Sending HAPPY NEW YEAR wishes to you and yours – can you fathom that it’s already 2025? I have an inspiring quote for you for the New Year… so take a peak and keep it in mind (I didn’t write it). Here’s hoping 2025 is everything you hope it will be. Wishing you nothing but health and happiness this coming year. Now, if you have a minute, read the quote – I think it will put you in a good frame of mind for 2025 and all it brings. #inspiration
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When I saw this dapper man, dressed in his finest riding his bike down a beautiful Charleston, SC street – I thought to myself “only in Charleston” would you see him stop for the Equine Sanitation department who clean up after the horses in town. So classy. What a wonderful city full of unexpected visions.
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Sunrise. Sunset. I love them both equally. How magical it would be to have an amazing view of one or the other. “If I had my druthers” as my MIL will say, I’m not sure which I would pick. I love a sunrise. I love to pop out of bed as I did in this image above. But, I also love a sunset. We were visiting…
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Just in time for New Year’s goal setters – sound advice from a chocolate, ha ha. I love the dark chocolate Dove pieces. It’s always fun to see the message inside the wrapper. I thought this one was apropos for the time. It’s so true, “Write your own fairytale, and be your own hero” – I would update it to say “Help others write their fairytale where they are the hero” too many words to fit I’m pretty sure.
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My husband and I put this pile of snow, buttons & twigs together one Christmas… I absolutely love this snowman and I love his shadow. He’s a happy one for sure! Sending wishes for a very Merry Christmas (or whichever holiday you celebrate!!) and a safe, happy, and healthy New Year…
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I love to post this image on Christmas eve – it was taken years ago, not sure if I took it or if my dad took it and sent it to me. It’s a treasure nonetheless. The magical colors of the sky coupled with the brilliantly lit “Christmas tree” – such a good idea. I’ve always loved this tree!
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I ran across an image of this painting last year. It moved me. So many astounding elements: The figure who appears to be crying. The lit Christmas tree. The graveyard in the moonlight. The moon and the plentiful stars, all of which give hope. I know for many this is a tough time of year. Please hang in there. If you can do anything to help someone else, please do – let’s be a world filled with kind humans.
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If you’re looking for a super special Christmas cookie recipe – look no further! This is a recipe the entire family can join in on. Everyone can display their artistic abilities (or not, ha ha) – either way, the cookies will taste the same – Out of this world delicious. As a family, we always doubled the recipe for the cookies, not sure if we did for the frosting, there is plenty!
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Whoa! The unspeakable beauty of the mountains is undeniable. We arrived in Western North Carolina on a sunny but cool day. As we were having lunch in Saluda, NC I saw a weather alert pop up – possible 3-5″ of snow in elevations > 3,500. We were at 5,000. Here it is in all its glory. What a magical time to be in the mountains…
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I love the wonderful opportunities in Charleston to see and hear wonderful art and music. My husband and I went to The Kings Counterpoint (KCP) free Christmas event at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Was it ever spectacular. There were a few songs featuring the West Ashley High School Wildcat Chorale and the final song they all sang together. It was absolute perfection! Donations were gladly given – excellent performance!
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Have you ever been somewhere and tasted something so divine, fresh, real and over the top despite being so simple? Well, we have and I’m sharing it with you. The places you can use this are endless – oh the joy, just in time for the holidays! It will take your dishes from good to out of this world! 💫
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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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