Sun, clouds, wind, partly sunny – repeat!
I love weather. Always have. My grandpa would stand on the front porch during storms, he loved weather – I would join him (if I could get past my grandma). Since moving to MI we have experienced a...
View ArticleAhhh, the beauty of Michigan!
This is a familiar scene. St. John’s Marsh near Algonac, MI. We pass it going back and forth to visit my family. When we arrived it was warm, but nothing like the day we moved out of our house in...
View ArticleBidding Our Charleston House Adieu!
We bought our house 31 years ago. It’s been our safe haven, our calm from the storm – our place of happiness for that long. We are ready for new adventures – and have sold our beautiful home and made...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary, Dearie!
🎶 Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get ma-a-a-ried! #donedeal #anniversary Happy Anniversary to my sweet husband of 34 years – bless you! How miraculous it is to think that you move to a new area,...
View ArticleAnother trip around the sun!
Apparently I don’t take photos of myself – as I’m the “photographer” in the family there aren’t many photos of me (thankfully). So I’m borrowing a photo from a few years ago when we celebrated my...
View ArticleLive Oak Trees Charleston, SC – Another thing we will miss…
We live on one of the prettiest streets in Charleston. A neighborhood that began in 1927. Our home was the first built on our street. A Live Oak was planted in the front yard of each home. Today, 99...
View ArticleFading Away But Still Beautiful!
This is the most gorgeous plant. We’ve bought them for years. This time of year the bright pink starts to fade – but no worries, the butterflies and the bees are still happy! They bring such joy. A...
View ArticleJust one of the things I’m going to miss…
There are so many things I’m going to miss about this house, this neighborhood, this incredible yard – the cardinals. They are so plentiful. The birds, bees and butterflies are abundant – I think it’s...
View ArticleFUNNY STORY by Emily Henry!
I literally just finished this book. Funny Story – A Novel by Emily Henry. If you haven’t read one of Emily’s books yet, and if you like rom-com, this book is right up your alley! A small cast of...
View ArticleMy Favorite Room In the House!
Do you have a favorite room in your house? One that you gravitate to? Oddly enough, I gravitate to this space during hurricanes and storms (unless there’s a lot of lightening). It’s an out of this...
View ArticleRemember to Marvel! | Sunrise – Michigan
Let me start by saying, we’re not in Michigan right now, hopefully one day soon! I looked back at some photos of this stunning sunrise over the river and had to share another! I will hop out of bed and...
View ArticleHappy weekend and what’s for dinner?
Keeping it simple today, it’s been a long week. Sending happy wishes to anyone who may need one (or more!) Enjoy your weekend, try to get outside (unless you live in an area where the smoke from the...
View ArticleSharing a Design Inspiration…
My husband and I watched this series called For the Love of Kitchens, by deVOL Kitchens. It was a fabulous series. Brilliant, expert craftsmanship, exquisite design that will blow you away. Their...
View ArticleSerenity – I need to get back to this spot!
Sometimes spending time in a nice serene space can bring your shoulders down to a respectable level, ha ha. This photo reminds me of Ireland. Have I been? No… but I’ve read books and I picture a lot of...
View ArticleHome Sweet Home!
This is Home Sweet Home. We’ve been here a long time – almost 31 years, hard to believe that much time has flown by. The neighborhood we live in, Old Windermere, has been around since 1927. Back in the...
View ArticleSummertime in Charleston, SC!
Sun, sun, sun, sun, sun… If you love a lot of sun, Charleston, SC is the place for you! I ran across this photo from a few years ago when we had our window box planted with Impatiens. Beautiful! We...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July!
🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Here’s to a wonderful day with family and friends! 🇺🇸 Until next time… ✨ Take a moment to be grateful for at least one thing today – TODAY will be a good day, you’ve got this!
View ArticleEnjoy this 4th of July Weekend!
Enjoy this 4th of July Weekend! #liveoak #spanishmoss #4thofJulyweekend - See the moss swaying in the tree via @barbara.stroud Read this post at artfoodhome.com
View ArticleRed Ring Around the Moon!
The other night we were turning off lights and heading to bed when something caught my eye. The moon. Striking! I took a photo, looked to see if it was how I saw it. Red ring around the moon, let me...
View ArticleBook: Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer!
The epitome of summer. Taking the time to sit back and read a book, drink an iced tea and soak up the outdoors (unless it’s really hot, then I’ll soak up the indoors looking outdoors, wink wink) –...
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