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May in Michigan – Hang in there!
May in Michigan – Spring is Coming Soon! I took this photo last May when I was in Michigan visiting my family. The sky was blue, blue, blue and this tree was green, green, green. The two colors...
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Blooming Dogwood Tree – Charleston, SC
Blooming Dogwood Tree – Charleston, SC The Dogwood trees are in full blown right now and are oh so pretty. Ours is beneath a live oak tree that has been here probably since the 1930’s when the house...
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Backyard Geraniums | Spring in Charleston, SC
Backyard Geraniums We have what I like to refer to a “family” of geraniums. They’ve been purchased over the years and are all that wonderful salmon color. Geraniums are forgiving and beautiful. All we...
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The Live Oak We Planted…
Looking Up | Backyard Live Oak Tree Years ago, shortly after we moved into our house we planted a small live oak tree in the backyard. We planted it, fed it Miracle Grow (at the advice of the nursery...
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Some Of My Favorites: Recliners
I started “some of my favorite things” last week. I thought it would be fun to share some of the many things that I research for myself or others. The recliners/reclining chairs with an ottoman that...
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Enchanting Morning…
An Enchanting Morning | Charleston, SC We are usually up early. Very early. One particular morning I glanced into the backyard and saw the most incredible moon. Breathtaking! We planted this live oak...
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Nature’s Beauty!
Live Oak Tree | Charleston, SC I know I’ve mentioned this a few (hundred) times in the past. There is an area of Charleston (well a few areas), filled with beautiful live oak trees. Grand oaks which...
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Inspired Words Via Instagram #1 – My thoughts…
Inspiring Thought #1 I saw this on a friend’s Instagram and it hit me how true it is. If we stop wanting to learn (to be teachable) we stagnate ourselves. We need to expand our territories and learn...
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Graceful Live Oak | Charleston, SC
Graceful Live Oak | Charleston, SC This is one spot I always love on our walk – I put a Silvertone filter on it to give it that timeless elegance it so deserves. Aren’t the far reaching branches so...
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Charleston, SC View From Parking Garage
Steeple View – Charleston, SC We were on our way downtown (Charleston, SC) – parked in a garage (headed to Apple) and on our way out of the garage I noticed the view was so amazing. Took a quick pic....
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After the Rain…
After the Rain… Reflections. Pretty amazing, aren’t they? I took this after we (finally) had a rain shower. We needed it badly, the trees and budding plants and flowers really needed a good shot of...
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Lettuce Rejoice!
Lettuce Rejoice! LETTUCE REJOICE! Heehee… couldn’t resist that one! I was making a salad for lunch the other day. Sun was streaming in the window and my lettuce was just screaming for its portrait to...
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Restroom Decor @ Stella’s – Charleston, SC
Restroom Decor at Stella’s | Charleston, SC Stella’s Charleston. Wow. Fabulous food in the best possible setting. Even the bathroom decor is cool and eclectic. The bold wallpaper with the dark wood...
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Charlie Jungle Photo Shoot!
Charlie, a photoshoot… Charlie loves a photo shoot… on this day he was sitting in the pathway soaking up the sun. I shot the photo through the nearby liriope that grows taller than Charlie is. We have...
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Dahlias – Freshly Planted!
Dahlias – Freshly Planted The weather has been so beautiful here in Charleston, SC. Visit the local nursery for flowers and plants and you will see a police officer directing traffic. It’s that busy....
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Fern in Golden Light…
Fern in Golden Light I took this photo one early morning while sun streamed in the window at my parent’s house in Michigan. It’s my favorite time of day there. They see the most amazing sunrises and...
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Not your typical snowball…
Not your typical Snowball… Snowball bushes. Aren’t they magnificent! I took this photo looking up into the tree, which is magnificent all by itself, but OH! The Viburnum blooms with “balls of snow” in...
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Reflections of a Live Oak!
Reflections of a Live Oak It seems like I start a lot of my posts by saying “While I was out walking the dog…” and here is yet another one. While Charlie is sniffing the grass I am looking around for...
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The Legend of the Dogwood Flower at Easter…
Happy Easter! I love our Dogwood tree that was planted beneath our Live Oak. It’s in bloom every Easter, which makes it pretty special. Every year I get several great shots – I love this close up photo...
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Planting Flowers…
Springtime Planting Springtime! We had a nice Winter, it wasn’t especially cold or rainy. Even though the weather was favorable, when Spring has sprung everyone is anxious to plant their flowers....
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