Sunset & Spanish Moss | Charleston, SC

live oak trees, spanish moss, sunset, beauty

On a few streets in the historic neighborhoods in Charleston, SC (not on the peninsula) there are the most gorgeous live oak trees. Many of them have been here since 1927. The Spanish moss grows thick. It’s how we can quickly see which way or how strong the wind is blowing. It’s graceful and beautiful with the sunlight shining through it.

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Architectural Splendor: 54 Tradd Street – Charleston, SC!

Historic home, with flags, hurricane bolts, worn patina, beautiful windows boxes with flower.

Isn’t this a stunning example of historic Charleston, SC architecture? The level of detail is astounding. The fact that this home remains so gorgeous nearly 285 years later is mind blowing. I love the aged patina, the black shutters, windows and doors and the beautiful window boxes that make this house pop!

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Proven Winners Brand – A Flower You Will Fall In Love With!

black flower pot on brick steps, pink flowers, green leaves, gomphrena plant, shadows from flowers against brick

We bought one of these pink flowers a few years ago to try and it was AH-mazing! Planted it in a pot in the spring and it bloomed until winter. I snipped blooms off, a few at a time, and put in small vases. It’s the happiest plant ever. Highly recommend!

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Do you know the name of this lovely bloom?

Climbing flower on a gate, pink flowers, roses maybe, charleston, sc

This photo was taken on a walk last week, downtown (Charleston, SC) – there are so many flowers blooming right now it will dazzle your mind, ha ha. It’s beautiful to see everything in bloom, the bees so busy, the scent from the jasmine is starting, oh… next the ligustrums which are exploding with small white blooms. It’s like the strongest scented candle in the very best way.

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Happy Easter!

Front porch of home, flagpole, flag that reads Happy Easter, three brightly colored Easter eggs

Sending wishes for a Happy Easter. If you’re gathering with family or friends, enjoy every second! #thesearethegoodtimes

Thankful for all this day represents. #heisrisen #hallelujah! Photo was taken on a walk downtown (Charleston, SC) – I saw this flag and thought it would be nice to share today.

✝️ Happy Easter! 🐰

Morning Walk – Charleston, SC

charleston, sc, legate street, tradd street, horse and carriage, tourist, guide to give you the scoop.
Corner of Tradd St & Legare St, Charleston, SC

It’s so refreshing to get out and walk somewhere different. We have a few different routes or places that we walk but every once in a while it’s like a mini vacation to drive a few miles away, park and get out and walk somewhere different. It opens your perspective and we see fresh ideas. Plants, flowers, etc.

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Azaleas Blooming in Charleston, SC!

large live oak trees, spanish moss, flowering bright pink azaleas, springtime

Spring is magical everywhere in the world, but springtime in Charleston brings a special kind of beauty. The scents wafting through the air are magical. Charleston has many large live oak trees, in this area they have Spanish moss hanging from their stately limbs, they also have Resurrection fern growing on the large branches. Talk about magical…

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My Favorite Flower to Plant!

Flowers with pink buds and green leaves, tall shrubs, pool

This plant is such a joy I cannot even begin to express how much I absolutely adore it. We planted a few in pots last year – around this time, they bloomed all summer long! Literally you do nothing but make sure they don’t get too dry (especially in a pot). Give them a nice drink of water when they look thirsty and they’re good!

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Spring is Blooming in Charleston, SC!

Blue sky with live oak limbs reaching for the sky, azalea blooms - white, spring, charleston sc

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming the wisteria is giving off its heavenly scent. Life is good here in Charleston, SC. This really is the perfect time to be in Charleston. Soon the weather will heat up (exponentially) and the humidity will peak. So get out and enjoy it while you can…

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Featured Artist: Mia Bergeron!

painting by Mia Bergeron, pool, chaise lounges, night, magical
Flower Moon (2AM) by Mia Bergeron 30″x30″ Oil

Isn’t this painting fabulous? It takes a creative genius to come up with something so enthralling, so magical that it stops you in your tracks and makes you think. And then you say… WOW! #shenailedit Also, be sure to check out the latest show at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, SC…

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The Coolest Outdoor Chairs From Ikea!

two modern white plastic chairs, brick pavers, podocarpus, swimming pool, tall green shrubs, sunny day

Isn’t this the coolest outdoor chair? Last week we planted podocarpus at one end of our pool and it turned that end of the pool into a cozy retreat. Next stop… a table, but for now I am thrilled with this purchase! I’ve seen these chairs out and about for many years, here are the details…

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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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After the Ice/Snow – “Winter” Resumes…

View from the battery in Charleston, SC, water with ripples, blue sky with clouds and sun, feel the sun

This photo was taken on Murray Blvd last week, overlooking the Ashley River in Charleston, SC. After days of being indoors this bright, sunny and warm day was fabulous. With temps hovering near 60℉ the shining sun sure felt good. We decided to take a walk on “The Battery” and it was so pleasant. Many people out walking, jogging, fishing. Quite a delight to feel the warm sun on your face.

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