tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76239315814787188012012-02-16T08:16:39.995-05:00Biltmore Inspirations is the newest division of Biltmore and will LAUNCH on JULY 1! Contact me to be part of the legacy of elegance and excellence of the Biltmore Estate! I'm INSPIRED by my new business with Biltmore Inspirations! Join me to learn about the history of the Biltmore Estate, the Vanderbilt family, decorating, gardening & cooking tips or become part of my team and learn about home-based business, marketing and direct sales!Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-12282704537490441412011-07-13T20:36:00.000-04:002011-07-13T20:36:10.710-04:00

I am in love with this sauce!  It has a wonderful blend of sweetness with a touch of chipotle at the end.  I could almost drink it right out of the bottle, but that might be a bit much.  Here are a few serving suggestions my friends and I have come up with: ~ Serve with cream cheese and Wheat Thins.  I use a butter knife to score the top of a block of cream cheese so that the sauce stays on the

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-42001881831428908552011-06-23T07:17:00.000-04:002011-06-23T07:17:06.475-04:00

Did you know that the Biltmore Winery is THE most visited winery in the United States and our wines receive numerous awards every year?  This is a great way to enjoy a bit of the vineyard in your own home with the Reserve Wine Label Coaster set.  This set of four coasters uses authentic Biltmore Wine labels on these aged resin beauties.  Get yours for only $21.98 or plan a party to get them free

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I received my Starter Kit this week and am just IN LOVE with the product line.  The design is gorgeous and the quality is exceptional!  Check out my new website HERE and tell me what you think.

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I just love the antique feel to these items in our Vineyard Ceramics selection.  If you have any heirloom dishes or serving pieces that you love then this collection is for you!  The red bowl is shown here used as a planter, but you can use it for serving or as a unique centerpiece.  It would be so pretty filled with silver Christmas balls at the holidays, don't you think?  The white vase is

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One of my fondest memories revolves around bread.  My mother is a wonderful cook and has always made breads from scratch.  If you are looking for moist cornbread, fluffy biscuits or melt-in-your-mouth dinner rolls, Mama's house is the place to go.  As a kid, I always loved homemade loaves of bread right out of the oven with butter.  The pieces would be almost too hot to hold but just cool enough

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-11114857004966596232011-06-11T10:18:00.000-04:002011-06-11T10:18:10.497-04:00

You already know how much I love this gorgeous design from our Breakfast Room Collection!  Pictured above are (top to bottom) Mini Bowls (2 for $29.98), Appetizer Plates (4 for $39.98) and Dessert Plates (2 for $39.98).  I can't wait to share these with you.  Contact me for information on  preordering, hosting a party or to join my team.  Qualified consultants can earn the a set of the bowls

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-56862505393232717072011-06-09T23:42:00.000-04:002011-06-09T23:42:16.474-04:00

I have been on the run all day today and most of it has been outdoors in blazing 98 degree heat, and I'm THIRSTY!  I've chugged water all afternoon, but the craving for something ice cold and sweet has been overwhelming this evening.  I just wish I had the Summer Harvest Set of Flavoring Syrups from Biltmore Inspirations.  This variety package of flavoring syrups includes Red Raspberry, Wild

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Better late than never, right?  I find the Fleur de Lis design so simple and lovely.  In the Biltmore Inspirations Chateau Collection, we have selected a perfect Fleur de Lis which is found carved in the limestone on the front of the Biltmore House and translated it into kitchen linens and other home decor items.  It's so simple and elegant.  It's shown in the photo above in our embossed leather

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OK. OK.  I know the purpose of "30 Days of Faves" is to highlight my favorite items from the Biltmore Inspirations collection by choosing and blogging about one each day.  But today, I just can't make up my mind so I am going to show you several beauties that work perfectly together and let YOU choose your FAVE! Pictured above are the Medium (9x12) and Large (12x18) Damask Platters from the

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Ask anyone who knows me, and they will tell you my favorite color is RED.  It is in every room of my house and quite notably in the kitchen.  This may be why I'm in love with the Breakfast Room collection from Biltmore Inspirations!  If you have visited the Biltmore Estate, no doubt you will recall the lovely damask chairs in the family's Breakfast Room.  The original fabric was specially cut and

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By the time the Biltmore Estate was formally opened at Christmas in 1895, a railroad spur had been added and hundreds of workers and artisans had been part of the construction of the great mansion.  Many of the artisans settled in Asheville becoming a foundation for the vibrant art community which exists even today.  As the Biltmore Inspirations catalogs are created seasonally, one such local

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Since I had an OOPSY yesterday and didn't post, I'll have TWO faves today.  I love the Olmstead Oak Serving set which consists of three "paisley shaped" bowls which sit like a little puzzle in the Breakfast Room 5th Avenue Circle Tray.  As always, our products are steeped in rich Biltmore tradition.  The Olmstead Oak collection is named for Frederick Law Olmstead who designed the exquistely

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-1345448084415520092011-06-02T12:48:00.000-04:002011-06-02T12:48:52.435-04:00

...OOPS AM I STILL SCREAMING?  Sorry, it's just that I'm so excited that the Biltmore Inspirations debut catalog is now online!  Click HERE to view 60 pages of loveliness for your home! Connect with me to plan your party, preorder for our July launch or for information on starting your own business with Biltmore Inspirations. Gina 864-979-9116 inspiredtraditions@yahoo.com

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-24843767572582643692011-06-02T12:20:00.000-04:002011-06-02T12:20:33.658-04:00

I'm so glad to have a brand new Biltmore Inspirations catalog, but I am not sure I'll be able to stop listing my FAVES at the end of June!  Today, my favorite item is the Fleur de Lis Wine Chiller. This lovely metal bucket is perfect for chilling drinks at your next party or for stowing towels in the bath.  It would be gorgeous on a porch with a small herb garden as well.  The metal stand is a

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-78484698756642833372011-06-01T14:45:00.000-04:002011-06-01T14:45:12.982-04:00

I'm so excited to participate in the 30 Days of Faves Blog Party with the fine ladies at Party Plan Divas!  Each day, we are to list our personal FAVES from our own Direct Sales Business.  Without further ado...drumroll please...today's favorite is the ANTLER HILL WINE STOPPER SET. If you are a facebook fan, you've seen this picture before and heard me gush about how adorable this little

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Starting tomorrow, and going through the month of June, I will be blogging "The 30 Days of Faves" sponsored by Party Plan Divas.  I will be discussing each day MY favorite things with Biltmore Inspirations.  Feel free to contact me for clarification or information on anything related to my company! See you tomorrow! Gina Smith inspiredtraditions@yahoo.com 864.979.9116

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Our debut catalogs have been printed and will be on the way SOON.  Send me an email with your mailing address to reserve your copy NOW!  I'm sure I'll have to reorder more as soon as I get them in so don't wait. Gina Smith 864-979-9116 inspiredtraditions@yahoo.com

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Wishing each of you a blessed day with your families!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-89199768789146339122011-05-05T20:50:00.000-04:002011-05-05T20:50:56.511-04:00

I've just reached my 100th fan on my FACEBOOK PAGE and have decided to give away a $10 gift certificate to the 20th person to comment on my last post.  Don't wait!!

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Spring is one of my favorite times of year ~ except for the DST "Spring Forward" nonsense!  It's encouraging to wake up in the morning to find determined flowers peeking through the leaves and reaching for the sun.  As the days get warmer and longer, I love to play in the dirt.  Right now, I have a tiny vegetable and herb garden tucked in the corner of my suburban postage stamp yard and am

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I am so pleased to present this great photo book with our collections detailed.  I'm getting so excited!  Let's get this PARTY started! BILTMORE INSPIRATIONS "Interest Book"Props to a very talented Lori for creating this ;) Gina864-979-9116inspiredtraditions@yahoo.com

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Everyone has a WHY for what they do (or DON'T do).  For some, the WHY may be easy to answer.  Maybe you're a teacher because you love kids, love the schedule, have the degree and so on.  Maybe you fell into a job or career by accident.  For me, starting my own business with Biltmore Inspirations was no accident.  You can't possibly be successful in direct sales without being INTENTIONAL. I first

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-77440154796859923382011-05-02T21:24:00.000-04:002011-05-02T21:24:56.536-04:00

Check out this pic of all the great goodies in the Biltmore Inspirations "Ready, Set, INSPIRED" starter kit for new consultants!  The total value of the kit is almost $600, but you can reserve yours now for just $199.  Kits will ship in June and we can officially start "partying" in July.  Call me for details! Gina 864-979-9116 inspiredtraditions@yahoo.com

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-28161811406608462702011-04-29T21:58:00.002-04:002011-04-29T22:02:10.300-04:00

Biltmore "Inspirational Meetings" are a time when you can meet some of the corporate staff and Home Office Directs while you touch our great new product line and sample some delicious food.  These are totally FREE events being held across the country.  I will be at our Atlanta and Asheville sessions and would love to see you there: May 9: Atlanta, GA 6:30 pm - Registration 7:00-8:30 pm -

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Connect with us—in person! Biltmore Inspirations is hosting a series of informational meetings around the nation to talk about opportunities with Biltmore Inspirations. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about the company, see product demonstrations and taste delicious food inspired by the gourmet chefs at the Biltmore Estate. There is NO CHARGE and no obligation. This week, we are

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Welcome! How would you like to have this Vintage Grape Basket (Door Hanger) absolutely FREE? It's so easy. I am looking for YOUR design ideas. So tell me : "How would you use this item in YOUR home?"The pail is made of metal and embossed with design "inspired" (of course!) by the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. I can just picture similar buckets being carried by workers in the vineyards! It

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-40577591731186579572011-04-25T11:23:00.003-04:002011-04-26T10:51:14.511-04:00

This is an excellent article about the benefits of starting your own home based business :15 Great Reasons to Start a Business with Direct Selling. For me, the greatest benefits are (in no particular order):Flexible Hours Unlimited earningSpending time with friendsWho wouldn't want to get paid for spending an evening with friends? If you are interested in more information about Biltmore

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Thanks to my pals Yvette and Sabrina for making the trip to Biltmore today and for letting me share photos of Biltmore on a rainy morning. You have to do SOMETHING on a dreary day so it might as well be somewhere that's BREATHTAKING!

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As I was scanning Facebook status updates for my friends this morning, I ran across this GORGEOUS photo where one of my friends had visited Biltmore House this week. Dr. Lori York was kind enough to let me share this pic of the "flower carpet" in full bloom with flowering bulbs - tulips, lilies and dutch iris. I think it's time for me to make another trip to stroll the spring gardens!

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-54636538200696679502011-04-12T16:16:00.004-04:002011-04-12T16:31:32.884-04:00

In the shadow of the Biltmore House you will delight in some of the finest formal and informal gardens in the United States. Frederick Law Olmstead, a founder of landscape architecture, had completed Central Park in New York and had landscaped the campuses at Boston University, Yale and Stanford when he was approached by George Vanderbilt in the 1880s. Vanderbilt had begun purchasing land which

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In addition to being a beautiful home with incredible gardens and a breath-taking view, the history of the Biltmore Estate is also remarkable. In 1889, George Vanderbilt traveled to the Asheville, North Carolina area, where he purchased land and began constructing a home for his family. Construction took over 5years and was completed by 1895. The 250-room mansion stands four stories high and

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623931581478718801.post-63634368053670381562011-04-05T15:04:00.001-04:002011-04-07T11:08:07.832-04:00

It's official. I am so excited to be part of the latest Biltmore venture called Biltmore Inspirations. We are a home based business featuring home decor items and yummy foods inspired by the fabulous Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. I will be using this blog to share information about the family and estate history, the inspiration for product lines, recipes, and decorating ideas. Click the

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