I’m in the midst of reading the best book (review coming soon) and essential workers play a big part. It’s a hard book to put down and I can’t wait to share it with you. All of a sudden this photo that I took several months ago became much more relevant.
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So many of you have experienced record snowfall in the past month or two – and more specifically this past weekend. There were varied amounts that fell throughout the area. We didn’t have a lot, but the road did look icy yesterday morning. I snapped this once it had been melting for a while. It was nice to wake up to fresh, beautiful snow. Especially knowing it won’t be there long…
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It’s winter in the Lowcountry (and is actually going to feel like it this weekend with low temps dropping to the 20’s and the highs in the 30’s and 40’s). We have nothing to complain about compared to the rest of the country, that’s for sure! Walking in the sunshine feels so good, it can warm you right up, pop over to the shady side of the street and you’ll need a coat for sure!
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Serena & Lily breathed life into an old space that sat vacant for quite some time. Located in downtown Charleston (on the peninsula) this is a space that is a delight to walk through. It helps so much to see their items in person. It’s difficult to judge the size, color, etc. online. If you aren’t familiar with Serena & Lily, check out their website. Design inspiration!
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Oh! This will smell so delightful! So, I was going to post this back around Christmas time and time got away from me, and then it was January, and everyone is trying to do better. 🏃♀️🏋️♀️However, when cold air hits a large swath of the country (and I mean SUB zero temps in areas) good grief, do what you can to stay warm and happy! Count the calories the following week.
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Sometimes there is too much going on in the world and you just need an escape. If you’re in that mode, THIS is your escape. A book that sucks you in and keeps you waking up in the wee hours just to get another chapter in. Is it deep? No. Scholarly? No. Entertaining? Oh, yeah! Katherine Center is known for her easy to get into, grab you right away books, and this is no different…
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Charleston, South Carolina. Where history has been preserved for many of the older, grand homes on the peninsula of Charleston. I like to refer to this stunning example of architecture simply as “my house”. This is not my house, I’ve never even been in it, but I’ve admired it for the past many decades that I’ve lived in Charleston. It’s always kept up to perfection. The doors, stained. The exterior always freshly painted. Never even a smudge, just beauty everywhere you look.
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We ran to Crosby’s the other day to pick up some shrimp to make a FABULOUS recipe (see link below). They have the freshest shrimp and the best views around. I always take a few photos while I’m there. This one was taken from the parking lot. I know! Gorgeous…
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New year, new you, right? Salmon is healthy and so popular right now. But, how do you prepare it if you aren’t a salmon fan in the first place? See recipe below, it’s tasty (but not salmony), has a great homemade (healthy) mustard dill sauce, sautéed green beans with almonds AND the best roasted potatoes EVER. Here goes…
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Are you looking to escape reality for a bit? Jet off to another place and time? Hear about adventures that you may not otherwise take? Well, pick up a copy of People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry. What a joy it was to read and it flew by far too quickly. I can’t wait to read more of her books. If you’ve read Emily Henry…
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We had a few errands to run the other evening. So we headed out expecting the every day traffic, and it didn’t disappoint. So we took an alternate route and this was our view. How stunning to live in such a beautiful area. January in Charleston, sunset. It kept getting better and better. I mean, THESE CLOUDS!!!! Wow…
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New Year, new YOU! Isn’t that what they say when we’re all trying to start the new year off right? Cooking healthier meals is always a big help, and this recipe is so good. It’s originally from Whole Foods from many years ago. The recipe made enough for a football team. Below is my version of the recipe. Paired down and a few changes made. The taste is out of this world and great for leftovers, here it is…
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So far, 2026 is proving to be a motivational, “get things done” kind of year. From drawers to moving furniture around (again) and the subsequent cleaning that comes with each move, it’s exciting to be in the same house, yet have it feel so different. Future 2026, make a shift from white walls to walls with color? We’ve always loved saturated color, darker colors. Then made a change to all white. Fresh. Now, it’s getting tiresome. Especially with all…
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Well, now that we’re a few days into the New Year – how is it going? Sending wishes that it will be your best year yet! Many of us are striving to be healthier, eat cleaner, exercise more. Coming soon, a few recipes to help with that endeavor (and I’m sure a few that won’t). My philosophy is that to be good (eating wise), it’s ok to not be perfect. Allow yourself a treat now and then and then get back to it!
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Happy New Year!! It’s hard to believe that today starts YEAR 15 of my ARTFOODHOME.COM blog! Crazy how quickly the years fly by (and to think I wrote it daily for over 10 years!) – these days I try to write 4 posts/week, sometimes it ends up only being 3. What I hope to share with you this year…
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