My Husband, Top 10 U.S. National Champion 1994!
Thirty years ago (!!) this week, my husband was awarded a top ten US National Champion ribbon and plaque. He was one of the only riders who served as their own trainer. Of course, he didn’t do it...
View ArticleThe Lakedale House Plan by C3 Studio!
Gorgeous, right? I love the covered porch on the front. This plan has spectacular windows which can make a house. The doors suit this house perfectly (as does the gorgeous oversized light fixture in...
View ArticleKoi Pond in Charleston, SC + a Reminder…
Aren’t these bright orange Koi against the green of the lily pads absolutely stunning? I took this photo at a garden shop in the Charleston area (info below) – gorgeous plants, trees, fountains,...
View ArticleThese Views Are Never Taken For Granted
Out on walk the other morning 🙄 – I’m walking to my “fast walking” station on Spotify. I was zipping along until I stumbled (literally) upon this view. I thought I would let my heart catch up with my...
View ArticleCottage Revival House Plan by David Ranglack for Southern Living!
Now, this is a different sort of front entry. The front door isn’t at the front, but like some of the older homes in downtown Charleston, SC you’ll see the entry, then you walk along the side porch to...
View ArticleOld Oyster House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects!
Drop dead gorgeous, don’t you think? When I look at this house, it feels as if I’m in an older, very grand neighborhood. You know the kind with the towering oaks, wild palms and HISTORY. It’s hard to...
View ArticleEarly Morning View – Charleston, SC
I love the dramatic views we have here in Charleston, SC. We were up and out early one morning on our way to get some things done. We’re making a few small changes in our backyard so wanted to see what...
View ArticleThanksgiving Dinner Simplified
Well, the holidays are almost upon us! The grocery stores are packed with shoppers loading up on ingredients for their Thanksgiving Day feast. Interested in a step by step guide to throwing together a...
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 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 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 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 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 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...
View ArticleThe Periwinkle by Joseph Fidler
I’m sure i’ve posted this painting in years past. But to go through 13+ years of posts (the first ten years daily) seemed a bit daunting. I was thrilled to find this tucked in one of our cherished...
View ArticleBermuda Bluff (16366) House Plan | Allison Ramsey Architects
House Plan Thursday… and another great Allison Ramsey plan is unveiled! Wouldn’t this be a sweet cottage set well, just about anywhere? This is the front view. I love porches, I think they make a house...
View ArticleSNOW DAY!
SNOW DAY! I know this amount of snow isn’t much to many of you who live in climates that regularly receive snow in total amounts that far surpass the amount we’ve received in Charleston, SC (and are...
View ArticlePigeon Forge House Plan by C3 Studio!
Sharp house plan, isn’t it (and it’s so much larger than it looks!) – This plan has a main floor and basement living (so much living to be done in this basement, wow!) – Personally, I could do with the...
View Article30 Staunton Crossing by Our Town Plans!
Are you looking for an interesting plan, one with some real character and wonderful living space? Check out this house plan, it’s fabulous. I love the pitch of the roof, the porch and so much more…...
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