Foresta is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant with an Italian flair in Abingdon, Virginia. It has become one of our favorite places to enjoy a delightful meal in comfortable surroundings with excellent service.…
Starting a garden of any size fills me with anticipation. Ideally, I would begin the process after the threat of frost on May 15th, but downsizing and moving have taken up all…
It is a pleasure to relax and settle into a routine after the hard work and planning that went into selling my house. We enjoyed a delightful dinner at Gourmet and Company…
Happy 88th Birthday, Mr. Mickey! You bring a smile to all in your presence and live life to the fullest each day. Thank you for inspiring and encouraging me to continue this…
Adaptability expands your capacity to handle change and allows you to thrive, no matter the challenge. I try to make the best of every situation, so I enjoyed creating my combined office/closet/makeup…
Every photographer tells me “it’s all about the light,” so I spent some time yesterday trying to find the best lighting in the home I now share with Mr. Mickey. The best…
After weeks of downsizing, moving, cleaning, storing, and non-stop activities in the home I sold, it was a delight to step away from all that for the afternoon. So Mr. Mickey and…
If you live near Johnson City, TN, and would like to shop this private sale, please keep reading to learn more. Since my neighborhood does not allow estate or tag sales, I…
I’ve always purchased homes as investments, so there was never an emotional attachment. However, letting go of a house, you built or grew up in with wonderful memories can be a lot…
Many of you are considering downsizing, so my current situation may allow me to start a helpful conversation. If we’ve been online friends for a while, you may remember that I moved…