Live Oak Trees in Charleston, SC – they are so stunning to see. Streets lined with them as their branches reach across the road to come together as one. The Spanish moss swaying in the wind. The Resurrection fern that is brown and crunchy and then comes to life like the most beautiful green fern when we’ve had rain…
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Happy Friday! Whew, it’s been a week, that’s for sure. I know many of you are happy it’s the weekend? Hope you have great plans (or better yet, no plans!). Isn’t this planter the prettiest?
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Do you live in an area with mosquitoes? I think a good many of us do and their population seems to be getting worse. If you want to avoid pesticides, mosquito spraying, chemicals, this is something to try – everything I read about it sounds like it really helps a lot. It may not be perfect, but after 30 years of trying pretty much everything – nothing is. The best part, it’s not harmful to you, your animals or birds, bees, etc. #happydance
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My husband and I bought each other season tickets last year for the 2025-2026 Best of Broadway series at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. The last show (The Wiz!) just ended and they’ve announced the new lineup for this year/next year. It’s a doozy…!
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I’m sure you’ve heard of dryer balls. Made with wool, they’re balls (tennis ball size) that you toss in the dryer with your wet clothes. I’ve read that it makes your load dry faster, keeps clothes softer and untangled. I’ve also read it can help with static electricity which usually gets me at times. I did some research and…
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Several of the different walking routes we take pass by marsh – beautiful, elegant, back-in-time views where time slows down, the birds fly freely and life is peaceful. It’s a joy to watch. Since we were out walking (for fitness) I couldn’t dilly dally too long, so a quick snap is all I could get. Enjoy!
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I took an evening walk and guess who was in the tree having a big time. The squirrel. They’re everywhere and I know some people aren’t big on them because they can be destructive but to watch them, they always seem so happy. Jumping around, and from tree to tree it almost appears they can fly at times. See the tree branch the squirrel is on? Note the crunchy vegetation…
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Are you looking for a book that will grab you from the moment you pick it up? Where the suspense has you sitting on the edge of your seat wondering what could possibly be happening next? Well, this is the book for you! This is book 2 in the series, Book 1, The Last Thing He Told Me was equally as gripping. LOVED this! I just finished this book this morning, book review hot off the press…
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What a stunning house plan this is! If you’re in the market for a house plan closing it at around 4,000 square feet, this could be for you. Traditional in style and full of light – I can’t wait for you to see the back of this house. It’s what caught my eye for sure. I would live on those porches all year long! The detail is exquisite (images via link below)…
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You would never know this was a weekday, midday – cloudy, out running errands, we stopped by a local garden center and whoa!I just snapped a quick photo – I’m telling you stunning flowers and plants everywhere you look! This is one of the favorite locations that people head to when it’s time to start planting flowers. Plants & flowers make us all happy, don’t they? Where was I when I took this photo?
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Charleston, SC is such a cool city. Rich in history and architecture with some very old buildings that are stunning. I love when things get creative. I’ll give you a chance to guess where I was, hint below and answer at the end…
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The azaleas are blooming in Charleston, SC and it’s quite a show. I LOVE this time of year – I mean the pink is exploding all up and down our street and it’s gorgeous. So thankful for the beauty. Soon the ligustrums will be in bloom and when they bloom the aroma is out of this world!
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The first day of Spring is Friday! So I’m going to start the pretty flower photos a bit early. We live in the southeast region (Zone 9a with plants and flowers), so our flowers are going crazy with blooms and when ours are done, areas north of us are just blooming. This time of year is so beautiful, I love it!
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Are you looking to go on an adventure – maybe an adventurous hike without leaving your house? Well, have I got the book for you. Also, the movie is on Netflix and it was good. The book was better and I highly suggest reading the book before seeing the movie it will make more sense. Another great, uplifting book with characters that have challenged themselves for different reasons, while causing laughter along the way.
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