Spring Forward 2026!!

Spring Ahead text on image of white flower with green background

The weather is warming up in Charleston, SC – it was 80℉ today and high 70’s all week coming up. I know this has been a frigid winter for so many of you. This is just a reminder that along with the time change (unless you live in one of the few places that doesn’t participate) comes warmer weather – If you’re not seeing it yet, it’s on the way!

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With Spring Right Around the Corner WHEN is the Best Time To Start Planting?

Colorful flowers at a nursery/design store

It’s been a cold harsh winter here in Charleston, SC 😉 – for us… BUT, absolutely nothing compared to other parts of the country – that’s for sure. A week here or there of brutally cold temps is nothing (and not even considered “brutally cold” elsewhere). Temps this week ranging from 70-80 degrees for the next ten days. SO, when is it safe to begin planting? It’s difficult to pass by wonderful nurseries and see GORGEOUS flowers and want to load up and get planting, right?

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Could this be Charleston’s last cold day this year?

blue sky bare tree - winter

Crazy temps this time of year. Nice. Warm. Warm & humid. Cool. Nippy. Windy & nippy all in the span of a week or two. How crazy. We cannot complain (I’m not, I love colder weather!) with a high in the low 50’s and a low in the low 30’s – will. not. complain. Just look at this photo. The bluest of skies, the starkness of the bare tree. Our azaleas are budding and that’s no lie! Temps will be near and at 70 in the coming week…

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The Old Pitt Street Bridge – Mount Pleasant, SC!

View from Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant SC.

If you aren’t familiar with the old Pitt Street bridge in Mount Pleasant – you might want to take a peek next time you’re in the area. It is the perfect use of an old bridge. A new bridge was built and some had the forethought to keep a portion of the old bridge so people could walk out, enjoy the stunning vistas, fish, walk their dogs, jog, visit, etc.

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Take A Moment To Reflect…

mirrored ball reflecting me pointing at a sign to take a moment to reflect

I took this photo at the Robert Lange Gallery in Charleston, SC. Owners, Robert & Megan Lange have created a space (from their very first gallery) that is cutting edge, draws excellent artists who’s work is so creative it’s wonderful to visit and take it all in. The gallery itself is a work of art and that’s no lie. So much creativity – and the gallery – wow, it’s a beauty.

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Charleston, SC Snow Pic Through the Window

So many of you have experienced record snowfall in the past month or two – and more specifically this past weekend. There were varied amounts that fell throughout the area. We didn’t have a lot, but the road did look icy yesterday morning. I snapped this once it had been melting for a while. It was nice to wake up to fresh, beautiful snow. Especially knowing it won’t be there long…

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A Winter Walk Around Charleston, SC!

Charleston, SC street view with St. Phillips church in background. Window boxes. Winter.

It’s winter in the Lowcountry (and is actually going to feel like it this weekend with low temps dropping to the 20’s and the highs in the 30’s and 40’s). We have nothing to complain about compared to the rest of the country, that’s for sure! Walking in the sunshine feels so good, it can warm you right up, pop over to the shady side of the street and you’ll need a coat for sure!

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Serena & Lily, Welcome To Charleston, SC!

Serena & Lily breathed life into an old space that sat vacant for quite some time. Located in downtown Charleston (on the peninsula) this is a space that is a delight to walk through. It helps so much to see their items in person. It’s difficult to judge the size, color, etc. online. If you aren’t familiar with Serena & Lily, check out their website. Design inspiration!

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Charleston Photo: The Patrick O’Donnell House!

21 King St, Charleston, SC entrance

Charleston, South Carolina. Where history has been preserved for many of the older, grand homes on the peninsula of Charleston. I like to refer to this stunning example of architecture simply as “my house”. This is not my house, I’ve never even been in it, but I’ve admired it for the past many decades that I’ve lived in Charleston. It’s always kept up to perfection. The doors, stained. The exterior always freshly painted. Never even a smudge, just beauty everywhere you look.

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Running Errands Can Look Like This (Charleston, SC)

Sunset over the Intracoastal waterway. Charleston. James Island.

We had a few errands to run the other evening. So we headed out expecting the every day traffic, and it didn’t disappoint. So we took an alternate route and this was our view. How stunning to live in such a beautiful area. January in Charleston, sunset. It kept getting better and better. I mean, THESE CLOUDS!!!! Wow…

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It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!

So far, 2026 is proving to be a motivational, “get things done” kind of year. From drawers to moving furniture around (again) and the subsequent cleaning that comes with each move, it’s exciting to be in the same house, yet have it feel so different. Future 2026, make a shift from white walls to walls with color? We’ve always loved saturated color, darker colors. Then made a change to all white. Fresh. Now, it’s getting tiresome. Especially with all…

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