Mackenzie and I headed south for Spring Break. My other daughter got a better offer and went to Florida. We decided to go back to the Pigeon Forge area and the Biltmore. I heart the Biltmore. Actually, I think I lived there in another life probably as a housemaid, but hey I still lived there.
The Biltmore wasn't too busy this time of year. If you have never been to the Biltmore you need to go if you enjoy history. They will be opening more of the Biltmore to the public in April. It just amazes me they had electricity and running water back in the late 1800's. The priceless heirlooms dating from the 1500's. Their grounds are so beautiful. It is so nice to see color starting to bloom. Indiana is pretty drab right now. Daffodils & dogwoods are blooming. I really don't like driving through the mountain interstate with the semis. Last time I came to this area it was raining, some people have no fear of driving the mountain passes at 65 mph with rain but I do. It was a fun time.
We also hit the outlet strip mall. I found a cool monogram picture at Kirlands. They didn't have a P but they did have a T for Tanya so I am not sure how my DH will feel about that when I hang it. He probably won't even notice. (I hope) Naturalizer store was having some great deals. Who can pass up $12 shoes that were $60? I also went to Dixie Darlin cross stitch store. She is open late on Thursday nights. I wish I would have taken a picture of the inside of her shop. She is very friendly and helpful. If you are ever in this area you won't be sorry you stopped. I had to do my part for the economy and picked a few things. I saw World's Above design on Sharon Stitches blog and had to get it. Then I picked up Hillside Samplings Virtue Sampler and a Notforgotten My Sampler House pattern. She had a model of the Virtue Sampler and I passed over it when looking at patterns but when I was looking at the models it caught my eye. We are heading home today after hitting a few antique shops.
Edit-Sorry when I posted this entry at the hotel room, it showed the picture of my newly acquired stash but when I hit the post button it dropped the picture. And I wish I would have asked the antique shop owner if I could have taken a picture of his folk art life-size wood carved anatomically correct mermaid. I thought it was cool and would look really neat out by the pond. Unfortunately, it was $1200 so my pocketbook said no.
11 comments:
How nice that you had a nice break with your daughter! Sounds like you had a nice time -- and some good stashing! lol! Have a safe trip home!
Sounds like you had a wonderful time on your break with your daughter. It's always especially fun when you can bring home some stash!
Tanya, sounds like a great trip with your daughter! Great stash haul, too. :) Have a safe trip home!
Sounds like you're really enjoying your trip with your daughter. It never hurts to have a bit of stash enhancement too.
I LOVE Biltmore! It's been years since I've been there but what fun! I love your new stash, especially the Notforgotten Farm. I haven't seen that one before. Glad you and Makenzie had such a good time.
What a neat trip!!
The Biltmore is an amazing place! Thanks for the tip on Dixie Darlin as I do occasionally end up in that area. Great new stash, too.
Oh, I'm glad you said that about the Biltmore--I've looked at it and didn't know if we'd like it. It's a nice day's drive for us, and I'd love to pop over to Knoxville, so we'll keep that in mind if we ever get a chance to take a vacation! And the fact that you can get stash too...perfect!
Great stash! I would love to go see Biltmore Estate!
Sounds like you and MacKenzie had a super great time! I would love to visit the Biltmore some day. It looks so very majestic!:)
Tanya, I heart the Biltmore, too. I was there a couple of years ago. Even the servants' quarters weren't too bad and I think I remember seeing a sampler on one of the bedroom walls! LOL Sounds like a wonderful trip. And nice stash acquisitions!
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