Life well lived
in the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia & South Carolina
Category: The Little Things
Easing into Fall
We’ll be honest, we checked out for summer and neglected the blog life. In our family, it’s a season of nights on the porch, riding bikes, and jumping into the lake as often as possible. We took full advantage of a relaxed schedule without… Continue Reading “Easing into Fall”
Unusual Local Words
If you’re not originally from Western North Carolina like myself, you’ve probably had to correct the way you say “Appalachian” and “Nantahala“. I’m embarrassed to admit how long “Cherohala” was an epic tongue twister for me, but it now rolls off my tongue and… Continue Reading “Unusual Local Words”
#ShaveThePounds
Tonight we kicked off the #ShaveThePounds challenge with Mayor Rick Ramsey of Murphy, Tim Radford of WKRK, and Mayor James Reid of Andrews. It was a festive evening as we celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Murphy Health & Fitness with a Cherokee County Chamber… Continue Reading “#ShaveThePounds”
Folk School Flash Mob in Murphy
As I walked to my car after meeting a friend to celebrate her birthday last night, I ran into someone else I had’t seen in a while. We chatted for a minute in front of The Parson’s Pub when I noticed a group of… Continue Reading “Folk School Flash Mob in Murphy”
Alpacas for Stress Relief
I always say you can’t be sad when you’re holding a cupcake… I can now say the same is true of petting an alpaca. We took a break from our crazy schedule and visited Two Crows Farm in Murphy. My children fell in love… Continue Reading “Alpacas for Stress Relief”
Steampunk
It’s OK, I had no clue what it was either. Let me explain… Cherokee County Arts Council throws a fabulous costume party each year and this year, we have chosen this fantastic theme. Our local arts council is a fantastic organization that works with… Continue Reading “Steampunk”
The Journey Begins
You hear of those small towns where people have a connection with almost everyone. Murphy is one of those towns, nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. On our wedding day, we had friends and family from all over the Southeast and Midwest,… Continue Reading “The Journey Begins”
Once you visit, you’ll love it. We can help you make that move to the mountains!
Our community Event Calendar can help you make the most of your visit!
We’re proud members of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and the Murphy Business Association.
Life well lived 