Hummingbird Lounge, Old Edward's Inn
What I Wore:
McCulley's has the most incredible selection of cashmere I've ever seen!
Thought the necklace on the left was gorgeous!
Snagged a Gris Gris cocktail mix that sounded delish at the Mercantile!
Fried Green Tomatoes at Ugly Dog Public House!
Last week, we spent the day in Highlands, North Carolina. We spent several days last week in Hiawassee, Georgia, at the lake, hanging out there as our 'halfway point' to Florida. We drove down to Florida this past weekend. It's a long journey, but so worth it, so we have Buddy and Henry with us for the few weeks we are spending in Florida!
We have spent many years exploring the North Georgia area and even into the southern North Carolina mountains, and one of the places I will always return to is Highlands, North Carolina. It's only about an hour from Hiawassee, so it's an easy day trip, but my husband and I also like to stay at Old Edward's Inn for a few nights to relax and recharge.
Highlands, North Carolina, is a small mountain town in Macon County in the southern Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina, lying on a high plateau within the Nantahala National Forest near the Georgia and South Carolina borders.
Perched at about 4,118 feet above sea level, Highlands is one of the highest incorporated towns east of the Mississippi River. That elevation is a major reason it’s long been a cool-summer retreat. Even when we visit in July, we often need a sweatshirt, which I love!
It's a small town that covers roughly 6.2 square miles. Highlands offers rich natural scenery, abundant waterfalls, and lush forests. Plus, an adorable downtown with shops, galleries, resorts, and restaurants.
There is so much to do. Whenever I visit, I feel so relaxed but never bored.
This time, we just popped in for the day to wander around town, but I have a full travel guide if you are planning to visit. It was overcast and lightly misting, so we just used it as an opportunity to get our steps in, pop in and out of the shops, have some lunch, and relax. There are so many adorable and well-curated shops. I love Rosenthals, J.McLaughlin, C. Orrico, McCulley's, Acorns, Dutchmans, etc.
We went to the Ugly Dog Public House, which is an adorable pub-style restaurant with great southern-inspired food. Don't miss the fried green tomatoes! They are my favorite thing on the menu. I love that they have framed photos of patrons' dogs all over the walls. Which reminds me that when we are there this summer, we will have to bring in a framed photo of Henry!
We also stopped into Old Edwards' Hummingbird Lounge, which is the most beautiful, wood-paneled lounge that looks like it belongs in a Ralph Lauren campaign or the coziest corner of a private mountain club. Low lighting, rich leather, warm brass, and a tucked-away feeling that makes you want to order a glass of wine and stay awhile. We also grabbed some of their wonderful banana pudding. If you know me, you know my love for banana pudding. It's one of my favorite desserts ever, and Old Edward's does it well.
I wore a denim-on-denim outfit. I've been so inspired by a Ralph Lauren western look lately! I love this Denim Shirt. The roomy fit is timeless. I definitely had something similar to this growing up! I've been wearing these Jeans repeatedly as they are my favorite right now. Honestly, I've probably been wearing them too much, but I love how they fit! I've had these Suede Flats for a while now. They're a touch trendier than I usually go, but I really love them, especially for their comfort! They were out of stock for a while, but are finally back in almost all sizes. They run true to size.
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