Happy Halloween!

North Carolinians love a good party, especially with a little "Brew"!  I love the very creative Southern Living mini jacks and pumpkin "Brew" bucket perfect for Halloween or a fall party!  The fun is always in the details! 

Southern Living by Amy Bickers

From decorations to a weekend costume party, everyone is dressing the role and playing the part for festive fun with friends!  Beware of who might answer the door as you Trick or Treat!  

The Bellamy Manor was in high gear to entertain their guest and friends Saturday night!  This was a fantastic party with a fabulous band!  If you have not scheduled your visit to the Manor, I hope you will soon!  You will love "The Manor"and your new friends! They always have a good party going!

 No one left in the car out front!  

Boo! I hope you get lots of treats!!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

OBX!

It was clear summer is over and winter is on it's way at the Nags Head Pier yesterday.  Adirondack chairs once filled are now empty as the cold wind blows off the water.  We enjoyed breakfast at the legendary pier house but did not venture out on the pier this trip.  I love the sign hanging over their door "The happiest people in the world pass thru these doors"!  Even an ugly day at a North Carolina beach is better than a pretty day anywhere else!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

See you in Spring!

Our last day in Duck was casual and a bit chilly!  The Duck Waterfront Shops have something for everyone!   The perfect pumpkin spice latte and lots of great reading material made for a warm break from shopping at the historical Duck Cottage!

Life's a Beach Lilly Store stays open all year long!

We enjoyed lunch at Cravings!  They have a menu to please all taste buds, even a Yankee pot for our northern friends!  Our favorite was the OBX Steamer Pot! They also have a great breakfast menu!

We cannot wait to return!

 

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Aqua!

While in Duck I had a favorite salad at Aqua! You cannot beat a restaurant that has a spa upstairs!  I love the fried green tomato served over arugula, topped with Burrata cheese!  

We highly recommend Aqua, great menu both upstairs and down!  If going to the spa this fall get the pumpkin peel!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Tommy's Gourmet Market!

My first stop in Duck as the sun was setting was for the necessities, wine and coffee!  It was my first time in Tommy's Gourmet Market!  They have a huge wine selection! My husband was drooling over the Angus steaks and their crab cakes looked yummy as well!

We were headed out to dinner Wednesday night so we picked up a few items they are known for such as their chicken salad and crab dip!

They also carry Pepper Dog Salsa from Apex NC! 

I was most excited to see my favorite fresh ground coffee, Heavenly Hazelnut from Carolina Coffee Company!  As the Owen's Family says "Nothing could be finer than a cup of Carolina"!

Last but not least,  Tommy's bakery is famous for their Bumbleberry Pie!  It was a hit, rhubarb and all!

On my second trip to Tommy's, I had the pleasure meeting the owners of this family owned grocery! I enjoyed learning about their community garden!  It has inspired my Mom and I to learn more about how we can help in our rural community! 

Tommy's on Facebook!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Roadside!

By the time we arrived in Duck it was time for dinner!  We picked the first place we saw open and boy was it perfect!  The Roadside Bar and Grill has a laid back atmosphere with a seasonal menu!  We honestly could have visited again last night it was so yummy!

 Loved the Autumn salad!

 The duck was the best we have ever tasted.  The marinade was sweet and was served over penne with a stone ground mustard sauce!  The wine list is awesome as well!  My husband loved his artichoke pesto pasta with portabello mushrooms!

 There are lots of recycled roadside windows, glass art everywhere! Even on the tables!  I also love that they serve water in mason jars!! The Roadside Bar and Grill opened in the oldest house in Duck in 1995!  Do not miss dinner in this landmark!

Enjoy you Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Outer Banks Arrival!

I had trouble posting on my site since last week so I have some catching up to do! Since falling off the face of the earth on our Anniversary, we landed in Duck, North Carolina! I have lots of fun new favorite spots to share! I thought I would start with some pics I took along the way!  I had to take a picture of the American and North Carolina Flags flying on such an awesome day!




This is the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge area. I am thinking an Alligator took this place over! I recommend visiting the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge website to learn more!




Pirates Cove Houses!


Heading into Nags Head!



A beautiful Duck sunset to end an afternoon of traveling! I highly recommend visiting all the North Carolina Beaches! I live on the Southern Outer Banks and enjoy visiting the Northern Outer Banks as if I never see the NC beaches. They are all breathtaking and different in their own way!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

You May Now Kiss The Bride..Again!

My husband and I celebrate four years of wedded bliss today!  Lots of LOVE in sickness and in health!   My cancer diagnosis was two months after our special day. We could have never imagined our honeymoon phase would consist of him rubbing my bald head!  He never looked at me any different than the day we were married with or without hair on my head!  The battle was horrible but learning how strong I am and to be thankful for each day is a true gift.  Life gives us an opportunity to learn from every experiance and to appreciate every little blessing, like my husband's great sense of humor!  My personal favorite was when he turned to our Minister after many months of chemo treatments at UNC ended and said,
"Well now back to the vows, we got in sickness and for poorer out of the way, now lets look forward to for richer and in HEALTH"!! Of course we know good health is true wealth!
Live life with those who love you and take time to love them back!

THE TAMS played at our reception

October 20, 2007! 

They give the best advice!

BE YOUNG, BE FOOLISH, BE HAPPY!!!!! 

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

Fall Sunset at AB!

Days like this when the sun is setting as if Heaven is kissing the North Carolina Coast I am reminded how glorious this State truly is!  I hope these photos are as good for your soul as they are for mine!! To God Be the Glory!

I recommend clicking on the photos to see the full image!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen

New Chair Refurbishment!

I fell in love with this chair despite it's beyond vintage condition when I found it!  The chair made a miraculous come back and is one of my favorite before and after chairs! I hope you love it too!  The photos never do justice! 
The fabric is really very pretty!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen