Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! This is a day filled with magic and wonder, so keep in mind the reason for the season 😉 Some of you have traveled long distances to be with loved ones this year....
View Article‘Tis the Season…
Tis the season for lights and garland, wreaths and Christmas trees both live and faux. I love walking the neighborhood and seeing the wonderful decorations. So many lights – lots of work, no doubt, but...
View ArticleHave a Safe & Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Sending wishes for a safe and happy New Year! Ah, it’s New Years Eve, can you believe it? Time flies… Truly, where does the time go? It seems as if it was just summer and now it’s the...
View ArticleHealthy, Wealthy & Wise…
Happy New Year! Sending wishes for a wonderful New Year! May it be filled with everything you love, and nothing you don’t. A new year, a new attitude. Speaking of New Year’s… with it comes resolutions....
View ArticleWhat’s happening in 2022!
I snapped this photo while on a morning walk yesterday. So serene, calming and beautiful. I didn’t have a post scheduled for today, so I spent my morning figuring the trajectory of this blog for 2022....
View ArticleWinter in Charleston, SC
Well, we are having a warm winter for the most part. A few cold days (and a few wildly windy days that brought our neighbors trash into our yard, shingles from someones house in our backyard and about...
View Article2022 Workshops at Bluebird Hill Retreat!
Most of you have heard of Anne Blair Brown and Trey Finney. Fabulous artists. You may know that they restored a wonderful property to use in the most creative way! Be sure to see the links below to the...
View ArticleCrosby’s Seafood – Folly Beach, Charleston, SC
Like many of us, we’ve curtailed our dining out – which isn’t fun, especially since we just started back (2-3 restaurant visits) before numbers started ramping up again. Fred had a great idea, Crosby’s...
View ArticleView from Crosby’s Seafood Dock!
Heaven, right? Absolutely! We do not take for granted the ability to get the freshest seafood on the planet.. Crosby’s is a short distance from the house – it’s where we go to buy fresh seafood....
View ArticleReminder: It’s orange season!
Who can’t resist the ubiquitous orange? Sure, they may be available everywhere all year long, but you know it’s true season is NOW! They are 100% tastier than they are other times of the year (although...
View ArticleS o c i a l l y D i s t a n c e d .
S m a r t b i r d s . . . We were at Crosby Fish & Shrimp a few weeks ago (Charleston/Folly), I walked out on the dock to take a few photos and I noticed these birds each on a piling. I thought to...
View ArticleAfternoon walk…
Oh, the sights we see when out walking! Of course, if I forget my phone there will be a phenomenal sunrise/sunset or a setting so perfect for a great photo and BAM… phone is at home. I rarely forget...
View ArticleCamellias in Charleston, SC
Camellias are blooming in Charleston, SC right now and they’re gorgeous. Many people cut the blooms and float them in a shallow bowl of water – very pretty. I love the shiny leaves, the tight compact...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day!
Happy February 14, 2022! You know, that Cupid day… AKA, Valentine’s Day ❤️. Do you usually do the dinner out, roses, chocolates routine? Or are you a bit pared down? Do you prefer to stay home, watch a...
View ArticleGood memories… Monhegan Butterfly
Today is a beautiful, sunny, warm day (for winter) – almost 70 degrees. I stepped outside to take our dog around the block and couldn’t believe how nice it was. So I thought I would post something...
View ArticleSpring is springing up in Charleston!
Well, it seems as if spring is about to spring in Charleston, SC! One of our azaleas is blooming, camellias are always in bloom this time of year, and the garden stores are full of stunning and...
View ArticleLines and Color…
I love the simplicity of this photo. The straight lines intrigue me. I was sitting in the sunroom when I took this photo looking through the house. The lines of the nearby window, the French doors and...
View ArticleTulip Tree is Blooming – Spring is Near!
I think Tulip Trees are so interesting! They seem pretty incognito most of the year. They’re there but they don’t really stand out. Until it’s almost spring and THEN they come alive and are the star of...
View ArticleSame View, Different Day!
I posted a similar photo last week, before I moved furniture back to its rightful place, at least for the time being. What strikes me are the lines, the white/black starkness, but also the softness of...
View Articlepink perfection!
The azaleas in Charleston, SC are blooming like crazy right now. They truly are a wonderful mix of pink perfection (various shades of pinks, as well as white). We live in an older neighborhood and most...
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