A little something to make you smile…

Charleston!

I have lived here in Charleston since right before hurricane Hugo (1989). I can’t believe it’s been nearly 27 years that I’ve been here.There are so many things I love about Charleston. The architecture is out of this world. The food.. ohmygosh, every possible type of restaurant and cuisine that you can imagine. We are a foodie city for sure. We are big on the arts and entertainment.

Charleston has class without a doubt. When you meander your way through downtown streets, as well as some streets around the outlying areas, you see such beauty.

Then there are the unexpected treasures like this frog. A little something to bring a smile to your day…

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Tis the Season…

 

Tis the Season!

Tis the Season! Charleston is decorated and ready. So many of the storefronts are just beautiful. Every time we come downtown I swear there is a new restaurant, store or other cool place that we have yet to see! So many wonderful things happening in one city. People playing music. Outdoor lounges with heaters and beautiful furniture. Rooftop dining and drinks. This little city is something else!

It’s all dressed up for the Christmas and holiday season. A wonderful way to spend the day!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

The walk after the rain…

 

Morning walk...

Much of the country has seen a lot of rain and wild weather for November. This was a photo taken after another batch of rain that caused flooding in areas here in Charleston. The marsh looks swollen. I love those moody, gray, cloudy skies with the dark outline of the trees that line the marsh up close and in the distance. Beautiful light reflections in the water. It’s amazing how much the marsh can change. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful area!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charleston Photo: John Rutledge House Inn B&B!

John Rutledge House Inn B&B

What a wonderful bed & breakfast! The John Rutledge House Inn B&B located here in Charleston, SC. It’s got history, charm, class and the most wonderful breakfasts ever!

If you ever get a chance to stay, I highly recommend!! Click HERE to check out the history (and see fabulous photos). This is one wonderful place!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

 

Nick’s on King Street – Charleston, SC!

Nick's on King Street - Charleston

Nick’s on King Street – Charleston, SC

Looking for a cool restaurant that isn’t expensive and is located in downtown Charleston? Well, I have a thought for you… Nick’s on King Street! We have a lot of BBQ restaurants here in Charleston, and I cannot say that I’ve been to many, but we found ourself with a picky eater (ha ha) who was trying to find something that sounded good for dinner. BBQ it was!

The BBQ was very tasty and the prices? Crazy good! Check out their menu! You can also buy it by the pound to take home, or if you have a gathering, etc! Good to know!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

October Sky – Charleston, SC

October Sky - Charleston, SC

Don’t you just love this time of year?

It starts getting more crisp and less humid. (YAY!)

The mornings are dark, at least for now.

Evening comes quickly. I love that…

The sun sets in the most glorious way.

Enjoy the October skies!

Update: This was written in October, with the intention of being published in October, hmmm, clearly I need to hire help to keep me straight. The October skies are still beautiful in November. That crisp, less humid air… hmmmm, it isn’t happening at the moment, we are warm and humid. I am excited for that to change! The sunrise and sunset each day… exquisite!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Check out a bistro & pub located inside Whole Foods Market – Mount Pleasant!

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The Ashley & Cooper Southern Bistro and Pub is the long name… it’s referred to as “The Grill”, which I like! Are you in the Mount Pleasant, SC area? Looking for something fresh and different to eat? Well, you can shop and eat, have a glass of wine or beer, relax… all at Whole Foods Market – Mount Pleasant!

Recently we were invited to taste the new menu, and what a menu it is! We tried (nice size portions!) of almost everything on the menu. Each was more splendid that the next! The biggest problem I can foresee is trying to decide what to order!

A few things that I wouldn’t think that I would like, I LOVED, like the Grilled Romaine & Kale Salad – WOW! Well, with the freshest of ingredients, I can say all the salads were wow! The BOWLS were all wonderful as well. We tried the Black Bean Burger, which was better than ever! The BBQ at Whole Foods is fabulous, and they have a hamburger called the DIVINE SWINE BURGER (ground beef, pulled pork, cheddar, bacon, collard slaw)… OHMYGOSH! There is so much food on that one burger it’s unbelievable! They served it more like a cheeseburger with a side of pork so we could taste it. Too hard to cut a big burger, piled high with toppings, into portions! Also tasted their homemade fries, very good…

Although sinful, the Pimento Macaroni and Cheese knocks it out of the park! AND IT IS SERVED AS A SIDE!! Take some to go, it’s a meal for the next day!

Macaroni and Cheese - Whole Foods Mount Pleasant, SC

The TOASTS were my favorite! They used grilled EVO Bread (local bakery), the Ricotta & Tomato Toast with Smoked Sea Salt WOW, WOW, WOW!

The Fresh Ground Almond Butter Toast drizzled with local honey, very nice, and a great choice if you’re looking for healthy!

The Avocado Toast with Lemon & Chili Flakes – heavenly!!

Toast at Whole Foods Market Mount Pleasant, SC

Check out the menu!

It’s a nice place to eat, and the people who work at Whole Foods… special. They truly care and it shows. Bravo Whole Foods!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

When TOAST is not “just” toast! This is a treat!

Toast at Park Cafe

Toast at Park Cafe, Charleston, SC

Park Cafe. A cool place with a fabulous lunch menu (haven’t been there for dinner yet). We stopped in for breakfast one day, and Fred ordered the almond butter toast (with almond butter, sliced grapes, wildflower honey and nuts). I ordered the avocado toast (avocado, lemon, olive oil and chili flakes), then we split :)

WOW. Something as simple as toast taken to a new level! Good stuff!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Just look at this sky!

Over the Bridge - Charleston, SC
Over the Bridge – Charleston, SC

This is the view over the bridge that takes you from West Ashley to downtown Charleston, SC, through the car window. Those big things in the sky aren’t weird birds, they’re flowers from the crape myrtle that are on my windshield.

Just look at that dramatic sky!

P.S. I promise I wasn’t the one driving (you can see the passenger side mirror)!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

A Window in Charleston…

A Window in Charleston
A Window in Charleston

A window in Charleston, SC – Just look at the colors in that window box! The flowers are beautiful and compliment the color of the house so nicely!

There is nothing like a well taken care of historic home. There is so much maintenance with houses downtown, especially the homes that are built so close together, not allowing sun to get in between, requiring constant painting. But BRAVO Charleston – most homes are just beautiful!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

View From The Gate – Charleston, SC

A gate in Charleston, SC
A Gate in Charleston, SC

How many times have I mentioned that I simply cannot walk around Charleston without snapping photos? Ha ha… It’s just so beautiful! Every home you pass is gorgeous, with beautiful landscaping, wonderful ironwork and stunning architecture! This is another example!

Photo taken mid-day, hence the bad lighting, but I think you can get the gist of it :)

Catch you back here tomorrow!