Charleston’s abundant camellias!
Spring in Charleston is literally an explosion of color. The stunning array of bright colors and scents wafting through the air are absolutely magical. This is my very favorite part about spring. The...
View ArticleSunflower Saturday!
A simple sunflower. So colorful, so full of life, hope and possibilities. Sunflowers are strong to be able to hold the flower up and track the sunshine. Prayers for Ukraine are on my mind, like most...
View ArticleWhat are a few things that make your day?
What are a few things that can make your day? It’s amazing how small it can be. It doesn’t have to be glitz and glamor, sometimes, the simple things bring the biggest smile and feeling of peace. A few...
View ArticleContemplating More Time Outdoors…
Charlie. He’s the sweetest beast. I took this photo last summer when I walked outside and there he was on the sofa cushions, head on the armrest. I’m not sure if he was deep in thought or if the...
View ArticleBougainvillea in Charleston…
Such a pretty setting, isn’t it? All the pink blooms, with pops of white (and the cool blue chair) – all set in an English green space. Gorgeous! We stopped in Elizabeth Stuart Design (ESD) a week or...
View ArticleBeautiful…
The other day we were out running errands. You know, the typical groceries, Costco (sometimes), Target (sometimes) and wherever else we need to head to. We popped in Celadon, because it’s nice to look...
View ArticleLike a Jamie Wyeth painting – Monhegan, ME
To those of you who haven’t been to Monhegan Island (Maine) – Wow. It’s a tiny island, for those who love the outdoors, love to hike and see beautiful things, eat wonderful food and visit with some of...
View ArticleListen to the amazing story of their lives…
Do you remember how it feels to be relevant? Your presence KNOWN. People around you see and hear you. Your voice is heard. People think you’re interesting. Whether it’s you or your travels, your...
View ArticleIt feels like fall – the leaves are crazy!
We live in an area of Charleston, SC with a lot of live oak trees. They’re magnificent and grand and have been around for almost a century. Many have Spanish moss hanging from their limbs. They have...
View ArticleA Photo For Palm Sunday – Charleston, SC
I saw these palms on a walk and I thought of Palm Sunday – what a nice thought to post the gorgeous palms coupled with the blooming azaleas! I love these wild palms that just pop up wherever they...
View ArticleThe Art of Monhegan…
Monhegan, Maine. A place of utter peace and tranquility. The most gorgeous views you could possibly imagine… History, everywhere you look. If you’re familiar with paintings from Monhegan, you will...
View ArticleHappy Easter!
Wishing you a very happy Easter. Sending special thoughts your way… Christ Is Risen, Hallelujah! #thankful #blessed #grateful Have you ever wondered about HOW the date of Easter is determined from year...
View ArticlePops of Color & What to Plant?
We were taking our dog for his daily walk around the block (we try to fit in a few) – and I came upon this pretty iris. The purples so dark, the greens so green, and that little splash of yellow in the...
View ArticleHeavenly Petunias!
Petunias! Aren’t they the best? Some plants and flowers don’t need a thing, but petunias need to be deadheaded in order for them to bloom profusely. I love that few minutes spent looking for spent...
View ArticleNasturtiums: The perfect (& edible!) flower!
Nasturtiums – The happiest of flowers in my opinion. I love this vibrant orangey/red – My mom plants nasturtiums in their yard and always has small vases full of these stunning flowers. They’re so...
View ArticleI love a sense of humor…
A sense of humor goes a long way with me. It lightens up the world, makes people smile – and why not? Why not add a little humor? This truck cleans up after horses… (downtown, where there are...
View ArticleUp to his old antics… plus a new one!
I love impromptu photos. Most of the images I take are filled with sunlight. I walked by our sunroom on this sunny day to see Charlie sitting on the ottoman, full of light – looking like an angel, ha...
View ArticlePretty Poppies – Happy Saturday!
When we walk early mornings (most days) we pass by a house with a garden in the front yard. Veggies galore, flowers, everything you can imagine. We were a bit later walking this weekend morning, and I...
View ArticleHand Painted Flower – Or is it?
It amazes me how Mother Nature has created such beauty. When you really look at things, the beauty is hard to describe. This flower (do you know what it is?) looks as if it were painted by hand. It’s...
View ArticleEating local at small, family owned restaurants!
Our friend and neighbor told us about a small, family owned restaurant that they frequent. They love the food and the people are so nice. We stopped in, not thinking, on the Saturday before Mother’s...
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