Crisp Air, Pumpkins & Fall Festivals

When I think of fall there is one thing that always comes to mind and that is our Fonville Morisey Client Appreciation Fall Festival.  It is a day filled with pumpkins, mums, hot dogs, popcorn, face painting and of course our amazing clients! 

We filled the shelter at the park with great food, laughter and music.  The weather was perfect and we all enjoyed spending time with our clients.  

"I never met a pumpkin I didn't like" - unknown

Laying out all the pumpkins and mums.  We had a wonderful group of students from Wake Christian Academy who helped pick up and deliver the pumpkins.  

Our Fall Festival would not be possible without our amazing sponsors. We are thankful for all the wonderful local companies who help out year after year.

Cooking the hot dogs provided by FM Lending

Clients enjoying our 6th annual fall festival. 

Your could hear the laughter as you approached.  The bounce house was a big hit. 

Caroline and her children took a moment to stop for a photo

Enjoying the Aloha Ice

Hay Bales, Plaid Blankets, Pumpkins & Mums oh my!

Out and About in Benson NC ~ Local Shops ~ Antiques

 

 

When I get a moment I love to explore all the towns around me.  I live in Clayton and just a few minutes down the road is Benson, NC.  Lately I have spent a couple mornings and afternoons exploring the local shops. Being in Real Estate I love spending time in all the surrounding areas.  I have spent a lot of time in Benson over the years between taking my children to the batting cage and when my sister lived there.  I love spending a couple hours walking down main street to explore all the local antique shops this town has to offer.

 

 

This Pie Safe is from Seven Sisters Thrift Shop

 

 

I found this enamel bowl at Morgan's on Main

 

 

 

A few of the shops to check out while in Benson are:

(This is just a starting point there are other shops to explore)

 

Ole' Barn Finds

Seven Sisters Thrift Shop

Morgan's on Main

Korner Flea Market

Rebecca's Vintage Market

Tre Faye

 

Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a morning walking down main street. 

 

 

 



77 Isle of Hope Circle, Clayton, NC 27527, Presented by Kelly Mathews, Fonville Morisey. Powered by Virtual Home Images, Inc.

77 Isle of Hope Circle, Clayton, NC 27527, Presented by Kelly Mathews, Fonville Morisey. Powered by Virtual Home Images, Inc.

Be Intentional

2016 - For myself personally and for my business I set goals for the new year.

I try to figure out what I want to accomplish and what I can use/see to be a reminder of those things.

I keep a board with photos of family, friends, and clients holding the keys to their new home or standing on their porch.  I have quotes pinned on the board and this year I will add to it: 

Be Intentional

All the photos, quotes and now my new addition are reminders to help me achieve both my personal and professional goals.  Being a Realtor is not just a job for me it is a passion.  One of the best things in the world is to be at home with family and friends. Creating memories, telling stories.  I get to help clients start that next chapter.  It could be buying their first home or selling to move on to the next as their needs change.  I enjoy during a showing, listening to how they would decorate and where to place the Christmas tree.  I love walking around at a listing appointment and hearing all the stories or seeing a growth chart marked on the wall inside a closet. Then continuing the process beyond the closing table.  I can't wait to continue to have all these moments in 2016.  When I think of "Be Intentional" several things come to mind:

- Live every day with intention

- Intentions are causes that create effects

- Intentional Planning of time - for family, clients, friends, volunteering

 -Intentional goal setting daily 

I plan to get up every morning and find a few moments for myself...to pray and set my goals for the day.

"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when you bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen."

Henry David Thoreau

Biltmore Estate - Vanderbilt Legacy

In December we celebrated my daughter's Sweet 16.  She asked for a trip to Asheville and wanted to tour the beautiful Biltmore Estate while it was decorated for Christmas.

A few days after her birthday we headed out for our little road trip.  Friday we explored a bit and then that evening we enjoyed the movies at the cabin. We spent Saturday morning walking in and out of shops in downtown Asheville before heading to the Biltmore Estate.

A little background history on North Carolina's grandest home

In 1888 George Vanderbilt first visits Asheville, NC where he found the perfect location in the Blue Ridge Mountains to build his home.

In 1889 the construction began building a 250-room French Renaissance chateau, the largest undertaking in residential architecture.

Christmas Eve 1895 George Vanderbilt officially opened the home to friends and family.

Now when you visit during the Holidays you feel like your stepped back in time to the beginning days of the Biltmore with the vintage Christmas items.  There are candlelight Christmas Evenings starting in Nov.

Lunch in Downtown Asheville - Nana, Caeley and Jordyn

Before I die I want to...

"Become a Doctor" - Caeley
She can achieve any goal she sets...she amazes me

My beautiful niece
"Go to College"

Cole and Caeley at the Biltmore 

The views are amazing all around the Estate


It was a great weekend away with my parents, sister, niece, the birthday girl and her boyfriend Cole.
  I hope they enjoyed learning about an amazing piece of history.
Now I am still getting use to the fact that she is driving!

If you live in NC or plan to visit (your should) make sure to take the drive
 to the mountains andstop by for a tour of the Biltmore.  
They both are breathtaking!