Blandwood Mansion - Greensboro, NC

 

Saturday, September 18, 2021 was Free Museum Day.  This is a day sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine that allows museums across the United States, if they want to participate, to provide free admission up to two people on a single ticket.  

This year my sister and I went to Blandwood Mansion in Greensboro, home of John Motley Morehead, who was Governor of North Carolina from 1841 to 1845.  

When facing it, the section on the left is the original house, a four room Federal style farmhouse constructed in 1795.  The right side is the addition built in 1822. 

 

One of the parlors in the 1822 addition.

 

Painting of Governor Morehead

Another parlor

Admiring the detail

In the hallway between the two sections.

You can tell which is the original section because of the green wainscoting. 

The dining room

After her husband died, one of the daughters moved into this small room just off of the dining room.

Master Bedroom when Governor Morehead lived here.

A winding staircase takes you to the second floor.  Mrs Morehead, private person that she was, had this staircase closed off from any downstairs visiting parties. 

Second level parlor

Second floor guest bedroom on the addition side.

Children's room on the second floor of the original side.

Children's room

 

The reconstructed kitchen is in the gift shop outside.

Herbs planted outside the gift shop.

Rosemary plant goals!

View of the house from the driveway near the garden.

It was a good day!

 

 

 

   

 

A Southern Cup Fine Teas and Accessories - Hendersonville, NC

While looking up tea shops in the state, I came across A Southern Cup Fine Teas in Hendersonville.  After doing some research, I knew it was a place to visit. 

The tea options offered are:  Cream Tea, and two Afternoon Tea services (Sugar Bakers, and Miss Camelia's Afternoon Indulgence). So, via Facebook, I made reservations for two Sugar Bakers.  

It was raining on the day sister and I drove over for this delightful experience, which made it hit the spot even more upon arrival.

A Southern Cup is located in an old feed store, that we missed finding when coming into town, because it is so small! 

 

We found it!

 

Looking in to the dining area from the front entry way. 

 

Shelf display above our little table.

 

Tea for two (photo taken by owner Kym Brown)

From her extensive tea menu, I chose a blend called In the Garden with the Earl. 

Miniature scones served with butter, lemon curd, and jam

Chicken salad, cucumber, and the best egg sandwich I have ever had.

I saved a portion of my egg sandwich for after dessert, so my meal would end on a splendid, savory note.  

Our little corner table

More decor

With owner Kym Brown

Everything was excellent and worth every hour it took to get there.  I definitely recommend giving this place a try!