View from a morning walk.
You never know what you will see (or hear),
The turtles sunning themselves,
Church bells chiming on the hour,
Stark white birds having the time of their lives,
Sun on the marsh grass,
This looks so remote, yet it is so near it all.
The beauty of Charleston…
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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!
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The 54 Wilmington Place house plan is 3,016 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. This plan has so many great features! The look of this house appeals to me so much! Be sure to check out the real images of this home, by clicking on the link above!
Click HERE to see a few images of the interior (real photos). A photo of the front of the house, a few of the Great Room, and one of the bedroom… WOW!
Who doesn’t like a porch? With a porch on the front of the house and a Screen Porch on the back of the house you’re covered! Imagine the amount of living that can be done in these two wonderful spaces?
The Kitchen and Keeping Room (which is a space is like a sitting room in the Kitchen, since most of us tend to congregate in the kitchen), think of it as an eat in breakfast area with comfy surroundings, or just as a sitting area. A great place to visit!
I like that their is a Master Bedroom downstairs, nice closet space and that the Great Room doors open onto the Screen Porch. Let the fresh air in!
Upstairs offers two bedrooms with private baths and a sitting room. Perfect to give privacy and people relax and do their thing while you do yours!
Another great plan offered by Our Town Plans!
All images via OurTownPlans.com, used with permission…
Images are not for construction or reproduction, they are property of the architectural firm.
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House Plan 536-2. This is a wonderful small home plan by architect Bruce Tolar for Houseplans.com. I love the front porch and the look of this house! A house built up high is especially appealing after all the flooding we’ve been experiencing. I think this house has a classic low country coastal vibe – very nice!
When you go to Houseplans.com check out this plan and all the photos, you’ll see some images where it sits on a pier and beam type foundation. Then you have the option to enclose the lower portion or have it exposed, using it as a carport. It depends where you are building and what your needs are. The stock plan shows it open, but the photo above (sent to Houseplans.com from a homeowner) shows that they utilized the space for an enclosed garage. It’s nice to have a great plan with so many options!
It seems I usually select a house plan with a porch. Front, back or side. I love to be able to sit outside and take advantage of outdoor living spaces. This compact home has a bedroom and a bunk room, which is perfect for either bunk beds or even a sleeper sofa, if it’s only going to be used on occasion. There is a sweet, efficient, galley kitchen, as well as a dining room. Everything you need to call this place home!
You can scroll down to the end of this link to read more about the architect, Bruce B. Tolar!
All images via Houseplans.com, used with permission…
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Snapped a photo while we were out walking the other day… look at the cloud reflections in the marsh. Tide was quite high and it was a beautiful day!
Enjoy your Sunday! Did you turn your clocks back one hour last night? If not, you may want to do it now ;)
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This is the TNH B 08C plan by Moser Design Group. How can they possibly pack so much living into one fairly small space? This plan is 1,157 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. I love the charming porch, the windows, the transom over the door…
With an open Living/Kitchen/Dining area this plan fits nicely into today’s living. If you’re looking for a smaller plan and don’t need a formal dining room, this may appeal to you! With the Master Bedroom/Bathroom located at the back of the house, that leaves a nice space for a guest or other family member. You could always make it into a sitting room maybe with a pull out sofa if you have infrequent guests and could use that space for other things. I also like the side stoop and Utility Room, so many great features!
All images via www.moserdesigngroup.com, used with permission…
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I love cottage plans, and this is no exception! This is Noah’s Cottage (C0613) by Allison Ramsey Architect. This plan is 1,806 square feet (not including loft) with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The exterior is as wonderful as the interior. Be sure to click on the link below to see actual images.
This plan has the Master suite located at the front of the house, which is very private. Behind the Master Suite is the Kitchen and Living Room. The entry brings you into a Foyer, where you see through to the Dining Room and Screened Porch. That could be so beautiful! Two Bedrooms are situated on the opposite side of the house with a Bathroom and Laundry Room between them.
It’s nice to have a Foyer area, especially one that offers such a wonderful view. The kitchen has a side door, and there is also a door off the back Screen Porch. Nice ventilation when the weather allows opening of windows!
Click to view real-life images of this plan!
This is the upstairs loft (which is not counted in the square footage). When you look at the “real-life” photos, you see different ideas of how people utilize this space. I think I would make mine a reading loft :) Love the idea of a Kids Loft for young guests, that could be fun!
All images via AllisonRamseyArchitect.com, used with permission…
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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!
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!!
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!
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This is the Garden Cottage (#200) plan by architect John Tee. What a great studio, spare bedroom or quiet getaway would this be? It oozes charm. This plan is 220 square feet with 1 bathroom and a studio space.
This Garden Cottage is a simple yet efficient plan. There is plenty of room for using it either as a studio to paint or as a place to put a bed for when you have an extra guest. 220 feet is small, yes, but it’s also perfect! Click on the link above to see an actual photo of this plan built. Stunning!
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The 244 Tall Oak Drive house plan by Our Town Plans. This plan is 2,810 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. What a stunning and elegant plan this is. It features plentiful porch space (front and back). Tell me… is there anything better than a wonderful porch? The front porch is deep and inviting, the back porch is deep AND screened. Would I ever be in the house? Well, this house, probably so!
The main floor has a wonderful layout. 244 Tall Oak Drive is an elegant plan with open living spaces. The large front and back porches add so much living to this already generous space!
The upstairs has two bedrooms with private bathrooms and a studio area. It’s so nice to have privacy and a place to get away when you really want to!
I love that Our Town Plans also shows real photos… It helps so much. Check it out. Your jaw will drop!
All images via OurTownPlans.com, used with permission…
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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!
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Charlie – keeping a watchful eye on me… Happy weekend!!
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This is the Taylor Creek Plan by John Tee. This plan is 2,890 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It also includes two fireplaces, ahhh! I love how you can customize these plans. The outside is just as fabulous as the inside. Be sure to check out their website, because John shows you real images, not only of the outside of this plan, but the interior as well! His renderings are fabulous. This is quite a house!
There is a fabulous front porch, but there is also a very nice side porch! Nice and private, and it expands the living space, especially on those nice days… I would be out there most of the time!
It’s an open plan with Great Room, Dining Room downstairs, as well as a powder room, and the aforementioned side porch! I would screen the side porch so you could leave windows or french doors open to catch a breeze!
Upstairs is the Master Bedroom/Bathroom on one end with a separate entrance onto the porch area. There is also a Flex Room, that can be used for just about anything. Add to that, two more bedrooms with bathrooms and you have yourself one heck of a house!
All images via JohnTee.com, used with permission…
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The mix of wood, stucco, greenery and glass makes such a nice statement, doesn’t it? I love the variations in the stucco. This is true stucco, not the panels that they make that you see, this is the real deal. It has so much character! Another stunning example of Charleston, SC!
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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)!
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