Take A Drive

A long drive through the country or to another town to spend the day has always been one of my favorite ways to spend a relaxing day off.

Thankfully Mr. Mickey enjoys this type of weekend also. On Saturday, we got into his little red convertible and headed for Blowing Rock for lunch and a bit of shopping.

Later in the day, we took a nice long drive on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway.

This is the view from the front porch of the Moses Cone Manor.

I bought some new bling at B Dazzled in Blowing Rock. The link bracelet is the one you've seen many times before.

We also stopped into one of my other favorite stores, Finely House Couture. I found this great casual bag for fall. The straps can be adjusted to different lengths.

The shoes here are old by Vince Camuto.

We stopped for dinner at the Glass Onion in Weaverville before heading home.

I wore a red high low tunic from Chico's with white Kut from the Kloth jeans from Dillard's. These shoes are new, so I knew I wouldn't be wearing them all day shopping for the first time. I found them at Ross last week. They are by Steve Madden.

The Blue Ridge Parkway

When the sky is so blue, it seems there will never be another cloud, we love to go for a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Driving on the Parkway also means we will be close to Blowing Rock and the Tanger Outlet which Mr. Mickey is always happy to stop at so that I can check out the Chico's and Coach stores. The food court is midway between the two stores. I bought the handbag at the Coach outlet last year.

Fair is fair. We stop at Chico's for me, and we stop at Kilwin's Ice Cream for Mr. Mickey.

The line was out the door and down the street!

At last, we are close enough to read the flavor selections! Butter pecan is Mr. Mickey's most favorite. I usually go for something chocolate.

The park across the street is a great place to sit and watch people while you eat your ice cream.

The breathtaking mountain ranges can never be captured in a photo. You must go there and drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway for a few miles on a clear day so that you can drink in this awe-inspiring view for yourself.

The navy lightweight jacket is old. The white tank and pants are by Peck and Peck from Stein Mart. The shoes are by Kenneth Cole Reaction, as are the sunglasses, both from T.J.Maxx. The necklace and cuff are old from Chico's.