Monthly Archives: January 2012

365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #31

 

… check out the magnets and other fun things (and great clothes!) at Theophilus… going in there is my weakness (especially the candles)… xo

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #30

 

… digital detox at Earthshine Mountain Lodge!… Matt & I did that today, and it’s all memorialized on tape (… er, digital card) thanks to John Le and photographer Ben Mulkey…

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #29

 … buy one of the coolest campers ever (the “Go”) made by one of my brilliant friends… this morning ran into a husband and wife in town picking up this one they just bought… want one for yourself? Check out this web site.

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… great breakfast at Red House Inn!

 

… waffles, bacon, fruit, orange juice, and the best coffee around!

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… I love people who don’t follow the “rules”…

 

… have you noticed all the Christmas trees and Christmas decorations still downtown? I say, go for it!

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #28

 

… stock up on Valentines cookies at Blue Ridge Bakery!…

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #27

 

… stock up on ice melt and snow shovels at Ingles for that big snow we’re eventually going to get… and say hi to Jim while you’re there!

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… dusted off my old TV clothes today…

… never thought I would entertain the thought of doing TV again, but maybe, just maybe, I will… sounds kinda fun to do a little!  :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #26

… try one of the new chocolate-covered carmel peanut pretzel sticks at Downtown Chocolates… I didn’t try one, but they look great!  :-)

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Random cute photo of Louie…

 

… too stinkin’ cute… xo

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… have you noticed….?

… the yogurt shelves in the grocery store are sparse?… word has it it’s a result of the drought in Texas… and it’s affecting yogurt shelves everywhere… (no kidding, a guy stocking the shelves at Ingles showed me the internal company memo)…

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #25

…. check out the large collection of outhouses in the lobby of the Transylvania Times…  :-)

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Photo shoot for Hunger Games Tours today…


 

… Tammy Hopkins briefing kids on “safety first” and what-to-do…

… Matt in camo makeup doing his thing…


… Tammy Hopkins & Leigh Trapp…

 … a free “I Love Brevard” t-shirt to the first person (who wasn’t at today’s shoot) who correctly identifies man in the background here who was constantly talking on his cell phone…  email me your answer…  :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #24

… get goose eggs at a local farm and make a really great omelet…  that’s what Dixie here is planning on doing…

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #23

… save someone’s life!… like Dean St. Marie did this weekend… he and Martha Jo were on on a date when they happened upon this scene, and Dean pulled the guy from the car and saved his life… yeah, no big deal!… :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #22

… tune into 1240 WSQL – Brevard’s “The White Squirrel” radio station from anywhere you are online at www.wsqlradio.com!

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #21

… get you some Brevard art by local artists… like these “Brevard Series” folk art prints from reality series cast member, Carol MacAllister

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Great music at Hob Nob tonight…

… the Sundogs… with my girls Tammy and Joy…   :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #20

… plan your next skinny-dipping outing as we did tonight… or, in my case, my first skinny-dipping outing…  :-)

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Look, Ricky has had some changes in his life!

… this shiny new car…

… and he’s a new daddy to this little sweetie, Ellie!

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #19

… visit our favorite barber shop (West Main Barber Shop) at 70 West Main Street downtown…. it’s like stepping back in time (go there and you’ll know what I mean)… Matt’s haircut looks great!

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #18

… shop the Habitat Thrift Store (behind the Wells Fargo building)… someone in the know just sent me a picture of this bench donated today… it’s going out on the floor for sale… would be nice painted a different non-blue color… :-)

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forgot to post…. Bobby & Dustin Saturday night…

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #17

… grab a milkshake at Rocky’s with someone you love…  :-)

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Random Brevard “help wanted” job listing… hello!


Brevard College Art Department is seeking artist models to pose nude for life drawing classes. Classes will be meeting Tuesdays & Thursday from 1-3:45pm. Experience preferred. Models must be 18 years or older. For more information call 828-884-8188. Tom Cabe, are you reading this? :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #16

… take advantage of the world-class mountain biking we have here… so says Bike Magazine!… (and Tammy, and loads of other people…)    You need another reason to be proud to live here?  :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #15

… check out our wonderful Transylvania County Library… but remember it’s closed tomorrow (Monday, January 16th) on Martin Luther King Day… I love checking out their audio books… 

Transylvania County Library
212 South Gaston St., Brevard NC
828.884.3151
Library Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM-8:00PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30AM-5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30AM-8:00PM
Friday: 9:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM-5:30 PM

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #14

… spend a Saturday afternoon guitar pulling with great original music written right here in Brevard…  :-) 

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… sights & sounds running errands today…

… winter boots & snow boots on sale at Belk’s… (yeah, I got a pair… at 75% off)…

… my favorite soap at Main Street Ltd…  :-)

… not sure why, but this sign made me smile…

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #13

… gather some of your favorite Brevard peeps and have a good old-fashioned dinner party…  :-)

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Matt had an awesome day today!

… 2nd place ribbon at the Transylvania County Science Fair today (means he’s headed to regionals next month)….

… and 1st place at his school’s National Geographic Geography Bee… (he’ll find out next week if he goes on to state)… congrats, sweetie!  xo

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Blue Ridge Bakery classes for January/February

I’m trying to decide which class to sign up for… I adore Blue Ridge Bakery!  For more information or to sign up, call the bakery at (828) 883-8444. 

Tuesday, January 17 & Wednesday, January 18:                  
Rustic Italian I
Back by popular demand!  Walnuts with parmesan butter, roasted chicken with pancetta and herbs, roasted root vegetables, homemade pappardelle noodles with ragu Bolonese.  Wonderful, hearty food for a cold winter’s night.   $35.00

Tuesday, January 24:             
King Cakes
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style this year!  Learn how to make authentic King cake dough, then stuff with your favorite fillings; cream cheese, cherry, apricot, or just plain old cinnamon/sugar.  The result is a beautiful coffee cake that tastes good year round.  Let the good times roll!   $35.00

Tuesday, January 31:             
Romantic Chocolate Desserts
Spoil your special someone this Valentine’s Day with a trio of luscious, sexy chocolate desserts.  Learn how to make a heart-shaped chocolate almond torte, the best hot fudge sauce ever, and of course, chocolate mousse.   $35.00
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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #12

… get up early enough to see the gorgeous sunrises we have here…  xo

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Somebody was very sweet to me tonight…

… yes, I’m a softie for flowers, I admit…  :-)   …. thank you!  xo

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #11

… get yourself an “I Love Brevard” t-shirt… Marie (pictured here) in France did!… xo   (get them at Hunters & Gatherers on Main Street)

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Now this is how to work…!

… sitting with the FlyLady Marla Cilley & Michele on a rainy, rainy day next to a roaring fire…  :-)

… with Loki snoring away (and barking in his sleep) on his bed nearby…  :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #10

 

.. adopt a sweet cat at the Transylvania Humane Society Thrift Shop on Main Street… meet Taffy here… she was super sweet to me… xo

… this little kitten was a fire cracker playing with one of her toys… big, big personality!

Transylvania Humane Society Thrift Shop
84 East Main Street, Brevard NC
(828) 884-6577

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #9

 

… check out the fun scarves and clothes at Theophilus… hanging out with my girl Martha today goofing off with scarves/clothes and a camera!…  :-)   … you don’t want to see the pictures we took, trust me!

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… so happy to be soon working again with one of my favorite men…

… Craig Morgan… good man… stay tuned and I’ll share details…  :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #8

 

… catch a church service at my church – Brevard Community Church on Morris Road… Sundays 9:30am & 11:00am and Wednesday nights 6:30pm (following fellowship meal @ 5:30pm)… love my church… and Pastor Todd’s sermons are the best!

Brevard Community Church
417 Morris Road, Brevard NC
(828) 884-5932

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… has anybody seen this??

… Brevardopoloy (Monopoly Brevard-style from the 1980’s)… fun to see all the businesses listed that are still around!

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #7

 

… play darts at Dugans Pub… ‘betcha I can beat you! :-)  

Dugans Pub
29 W. French Broad St., Brevard NC
(828) 862-6527

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… thank you, Ingels!

 

… Christmas decorations are all boxed up and ready to go up in the attic today… thanks to these great boxes I get (for free) at Ingles… thanks, Jim!

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #6

 

… spend a Friday night like tonight listening to really great live music (Jeff Sipe on drums – Brevard reality series cast member) at Square Root…. Greg Jordan (bartender) is also in the show… hanging out tonight with producer Tammy & Katy & Paul & Matt… fun!

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Earthshine Mountain Lodge & Resort = digital detox = heaven!

Earthshine is getting due props today via Scripps Howard News Service as a premier “digital detox” destination in the U.S… you guys rock! :-)             

 Read the article here (I wrote it): Unplugged: Digital detoxing can help families and friends reconnect

Earthshine Mountain Lodge
1600 Golden Rd.
Lake Toxaway NC

(828) 862-4207

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #5

… grab a basketball and shoot hoops at Silvermont… the park is open 8am to 10pm (they’re lighted courts)… fun!

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Shhhh… I got a sneak peek this week!

… an exciting retail space surprise is coming soon above Hunters & Gatherers downtown! :-)

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #4

… play with the race cars at O.P. Taylor’s toy store!

O.P. Taylor’s
2 South Broad Street, Brevard NC
(828) 883-2309

 

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365 Things-to-do in Brevard – #3

… stock up on incense at Hunters & Gatherers like I did today… :-)

Hunters & Gatherers
40 W Main St., Brevard NC
(828) 883-3709

…look, I Love Brevard blog t-shirts for sale at Hunters & Gatherers! :-)

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This just in… :-)

 

… Caleb Soren Cantrell in the French Alps today…  :-)    hurry back home!

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