After the Ice/Snow –“Winter” Resumes…
This photo was taken on Murray Blvd last week, overlooking the Ashley River in Charleston, SC. After days of being indoors this bright, sunny and warm day was fabulous. With temps hovering near 60℉ the...
View ArticleWhat a night, right?
We took a walk a few nights ago and the sunset was so striking. Not as easy to see for us with homes and large trees but you couldn’t miss the bright orange and the fiery yellow. You can tell by the...
View ArticleSpring has sprung: Lupine is here!
I’ve never planted lupine. I’ve never actually seen it blooming in Maine because we always used to visit in September (after they bloomed), but here it is in Charleston! Blooming beautifully and for...
View ArticleBook Suggestion: The Things We Do For Love by Kristin Hannah!
Is there anything better than traveling to another place (or time) and immersing yourself with interesting people to see where life takes you? Bonus: when you’re ready to “come home” simply close the...
View ArticleChasing a Sunset…
I took this photo one beautiful January evening. We were chasing a sunset, trying to make it to the boat landing where the view is stunning, before the sun set completely. It happens so fast! I love...
View ArticleBook Suggestion: Firefly Lane, A Novel by Kristin Hannah!
What a JOY it is to find an author whose books you haven’t read! There is nothing better. That’s what happened to me last year when I read THE WOMEN, wow! Simply the best – and now I have a treasure...
View ArticleThe Gibson House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects!
Isn’t this a stunning house plan? A master suite downstairs (as well as everything you can imagine!) I love this image of theirs, so dramatic. The lighting is perfection and all the French doors really...
View ArticleSpring is Almost Here!
Can you believe that it’s almost spring? My husband and I had to run some errands yesterday, popped in Abide-A-While nursery in Mount Pleasant, SC. LOVELY gift items indoors, and the plants, trees,...
View ArticleThe Coolest Outdoor Chairs From Ikea!
Isn’t this the coolest outdoor chair? Last week we planted podocarpus at one end of our pool and it turned that end of the pool into a cozy retreat. Next stop… a table, but for now I am thrilled with...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Mia Bergeron!
Isn’t this painting fabulous? It takes a creative genius to come up with something so enthralling, so magical that it stops you in your tracks and makes you think. And then you say… WOW! #shenailedit...
View ArticlePendleton House Plan by Lew Oliver for Southern Living!
Stunning plan. The exterior is exquisite. The shake roof is so beautiful. So many details make this plan one that will be around for generations. I usually try to feature homes that can fit into...
View ArticleSpring. Has. Sprung!
It was officially spring yesterday a little after 5AM EST and I thought this was the perfect photo to share. I love this flower, it was stunning. (I took this photo, but this is not at my house) – I’m...
View ArticleThe Estelle House Plan by C3 Studio!
There are such beautiful lines to this plan. This is another plan that could easily fit into an existing neighborhood as well as a newer neighborhood. It has style and charm, which is so important to...
View ArticleSpring is Blooming in Charleston, SC!
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming the wisteria is giving off its heavenly scent. Life is good here in Charleston, SC. This really is the perfect time to be in Charleston. Soon the weather...
View ArticleMy Favorite Flower to Plant!
This plant is such a joy I cannot even begin to express how much I absolutely adore it. We planted a few in pots last year – around this time, they bloomed all summer long! Literally you do nothing but...
View ArticleAzaleas Blooming in Charleston, SC!
Spring is magical everywhere in the world, but springtime in Charleston brings a special kind of beauty. The scents wafting through the air are magical. Charleston has many large live oak trees, in...
View ArticleThe Duval House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects!
One (of the many) things that I love about Allison Ramsey’s plans is the fact that they can fit into an existing neighborhood and blend seamlessly. This home can easily look as if it’s been there for a...
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