Historic Day!

Mr. Mickey and I are on our way to an elaborate champagne brunch in the Inn's Dining Room at Biltmore.

We spent the whole day getting pampered in the Spa and lounging by the pool.

Below is the Library Lounge.

There is a baby grand piano at the end of the fabulous lobby before you get to the Library Lounge. We were entertained by Fred, the talented pianist, each evening.

There is a majestic panoramic view of mountains from almost every exit and window of the Inn.

The gardens were so fragrant! It was magical sitting here in the evening after dinner.

Fresh roses were on each table and on the vanity in every bath.

June 6th was the birthday of a truly great man (Mr. Mickey), but it was also the day that American Pharoah won the Triple Crown! We stood at the back of the tiny bar area so that we could share in the excitement. Did you cheer as if you had lost your mind? All of us gathered there in front of that TV certainly did!

Dinner on the Terrace

This was our view from the room at the Inn.

On the first evening, we had a light dinner on the terrace.

The view from our table.

We ordered the artisan cheese board and a couple of glasses of wine.

Mr. Mickey is a happy man!

Birthday creme brulee with fresh berries!

The staircase in the lobby.

I wore a flowing black and white duster, tank, and necklace from Chico's to dinner on our first evening at the Inn at Biltmore. 

The white pants are from Fabrizio Gianni. They are so soft and comfortable! They do not look or feel like jeans, but they do have that casual five-pocket styling. I love that I can wear them with a nice blazer or a jean jacket and they will still look great.

The Conservatory Tour

Sitting in a garden is one of the great pleasures of summer.

The ultimate garden in our area is at the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. We spent the weekend there for Mr. Mickey's birthday.

We toured some of the grounds, the Conservatory, and the garden shop before our check-in time at the Inn.

I won't bore you with all of the pictures I took in the orchid house. I got carried away because they are my favorite flowers. The variety and fragrances were stunning!

One of the barns we passed along the way to the Inn at Biltmore, where we stayed for the weekend.

During the early part of the day, I wore a white mesh jacket over a white tank top and ankle jeans from Chico's. The shoes are old by Jessica Simpson via T.J.Maxx.

More photos from our fabulous stay at the Inn will be published tomorrow.

The Celebration Continues

In celebration of Mr. Mickey's birthday, we stayed at the Inn on Biltmore Estate for the weekend. We enjoyed a light lunch at the Bistro at Antler Hill Village on Friday, the day of our arrival.

The entry of the Winery at the Biltmore Estate.

During the early part of the day, I wore a mesh moto-style jacket over a white tank top and ankle jeans from Chico's. The shoes are old by Jessica Simpson, and the bag is by Calvin Klein, both via T.J.Maxx.

More garden tours later. There are too many pictures to share them all in one post!

Mr. Mickey's Birthday Celebrations

On Thursday evening, we had dinner with our dearest friends to kick off Mr. Mickey's birthday weekend celebration.

I wore items from Chico's on this evening. The Travelers pants are almost ten years old! The tank and silver-gray sweater are from last year. The necklace is from Cali and York. The suede pumps are from Saks Off 5th. The small evening bag is from T.J.Maxx.

This was the first of four days of celebrating Mr. Mickey's 81st birthday!

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.