A Walking Tour of Historic Academy St.
May 27, 2015 • Hometown, Out & About, outdoors
I got inspiration for this post from one of my favorite bloggers, Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality
as she shared a recent historic home walking tour.
as she shared a recent historic home walking tour.
A favorite street in my hometown has always been Academy St.
For years I have driven up & down this street but, I had not walked on this street in years.
I walked Academy St recently and fell more in love!
I will just let you stroll thru and enjoy these beauties!
I think most of the older generation went thru these doors daily.
For years I have driven up & down this street but, I had not walked on this street in years.
I walked Academy St recently and fell more in love!
I will just let you stroll thru and enjoy these beauties!
This is a duplex and it's adorable!
This house is my daughter Ella's favorite.
For those from Mooresville, this home was the daycare of Mrs.Combs for many, many years.
I think most of the older generation went thru these doors daily.
My Favorite!!
It's small but, so cuddly looking and that front door is to die for! Check out the ivy.
If anyone knows who
lives here please let me know, so I can become friends with them.
This home is currently on the market UNDER CONTRACT. Congrats Annabelle!
See a tour of 354 Academy St here.
Fantastic 4 BR, 3, 5 bath Home with Office and Loft! Large 354 sqft front porch! Master suite on main floor and up! Completely remodeled! Character and attention to detail at every turn! All new electrical and plumbing! Kitchen with new counters and SS Appliances, 5 burner gas stove and 3 ovens! Large, stunning dining room! Wood floors throughout! Tile and carrera marble counters in two bathrooms! Heated floor in bath upstairs! Tiled showers! Surround sound! Unfinished Basement with tons of storage! Fenced in backyard! Smart feature Home: controls locks, most lights, thermostats, outdoor/indoor motion sensors, and outdoor/indoor audio! Quality Home! Must see!
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Several houses are for sale on this street but, I am almost certain that they are out of my price range.
A girl can dream though!
The day I walked Academy St it was a warm day, you could hear birds singing, music playing from
some homes, a kids pirate birthday party was being held and the smell of burgers filled the air.
I wonder if this is what it would feel like all the time, if you lived on Academy St?
Touring Asheville, NC by Electro Bike
May 25, 2015 • Travel
Happy Memorial Day everyone!
I teamed up with Electro Bike Tours of Asheville, NC for this post.
I teamed up with Electro Bike Tours of Asheville, NC for this post.
Biking and I have never been a good mix, yes I love to ride my beach cruiser with the big comfy seat
all over flat land but, this ride was going to be long and hilly thru Asheville, NC.
I arrived in Asheville on a recent beautiful Saturday morning and met with Fiona, The Owner of
Electro Bike Tour and a mother and daughter pair from Iowa.
Electro Bikes are battery assisted bikes, you still have to pedal to move.
Electro Bikes are battery assisted bikes, you still have to pedal to move.
The Kettler Bike runs on a battery and each battery holds about 9 hours of charge
If you wanna know the truth, I was worried if I could do it. After Fiona walked myself and the
other's thru some simple instructions and safety talk, we were on our way.
Within the first little while we were pedaling thru a lush greenway that runs thru Asheville and I was
loving this ride, so far. As we left the Greenway we came into the Historic District of Montford.
Ya'll how I love me some Historic houses so, it was like the greatest thing ever to get to just bike
along this stunning historic neighborhood and enjoy each house at my own pace.
I wanted to take pictures while riding but, was warned that would not be the best idea while riding a
bike that cost way more money than I make.
bike that cost way more money than I make.
But just picture a street with homes with bright colored front doors,
fresh landscaping, stone accents, rocking chairs on the porches and little pathways to back yards that
I only dream about. Awww!
Ok, back to biking because the hard part was coming up, a HILL.
The hill going up to the Grove Park Inn Historic Hotel that over looks Asheville was next on our
places to see, this was were I was worried, can I do it?
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This view from the back veranda of the Gove Park Inn was well worth pedaling with battery
assistance up a somewhat large hill and I never broke a sweat! Ok, maybe just a little sweat!
When this pic was taken I was saying to myself, "You Go Girl" you made it up the Hill!
When this pic was taken I was saying to myself, "You Go Girl" you made it up the Hill!
Grove Park Inn
Asheville, NC
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After a water break and adoring the view, it was time to
get back on the bikes and head out to our next destination.
Pedaling thru another Street full of mountain laurel and cottages
I pedaled along, I enjoyed the scenery and talked with the ladies on the tour with me.
We rode into Downtown Asheville to Pack Square
A slight mist started to fall but, it really felt good.
As we rode into Downtown Asheville we stopped to overlook Pack Square Park.
A spray ground is located here and on this day, lots of children and adults were
taking full advantage of the fun times in the water.
This was our gang of girls. The one lone bike is mine, as Fiona(Grey Shirt) talks to us about the
history of several buildings and the area of Pack Square.
The next stop was just a few blocks over from Pack Square and it is
The Basilica of Saint Lawrence
A National Historic Site completed in 1909
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The Choir Loft upstairs.
I bet the sounds of these pipe organs playing on Sunday morning would make me cry.
A quiet, reverent place but, the design of this structure is just breathtaking in so many little details.
Do stop here on your next trip to Asheville.
The largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America.
No beams of wood or steel in the entire structure.
I had to laugh when I saw this Cry Room in honor of my girlfriends Mother In Law(Nana), who is Catholic, I had never heard of a cry room where you took children, until I attended her church.
I was raised Baptist, we were allowed to do just about anything during church service.
Our last stop of this wonderful tour of Asheville by Electro Bike was the
Asheville Botanical Gardens.
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We parked our bikes and walked thru a small sampling of the gardens.
This bridge lead the way to pathways and ran along a nice stream.
Stone slab seating areas made me want to just stay for a while.
Not sure of the name of these flowers but, they were so pretty.
I had missed peak blooming season but everything was lush and green.
As we toured the gardens we saw a wedding party having
portraits made and families splashing in the stream.
It was a gorgeous day and tour of the entire City of Asheville.
Once again back to our bike for the final leg, back along the greenways to our starting spot.
I felt like a million dollars and didn't feel like I had just rode a bike thru the Asheville.
Fiona was an amazing tour guide and was very knowledgable of Asheville.
You can find all the info you need on Electro Bike Tours by visiting their website.
So, as Summer approaches and you are looking for something fun to do, give Electro Bikes a try.
I promise you will not be disappointed.
Electro Bike Tours of Asheville
828-513-3960
Simple Tuesday- PicNik's in Mooresville
May 12, 2015 • Foodie Friday
My family has a new restaurant to visit and it satisfies everyone from Ella and her Chicken Tenders
and ranch dressing to Austin and his BBQ sauce obesssion, this place makes everyone smile.
They are located on Hwy 150 across from Lowe's hardware in the Port Village Shopping Center.
PicNik's has been serving up some great food since April 2014
and they just celebrated their 1st Year anniversary.
The staff is very friendly and always accommodating to the many different needs of my family.
You know Ella needs more ranch dressing and Austin needs more bbq sauce,
like the 5 they brought to our table at the start of dinner
wasn't enough.
I have had many things at PicNik's but, pictured above is the Roast Beef sandwich with potato salad,
chicken tenders and fries(w/Ranch) and a cheeseburger and fries(w/BBQ sauce).
Prices are reasonable and it fills everyone up for an easy afternoon or night out.
BTW-They serve a full breakfast menu all day long and have daily specials also.
So stop by and check them out next time you get hungry!
PikNik's
510 River Hwy , Suite 13
Mooresville, NC 28117
Mon-Sat- 7am-9pm
Sunday 8-2pm
Verbal Abuse-Words that repeat over and over in your head!
May 10, 2015 • abuse, Quotes
I am going to open a door that most will not speak about.
Today, I am speaking about it, and that is Verbal abuse.
I know this is not my normal sunshine and rainbow post but, I feel that I need to get a few things off
my chest and what better place to do it then here.
Just because someone doesn't hit you with a fist or an object, doesn't mean that you are not a victim.
If people walk around carrying this secret that they are being abused, it will eat them alive.
For me and all the others out there who have had this person in their lives, it is over, I will not be your target any more!!!
I know, I know how it goes. The abuser attacks the victim and then sometimes in certain cases the abuser then falls over himself or herself to apologize or show affection of flowers or gifts.
Does this cycle sound like your life?
As you know I am not a therapist or nothing like that. I am just a woman and a mother who has lived a life, sometimes not a great life but, a life.
This is so true. And you know I love quotes.
This is another one of my favs that I repeat to myself every day!
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So are you a victim? If any of this sounds familiar, then you are a victim.
Do not allow your children to be victims also, step up for them and for yourself.
Break the chain of violence and destruction that has raged on for way too long.
Please seek some help from your family doctor or therapist, join a support group.
A Few of my favorite quotes!
May 6, 2015 • Lifestyle
I have always been a glass half full kinda girl and this quote really speaks to me.
I mean really, we are all stocked up!
I could become a full time glamper in a heart beat!
By far, this is my favorite quote. I know people who have loads of money but, still are poor.
I would love to give credit where credit is due but, some of these i have had for years and have no
idea where they came from. So, Thank you if you were the one who designed these or pinned these
quotes.
What is your favorite quote?
Enjoy!
Simple Tuesday- Portabella Pizza
May 5, 2015 • Cooking
Want and easy meal for a Tuesday or really any night? Give these Portabella Pizza's a try!
My friend Stephanie introduced me to these last summer and I fell in love with them.
They are sold in the fruit and vegetable section of Food Lion,
along where the pre diced onions and things like that are.
They come in a package of 4 large Portabella Mushrooms and take about 12 to 14 minutes to cook.
A side salad added to these mushrooms and you have yourself a meal.
They come out of the oven smelling amazing and taste so great.
Enjoy!
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