Here is the second part of the tour. Now I did not take pictures of everything. There was just too much but my family and I really enjoyed the tour and the home.
This space was outside on the balcony. So serene….
The library….
The ceiling in the library… breathtaking isn’t it?
I could not get over the details in the ceilings!
Mrs. Vanderbilt’s room
The bowling alley….
The swimming pool
The kitchen…
The servant breakfast room. This looks better than some of our rooms!
A room full blue and white vases!
The gentlemen quarters
The outside balcony….so gorgeous!
The Biltmore was just glorious and I am so grateful that I got to see it. It was a wonderful opportunity to see something historical and beautiful. It was also great to see my family’s faces when we approached the home. Just smiles all over.
Here is my personal video of the view from the Biltmore
Enjoy!
(all photos & video via Mrs. Shockley)
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I have returned home from a week long vacation! It was wonderful! I enjoyed it! As I last left you all I told you that we were visiting the Biltmore Estates and it did not disappoint!
I have lots of pictures and will be sharing them this week and maybe even next week. I hope that this will inspire some of you to add this historical and beautiful home to your “visit list” the next time you take a trip! I have already inspired my boss to visit it in August!
My photo of the Biltmore. So spectacular!
The front lawn
The views were so grand!
When you walked in you saw this grand cake!
Beautiful hallways
Indoor garden
Just stunning!
Next was the Billard’s room
This is the Tapestry Room
Chandeliers in the Tapestry Room
The organ at the top….
Here is the next room….
The details in the ceilings….
The view from that room
The Piano Room
The artwork above this fireplace was beautiful but they don’t let you get too close to
the furniture.
An upclose look at the cake….
This is just the first half of the tour. I will share the rest of the tour this week!
Thanks for reading!!!!
(all photos via Mrs. Shockley)
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Well, today is Friday and next week I will be on vacation! My family and I are headed to Florida but we have a wonderful stop along the way!
We are stopping at the Biltmore Estates! I have been wanting to go here since I was a kid. I first saw it in the movie called Richie Rich in 1995. Once I found out it was a real home I have been longing to see it ever since!
photo via Ms. Shockley
We are taking the 2 -hour self-tour of the home. Then it’s on our way to tour the gardens…
After the tour of the gardens, we will then head over to the winery for a complimentary glass of wine…
Once we finish taking in the Biltmore we will stop in Savannah and then head to Florida!
I can’t wait to hit Cocoa Beach! Then I hope to do some antiquing, take my daughter to the American Girl Store in Orlando, and just enjoy my family.
I will do my very best to take photos and maybe a small video at the Biltmore. I am not sure if we are allowed to. So enjoy your week and I will see you soon!
photo credit: Guillaume Lorain
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I love it when an author, designer or favorite blogger shares a “fav list”. Those are always so fun and interesting to read. You find out a lot about a person reading their “fav list”. I was inspired to do this list after reading Shannon Ables “Why Not… Savor Life?
33. New York City ( my visit to Rockefeller Center here).
34. Goodwill and consignment shopping
35. A BMW 535 (my dream car)
36. Chandeliers
Me at Restoration Hardware
37. Classic movies (my blog entry here about my favorites)
38. The Biltmore Estates (which I hope to be visiting soon)
39. Arabella Golby’s personal vlog to Florence
40. Candles
I hope you enjoyed my list! Of course I could continue and add more but I figured 40 was enough. If you have a “savor list” please post it below.
(photos via Pinterest and video via Youtube)
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Washing clothes is a chore that most of us really don’t like doing. I don’t really mind it because I like clean clothes and I love it when I can get tips on how to make it better.
One of my favorite bloggers and interior designers Nicole Gibbons gave some great tips on some daily items. See her tips below…
How Often You Should Wash Your Jeans
Every 4-5 Wears. While some say you should never wash your jeans, I recommend washing them every four-five wears. Be sure to turn them inside out and always hang them up to air dry! Here is a favorite product for washing your denim.
How Often You Should Wash Your Bras
Every 3-4 Wears. Try not to wear the same bra more than two days in a row which will help it keep its shape. The best way to wash them is the good old fashioned way… in the sink with a little gentle detergent. If you’re too busy to wash your bras by hand, put them inside a mesh bag specifically made for washing lingerie and run them on the cold, gentle cycle in your washing machine. And your bras should never go in the dryer- it will break down the elastics making them less supportive and also cause your underwires to pop out over time. Lay them flat to dry. If you’re looking for a lingerie wash bag, find some great options here, here and here.
How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets
Even I am guilty of this one but you should be washing your sheets once a week in hot water to kill any germs that have accumulated. A great hack is to put a tennis ball in the dryer with your sheets which will help keep them nice and fluffy.
Clean Your Mattress!
Now, this is one surprising item you’re probably not cleaning! But – over time, dust mites and other gross stuff buries into your mattress – yuck! So its a good idea to give the top of your mattress a good vacuum once every six months to suck up all the dust mites and any other living organisms. If your mattress has any stains, just use a cloth and an upholstery shampoo to clean it. I also recommend using an allergen protecting cover for your mattress which will help prevent dust mites. Any hand vac will do but here’s one specifically made to remove microscopic dust and allergens from your mattress.
Clean Your Purse!
Inevitably, you’ll set your purse down somewhere that’s bacteria-infested… A table at a coffee shop, a bar stool at a restaurant or even the floor which is swimming in bacteria – ew! To keep it clean, use a disinfectant wipe to clean off the bottom and inside of your purse once a week!
Wash Your Dishwasher!
Wait, what? Yes, that’s right. While your dishwasher doesn’t seem like an obvious item that needs cleaning, the moist environment is a breeding ground for mold and fungus. To combat this, an all-natural hack is to fill a cup with vinegar set it on the top rack with the dishwasher otherwise empty and run a cycle on hot. This will naturally sanitize the inside of your dishwasher!
I do this once every couple of months.
I love these tips and will be printing this list out. To read the original article from Nicole see here. Also, read my blog entry here about the Laundress. Enjoy washing!!!
( text via Nicole Gibbons)
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A few weekends ago my husband and I took a trip to Carmel, Indiana. Now Carmel is like the Beverly Hills of Indiana. It is very beautiful and all the nice stores are located there. They have a gorgeous Ann Taylor store.
We don’t have any Ann Taylor stores left in the city but Carmel does. So, of course, I walked in and saw these gorgeous floral earrings. It was very hard for me to pass them up….
Pick them up now before they vanish! Incredibly chic!
Enjoy!
(photos via Mrs. Shockley)
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I love a good brooch! Especially a vintage one. I have been on the look out for a “bug” brooch for sometime now and I found a small one at Banana Republic see here. But something in my gut told me to go back for another visit and I am glad that I did. I found the perfect bee brooch….
