Watauga Lake, Tennessee

Wow! It has been quite awhile since I was here, and it feels like so much has been going on, but nothing at the same time. Does that even make sense?! So what have I been doing? Enjoyed a nice quiet NYE night, lots of Lovely & me time, a smidgen of creative time (and I mean a tiny smidgen), and getting a couple of trips in the works for us. I've also sort of neglected this travel blog along with my paper crafting one, even though I've thought about them both everyday! But, I do have lots of things planned out to share here including our trip to Hawaii & Las Vegas, and I can't wait to get things back up and running on my Loveleigh Stampin' blog. In the meantime, I have a few things to share including my trip to visit friends in Tennessee back in December.

My dear friend and her husband were kind enough to show me around Watauga Lake and Johnson City. I adored the small town feels, darling little churches on every corner, deer running wild, and fresh Christmas tree stands everywhere you look! I particularly enjoyed the fog over the lake around the mountains in the morning. And as beautiful as it was, I imagine the Fall to be even more so! Anyhow, I hope you enjoy the photos.

A real traveler's treat for me was riding in a prop plane for the first time, as well as boarding the plane from the tarmac. A double whammy for my bucket list! I didn't include pictures from it, but we spent quite a bit of time shopping in Johnson City and went to Speedway of Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway. If you ever go at Christmas, the Speedway of Lights is a great treat! :) If you recall, we also drove to Asheville, North Carolina to visit the Biltmore Estate, which we all loved! Thanks so much for stopping by! I will be back tomorrow with details about one of our favorite lunch spots in Dallas, Bolsa in the Bishop Arts District.

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Biltmore Estate • Asheville, NC

Hi there! Much has happened since I was able to post last. Christmas is almost here, and I've traveled to a couple of states! A couple of weeks ago, I was able to visit my dear friend in Tennessee. She moved there a little over a year ago, and I was so excited to be able to visit her. During my short stay, we ventured to Asheville, North Carolina to explore the Biltmore. Biltmore Estate is a massive property built by the Vanderbilts in the late 1800s.

The architecture paired with the over the top Christmas decor was right up my alley! The estate overlooks 8000+ acres and the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. The tour was a bit pricey, but I felt like it was worth it! The estate also boasts areas for visitors to stay overnight, restaurants,gardens, and shops. We stuck close to the home, and there was plenty to see! If you are ever in the area, I definitely recommend checking it out. Book tickets 7 days in advance for $10 off. We weren't allowed to take photos inside, but wow! The wood work, the wall papers, the painted ceilings, every single detail was incredible! I made up for the lack of photos inside with tons of photos outside. I carried my big camera this time, sure to zoom in close to capture the most intricate details of the facade. I have lots of photos to share. I hope you enjoy them!

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