Sharing art from artists I admire, recipes and house plans that make you feel right at home!
Kent Ambler, he is over the top fabulous. We first saw his work at a place we were staying (more on that below) and it took my breath away. I whipped out my phone and took a photo and a close up of the signature so I could be in touch with this artist. His colors are fabulous, his subject matter is cool and different. The process is impressive. I love the dark against this orangey sky. Love it!
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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 was no different. The sky was a dark blue, the clouds were numerous and the brightness coming from the moon was ethereal! There aren’t a lot of areas to see the sky because of all the trees – it was incredible to see so many starts.
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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 Weather Statement appear on my phone. I tapped on it, 3-5″ of snow possible in elevations over 3,500′. Well…
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It’s always a treat to come up with something quick and so delicious. Easy? Yep, it’s that too. I almost always make my own vinaigrette’s (oh, I have a good one coming next week!) – I mentioned this Greek Pasta Salad recipe in a Thanksgiving post. I mentioned that I try to take something (having a food allergy) that I can eat if it turns out there isn’t something that I can be sure is allergen-free. Great time saver on this one, and wow, was it ever good!
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Isn’t this painting fabulous? It captures a scene in North Carolina so perfectly. The stream leads your eye to the fabulous trees in the distance which then goes on to that little spot of orange brilliance behind the tree towards the top and on to the dark limbs of the evergreen trees. This painting is so lovely you just don’t want to look away.
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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, the sun setting and the mix of different lines and shadows. I love this photo…
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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, I can still remember it, many decades later. The joy of Christmas is all around you – be on the lookout for it.
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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 it’s not an easy process, so we shall see. There are many older neighborhoods hoping it comes to fruition because they would also like to have (very) limited guidelines to help keep the character in their neighborhoods.
The architecture in Charleston, SC is stunning. You’ll find an array of different styles from different periods. Charleston is rich in history and the history is fascinating! If you’ve never visited, I highly suggest it. To me, the best time to visit is during the cooler temps, but it seems most visit in the heat of the summer and love it. #youbeyou
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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 – so we went sunset chasing…
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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 with family and friends or precious time alone, both are a gift.
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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 then *poof* the sun appeared and quickly rose. In the span of the bridge we saw it rise considerably. What an awesome way to put things into perspective. Busy days and times are among many of us – take a moment to absorb the quiet and any peaceful scene you may encounter.
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Amazing painting isn’t it? The goldfish, so vibrant against the green. The beautiful young girls in their velvet dresses. I loved reading about this painting. It always interests me what the subject is about or what the artist is trying to convey. Little pieces of history that make the painting that much richer. Can you guess this artist? If not, read on to find out – or check it out if not sure – read about this painting!
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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 lackluster to over the top magnificent in the blink of an eye and it couldn’t be easier…
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Well, the holidays are almost upon us! The grocery stores are packed with shoppers loading up on ingredients for their Thanksgiving Day feast.
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Funny thing, we were recently in Michigan visiting family. We ran to a cool pottery place (more on that in a future post) and passed this fabulous restaurant on the way home. We love Greek food but some places are far better than others and this is one of those places. We were there early and quickly the restaurant filled up with people. It was a weekday, most all were older, gathering around and having a good time. I loved seeing what they ordered, everything looked fabulous – including the “oompah cheese” as I used to call it, which is SO fun and delicious – I didn’t order it this time, but it was fun to watch.
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