A Day Trip

Spending the day in the village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is always relaxing and pleasant for us.

We visit a few shops then share the black bean nachos at the Six Pence Pub. Next, we visit a few more shops.

There are parks around ponds and lots of beautiful gardens to admire.

I wore a rayon layering tank under a long blue cardigan duster from Chico's. Yes, rayon wrinkles, but like linen, it is a very comfortable fabric to wear in warm weather. The necklace is old from Chico's.

The white ankle jeans are from J.Jill. I love wearing these pants! They are so comfortable, and the fit is perfect.

The shoes are by Calvin Klein. Yes, I wore them all day shopping. I am more comfortable in heels than flats.

The bride and her attendants arrive at her wedding being held at the gazebo by one of the lakes.

We enjoy the many things while visiting the Blowing Rock area, driving through the beautiful surrounding neighborhoods to admire the landscape and fabulous homes.

Along the way, there are several waterfalls and panoramic views to enjoy.

Later in the day, we enjoy visiting Bistro Roca for a glass of wine and one of their fabulous wood-fired oven veggie pizzas.

Stop or sprout wings and fly!

Views along the Blue Ridge Parkway never cease to take my breath away.

Designer Barbara Keisman Giveaway!

Even in summer, we often need a warmer jacket or hoodie here in the evenings. I love to wear this tunic by Barbara Keisman when our weather is unpredictable.

I get so many compliments and questions about it each time I wear it. I love wearing something unique!

Drive Your British Car

We always enjoy attending the Drive Your British Car Show. It is hosted by Gourmet & Company in Johnson City, TN, each May.

This is always a relaxed, casual event. We visit with lots of old friends while we admire the beautifully restored cars. This year, my look included white capri pants from Chico's with a royal blue Portofino shirt from Express. The wedge sandals are from Dillard's last year.

Above with Mr. Mickey and below with Ben Bailey. They have been friends since childhood.

This is always a fun evening!

Fuchsia and Khaki

On the last day of our Martha Washington Inn visit, we had a leisurely late breakfast before taking a long drive through the country on our way home.

Two weddings were held at the Inn this weekend, so there were abundant flowers everywhere.

I wore a fuchsia washable linen boxy shirt with a tie front and a longer back from Chico's for the drive home. Shoes by Sam Edelman.

The pull-on smooth fit khaki pants are by Fabrizio Gianni. The super-comfortable pants are made in the USA.

I hope you have enjoyed the photos from our weekend getaway and that we gave you some ideas for what to wear during your own fun times. More adventures coming soon!

By The Fire Pit

What could be more romantic than dinner with a glass of good wine and great conversation with your best friend?

On our last evening at the Martha, I wore a blue Travelers jacket with a deep blue tank and white pants, all from Chico's. The jacket has a unique design. The back is short, and the front sides are long.

The shoes are old by Jessica Simpson via T.J.Maxx.

The large link necklace and smooth silver cuff are also from Chico's.

This charming couple struck up a conversation and then joined us on the porch for a nice visit before dinner.

At the end of our lovely evening, we made our way down to the pool and out to the fire pit to sit and chat as the sun was going down.

Champagne Brunch

A champagne brunch is a perfectly timed meal for us while on a weekend getaway.

Wearing layers always feels more comfortable to me. I enjoy wearing light flowing sheer sweaters and dusters over white pants and a tank in warm weather.

This long duster from Chico's is one I have worn before on the blog. Some of you asked about the back panel last time. You can see here with the white pants and tank that it is a navy blue lace panel.

The shoes are by Sam Edelman.

The rings are old. The cuff and necklace are from Chico's, and all of my clothes are as well.

I appreciate that Mr. Mickey always looks so dapper when we go out. These are his choices. I do not help him with his wardrobe.

Photos were taken while on holiday at The Martha.

Dressed For Dinner

Do you find that you take too much with you when you travel?

In warm weather, I normally pack black pants, white pants, and a pair of jeans along with a few tops and a jacket that can each be worn with any of the pants. I take no more than three pairs of shoes.

All the pieces in my look are from last year. The pants and the necklace are from Chico's. The tank is by Adea. The split-back shirt is by BCBGeneration. The shoes are by Guess.

We stayed at The Martha this past weekend. We had most of our meals there so that we wouldn't have to send for the car. It's the perfect way to relax for us. We love to stay at a hotel with a couple of restaurants, a nice Spa, a great view, and live entertainment or a library.

My stylist tells me that if you are going to let your hair go gray, you must always have a crisp style and great cut; otherwise, you will look unkempt. It's time for a trim!

Before dinner, we took a stroll through the angel garden.

We shared Mr. Mickey's favorite butter pecan bread pudding for dessert.

After dinner, we sat on one of the Inn's huge porches to watch the sun go down.

Long Weekends Are Great!

We really enjoy a long weekend away from the regular day to day life that keeps us so busy most of the time.

I don't mind if we do nothing more than sit in a wicker chair on the front porch of a Bed and Breakfast for two days watching the world go by. Sometimes I just have to unplug and unwind.

Mr. Mickey snapped these photos as we were leaving for a long weekend stay at The Martha.

I often look in my closet and think, what have I not worn yet? It becomes a challenge to wear that item today. I am determined to use every item I purchase or else give it to someone who will enjoy it. Leaving items in the closet for years with the tickets still on them seems very wasteful.

I bought this light blue sequined front top with tab sleeves at Chico's a few months ago, but the weather had not yet been warm enough to wear it. The fun Sam Edelman sandals have an artistic sculptural heel with lots of straps in a copper color. Today was the day for both items to be worn for the first time. The white ankle jeans are also from Chico's.