South Eastern Wildlife Expo – Begins today!
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is a big event in Charleston, SC each year. People come from all over the planet to head to the events, check out the art (fabulous!) and partake in a nice long...
View ArticleAnother “Pretty in Pink” Post – I am obsessed!
I love flowers. Love them! They are bright and happy and make me smile. What a nice little pick me up during the week, (and yes, a photo counts!) I took this photo a while back when I was in Michigan....
View ArticleIs it a tulip or a tree? Yes, it is!
I love these trees. We live in an older neighborhood and we have several of these “tulip trees”. The blooms are very tulip-like, but once the flower petals fall off green leaves shoot out and it...
View ArticleThis recipe IS a winner! #vegpasta
After spending a considerable amount of time and money on a recipe that wasn’t great – actually neither of us even liked it despite loving all the ingredients.. we opted for something healthy, tasty...
View ArticleEver Wonder About Leap Year? #wondernomore
I saw this on Instagram (@PBS) yesterday and it piqued my interest. The short answer to WHY do we have leap year is because the seasons wouldn’t match up with the calendar over time. So to keep the...
View ArticleSpring is definitely in the air!
Spring is definitely in the air here in Charleston, South Carolina. Our winters are lovely and aren’t freezing cold for the most part. Some days are spring like, (as I write this for example), then...
View ArticleA Frenzy of Color in Charleston, SC!
Charleston, South Carolina is alive in a frenzy of vibrant colors right now. The azaleas are beginning to bloom prolifically adding to the color from the camellias, tulip trees where the blossoms have...
View ArticleAbide-A-While: Stunning vignettes of plants and flowers!
Ask anyone who has visited Abide-A-While in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina how their plant selection is and you’ll hear wonderful stories. How many of us keep going back for more? Trees, shrubs,...
View ArticleAn Air Purifier That is More Than Just A Pretty Face!
Sometimes you just want fresh air, free of allergens. Aaaachoo, eyes itching, nose running – allergy meds taken. It feels as if the pollen is getting worse (as I listen to my husband now sneezing). I...
View ArticleReflections…
Beautiful reflection in the ditch holding water from the major storm we had the other day. The wind was wild as was the amount of rain. A nearby roof was ripped off and sent sailing quite a distance....
View ArticleOne way to scroll less and think more…
Apologies, some of you (subscribers) may have seen this post inadvertently pop up on Tuesday. Grrr, it wasn’t supposed to so please erase it from your mind and pretend it’s new! 🆕😬 Of course there are...
View ArticleHappy Spring!
Spring has sprung, most definitely, here in Charleston, SC. The azaleas are beginning to wilt, the leaves are falling like crazy – the “squiggles” are coming, and then… … we should be good for a bit!...
View ArticleSpring (WOW!!) in Charleston, SC!
Welcome to spring in Charleston, South Carolina! Not unlike many locations across the country plants, shrubs and trees are blooming early. Although this seems a bit typical for us I suppose. Some...
View ArticleA Good Friday Sentiment…
We see the most interesting things while out walking… I snapped this photo while walking around downtown Charleston, SC. I thought, hmmm, this could come in handy one day – then I started thinking...
View ArticleHappy Easter & What About the Easter Bunny?
Can you believe Easter weekend is already upon us? Well, it’s here and many of us are busy cooking/baking up some treats for tomorrow. Time to spend with family and friends, or at home – reflecting –...
View ArticleBloom Baby Bloom – Hate for it to end!
Ok, the azaleas are now fading after a SPECTACULAR show! They’ve been so stunning up and down this street – covered in azaleas everywhere. An explosion of bright pink, some light pink, a couple salmon...
View ArticleTried this ray of sunshine, I am a convert…
How happy is this? After (finally) purchasing a Scrub Daddy that i’ve heard so much about, but wasn’t going to give in to the cuteness – I had to try it out. I mean, don’t say you don’t like something...
View ArticleEaster Cactus!
This used to be a Christmas cactus – actually, I think it was more of a Thanksgiving cactus – but this year (I put it in a new spot) it’s an Easter cactus. Just try to keep up! It’s such a vibrant...
View ArticleThis Man – And Our Story…
Fred and I met 33 years ago today. Thirty. Three. Years. Ago. I remember it like yesterday. It seems so long ago, but in another way I can remember it so clearly. Like many of you, we have a cool...
View ArticleHappy Weekend!!
Well! If you’re reading this you made it to the weekend. Take time to enjoy it! We bought some beautiful flowers the other day and oh, what joy they bring! A fresh cut each day and they keep on keeping...
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