Beach Sculpture by Mother Nature – Botany Bay (Edisto, SC)
Beach Sculpture by Mother Nature – Botany Bay (Edisto, SC) Botany Bay – located in Edisto, SC is one of the most beautiful, unspoiled beaches that I’ve ever seen. From the moment you enter the Botany...
View ArticleBlooming Hydrangeas!
I think all the blooming, scented plants in Charleston, SC are making a super comeback after the not-typical-for-us winter of ice and snow. It was a crazy (but fun) week, but many plants really took a...
View ArticleMama Cardinal – Nesting…
We feel fortunate to be able to witness such a sweet site right outside of our windows. A mama cardinal has nested in our bushes and she is vigilant in her duties. Such dedication. Amidst all that is...
View ArticleHow To Store Fresh Cilantro!
I was whipping up a batch of Cowboy Caviar (If you haven’t tried it, ohmy! Give it a whirl, it’s good by itself, as a dip or added to other recipes – delicious!!) and had a large bunch of cilantro I...
View ArticleTime…
Happy birthday Kiddo! Just look at this water! It looks so clear – and so chilly – as in teeth chattering, at least for someone who has lived in the heat of the South for the past 29 years. I grew up...
View ArticleMimosa Tree – Beautiful, but…
Mimosa Tree The Mimosa tree is such a beautiful tree, especially this time of year with blooms that are so stunning. The leaves of a Mimosa tree are fern-like and delicate looking. Overall, the tree is...
View ArticleThe Sage House (947) by John Tee!
This is the Sage House plan (947) by John Tee. This plan is approximately 1,672 square feet (depending upon the configuration you choose) with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. I love the mix of materials...
View ArticleMarigold – A Portrait!
Marigold – A Portrait! Portrait of a marigold! Why not, right? We were visiting my family and they had bought many flats of flowers – so we were planting and I took this single plant out and set it on...
View Article81 Camp Street House Plan by Our Town Plans!
81 Camp St House Plan by Our Town Plans This is the 81 Camp Street House Plan by Our Town Plans… I love their house plans – from large and stately to small and brilliant – each plan is so well thought...
View ArticleCharlie… a big dog trapped in a small body!
Charlie This is Charlie – I’ve never met a dog quite like him. People aren’t his thing, other dogs on the other hand… he’s a social butterfly. He’s also a very big dog trapped in a small (but tough)...
View ArticleMorning Walk – Grand Live Oak Trees
Morning Walk – Charleston, SC I snapped this photo on a morning walk the other day. The live oak trees in this area are so large, and dramatic as they are covered in Spanish moss and Resurrection Fern....
View ArticleShingle #101 House Plan by Lake + Land Design Studio!
This is the Shingle #101 house plan by Lake + Land Design Studio – isn’t it charming? This plan is 2,263 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Inspired by a plan on the hit HGTV show “Home...
View ArticleA smile for only $3.33!
Tulips are one of my favorites. I love how they follow the light – how they stand tall and then reach out as if they’re dancing. The inside of a tulip doesn’t look real… it’s absolute perfection!...
View ArticleView from Ravenel Bridge – Charleston, SC
View from Ravenel Bridge – Charleston, SC Another drive by photo as passenger. This time on the way back from Mt. Pleasant towards Charleston, SC on the Ravenel bridge. So much happens in this city. We...
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“What???!!!” OH, CHARLIE! Seriously? This dog loves dirt… unfortunately. He gets bathed more often than most people. Our last Jack Russell didn’t like to get dirty. I loved that about him. Charlie…...
View ArticleGorgeous Geraniums!
Early Spring, I bought several geraniums from our local Harris Teeter (grocery store). They were a deal at $5 each. They’ve since been repotted into larger, prettier pots and they are doing...
View ArticleBoonehall Farms – Like hitting the lottery!
A trip to Boonehall Farms is like hitting the lottery, but with great food instead of money. A wonderful selection of items at great prices – you just can’t beat it! We were at Boonehall Farms the...
View ArticlePhoto Op – Charleston! Another restaurant menu to check out…
Broad Street, Charleston, SC We took a drive through downtown Charleston on our way to Mount Pleasant to do some running around. We were stopped at a red light, along with a horse and carriage. Hmmm,...
View ArticleA Happy Mistake!
A happy mistake for sure! I was looking through images and hmmm, I know I did not snap this one, but I do love it! It’s interesting on a diagonal. I know many artists do paintings of homes from a...
View ArticleCrape Myrtle Blooms…
Our crape myrtle trees are loaded down with blooms. The limbs are bent trying to hold them up. I especially love the bark of a crape myrtle – how it starts to peel, revealing wonderful terra cotta...
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