While the first day of the Harry & David blogger tour took us outside into the pear orchards and to the chocolate factory, during the second day of the tour we were able to see the creative side of the company. Gift baskets!!! I had no idea how much time, effort and research goes into…
Lithia Park and Déjà Vu Bistro
Yesterday afternoon, after spending the day at the Harry & David orchards and chocolate factory, our little group of bloggers had some free time in Ashland to grab lunch at the fantastic Peerless restaurant and explore. We had the chance to walk through Lithia Park after lunch which was a highlight for me. The park…
Harry & David Orchard Tour
Dinner at the Coughlin’s
Have you ever been in the presence of someone who has the ability to float about their house when they host a party, inconspicuously ensuring that everyone is completely comfortable while chatting away, refilling wine glasses and making the whole ordeal somehow look effortless? Meet Sandy Coughlin and her wonderful husband, Paul. Doesn’t Paul kind…
Hello from Oregon
Hello from Jacksonville, Oregon! It feels good to be on the ground in this incredibly beautiful state after a long day of travel. My alarm went off at 5 a.m. and I caught a flight out of the Jacksonville airport bright and early. Coffee fuel! Today’s travels included three flights – from Jacksonville to Charlotte,…