Is Your Thanksgiving Cactus Blooming?
A Christmas cactus has to be one of the easiest plants in the world to take care of. I forget about mine for weeks at a time – but it’s always so forgiving. There is one trick that will take it from...
View ArticleA Busy Day? Take A Deep Breath…
This was an unexpected surprise as we headed over the bridge to Mount Pleasant, SC. We were out early the other morning while running errands. There was such a beautiful color across the horizon and...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving to you!
Happy Thanksgiving – wishing you a day of retrospection, serenity, peace and tranquility. A day to be thankful for every little thing and to carry that feeling on throughout the year. Enjoy your time...
View ArticleCharleston, SC After Sunset View – Stunning!
My husband and I were heading out to run a few errands last night when we saw the brightest, most beautiful sky. Sunset. We could only catch glimpses of the bright pink sky through the (many) trees –...
View ArticleCharleston, SC – A Stunning View for Everyone!
Most of us are blown away with the beauty of Charleston, SC. Other areas of Charleston are trying to keep their charm intact, but whether it will happen remains to be seen. Most people want it, but...
View ArticleGetting in the Christmas Spirit…
A quick photo to catapult you into the spirit of Christmas. The wonder and the magic of it all. When you were young did you ride through neighborhoods to look at Christmas lights aglow? It was so fun,...
View ArticleChildhood Memories…
We were driving down the road when I said “Stop! Let me out, I need to take a photo!”. I jumped out and ran to this very spot, where (as we drove by) I saw the mix of light and shadows on the water,...
View ArticleA Winter Wonderland! What a treat…
My husband and I got away to the mountains for a few days. It was sunny and nice when we left Charleston, SC – we stopped at a wonderful little place in Saluda, NC for lunch and I noticed a Severe...
View ArticleAlways Look Up!
My husband and I took an evening walk – you may have heard me say – Always Look Up! It’s my motto. You see the most beautiful sites when you take the time to draw your eye toward the sky. This evening...
View ArticleBe on the lookout for the next performance by the King’s Counterpoint!
I love the wonderful opportunities in Charleston to see and hear wonderful art and music. My husband and I went to The Kings Counterpoint (KCP) free Christmas event at the Cathedral of St. John the...
View ArticlePicture Perfect Just Like A Postcard!
Whoa! The unspeakable beauty of the mountains is undeniable. We arrived in Western North Carolina on a sunny but cool day. As we were having lunch in Saluda, NC I saw a weather alert pop up – possible...
View ArticleThe most delectable Christmas Cookies in all the land!
If you’re looking for a super special Christmas cookie recipe – look no further! This is a recipe the entire family can join in on. Everyone can display their artistic abilities (or not, ha ha) –...
View ArticleHappy Christmas Eve!
I love to post this image on Christmas eve – it was taken years ago, not sure if I took it or if my dad took it and sent it to me. It’s a treasure nonetheless. The magical colors of the sky coupled...
View ArticleMerry Christmas to you and yours!
My husband and I put this pile of snow, buttons & twigs together one Christmas… I absolutely love this snowman and I love his shadow. He’s a happy one for sure! Sending wishes for a very Merry...
View ArticleSound advice in time for the new year…
Just in time for New Year’s goal setters – sound advice from a chocolate, ha ha. I love the dark chocolate Dove pieces. It’s always fun to see the message inside the wrapper. I thought this one was...
View ArticleA Sunrise Treasure!
Sunrise. Sunset. I love them both equally. How magical it would be to have an amazing view of one or the other. “If I had my druthers” as my MIL will say, I’m not sure which I would pick. I love a...
View ArticleQuintessential Charleston!
When I saw this dapper man, dressed in his finest riding his bike down a beautiful Charleston, SC street – I thought to myself “only in Charleston” would you see him stop for the Equine Sanitation...
View ArticleA Quote for the New Year!
Sending HAPPY NEW YEAR wishes to you and yours – can you fathom that it’s already 2025? I have an inspiring quote for you for the New Year… so take a peak and keep it in mind (I didn’t write it)....
View ArticleBook: The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner- Coming Soon!
Coming Soon Book Alert! Jennifer Weiner has a new book coming out April 2025. The image was an Advanced Reader’s Edition, so it’s not the actual cover – you can see it now, it has been released since....
View ArticleCitrus in the Sun – this is January in Charleston, SC!
Believe it or not, these are not a variety of oranges. They’re limes. I don’t recall the name on the tag, I’m thinking they may be mixed with orange/lime? Interesting, hmmm? When I saw how the sun was...
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