Winter in CharlestonAuthor: Barbara Stroud
Yes YOU Can!

Have any of you used your iPad to sketch? The app that I loved never updated for my current iPad, so I am using a different app and it’s ok (I don’t need fancy), but eh… not my favorite. Wondering what you use? Continue reading “Yes YOU Can!”
Featured Artist: Sari Shryack!

Sari Shryack. Continue reading “Featured Artist: Sari Shryack!”
Doing two things at once…

Doing two things at once is not always possible and I will explain why in a minute 😉. Today is supposed to be a house plan, and hopefully it will be soon! Continue reading “Doing two things at once…”
Featured Artist: Brent Cotton!

Brent Cotton is an artist who is so wildly talented that it takes your breath away. The way he captures the light in his paintings is awe inspiring. Winter’s Embrace is no exception! I featured Brent back in September of 2016, but just had to share his work with you again!
Game Day Recipe Favorite! Tortilla Cheddar Rollups!
Let me start by saying… when you make this appetizer, be sure to have the recipe handy to pass along to others. It’s a favorite of so many! I asked a co-worker to share this with me probably twenty years ago. This a great appetizer to make for “game day” – the big Super Bowl game is coming soon and if you want something fabulous and something you can prepare the night before – look no further! Now… on to the recipe! Continue reading “Game Day Recipe Favorite! Tortilla Cheddar Rollups!”
Good advice!
When I’m looking for a meaningful quote, I always turn to Maya Angelou. She was such a wise soul. So many of her quotes resonate with me, this one especially. Continue reading “Good advice!”
Charleston: Interesting at an Angle!
This is a photo in Charleston, SC – I love it at an angle. Continue reading “Charleston: Interesting at an Angle!”
Life Ring Buoy – Lobster Cove – Monhegan, ME

This is a familiar sight to those of you who have ventured to Monhegan, ME. Continue reading “Life Ring Buoy – Lobster Cove – Monhegan, ME”
Monhegan in Fog…

Monhegan Island, a fabulous island off the coast of Maine. Approximately 10 miles out to sea and you find a treasure in this island. The peace and quiet, the birds, the hiking trails, the beauty no matter where you look… ahhhh! Continue reading “Monhegan in Fog…”
Isn’t It Grand? House in Charleston, SC!
Here She Goes Again!
That look! “Here she goes again” – this dog is a ham, and I’m not exaggerating. He loves his photo to be taken. He will pose and wait for me to grab my phone. He’s had a lot of experience posing for the camera, that’s for sure.
Craggy Tree – I’on Marsh – Mount Pleasant, SC

When I first saw this image I thought to myself “craggy tree”. Craggy? I’m not sure where i’ve heard that word, but it fits this tree.
Continue reading “Craggy Tree – I’on Marsh – Mount Pleasant, SC”
TIS THE SEASON!
Tis the season for juicy, sweet oranges! Continue reading “TIS THE SEASON!”
Abandoned Sailboat – Charleston, SC

I snapped this photo while we were on our way into downtown Charleston – heading over the Ashley River Bridge. Continue reading “Abandoned Sailboat – Charleston, SC”




