Category: Photograph

Near Bowens Island…

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SC2 Comments

Vista near Bowens Island - Charleston, SC

You may have to click to see this image larger. This photo was taken from the road that leads you to Bowens Island Restaurant in Charleston, SC (near Folly Beach). Views?! Oh, yeah! Sunset at Bowens Island is always a treat. They are known for their seafood, but the view, whoa! Don’t miss it if you are in the Charleston area!

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PS… if this looks familiar it mistakenly posted in November along with another post about the need to catch up and focus, ha ha… ugh! You aren’t imaging things, if this seems familiar, you’re right, it is!

Chandelier in Karen Hagen Fine Art Gallery!

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SC, THOUGHTS1 Comment

chandelier

Solved! That’s right! This photo was taken at Karen Hagen Fine Art – click the link to see more of the gallery and see the artists represented!

To take a quick break from “Guess the artist” – A cool photo. I couldn’t pass it by, it caught my attention and I stood in this gallery and snapped photos, ha ha… are you familiar with Charleston, SC and the many galleries that we have here? Do YOU know which gallery this chandelier is in?

I love a challenge… Ha ha…

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

On By Barbara StroudIn ART, Charleston, Daily Blog, HOME, Photograph, SC, THOUGHTS2 Comments

Merry Christmas!

This photo is from a past Christmas in Michigan. Fred’s parents drove to MI – It was so beautiful, the snow was falling and so perfect for them to see!

The older you get the more Christmas is about memories much more than what may be under the tree when you wake up on Christmas Day. Most of us have everything we need, and the things that we want cannot be purchased.

Share a smile with someone (and some cookies too!) – it will help make the world a better place!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄

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Christmas Eve… Already!

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Photograph, THOUGHTS4 Comments

 

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I know! I know! It’s Christmas Eve already! Where does the time go? This little flash from the past photo was five years ago. Five!

Time passes faster every day, so be good, do good – live well, live happy, help one another – we’re only on this planet for a short time.

Life is too short to live any other way…

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄

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Be the good…

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Photograph, SC, THOUGHTS2 Comments

Mebkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, SC

It always helps to put things into perspective – as I see people rush around and stressed, I think this post may help a little… I hope…

Come sit your weary bones down, sit a spell… relax and calm your thoughts. There is so much going on this time of year, sometimes we need to get in check with things and slow down and realize that if everything doesn’t get done, it’s OK. Always remember that living a good life isn’t about what you have but how you treat others. So lend an ear, listen to a friend, don’t be too quick to judge.

Everyone is going through something (click here to see a great video!) – so if you encounter someone who seems out of sorts, sad, mad, or just not friendly, don’t just assume the worst – pass along a smile or a kind word (or both!!). Help make someone’s day – it’s a tough world and we need to help each other get through it.

Go out and be the GOOD that you want to see in the world!  🙏

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I know everyone is busy this week, so much to do! Posting a week of photos, back to normal posting next week – Catch you back here tomorrow!

Grand Oak – Mebkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, SC

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Grand Oak Tree - Mebkin Abbey

Grand Oak Tree – Mebkin Abbey – Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Visiting the grounds of Mebkin Abbey is like stepping back in time. The beauty is beyond belief. Check out their website… so much information! If you ever get a chance to visit, please do! You won’t believe what you see. Great gift shop too!

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I know everyone is busy this week, so much to do! Posting a week of photos, back to normal posting next week – Catch you back here tomorrow!

What is Fritz Porter?

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Fritz Porter - Charleston, SC

I snapped this photo as we were walking to the car after leaving Fritz Porter. What a cool building, if you’re wondering… YES, this used to be the Cigar Factory! What’s inside is even more wonderful – a great selection of design items. It’s a fabulous place to check out!

If you’re in the Charleston, SC area, stop by and check it out!

From the FritzPorter.com website:

PEOPLE ASK ALL THE TIME, “WHAT IS FRITZ PORTER?”

And the answer is simple: it is many things.

It is a carefully curated antique center, representing 15 different dealers with styles ranging from flea market chic to museum quality classics. 

It is an art gallery where one can find original pieces by contemporary artists ranging in style from pastoral impressionism to surreal and abstract.

It is a fabric and furniture showroom that offers a stellar selection of boutique lines that are not found anywhere else in the Southeast. 

It is a perfect place to fine those one-of-a-kind gifts be it a bauble, a bottle opener, or a book. 

There is something for everyone…. come see for yourself!

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Mine is Fall, what is yours?

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Fall leaf...

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall? Which is your favorite season? Fall is my favorite and has always been. I love the cooler, less humid temperatures, the color in the trees (there is some here in SC) and that afternoon light – OH! It’s breathtaking! I can’t complain about our Winter that’s for sure. Temperatures are rather mild here in Charleston, SC – we do see a few cold snaps, but nothing to complain about! Spring is always welcome due to the fact that it seems that EVERYTHING is blooming and so beautiful, even with all the yellow/green pollen! Summer, ah, Summer… you love it or you hate it. Hate is a strong word. Ha ha…

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St. Philip’s Church – Tea Garden

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St. Phillip's Tea Garden - Charleston, SC

St. Philip’s Church Tea Garden – Charleston, SC

We were downtown a few weeks ago when my parents came to visit, and as usual I was snapping photos as we walked. I love this tall palm, the bit of porch and the cool sign for St. Philip’s Church Tea Garden.

St. Philip’s Church opens a tea room for a week each Spring where they offer sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. Homemade and delicious! It’s fun to have a peek at a past menu!

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Better than Botox!

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, Photograph, San Francisco CA, THOUGHTS1 Comment

Me in San Fran

Posting an older image (2005) is better than botox, hee… We had such a good time in San Fran back then, we really should go back, but then that would mean missing Maine and all our friends, so that’s really hard to do. We bought a CityPASS and it was so worth it! Travel has never been easier! There is no way I would want to drive in San Francisco… hop on a cable car or MUNI (bus) – and away we would go. I think we discovered every part of the city, and some by accident, ha ha…

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Flash from the past – San Fran!

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San Francisco, CA

Ahhhh, San Francisco (photo from 2005). This was the last year that Fred and I have been in CA… we decided on that trip to alternate between east coast/west coast and settled on Maine as our east coast location. Problem is once we went there we never stopped! San Fran was so much fun! We stayed at a cool boutique hotel (The Inn at Union Square), that had a wonderful breakfast of yogurt, fruit, nuts, juice, coffee and pastries – then they offered wine and cheese around dinner time, and after that a hot cookie at bedtime. I KNOW! I never wanted to leave, ha ha. All that and it was about a one minute walk to the cable car and a two minute walk to Union Square! We walked so many miles that trip, it was fabulous!

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Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!

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Memories!

Fred. My husband… we have such fun together. This photo was taken back in 2005 – boy, does time ever fly when you’re having fun! We were at a winery in Napa. I remember taking this photo. These chairs were amazing. The winery was like something you would see in Italy, we had the best time!

I’m happy to have photos to reflect back on, although at some point I think I’m going to have to edit some of them, I have far more than what is probably considered normal. Ha.

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Stand Tall & Proud – Neighborhood Pine Tree…

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Stand Tall and Proud

I took this photo a few days after Hurricane Matthew when we finally got out and took a walk in the neighborhood. This pine tree was standing tall and proud with the beautiful light shining on it – looking rather regal with other branches and trees down around it.

Enjoy your Saturday!

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