Life can turn on a dime – take the time now…
It was another steamy day in Charleston – but our late afternoon (evening) walk was still quite pretty. You can almost see the humidity in the air. This is an older street lined with large live oak...
View Article206 Talbot House Plan by Our Town Plans!
I think this could be the most fabulous pool house (or guest house, office, studio, the list goes on) in our backyard. What fun it would be to have an outbuilding with so many uses? A separate space...
View ArticleWhiteside Cottage House Plan by Todd Wilson for Southern Living!
Sweet, sweet, sweet! I absolutely adore this small house plan/guest suite – whichever use, it’s magnificent! I love the white, and also love the metal roof, so when it rains you have that lovely sound...
View ArticleView from Mingo Point | Kiawah, SC!
Drop dead gorgeous, right? Mingo Point (located on Kiawah Island, SC) is a popular event venue. Our nephew and his fiancé were married here back in June. It was a beautiful wedding. Over the top...
View ArticleGO Logic 1100 Model
What a super cool plan. This home can be as net zero friendly as you like. GO Logic offers many options – you can select a plan, and then look through the many options for everything. The look changes...
View ArticleFiddle Faddle, Georgian Bay & Special Wishes
Today is a big day for several reasons – but it’s also a day to be grateful/blessed for growing up in a loving environment. I don’t take that for granted, I am thankful every single day. This is my...
View ArticleHappy House!
Many years ago we made the move to an older subdivision in Charleston. We live in one of the first neighborhoods developed (outside of the peninsula) – developed around 1926 – Our home was built in...
View ArticleGrace Park Cottage (SL2063) by Bridgewater Consulting LLC for Southern Living...
Pretty eye catching, isn’t it? I love the French doors, the ceiling fans, the dog that appears to sit so regally on the front porch. This is a fabulous house plan full of wonderful spaces. I like the...
View ArticleThankful for another trip around the sun!
How many of you don’t have a lot of images of yourself? I’m the photo taker in the family and I’m not super comfy with it in reverse, so… a sprinkling of images throughout the years… and cake… and...
View ArticleStill the Man of My Dreams…
Married twenty nine years to the love of my life. Fred is the sweetest. We are partners for life in every way. I cannot imagine spending life with anyone but him. We met years ago, clicked right away,...
View ArticleThe Verdier House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects
I love cottage house plans and think they have such charm. This plan has a 8′ deep porches. What I love about this Allison Ramsey Architects is the ability to make modifications if you have something...
View ArticleCelebrate Good Times!
I cannot believe how quickly time goes by, you may have heard me say that a few times this past week. But it’s true! So if there is something you’ve wanted to do, make plans to do it. I know with COVID...
View ArticleSun, shadows and a new (vintage) rug…
Sun and the shadows make for amazing photos. No matter the subject, the shadows are always so interesting to me. Shadows, reflections, different ways of seeing a view, they all pique my interest. Our...
View ArticleNever Forget
9/11. Specifically, 9/11/2001. I don’t even need to type a description of the horror that occurred on that very day. There were heroes, I will focus on them. There were heroes that saved so many people...
View ArticleJasper Road House Plan by Our Town Plans for Southern Living!
Jasper Road House Plan by Our Town Plans for Southern Living Who doesn’t love house plans? We all like what we like, some of us are traditional, some modern, some of us like large homes and others...
View ArticleLittle Diamond House Plan by BrightBuilt Homes!
Little Diamond House Plan by BrightBuilt Homes Stunning homes! Good design, smart use of space, well built and so classy. The Little Diamond is a very cool plan that has most of the living on the main...
View ArticleThe Edgewater Carriage House Plan by Yankee Barn Homes
I love barn homes. There is a special ✨magic✨ about them. They can be as exquisite and fancy as you like or as warm and comfortable with a more relaxing vibe. This plan has a garage/pool room...
View ArticleLong Leaf Cottage SL1961 by Lew Oliver for Southern Living!
I think this is such an interesting house plan. It’s intriguing and unique. Gorgeous doors across the front, they pull you right into the space. I love the porch, no spindles, barely a step up, which...
View ArticleGood chocolate when baking makes a difference!
Sometimes the smallest changes can change the results of a recipe, especially when baking. Always try to use the highest quality ingredients for recipes that matter (i.e. in a brownie recipe, where...
View ArticleCelebrating a Wonderful Man!
Well! We can definitely add a few more candles to the cake since this photo was taken. We were in Michigan, and my dad made a cake for Fred’s birthday (with MANY layers). My dad disappeared into the...
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