Exploring Carolina...

Just thought I would share a few pictures with you today of some of our recent Carolina excursions.

We visited the elegant and massive Biltmore Estate. I loved it so much, I bought a season pass!

The 8,000 acre estate was built in 1895 by George VanDerBilt and is just breathtaking. The only downer from the visit is, no pictures were allowed inside of the estate itself, so I managed to take a few (okay, a lot) of pictures of the grounds, the views, and the gardens to share with you.  Here is a little look....

The grand front entrance of the estate.

Look at all the gorgeous details on the building's facade...

Ma mere, in front of the grand entrance...

Look at this stunning balcony just off of the second floor's large library and located in the back of the house...

...and it's view....

...gorgeous balcony details...

...could you imagine having your morning coffee or afternoon tea here everyday? Pretty amazing and so inspiring!

The Pisgah National Forest mountain range is the panoramic view from the breathtaking balcony....

The estate's conservatory, gardens and rolling hill landscapes were designed by Frederick Olmstead. He is the brilliant mastermind who designed New York City's Central Park.

Fields and fields of sunflowers dot the main pathways throughout the estate....

If you ever get a chance, go see this magnificent place that was built out of George VanDerBilt's passion for architecture and nature. He combined both elements perfectly and harmoniously! 

Another stop we made was  "The Wheels Through Time" motorcycle museum in Maggie Valley...

...filled with cool old vintage signs...

...old nostalgic cars...

....and sweet memorabilia from yesteryear.

Check out the sign in the picture below, I feel the exact same away about my vintage jewels....

The museum is also filled with a stunning collection of architectural elements...

...vintage Harley memorabilia....

...and just cool old stuff!!!....

We took a tour of the Mount Pisgah National Forest and mountain range...and talk about GORGEOUS!...this place is just breathtaking...

Here's a little snapshot of God's Masterpiece....

The view from the little cafe we ate at right on the peak of Mt. Pisgah....

...and you know your in the mountains when you see one these on the side of the road...

...this guy was HUGE! He was taller than a flatbed truck! But, he was beautiful and so majestic.

Me and the hubby posing for a Mt. Pisgah selfie. It was a gorgeous day indeed!

See you all in the coming days with some new designs. Got loads and loads of great new pieces for new upcoming designs on my last antique jaunt! Will get to work on them this week. Have a great week ahead everyone!