Your Guide to a Meaningful Vibrant Life.
This is the place to come when you’re searching for the perfect southern phrase, the best place to find imported NY cheesecake in a small southern town (YOU CAN!), or are just curious about the good folks living life to its fullest.
Eg. recipes, southern, Mooresville, stones throw, etc.
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Immerse yourself in an historic district that’s only 1 hour and 257 years away.
Peach-Cherry Ginger Crisp
Southern & summery, ginger adds the spice while cherries add surprise.
Ingrid Alexander’s MVL
Meet Ingrid Alexander. She’s a pollinator, spreading the seeds of hope, love and joy throughout our community.
Living with Imperfection.
Livng in a 100 year old house can be wonderful if you have the right mindset.
Smokey Bowl of Red
Smokey-sweet chilies, cubed chuck, onion. Who knew such few ingredients could completely change your concept of what chili could be!?
How to Live in a 100 Year Old House.
What’s it like to live in a 100 year old house? It’s not as hard (and just as romantic) as you think.
The 2023 MVL Newsletters
Our year-end collection of seasonal tips, early event info, fun downloads, and recipes!
On Dreaming Forward.
What’s it like to live in a 100 year old home? It’s not as hard (and every bit as romantic) as you think.
Pickle-Brined, Hot-Dipped Yard Bird
If North Carolina was a food, THIS is what it would taste like.
Mema’s Gingerbread
Shhhh….It’s my family’s prized gingerbread recipe. Nobody at your holiday party will be expecting a gingery treat this light and airy. Dollop with a spoonful of hand-whipped cream for pure perfection. Get the recipe…
John Amon’s MVL
Meet the Mooresville native who’s helped carry the Mooresville Christmas Parade forward to the delight of children of all ages.
That was Sick!: Thrasher and New Balance Shred Mooresville
Thrasher Magazine and New Balance pop out at the local Mooresville Skatepark, bringing twelve pro skaters, people from all over the country, and insane tricks!
Murray’s Mill Historic District
On the banks of Balls Creek, you’ll find a perfect afternoon.
Blue Ribbon Pickled Peppers
Let us walk you through how to pack a pint of perfect pickled peppers! (Say THAT five times fast!)
I’ll Always Look Forward to the County Fair.
You’ve been to a county fair. But have you ever competed for a blue ribbon? See what it’s like to enter canned peaches in the Iredell Country Fair.