Spring is Almost Here!

Large pot of orchids, off white, burgundy and speckled colors, moss, window backdrop, Abide-A-While, nursery, mount pleasant, sc

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, shrubs and flowers are over the top gorgeous. This orchid being a prime example – Wow!

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What A Nice Thought…

Dark overpass on busy highway with the word PEACE painted in blue, peace, signs, driving

We were heading back from Charlotte, NC yesterday and I saw “PEACE” painted on an overpass. How timely. Is there anything we should wish for more than this? Despite the heavy traffic the sentiment jumped out at me as something that is sorely needed (my opinion)… So thank you to whoever painted it, looks like it may have been there a while, but peace is always needed.

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Morning View – Running Errands…

Morning View – Mount Pleasant, SC

This is the morning view from a little shop we stopped in to grab a bite to eat after running a few errands. It seemed like a good day for a treat. While I was sitting at the table near the window I thought how grateful we are to be able to go on a weekday to a little place with a nice view and enjoy a little treat.

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The Gibson House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects!

Exquisite home with two floors of French door, 3 French doors on each level, 3 dormers at the top, dusk, all lights on
The 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 make a statement. I love the shutters on either side of each door. Spectacular! It almost looks like a home you might see in the historic district of Charleston, SC

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Book Suggestion: The Things We Do For Love by Kristin Hannah!

Paperback book on dark wood table, Kristin Hannah author, The Things We Do For Love is the title

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 book and *poof* here you are! You just can’t beat reading. I’m thankful I grew up with books, I treasure them.

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Spring has sprung: Lupine is here!

Lupine (plant) blooming, purple cone shaped flowers, green pointed leaves, striking combination
Lupine in bloom!

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 sale. I love to visit shops with beautiful plants, we have several that I can think of and each is a dream!

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Guess the Artist #40 | Detroit Institute of Arts

Painting in gold frame, subject men in a boat, trying to save a man in the water, shark, one man with a harpoon, buildings and boats in distance
I took this photo at the DIA a few years ago. Amazing place to visit!

DRAMATIC painting. So much going on here. You can feel the emotion, the pleas for help, the brave souls trying their best. What happened a few seconds after this painting? Can YOU guess this artist? Read on to find out the artist’s name and information about this painting.

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