Spring at the Biltmore Estate

We’re not there right now. We usually make a trip to NC in the Spring but our schedule is a little different this year. (and every year! lol)

I wanted to use the Waterlogue app (for IPADS) on some of my Spring photos and came across these.

Biltmore Estate is a beautiful place to visit any time of year but never more beautiful than Spring when the tulips are in bloom.

The photo I chose is of the side of the house with the wisteria in full bloom.

(I put the original pics into a mosaic) 

“Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room chateau is as impressive today as it was more than a century ago. Biltmore House is truly a wonder of architecture and hospitality.” Click HERE to learn more about the history of this amazing home!

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday,

Mosaic Monday,

and Amaze me Monday!

Springtime and watercolors..

AHHHH!

Fall Mums – Mosaic Monday

We saw the Mums in full bloom at the Biltmore Estate! They were all so lovely!

I’m linking with The Dear Little Red House for Mosaic Monday!

I’m hoping your weekend has been beautiful!

Please remember to enter the  CSN GIVEAWAY HERE!

Thanks to  Jen at Muddy Boot Dreams for reminding me how beautiful reflections can be!

What did you do this weekend? Happy Monday!

Do you feel FABULOUS?

Are you over 40? I’m probably older than most of my favorite bloggers but I DO feel fabulous! ( and I have sons that are in their 40s….I know it’s hard for me to believe, too! lol )

One of my FAVORITE blogs is Fabulous After 40 ! I am addicted to their blog and read it every morning before I start my day! I was beginning to think I shouldn’t think so much about style ‘at my age’ until I found their blog! But feeling good and looking good is important in a healthy lifestyle! One of my favorite topics was What does dressing age appropriate mean?

I wrote and asked them about how to wear this white jacket and they responded in an email! And when you comment on their blog, they respond to your comment! It’s great having these ladies’ advice! They are in the business, after all….and share their insight to many of the challenges we face as we get a ‘little older’!

So here’s the jacket…..

and here’s what I wore it with the day we visited the Biltmore Estate.

I would say….I could come up with better shoes except that at the Biltmore walking shoes are a must! So TEVAs were my choice!

And what were their suggestions for wearing the jacket in Florida?

Hi,

Sorry that I did not get back to you sooner... I was just in Florida for a week!

Your jacket is great for down there... Might be too much with white jeans..but if you added a lightweight colorful scarf, you could pull it off!

I would wear it with jeans... colorful ones!!  You could try it over a sundress...but I'm thinking that round collar will not look right.

Florida is so casual.. a light sweater might be a better choice!

Cheers,

JoJami

Thanks Jo Jami! I am on the lookout for colorful jeans now!

What’s your style? Do you like to dress up or would you rather keep it casual? What would you wear the white jacket with?

Mosaic Monday – The Biltmore Estate

Every time you visit the magnificent Biltmore house you see something different. My husband and I went last week and spent a lot of time in the Conservatory!

I wanted to join with everyone at The Dear Little Red House on Mosaic Monday!

A few more photos of the conservatory…..

from our visit ….

Happy Monday! My MOST favorite day of the week!

Where are we going?

My husband always surprises me!

We drove away at 9 am to visit the Biltmore Estate (not on this Segway…heehee! ) but where did we go after that?

SHOPPING!

My husband actually LIKES to shop!

He likes to pick out clothes for me and doesn’t mind waiting while I try them on! I know….it sounds like I’m exaggerating! heehee! These new stores include…Chicos, J. Crew, Coldwater Creek, Talbots and Williams and Sonoma. Wonderful stores to ‘browse’ in!  At one point I left him in Williams and Sonoma! He loves that store!

 

We have been married for 15 years and we still go everywhere together….AND have FUN! (Time for a tour of the Biltmore Winery!)

 

He’s cute (at the fair..did the yellow rub off on his hat?)….

goes to Scout meetings with our grandsons….

goes BACK to the car for fresh batteries for my camera….

and sometimes acts like he doesn’t know me! teehee!

Time to go?

Just one more picture….REALLY!

Have a wonderful day! And thanks Honey! Did you give your hubby a hug today?

Just a few more flowers and a thank you!

I appreciate all of the sweet comments that you leave for me! I love blogging because of all of YOU!

And I love my hubby! I took this one (obviously)! Can you find him hiding? heehee!

These are photos he took with his camera…

a NIKON Coolpix 8700…

and I wanted to share them, too!

He even zoomed in to see this wild turkey in the field below!

Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

It’s busy for me so I will catch up on my visits SOON! I’m a little behind! lol !

My life is a little crazy right now….crazy good though?

How about you?

The Biltmore Estate from another perspective!

And how does the goose get to the other side?

How would you like to see the grounds today?

Would you enjoy this more?

How about in a boat?

We saw bikers, hikers, dog walkers…and more! There’s SO much to do on the estate!

And now there’s a new area with restaurants, shops and another entrance to the Winery!

We can’t wait to go back!

Hope you’ll come with me! ; )