The path to finding JOY…
Joy. It has a different definition for each of us. For some of us it may be spending time with friends out on the town, for others, we may prefer a quiet night at home. Some of are energized by being...
View ArticlePreserving Historic Trees
Just look at this stunning display of tree canopy. The live oak trees in this area are astounding. Long ago (late 1920/30’s) a tree was planted in the front yard of each home. This area used to be a...
View ArticleiPhone Sketch –“Uplighting”…
Uplighting is an 8 minute sketch (at most). What fun! Last night Fred was taking a shower so I did a quick sketch. Instead of finding paper, pencils, pens, marker, etc. I simply opened an app on my...
View ArticleConsistently Delicious – EVO Wood-Fired Pizzeria (& Best Salads EVER)
Do you have a restaurant you love because they deliver consistently delicious (and creative!) food? Recently we had another unusual salad that was so exquisite in every way. It was different, it was...
View ArticleA February Sky in Charleston, SC
Sometimes the monotonous can become the highlight of the day. We were heading across the Ashley River Memorial bridge. As we were crossing the bridge after whatever errand we were running I saw the...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day!
You didn’t forget, did you? 💗 This is a holiday comprised of boxes of chocolates, vases of flowers, beautiful greeting cards and a dinner out on the town. Or does it? I think Fred and I went out to...
View ArticleSpring is in the air in Charleston!
Spring is definitely in the air here in Charleston. The mornings start out cool and refreshing, the afternoons heat up a bit, especially if you’re in the sun (with the exception of today which will be...
View ArticleThe Spring Vibe Continues in Charleston, SC
It’s hard to believe our winter is almost over. It definitely looks, sounds and feels like it. The camellia’s are blooming, the birds are chirping and the temps are warming (70’s/80’s). Most days have...
View ArticleTake A Virtual Vacation…
Every once in a while it feels good to get away, doesn’t it? Go somewhere fresh and different. Ideally a place high up on a mountain with the freshest air and water imaginable. A place so fabulous that...
View ArticleGrand Live Oak | Not what you expect!
Magnificent, right? The power and strength this tree shows is amazing. The massive circumference is mind blowing. It looks like the Angel Oak, but it’s not – and it’s in a location you wouldn’t expect....
View ArticleAn Unexpected Burst of Color | Charleston, SC!
I love unexpected pairings of plants in containers. Something I wouldn’t have thought of, to mix strawberries and pansies, yet look! It’s beautiful. It helps to visit different design shops/nurseries...
View ArticleLive Oak Trees & Azaleas Blooming in Charleston, SC
It’s been a hard winter. Hee hee. Yes, this is winter in Charleston, SC. It seems as if spring (and pollen) come earlier and earlier every year. It is beautiful with so many flowers blooming. Soon come...
View ArticleTime Flies – Lose an hour reminder!
A quick reminder that the time changes for most of us who enter into Daylight Saving Time beginning at 2AM. Tomorrow morning (at this time) will be an hour later than it is today. So if you feel as if...
View ArticleIt’s almost spring in Charleston!
Spring has almost sprung. – can you believe in less than a week it will be spring. It feels as if winter just began. Spring in Charleston, SC is very close to summer. The upside? The stunning array of...
View ArticleLooking for GREEN on this St. Patrick’s Day!
May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live. – IRISH PROVERB – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m always scrambling to find something green on this day. So for you, because I’m so...
View ArticleHAPPY SPRING from Charleston, SC!
Nothing says spring like a brightly colored azalea in full bloom, right? So pretty beneath the live oak trees with their Spanish moss draped and blowing in the wind. Live oak trees + azaleas are...
View ArticleAzalea Season in Charleston, SC!
I know I’ve posted a lot of azalea/flower images the past few weeks. Charleston is nearing the end of a prolific azalea season – which has been tremendously cheerful and full of color. I love when...
View ArticleQuick Sketch: Live Oak Tree…
I did a quick sketch using my iPhone the other day – just trying to capture its essence. The way the branches seem to be reaching out – almost as if in a fairytale. I just wanted to sketch the main...
View ArticleWhere Am I?
This was a great time! So much fun… Where Am I? #hehe… It’s actually a pretty easy guess. I have great memories of this “special place” as a kid… We were at the car wash. Not usually how we wash our...
View ArticleAnticipation… part of the getaway experience!
Anticipation. You know, if you have a getaway planned months ahead -that wonderful feeling of anticipation. Looking forward to wherever it is you may be going. Anticipation makes you happy. It gives...
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