… today was last day of auditions for the reality series… and here are some snapshots from throughout the day… first one here, Gucci, who accompanied her mom (Annie Martin) to the auditions…
… Madrid, Tammy, and the intern partaking of hula dancing lessons from auditioner Jacolyn Campbell…
… learning how to “duggie” with a couple Brevard College students who auditioned (Willie Jones & David Lackey)… their friend, Mark, was off to the right…
… those of you who know me well, know I’m squeemish about carwashes… but today Matt and I (okay, I) faced my fear at the White Squirrel Carwash… yeehaw!
… so sad to be reminded of that horrible day… that morning I was scheduled to have a 9am conference call with someone… and found out later his wife and mother-in-law were on that first plane to hit the towers…
… honestly, I worry about this guy being hit by a car someday… it seems dangerous when I see him out on Asheville Highway… please be careful Mr-low-rider-bicycle-man…
… Matt and I were in Harris Hardware today and I decided I wanted to meet this “plumbing lady” I keep hearing so much about around town! Well, here she is… her name is Barbara. The plumbing lady knows more about do-it-yourself plumbing repair than anyone else in town apparently… go, Barbara!
Harris Hardware 123 West Main Street, Brevard NC 828-883-2103
… Oh, dear, I may have created a monster… I had an old gift certificate to use up, and treated Matt today to his first ever massage at Elements Spa… and (as I should have predicted) he LOVED it, I mean really, really loved it!
Elements Spa & Shop 9 West French Broad Suite # 104, Brevard NC (828) 884-2701
… I ran in to the WSQL studio before lunch earlier today to cut the radio spot for the web series casting call dates! Here it is, if you want to take a listen: Heart of Brevard Web Series Casting Call Spot
… unlike anywhere else I’ve ever lived, I visit our downtown area on a near-daily basis here in Brevard. Walking the sidewalks of downtown are a part of my day-to-day … and I love it!…
… my sweet friend Kim Provost, owner of Hunters & Gatherers (pictured on the right here), serving up some wild concoction drink tonight at Gallery Walk… which if I hadn’t had a glass of, I would be able to remember the name of her friend and employee pictured here (on the left) with her. :-) Notice the “I Love Brevard” t-shirts in the background!
… this is Bridget from Razor’s Edge and she cut my hair today (first time ever getting my hair cut in Brevard)… whew, and I’m so glad I no longer have to drive all the way to Asheville to get my hair cut… :-) Thanks, Bridget!
The Razor’s Edge 210 N. Broad St., Brevard NC (828) 862-8880
… only the best “all natural & no preservatives”corn for our squirrels! I used to feed them shelled peanuts from Ingles ($7.98/bag that lasted 3-4 days), but switched to this corn from Ace Hardware ($2.19/bag that lasts three weeks)… that’s a $56/month savings!
… the old Grover’s Supply space on Main Street… I think this would be a perfect place for Poppies to relocate (do not get me started on the tacky way they’re being forced out of their current store space on Asheville Highway)… I for one, will not be shopping at the organic foods store that’s moving in to Poppie’s old space. Was anyone else offended by that article in the paper this week where the owner of the old Popppie’s location was interviewed? Wow, in the span of what was probably a 5-minute interview, he likely succeeded in offending the entire community of Brevard. Way to get the community excited about a new store… not.
… a Frank Lloyd Wright doll-house, complete with sun panels on the roof, windows that “bring the outdoors in,” and sleek Frank Lloyd Wright furniture… how cool!
Continental Divide 35 West Main St., Brevard NC (828) 884-5484
… tonight was “Meet the Teacher” night at Brevard Middle School… Matt starts school on Monday… I couldn’t help but notice the painted ceiling tiles… :-)
… the new Brevard licence plates are in! If you want one before they go on sale in stores downtown, go to the Heart of Brevard offices at 175 E. Main Street (2nd floor) to buy one… :-)
Heart of Brevard 175 E. Main St. Suite #200, Brevard (828) 884-3278
… Louie’s afternoon at Mountain Mutts getting groomed was (much to my relief) a great experience… and he looks fantastic to boot! :-) Tomorrow it’s Lucas’ turn for a bath and grooming. Looks like we have a terrific new groomer here in Brevard… yay!! :-)
Mountain Mutts Canine Cuts College Plaza, 259 North Broad Street (entrance is in back of building off Caldwell St.) (828) 333-5164
… enjoyed lunch sitting beside these beautiful flowers out in front of Quotations… with Marlaine and Louie (his first time at a restaurant, he was such a good boy!… sat in his chair and everything)…. :-)
… in the window of Brown Bean Coffee on Main Street… I’ll have to stop in get some of this loose tea when they’re open… (they were closed today – Sunday)
The Brown Bean Coffee Roasters 57 West Main Street, Brevard (828) 883-2233
… I adore visiting the McCall’s Farm vegetable & sweet corn stand out on Crab Creek Road… hands down the best sweet corn anywhere! (Matt always insists we drive out to get ONLY their corn)… xo
… where else (besides in Brevard) can you do your work in front of a waterfall?… Matt & Matt swam while I worked… all fun and games until “Matt 1” came face-to-face with a copperhead snake…. everyone out of the water!