Christmas time is here – if you didn’t know by the cooler weather in Nevada County, you can’t miss the holiday lights and decorations up and down the streets of Nevada City. Broad Street is lit up with a festive look (**insert a million hearts here**). I got into the Continue Reading
Nevada City Fall Colors Walk
Every year, Nevada City comes to life right around the end of September / beginning of October. It’s true, I never really fall out of love with my little town, but there’s something about autumn on Broad Street that makes me smile. There’s nothing quite as pretty as Continue Reading
Jack O’Lantern Carving 101
Who doesn’t love Halloween? It’s our one chance each year to dress up and indulge in endless amounts of candy. The kids have a great time trick or treating, the adults head out to Halloween parties… Nevada City especially knows how to have a spooky time during Halloween. Continue Reading
Blogging At Its Best In Nevada City
I'm a little biased, I know. I can't help it - I think Nevada City is pretty much the greatest place to live, anywhere, ever. Close the book. End of story. The reason I say I'm just a little biased is because I'm finding that I'm not the only person who thinks this Continue Reading
Nevada City Gets Wild & Scenic Once Again!
I’ve been asking myself this question for the past week now. How can we be less than a week away from the Nevada City Wild & Scenic Film Festival? It’s like the event snuck up on me while I was sleeping (or selling real estate). But lo and behold, here it is, Continue Reading
Nevada City New Year’s Eve Celebrations
As much as I brag on them, Nevada City isn't just about Broad Street and the breathtaking scenery of the Sierra Foothills. It's a hub for the arts, and as such the nightlife and holidays in Nevada City offer an array of events. For all of the street fairs that take Continue Reading
It’s A Victorian Christmas!
I'm not sure if you heard, but recently Nevada City - our beautiful, charming Nevada City - was ranked by Top Value Reviews as one of the 30 Most Romantic Small Towns for the Holidays. I'm not surprised. I know how much I love this quaint community but it makes my heart Continue Reading
Cornish Christmas: A Grass Valley Tradition
It's here! Thanksgiving was delicious, but how exciting is it to know that Christmas is right around the corner? I couldn't be happier - Nevada County comes to life during the holidays. I'm talking, of course, about Cornish Christmas and Victoria Christmas. Since Continue Reading
Safety First on Halloween Night!
As a mother of a young boy, I'm well aware of the worries that we as parents face when our kids head out to trick or treat. Lately, the news has been flooded with even more hazards for us to think about. Clowns, reckless driving... Halloween is supposed to be fun! Continue Reading
Nevada County: Halloween Town!
I was looking at my calendar the other day and just about had a heart attack when I realized that Halloween is only a few weeks away. I’m so excited to be moving into a brand new home with my family and to celebrate, I’m planning an epic Halloween party. However, that means Continue Reading