaway to North Carolina’s High Country recently. The Blue Ridge Mountains are two hour drive, making it a frequent destination and getaway for the change in scenery and escape from the summer heat. At an elevation of 4300 feet, the temperature drops 15 – 20 degrees, providing some…
Happy Saturday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’re happy to be boating again after a fuel line issue. We were almost boating in May, but like a lot of things these days, parts and service are harder to come by! We enjoyed a little boating time over the Fourth of July holiday…
Lola and Sophie are stopping by to wish you a Happy Fourth! We were a little distracted yesterday while having our photo session. . . There was a lot activity next door and on the lake that required our attention! However you celebrate Independence Day, spend a few moments to remember and give thanks for…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. . . We’ve had the most gorgeous weather recently, with cool crisp mornings. . . Low humidity and highs in the low to mid 70s. . . Otherwise known as bird-chirping weather! Some pop up thunderstorms last week left us with a rainbow to enjoy. We’re…
Lola and Sophie are stopping by to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. . . To those who are lucky to still have their moms and to those who are missing their moms today and everyday, here are some flowers for you! A flower arrangement of garden roses. . . Earth Angel Roses, Popcorn Drift…
Lola and Sophie are hopping down the bunny trail to wish you Happy Easter! ‘Hopping’ figuratively, rather than literally, as Sophie says she’d rather nap than hop at the moment! Their Easter bonnets are bunny ear floral headbands . . . I found them on Amazon in early March but they’d be an easy DIY…
Happy Saturday and first day of Spring! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Daffodils have been blooming for a couple of weeks now, their happy faces seeking the sun, just like mine! We were happy to see the sunshine and enjoy some chair time yesterday after a very wet week! The dry creek…
Learn how to make a soft chenille throw blanket using loop yarn, no knitting needles required! An easy project for non-knitters that you can complete in weekend. Calling all non-knitters, this EZ knit project is ideal for the winter blues and will keep you warm and cozy! This an EZ craft project you can complete…
Happy Saturday! Here are some weekend waterviews from Lake Norman. February’s weather is always a mixed bag. . . Freezing temperatures, rain, snow flurries, thunderstorms and sunny 60 degree days. . .all typical winter weather in North Carolina. As much as I love blue water views, there is something so peaceful about stark beauty and…