Photo by Guy Livesay

For oh so long, I have resisted — but now that we are on Facebook, it is quite fun. 

We do hope you will "LIKE US" over on Facebook.  And while you're there, be sure to write on our wall to keep the conversation going. We'll be keeing you up to date on local attractions, special events and other happenings going on in and around eastern North Carolina's Inner Banks. And, as always, I'll post links to new recipes and other items of interest there too.

How's this for an enticement:  Once you sign up and give us the Thumbs-up "LIKE,"  follow the breadcrumbs I've left under the "Free Gift" tab to receive the famous (and top secret) homemade granola recipe.  This never-before published honey and almond granola recipe is the one Big Mill B&B guests rave about!  

Better hurry on over … before I come to my senses.   ;-)

(To see a pretty version of this post go to Chloe's Blog)

Photo by Guy Livesay

Wildlife in North Carolina magazine's 2009 photo competition had over 7,000 entries. This photograph taken by Guy Livesay, who lives right here in eastern North Carolina, was a winner! Other winning photos can be seen in the January, 2010 issue.

Many a late afternoon here at Big Mill you might see Guy and other photographers wandering around looking for that perfect photograph. Some of the folks are snapping shots of brides, graduates, babies — often with Old Red Truck taking center stage.

Photo by Guy Livesay

But Guy can be seen patiently waiting by a zinnia, sunflower, cleome or azalea for just the right shot of a hummingbird or butterfly or bee – any of Mother Nature's creatures are beautiful in the photos of a gifted artist like Guy. 

Photo by Guy Livesay

With these wonderful photos each perfect creature momentarily stands still for us to see. When you come to visit Big Mill B&B, be sure to bring your camera. These birds and butterflies will pose for you.

Note: You can see more of Guy's work at Livesay Photography. Other really fine photographers can be seen here at Big Mill are Peggy Rogerson and Andrea Wood. If you see a bridge, a pack house or an old red truck in their photos, chances are that the photo was taken here at Big Mill.