Elaine's Blog

“All Hallow-Screams!”By K. Ross Happy Fall everyone!  I was thinking of doing a more traditional Halloween blog for you all…but what fun is that?!  As the thunder bangs in a distance and the lightening brightens my house, I felt inspired to share a haunting experience happening in Richmond this H...

“Fall Fun Anyone?!”By K. Ross I’ve been holding this blog in my back pocket for a little while now.  Even though this fun fall activity started in September, I had to wait just a little bit.  You’ll thank me later! Lol We’re heading west towards the mountains again…this time we’re stopping in Ros...

“Pit Stop, Madison County Style!”By K. Ross If you’ve been following my blogs over the summer, you know that I recently sent my oldest son off to college.  No, I promise no tears this time!  He’s officially all moved and classes have begun…it’s been a slight adjustment, but he’s doing great!  So,...

“Quiche for Everyone!”By K. Ross Greetings everyone…this week I wanted to do something a little different and share a recipe with you.  Whether you are hosting a brunch or meal prepping breakfast or lunch for the week, this recipe will quickly be added to your “go-to’s!”  Who doesn’t love a good ...

“Lets’ get Buzzed!”By K. Ross If you’re reading the title and thinking this blog is about cocktails, I’m sorry, this will be about things that go buzz!  But if you are interested in a blog about cocktail recipes, let me know, I would be happy to share some recipes with you.  Alright back to thing...

Dinner with a View!By K. Ross I just want to take a quick moment and share some love to all of you!  Are you the one who read my last blog and thought…OMG, I hope she has nice weather on this year’s family beach trip?  Well, if you are that ONE, I want to the send out a special thank you…our trip...

A Rainy Day at the Beach!By K. Ross OMG…this heat!  How is everyone holding up?  I keep hoping with every storm that passes that a cooler day is on the horizon. And I’m still waiting and waiting…The only good remedy for these hot, hot days…is a day at the beach!  This brings me to this week’s blo...

“B and B and Q…OH MY!!By K. Ross Let’s do a quick check in…everyone surviving the summer?!  Between this heat and all this rain, just making sure everyone is hanging in there!  I think the only thing of mine enjoying this weather are my potted plants…thank goodness for drain holes!  But with all ...

“Innsbrook is Back” By K. Ross Happy Summer everyone!  How is everyone holding up with this extreme heat?  It feels like summer just punched us in the face!!  Hopefully we can deal with heat and start enjoying some outdoor activities like we are supposed in summer!  I have a summer activity to sh...

“Lavender Fields Forever” By K. Ross If you recall from a blog, I posted a couple of months ago (Tulip Festival edition), I hinted to an upcoming lavender festival.  Well, the wait is over…It’s time to talk about the 2025 Amelia Lavender Festival. I’ve been waiting very patiently since that Tulip...