Although I wish I could go back and relive the weekend all over again, it sure feels good to be reconnected with cell phone service, my computer, and my own bed.
As Rachel and I were hiking up a mountain a few months ago, we came up with the idea of having a Halloween party in the mountains with our friends. October is such a beautiful month to be in the mountains and I was so excited to take photos of the fall scenery. I was also looking forward to seeing everyone after being away in Washington D.C. for so long.
We packed up the car around one and headed up so we could decorate before everyone got there.
It was supposed to be a two-hour drive, but it turned into a three and a half hour drive because we got distracted and stopped about five times for “decorating purposes.”
The house took our breath away. It was so quiet and peaceful, but we were about to change that for the weekend.
This called for a toast!
I just couldn’t put the camera down.
The mountain house was located on Lake Lure. This is the place where Dirty Dancing was filmed.
We had two sets of corn hole out and other games planned.
After decorating and putting away all the groceries, we finished our bottle of champagne and waiting for our friends to arrive.
This place had fishing, canoeing, paddle boats, hiking, and a swimming dock.
There were people swimming in the water. I don’t know how they did it…it was 55 degrees outside.
I am not a streamer expert, so this was stressful. I dropped the streamers off the top of the deck a couple of times and it was a pain pulling them all the way back up. It was a long way down…but I think they turned out pretty well.
We grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, baked french fries, and had other finger foods out. No one was going home hungry.
Brett and Rachel also had birthdays last week so it was a great excuse to make cupcakes and celebrate. 
I made a pot of coffee and headed out on the deck to relax.
Once everyone started waking up around eleven, I headed into the kitchen to whip up breakfast!
We had scrambled eggs, bacon, blueberry pancakes, regular pancakes, quiche, toast, mimosas, coffee, yogurt with fruit, and donut balls.
Back at it in the morning.
Angel & the devil! 
It had carrots, hummus, spring mix blend, crackers, tomato, avocado, pepper jack cheese, and balsamic.
I loved this post! The pictures were GORGEOUS!!!! It looks like you all had a great time in the mountains! Hope you get some rest this week 🙂
Thank you Heather!! 🙂
I’m putting Lake Lure on my bucket list! I freakin love the movie Dirty Dancing. For some reason, I always had it in my head it was filmed in the Catskills. Great photos – you and all your friends look super happy 🙂 what a dream Halloween weekend!
Thank you Jacqueline!
It could have been filmed in both maybe! But, they have signs around the area with “Dirty Dancing Filmed Here” 🙂 Definitely put this on your list!
Beautiful pictures! I would be so freaked out at a cabin in the woods on Halloween…sounds like a horror movie waiting to happen 😉 Looks like it was loads of fun though!
Thanks Emily!
It was less freaky because we had so many people, but we totally talked about it! The creepy thing was that the cabin’s home kept ringing and no one would say anything when we’d answer! Plus at night, we couldn’t see ANYTHING outside, and we kept hearing random things walking around. It was most likely an animal ,but STILL creepy on Halloween!
Looked like a fun weekend! The creepy house picture is really pretty!
Thanks Mandy!!
what an amazing weekend!! My friends and I all get a cabin each year around January but the changing leaves in your pictures is making me rethink our strategy..
What’s in that Jonny salad?? It looks so good!
Thanks Melissa!
January was our plan last year but we got snowed out! I bet it’s still gorgeous up there.
The johny salad has mixed greens, bacon, cotija cheese, hearts of palm, avocado, red onion, toasted almonds, and a side of buttermilk chive dressing.
Hearts of palm is my fav!! I thought the bacon was goji berries hahaha. Thanks, girl! xo
hahaha that would be a weird combo!
That house was so beautiful omg great find! Love the idea of a cabin weekend away with friends 🙂
Thanks Katie!
It was so much fun to get away 🙂
You look so good.
Thank you!! 🙂
I have followed your blog for a few years now and I love keeping up with your life especially since you moved to Charlotte, NC. But I was really excited to read this post because you were in my county! I am from Rutherfordton, NC, and I pass by this house all of the time. I have always imagined what it might look like if it were renovated. Glad you had a fun weekend!
Thank you and that is crazy! What a small world 🙂
Looks so fun! love the idea of renting a cabin! The fall foliage is so beautiful- you captured it with some amazing photos! I can’t really do two nights in a row of drinking either- it is too much for me!!
Thanks Kerri! We had so much fun 🙂 I could probably do two nights if tequila wasn’t involved lol
We’ve had shit foliage up here in New England- so it was awesome to see your pics! Just stunning!
Thank you!:) xo
You should consider a boob job…
You should consider a filter…
some of her content annoys me occasionally too, but that’s honestly such a dick thing to tell someone…anyone. What an asshole.
You look adorable and I love the devil/angel idea!
Thank you Leslie!
OMG! I LIVE DOWN THE ROAD FROM THAT HOUSE! I can’t believe you were so close to me!
THAT IS NUTS! another person who commented is from the area too!
This post was so much fun. It makes me want to be friends with all of you! I love how fun your posts are and so “realistic.” I read a lot of blogs and they seem so perfect, but you really know how to have a good time. I think that is why yours is my favorite. Where did you get those teal solo cups???? I am having a party for my friend’s birthday next month and her favorite color is teal.
Awww 🙂 Thank you Kelly!
Those cups were just bought at Walmart!
How did you lose so much weight?
I’ve just been watching what I eat and working out 5 days a week.
I’m loving your dark hair! It looks great with the red costume. You rocked it!
Thank you Tessa!!
That looks like it was a blast! You look really happy! And, that is a sweet picture of you and Nick!
Thank you Tara!:) It was so much fun. xo
Omg so beautiful. Where is this cabin? Did you rent it? I live in Charlotte and have been trying to find a pretty cabin like this one to rent for a weekend!
Thank you Jen! It’s in Lake Lure! 🙂 We rented it. You can email me for details!
Your photos are absolutely breathtaking. Can we be friends?
Thank you Betsy! 🙂 & YES! XO
Beautiful scenery! Also loving your costume dresses – I want one for New Year’s Eve! Why didn’t nick and the boys dress up?
Thanks Jacquelyn!
The dresses are really cute and come in different colors. Nick came up late Friday night and brought a mask lol (typical) He was dressed up earlier for his work, so I think he had enough 😉
You look hawt!
😀 THANK YA!
Does crystal light ever bother your stomach? Every time I drink it, i get horrible cramping and a headache. Maybe from the sugar substitute? I really want to be able to drink it since it tastes yummy and is low calorie, but no such luck.
Hey Liz! I normally don’t drink Crystal light but occasionally as a mixer. I don’t get any of the nasty side effects but it could definitely be possible with the sugar substitutes. You should try the Truvia mixers!
Didn’t know Truvia made mixers! Going to look for it!
Right next to crystal light!
I love that you call Bakersfield your “favorite salad spot”!! LOL There’s one here in Cincinnati. I love the Johnny salad too, but the tacos. Oh man, the tacos with their guacamole!! MMMMMMM.
lol I’m not a huge taco person. I have tried them and they really are great:) That salad is just to die for!
and the guacamole and queso are on point!!
Your friend group seems really fun! Where did you all meet?
Loveee all the scenery pictures, #backyardgoals
Thanks! All through mutual friends:)
Gorgeous! I used to work about 10 minutes from Lake Lure.
This is the first time in 6 years that I am not living in the mountains during the fall. At least I can live through your pictures, right?
It was beautiful! 🙂
It’s such a pleasure to see you happy Taralynn ! I really mean it ! 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Wow 🙂 It”s the first time you respond to my comment, thanks a lot 🙂
I’m following you for 3 years now and you are such an inspiration !
Merci Taralynn (from Brussels) ^^
🙂 xo Giusi!
That is such a pretty view! My family has talked about going somewhere pretty next Fall and I’ll definitely have to recommend this place!
That is such a gorgeous view! My family has been talking about going somewhere real pretty next Fall so I’ll definitely have to show them this place!
It was beautiful! 🙂
That house looks so nice! Glad you had fun. Love how realistic you are!
Thank you Jessie! 🙂
What a cool idea! All of the food looks divine, as well as your pictures! What kind of camera do you use?
Thank you Julie! I use my iPhone 6plus and my canon rebel t3i with several difference lenses.
Where has Tino been?
Tino lives with Nick and I was in D.C. for three weeks.
Hi I live in Las Vegas. I was searching cute fall pics for my background on my phone and found yours. Which now I totally want to go to North Carolina. I’m looking at tickets and I don’t know what dates would work best that I can enjoy the trees changing colors and that me and the kids could enjoy the lake. U did mention it was pretty cold. Plus the house that you stayed at was it a hotel or a cabin ?? I don’t know where to stay so I can get a beutiful view like that. I would totally appreciate it if you could get to me. Thanks a bunch.
Probably late October/early November! Look up lake lure houses on Airbnb!!
http://www.airbnb.com/c/taralynnm
You’re pictures are GORGEOUS! Do you use an iphone or a professional camera? I’m really getting into photography and always looking for tips! I especially love all the colors of the leaves in your pics! Oh, Fall!
Thank you Rebecca!
I use both my iPhone 6Plus and my Cannon!
🙂
Wow!!! What a beautiful view for the weekend. I can see why you have so many pictures, I would have taken that may too. Looks like a fun get away!
Thanks Kristin! It was beautiful. 🙂
It sounds like you had a fun weekend- what a beautiful area!
It was amazing! 🙂
What a fun weekend! Love the costumes! 🙂
Thanks Mel!!
You should be a photographer for magazines!
That would be so fun!:)
Gorgeous shots!
Thanks!
Beautiful photos of your weekend! You look so refreshed! a well deserved getaway!
Sarah
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Thank you Sarah:) it was a lot of fun!
Looks like you had an amazing time and the pictures are beautiful. One important question: Did I spy a Gamecock cornhole table? LOL ?
Thank you Amber! & YOU DID! Some of our friends are Gamecock fans 😉
You look pretty! My friend and I want to be the angel and the devil too next year!
Thank you!!
Your pictures are beautiful! What camera do you use?
I use my iPhone 6plus and my canon rebel t3i 🙂
You’re beautiful!! Thank you so much for this inspirational blog! You have inspired me to get healthy and to stop eating junk….. Before its too late? you’re beautiful NEVER forget it?
Thank you!!! 🙂 xo xo
Wow so funny I just ran across this on Pinterest. That “creepy house on the hill” and the tiny tiny town you drove through to get to lake lure is in my town. That house was beautiful at one point and it got ran into the ground. About 5 years ago they began renovations (which is why there is a huge hole behind the house where if you step out the back door you fall a billion feet) but then they just gave up. Glad you enjoyed lake lure. It truly is beautiful and the only enjoyable part of growing up in this small town.
Such a small world!
So sad that house was run down! You’re so lucky to live a beautiful town and I can’t wait to go back! xo
Where was this ? I am thinking of having a bachelorette party on a lake seems so nice
Good evening Taralynn. I am interested in renting the property you guys stayed at. It is gorgeous. Do you have the link to the property?