HOWLaween is approaching…
HOWLaween is fast approaching – and the neighborhood is filled with Halloween and fall decor. Hopefully you’re ready for it! We scored several bags of candy, so we’re ready for the trick-or-treaters....
View ArticleQuintessential New England Halloween Decor
Isn’t this the quintessential New England fall decor you’ve always dreamed of? Simple. Classic. The gorgeous blue of the door, coupled with the classy door knocker is enough to say WOW, but add...
View ArticleTis the season!
Fall is in the air which has most people super happy. In Charleston, we’ve taken a break from the heat (woohoo!) and are blessed with cooler, dry temperatures. There is a crispness that has most people...
View ArticleHappy birthday to the love of my life!
🎶Happy birthday to you! 🎶 Happy birthday to you 🎶 Happy birthday dee-aaaarrr, Fre-eeed! 🎶 Happy birthday to you! … and many (many, many, many more)! Oh the joy a birthday brings… I have to say, this...
View ArticleHappy Fall – Happy Halloween Eve!
Pretty as a picture, right? The sun hit this fall display so beautifully, I had to run up and take a few photos. Can you believe tomorrow is Halloween? It doesn’t seem like last Halloween was all that...
View ArticleA stunning view on a time-change eve for most of us…
When is the madness going to stop? Wouldn’t it be nice to stay on Daylight Saving Time (DST)? The thought, for most of us, of dark coming at such an early hour gives those who work no time to be in the...
View ArticleAnother pretty sight to behold and the weather to go along with it!
With EL NIÑO in place, much of the country is expecting warmer temps this winter. I can say that would be true for Charleston where temps are hovering around 80 and the sun is shining beautifully. It’s...
View ArticleHappy Weekend Everyone!
HAPPY WEEKEND, Y’ALL!! Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend in much of the country… So get out and enjoy it if you can! I saw this at our local pet supply store, Dolittles. We brought...
View ArticleNearby View: Charleston is breathtaking, isn’t it?
We were out running errands and popped into a few nearby shops. On the way back to the car, I had to stop to take a photo to show you… THIS is the view. (It’s not my personal view, but it’s a short...
View ArticleWeekend Drive: Edisto Area in South Carolina
Every once in a while it’s nice to get out of your own setting – see something different, even though it may be nearby. My husband and I stopped and had a nice lunch and then thought a drive might be...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving! #thisisus
🦃 Sending wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving! 🙏 This photo of my husband and I was taken by a friend and Expert-In-Residence at The Swag in Waynesville, NC – This is one of my favorite photos of us, we...
View ArticleGift Idea for someone with a green thumb (or not!)
It’s the holiday season… 🎶 It’s such a festive time of year isn’t it? My “Thanksgiving cactus” is in full bloom, and even though Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas (and other holidays) are on the way –...
View ArticleStocking Stuffer Alert! Liip Balm! #bestofthebest
Are you looking for some great stocking stuffers? This particular stocking stuffer will have the person you give it to thank you every time they use it. It just FEELS so good, and once you try it,...
View ArticleCharleston, SC as seen from a parking garage.
I love a framed view of a cool place. This is Charleston, SC as seen from a parking garage. I was headed to the Apple store and was hightailing it when I saw this image. I had to backtrack to get a...
View ArticleThe BEST Hot Chocolate In All the Land!
I have an amazing recipe for you – but… Oh y’all, my late fall images are suffering with these early dark evenings coming so early. You would laugh if you saw me make a recipe, early enough that there...
View ArticleGift Ideas from Buxton Books – Charleston, SC!
Who loves a bookstore? I do. I grew up reading and LOVING books. Once I really started reading, my parents would always be sure I had a book. I loved mysteries like the Nancy Drew series. My first...
View ArticleA View From the Purchase Knob Hike…
Beautiful, isn’t it? We were on a hike in North Carolina – Purchase Knob to be exact. Always a good time, I love the views, they’re beyond breathtaking. For those of you who have been on this trail,...
View ArticleGift Idea for the cook in your life!
Do you have someone on your list who loves to cook (or perhaps a gift to yourself)? For those who make soups and a variety of other recipes they can be elevated to another level with the use of one...
View ArticleFall Beauty in South Carolina…
Trees. They are spectacular and can really make a neighborhood special. On the way back from a walk this scene struck me. This was November – the ground was so dry. The sun was coming in strong and a...
View ArticleUnexpected (& colorful!) beauty…
Just look at the vibrant color in this ornamental (vs. edible) cabbage! Stunning, isn’t it? Perfect in the ground or a planter. The link (above) shows the different types, their care, etc. It can...
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