Grassy Valley Antiques: Spring Cleaning

As the weather warms, we have been venturing further from our burrow and becoming reacquainted with the outside world. The wanderlust has begun to form within me, and I'm already planning a slew of day trips and adventures to share with the family over the next few months...on the cheap of course. I know from experience that out of the 1,547 excursions I plan to take only 5 might materialize into actual "been there, done that" trips. Life has become so busy, and it is hard to leave the ties of work, school, and our various commitments behind for even a day.

A few weeks ago, we decided it was time to get off the grid for awhile so we hopped in our car and headed for Nashville. With no concrete plans, no list of must see attractions, we just let the day unfold like the road before us. This spontaneity freed us from any expectations allowing us to savor each moment and surprise. We toured The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson and a place I once thought reserved for school groups and those who frequent cafeterias and early bird specials. The gardens were beautiful in their drowsy state just awakened and full of promise. I could imagine guests arriving at the house dusty and fatigued from travel and being replenished by the live oaks and shady magnolias. I'm so glad we paid attention to the historic road marker or I would have missed it all.

Over the course of two days, we drove around for hours just appreciating architecture, browsing antique stores, and creating our own personalized tour of the capitol city. We came home refreshed and more appreciative of our own landscape and each other. This little trip was our version of spring cleaning, a time to reawaken our senses and let go of our complacent natures letting new passion and ideas burst forth.

Here is a little photo journey of our trip....