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A Very Hipstamatic Troegs Brewery Tour

My collection of Mother’s Day gifts this year all came before the actual day of Hallmark celebration and tasted and sounded delightful. A few weeks ago we went to see GOAT, a groovy psych-rock band from Sweden that I absolutely love.   This past weekend I enjoyed the Sweetest Pint tour in York, PA, where …

Grove Park Inn - Where to Stay in Asheville, NC | Tickling My Fancy

Grove Park Inn – Where to Stay in Asheville, NC

The Grove Park Inn, in one of my favorite cities that isn’t terribly overrated at all, Asheville, NC, is a not only a world-class resort and spa but it’s also a local landmark. Opened in 1913 and thus coming up on its 100-year anniversary, this property was the brainchild of Mr. E.W. Grove, also formerly of …

Fit In Clouds Ballet Flats {review} | Tickling My Fancy

Fit In Clouds Ballet Flats {review}

I’m a new member of a local bloggers’ group and in one of the emails sent out to us, I saw a 30% discount code for a company called Fit In Clouds ballet flats shoes. I’ve been wanting a pair of Tieks forever but haven’t been able to bring myself to drop $195.00 on a pair of …

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Dublin, Ireland – A Mobile Photography Essay

Ireland is green, all shades of it. In the sun they are bright, vivid greens. Under clouds and seen through raindrops they are muted and soft. Despite the official national color being blue, this charming land is sometimes called the Emerald Isle, an appropriate moniker. The people are warm, friendly and always happy to help. …

Traditional Irish Soda Scones

Traditional Irish Soda Scones

I am rested and refreshed after a whirlwind trip to Ireland over the weekend. I’ll have you all know that I minded my pints and quarts and didn’t trip in my heels when meeting the Irish President. In other words, the many opportunities that could have given rise to embarrassing myself never arose. Scones are …

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Intentional Travel in 2013

I have many fond memories of traveling with my parents as I was growing up. I remember how fun brunch with the characters at Disney World was. I remember being amazed by the water at Clearwater Beach, FL, because it was the first time I ever saw fish and my own feet in the ocean …