tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post5297835486417526085..comments2024-03-29T02:32:12.720-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: My Visit to the Tar Heel StatePreppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-88245937516644093132017-03-17T18:28:45.228-07:002017-03-17T18:28:45.228-07:00Ha! Just realized I clicked back to an older post ...Ha! Just realized I clicked back to an older post . . . and apparently I’m as technologically challenged as ever. Well, Duke is beautiful - last August and last week. Makemineaspritzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362562555047365040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-16471128566250551492017-03-17T18:27:08.480-07:002017-03-17T18:27:08.480-07:00What?! You’re taking time off?! And, just as I'...What?! You’re taking time off?! And, just as I'm returning from my year-long blog sabbatical. Ah well, timing, as they say, is everything. So, first of all, I love your new blog header . . . what a lovely drawing of your home and pups. I suppose it’s probably not exactly new . . . and will give away just how long I’ve been out of the picture. Well, never mind, the good news is I’m back in your absence I’ll be catching up an all I’ve missed. Binge blogging, similar to binge watching my favorite shows. You aren’t kidding, Duke is a breathtaking campus. Wow! Enjoy your super model, trophy wife private time!Makemineaspritzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362562555047365040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-23409767299055674312017-03-15T21:44:52.739-07:002017-03-15T21:44:52.739-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Makemineaspritzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362562555047365040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-46230883866970603952016-08-08T19:15:14.455-07:002016-08-08T19:15:14.455-07:00Well I'm Carolina born and bred and I'm pr...Well I'm Carolina born and bred and I'm pretty proud of my state's breathtaking beauty too! A Duke girl is a good girl - this coming from an NC State girl but believes in the ABC's of life - Anybody But Carolina. I cannot tell you how many weddings I have been in in the glorious Duke Chapel ok I can - 4. Every time it is fun and exciting and makes me feel (now) a bit Downton. aphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725506427782134453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-28099418291078818822016-08-06T05:56:54.819-07:002016-08-06T05:56:54.819-07:00Loved this post! Found your blog via Emily @ Simp...Loved this post! Found your blog via Emily @ Simply a Rough Draft! I've been to NC countless times, but never to this area!! Your post makes me wanna get there STAT!! Katie {The Mishaps and Mayhem of a Solitary Life}https://www.blogger.com/profile/05209305532462225447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-12405300928774519852016-08-04T06:36:04.068-07:002016-08-04T06:36:04.068-07:00Hi Katie! Hope you are having a wonderful time so...Hi Katie! Hope you are having a wonderful time somewhere! I'm missing my Wednesday Hodgepodge news and advice! LindaLinda (More Fun Less Laundry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14460063428965240523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-30707246848361181312016-08-03T09:14:32.332-07:002016-08-03T09:14:32.332-07:00I hope that you are enjoying every minute of your ...I hope that you are enjoying every minute of your summer! I have missed your posts but know from Instagram that you are busy living life! Have a great day. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-71322267892474505852016-08-03T09:00:57.166-07:002016-08-03T09:00:57.166-07:00LOVE YOUR HAIR!
THAT CHURCH................OMG!OUR...LOVE YOUR HAIR!<br />THAT CHURCH................OMG!OUR churches are SO UGLY in CALIFORNIA!<br />GUESS WHO IS jetting IN...............MOI!<br />OFF TO EMAIL YOU!<br />XXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-51337852604428220562016-07-31T06:38:21.712-07:002016-07-31T06:38:21.712-07:00Duke gardens look so beautiful ♥ Nice photos
sum...Duke gardens look so beautiful ♥ Nice photos <br /><br />summerdaisy.netSummerhttp://summerdaisy.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-24750805064039530062016-07-27T12:38:18.732-07:002016-07-27T12:38:18.732-07:00Hello Katie! I'm finally catching up with my f...Hello Katie! I'm finally catching up with my favorite bloggers after our time in Italy and France. I've missed your humor! NC is a beautiful and friendly state--love your pics. What fun to visit your daughter in her 'stomping grounds'. I didn't see the movie but did read that book last summer-loved it. You are reminding me to see that movie too. <br />Happy summer!<br />xx, Heather<br />http://stylemindchic.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-20302591598463513022016-07-27T09:06:08.280-07:002016-07-27T09:06:08.280-07:00Katie,
NC is such a beautiful place, so glad you g...Katie,<br />NC is such a beautiful place, so glad you got to spend time with #2! Duke is so gorgeous, the chapel, amazing! NC is the first place I lived after moving away from CA in 1981 and lived there till the early 90's. I lived in an old "haunted" farmhouse 30 min outside of Charlotte in Concord, home of the Cannon family and their mills where they produced the Cannon textiles. Charlotte and Concord are both beautiful towns and I loved living there. At the end of his tour, Aaron was stationed outside Raleigh for the last year. I enjoyed visiting him and seeing the area, didn't get to Duke but after seeing your photos, sure wish we had! <br />Hope you're not cooking like we are down here in TN!<br />Rebecca Town and Country Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804650091074234741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-84947195491536574412016-07-19T16:31:24.266-07:002016-07-19T16:31:24.266-07:00The link. https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/three...The link. https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/three-ways-to-fix-dark-backlit-people-photos/<br /><br />S H Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903358927405180169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-40545145067068110392016-07-19T16:30:47.535-07:002016-07-19T16:30:47.535-07:00Katie...you left a message on the blog asking abou...Katie...you left a message on the blog asking about backlighting issues. I am not the best but I found an article link I am including for you here. You might email me, mykentuckyliving@gmail.com and I can chat with you more. What kind of camera do you have? I have a canon and can explain some things as relates to Canons. I have had several ask for photo tips, so I may need to form a support group for us. :-) sheilaS H Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903358927405180169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-2074455764313562432016-07-15T06:00:41.650-07:002016-07-15T06:00:41.650-07:00And of course, I meant to stay with us!And of course, I meant to stay with us!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-43416950416882903212016-07-15T05:59:47.122-07:002016-07-15T05:59:47.122-07:00NO...you have to let us know the next time you are...NO...you have to let us know the next time you are in NC!! The Carolina Inn is our home away from home during football season (for Carolina of course!). Duke has such a beautiful campus - the chapel...amazing! Next time you're visiting, take a few extra days and come to Beaufort! We'd love it!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-39232310377686731762016-07-14T08:20:01.862-07:002016-07-14T08:20:01.862-07:00you know i love georgia (my home state) and Texas ...you know i love georgia (my home state) and Texas (my beloved but adopted home now) but i've always said North Carolina is God's country...to me that's what heaven is going to look like. plus it has four seasons unlike the 10 month long hot summer here with two months of one day its 60 and the next its 30. hope you're getting some much deserved rest but cant wait to hear what you're up to. <br /><br />xoxo,<br />nancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160990849698275621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-71961113891747651242016-07-14T05:50:52.561-07:002016-07-14T05:50:52.561-07:00definitely!!! Also, I owe you lunch in Beantown.definitely!!! Also, I owe you lunch in Beantown.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-77763957710215968752016-07-13T15:04:54.798-07:002016-07-13T15:04:54.798-07:00Oh my gosh! You were at my Homegoods! We will ha...Oh my gosh! You were at my Homegoods! We will have to get together next time you are here!! pattie4https://www.blogger.com/profile/13670547103500173931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-20145638632542854602016-07-13T12:26:40.318-07:002016-07-13T12:26:40.318-07:00Hi Katie, I love NC and what a beautiful campus Du...Hi Katie, I love NC and what a beautiful campus Duke University is. Such a great choice for education. Your photos are wonderful. Enjoy your time to recoup and rest. Thanks for stopping by and your kind comment. Blessings to you. xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-89520141546983793092016-07-12T12:37:30.793-07:002016-07-12T12:37:30.793-07:00North Carolina is a favorite place of mine as well...North Carolina is a favorite place of mine as well! When you visit the next time take a weekend with your beautiful daughter and visit Pinehurst it is fabulous, the town and the resort! Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-88556549646143004152016-07-12T05:09:22.734-07:002016-07-12T05:09:22.734-07:00Isn't North Carolina a lovely state and of cou...Isn't North Carolina a lovely state and of course Duke University-well, how can one go wrong with that choice!<br />Lovely photos and I know what you mean about photographing gardens, sometimes they just do not pop in the photo like they should.<br />Rest, relax and enjoy your time off, we are heading to Colorado in a few weeks to get of our Texas heat.<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-63235945146683667562016-07-11T18:15:35.115-07:002016-07-11T18:15:35.115-07:00Yes, what is it with the good folks of North Carol...Yes, what is it with the good folks of North Carolina? A few years ago, my two and I popped down to Seattle. Met a lovely lady at the zoo who was calling out to her daughter with the same name as yours and mine. Still with me? Anywho, she was from Charlotte, NC and offered up a plethora of suggestions as to what we should do whilst in Seattle. Everything she suggested was golden. Had the best time because of her. I have wanted to visit NC since then and now you've sealed the deal. Thanks, Sis.Kelly L McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649279572727703824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-75902460926639853062016-07-11T13:55:02.763-07:002016-07-11T13:55:02.763-07:00I love that you painted coffee mugs for each other...I love that you painted coffee mugs for each other. What a sweet souvenir to remember your time together. That chapel is beautiful. That is every bride's dream setting for a wedding. I'm glad you had a great time together. The older Kendall (age 16) gets, the more I'm reminded to cherish our times together. Have a great week, Katie! Emily Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078880070760482410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-63067358257180081052016-07-10T18:00:28.338-07:002016-07-10T18:00:28.338-07:00It sounds like you had a fabulous time - your phot...It sounds like you had a fabulous time - your photos are glorious and #2 is so sweet. Have a lovely week, my dear! xoxoSandy at You May Be Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108555245405638530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-62181957310333283342016-07-10T11:46:34.419-07:002016-07-10T11:46:34.419-07:00You have such lovely daughters Katie. I know how p...You have such lovely daughters Katie. I know how proud you must be! She looks SO much like you! Happy to see and hear you had a lovely visit! I so would love to stay at the Inn....have a great week love! Estelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.com