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!

Cool cabin… Monhegan (Maine)!

The Stanley Apartment - Monhegan | ArtFoodHome.com

This photo is from a while back, I love it. The door on the left is so striking against the gray weathered shingles and the window above with the flower – so sweet. Years ago a friend of ours rented this cottage. If you’re looking for a place of your own to rent while on Monhegan, there are many cottages to chose from. Plan ahead!

Check out the Stanley Apartment | Brackett Rentals website… great photos!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Photo: Window View Monhegan…

Monhegan | ArtFoodHome.com

This is Uncle Henry’s cottage on Monhegan Island (Maine). It’s got a ton of charm, and is rentable! I always love a shot looking into one window and out through another! Uncle Henry’s cabin is a short distance from the wharf (between the Barnacle and the Island Inn) and has quite the view! They have a great FB page with photos, check it out!

Read about the history of this cabin here! (It’s short)…

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Fish House – Monhegan Island, Maine

Fish House - Monhegan | ArtFoodHome.com

Fish House Restaurant on Monhegan looking towards Manana. Look at that dark blue water… it’s as gorgeous as it is cold! Wonderful, fresh seafood! Lobster and crab rolls and much more! Read about it here! You can pick up your food, then sit at the picnic tables overlooking the harbor. Does a more peaceful place exist? We don’t think so!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Last Day of August… and one last hot tip…

Coffee Cubes | ArtFoodHome.com

Ahhh, coffee iced cubes. These things got us through the hot summer months! Take your leftover coffee and refrigerate it (and pour some in an ice cube tray and freeze to make cubes). What a refreshing drink, and the cubes don’t dilute the coffee.

WIN * WIN !

I am finding it hard to believe that it’s already the end of August. TIME FLIES! Frighteningly fast! Normally summer drags on with the heat and humidity. This year was much better! The mosquitoes weren’t as bad, which meant we could use the pool, that helps immensely! We also had to replace our unit (AC/Heat) and WOW is this one ever nice! It’s so quiet but pumps out the cool air! It’s been a pleasure! We can’t complain our other unit was 20++++

Enjoy your last day of August! Catch you back here tomorrow!

View from the Dining Room of the Island Inn (Monhegan) – my favorite place!

Island Inn Monhegan | ArtFoodHome.com | barbara stroud

I love this view! Can it be any more charming or scenic? This is the view from our table at the Island Inn Dining Room… a wonderful place to be. If you haven’t visited Monhegan before, you may want to add it to your bucket list. The food served in the dining room is some of the best on the planet! Truly! The Island Inn is a fabulous place to stay while you’re on the island.

It just doesn’t get better!

Catch you back here tomorrow!