Grayson Highlands

Camping for two days in Grayson County, VA, we day-hiked an excellent stretch of the Appalachian Trail, from Massie Gap toward Mount Rogers - miles of blue ridge views, secret laurel forests, stone caves, mountaintop meadows, wild ponies, grazing steer, herds of deer and countless tiny creatures.  Here's to a perfect weekend.

Summer, concluded.

September has arrived and it's back to work, full steam ahead. Here, some photos I took whilst the summer was winding down. It's bittersweet to look forward to autumn, but I still do. Crisp evening walks with Mabel, and backyard bonfires, are right around the corner - but before we officially turn the calendar page, let's remember (and appreciate!) the joys of summer.

Saturdays.

Farmer's market flower prizes / the buttermilk chive biscuit brunch scene, at our house.

Salter Path

It's no secret that I'm partial to Highway 12, but this little stretch of island, along the southern outer banks, has a lot of charm. Also, you're not a proper North Carolinian til you've had a Big Oak shrimpburger on the beach. Just sayin'.

Marigolds

Brunch at our house, the 4th of July / Porch flag / I made a big floral mess while designing the flowers for Lindsey & Sal's wedding last weekend!