The Colorful Road to the Mountain Top

This photo was featured on TV on October 30, 2015 @ WCNC 36

12 Years. That's how long it took for me to finally experience, witness, admire and [forever] capture the beauty of Fall up in the mountains. A wait worth the wait. In one full day, nature revealed its grandeur and amazing wonders all but unexpectedly - yet wholeheartedly accepted. It made me walk in the clouds, yes, walk in the clouds and marveled on its panoramic views around me and below me.  

A Ghostly Ride Aboard The Ghost Train

Ghost Train ready to take in passengers / Photo: +Maricris G 

The Ghost Train in Tweetsie Railroad is probably one of High Country's best kept secrets during Halloween season. But as you know, best ones don't stay secret for too long. This is why we found ourselves driving almost 2 hours from Charlotte to discover what makes the Ghost Train so popular.

"You can measure the popularity of an attraction by how they affect the area around them. Out of towners flock to this location and congregate in one hot spot. Hotels are an easy indication. They're all fully booked. And majority of these visitors, you'll see at Tweetsie. "

The Great Pumpkin Fest 2015 Last Hurrah For The Season This Weekend

Girls having fun at the Bubble Machine / Photo: +Maricris G 

This is the last week before Carowinds closes it's spooktacular gates for the season. If you haven't yet, this week is your last chance to go and have fun at The Great Pumpkin Fest with your little and not-so-little-ones. And I should say, this is the best week to go because it's Halloween weekend! A great way to end the season with Carowinds.

Now take a quick look inside The Great Pumpkin Fest to help you plan your visit this weekend. My #1 tip? Bring a change of clothes for the wee ones! You'll need them at the Foam zone. Trust me. You will.

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And if you don't know yet, see what Carowinds have in store for you in 2016! Tons of great additions ahead!

Pumpkin Spice Season is Here and Your Coffee Is on Me! ($10 Starbucks GC Giveaway)

It can't be stopped. All Pumpkin Spice everything has arrived. Some hate it. Some love it. I love the coffee version of it. Some don't. Some do. But no matter what your preference is, I bet you'll love a FREE $10 Starbucks Gift Card - Pumpkin Spice season or not!

Did I get you at free Coffee? Good. Enter this month's Pumpkin Spice giveaway.

Fall Family Fun: Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill

I never thought getting lost can be fun! This, of course is the case if you are in a 7 acre corn maze with a bunch of excitable friends who are as clueless as to where they're heading as you. This is my first time tackling a maize in this humongous proportion! 7 acres is no joke especially when you're dwarfed by tall corn stalks and engulfed in it. Add dead-ends and multitudes of twist and turns that leads to the unknown. But that didn't stop us from having a grand time at the Amazing Maize Maze at Rural Hill. All Two hours worth!

2 Fun and Trendy Fall Decor Themed Ideas For Less

Fall is upon us and Oh how gorgeous it is! And now that I've got my creative Halloween decor in place (which is getting tons of repins! Woot!), it's time to do some Fall decorating. I bet when you think of Fall the first thing that comes to your mind are the leaves of the trees changing into a kaleidoscope of gorgeous colors and Pumpkin Patches! Well, these are my immediate thoughts anyway and one I intended to replicate inside the comfort of my new home. My challenge is to create a Fall-inspired home decor that brings these two factors together in a simple, fun yet trendy decorations that are also very cost-effective! Check out my decor ideas and the inspirations that I used to create the theme.

Fall Series: The Evolution of a Fall Leaf

It's always fascinating to watch the leaves change colors on the onset of Fall but more so, seeing the stages of how these changes takes place. This is where it gets very interesting. I managed to photograph the different color stages of how these changes occur from one particular tree in my backyard. And it is ah-mazing to discover! Watch the video and see what I mean.

Watch the video directly in our channel : The Evolution of a Fall Leaf

Personal note: I can see this as a great show and tell material for teachers wanting to show how a leaf change color during Fall. If you are an educator, please feel free to use this material for your teaching use. If you require photos, I can send you the copy free of charge. Simply drop us an email with Fall photos on subject line.

Show Me YOUR Colors!

Watch directly on our Channel : Fall in the City 2013

Update: Autumn equinox is on Sunday, Sept 22. I obviously mislooked the info online. Blergh. Thanks Bob! But the photos are still lovely, so enjoy it! :-)

It's officially FALL today ( video filmed a day before)  -- where the heck did Summer go?! -- but if you ask my trees in my backyard, they'll tell you it's been Fall a long time ago for them. They've been changing colors since the start of August! Crazy Charlotte weather. And, here's what they've got for you! Watch the video and be Ah-maze!

Fall is IN Fall-Inspired Creations Takes Center Stage

Fall is definitely coming and way too fast! It's quite easy to tell. The hints are hard to miss. Colors of the leaves starts changing, like burst of fun colors that only Fall can create. I love these annual colorful display and it's always been an inspiration for some of my creative work at Golden Flower Creations. The same inspiration used in creating these trendy, flirty and Fall-ish danglers! Check the rest of the collections and help yourself with one, or two.

The Day in Photos: Hello Fall Leaf

My tree just dropped a hint that Fall is in its way in. Goodbye Summer...
Are you ready for Fall?

Unique Fall Crafts to Celebrate Autumn's End

Fall officially ends on December 20 this year. Man where did all the time go?! Now before Fall completely pass you by and before all the leaves has fallen down the ground, quickly gather your creative mojo together and create some of these unique Fall-inspired crafts to commemorate this year's Fall season. Try your hands on them and see how creative you truly are!

In Photos: FALLing for FALL y'all!

Pretty huh?! Yeah it is...until I need to clean the leaves up. Yes dat! But I'll enjoy this view until that dreaded day :-) Haaappppy FALL y'all.