A quick photo to catapult you into the spirit of Christmas. The wonder and the magic of it all. When you were young did you ride through neighborhoods to look at Christmas lights aglow? It was so fun, I can still remember it, many decades later. The joy of Christmas is all around you – be on the lookout for it.
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Most of us are blown away with the beauty of Charleston, SC. Other areas of Charleston are trying to keep their charm intact, but whether it will happen remains to be seen. Most people want it, but it’s not an easy process, so we shall see. There are many older neighborhoods hoping it comes to fruition because they would also like to have (very) limited guidelines to help keep the character in their neighborhoods.
The architecture in Charleston, SC is stunning. You’ll find an array of different styles from different periods. Charleston is rich in history and the history is fascinating! If you’ve never visited, I highly suggest it. To me, the best time to visit is during the cooler temps, but it seems most visit in the heat of the summer and love it. #youbeyou
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My husband and I were heading out to run a few errands last night when we saw the brightest, most beautiful sky. Sunset. We could only catch glimpses of the bright pink sky through the (many) trees – so we went sunset chasing…
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Happy Thanksgiving – wishing you a day of retrospection, serenity, peace and tranquility. A day to be thankful for every little thing and to carry that feeling on throughout the year. Enjoy your time with family and friends or precious time alone, both are a gift.
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This was an unexpected surprise as we headed over the bridge to Mount Pleasant, SC. We were out early the other morning while running errands. There was such a beautiful color across the horizon and then *poof* the sun appeared and quickly rose. In the span of the bridge we saw it rise considerably. What an awesome way to put things into perspective. Busy days and times are among many of us – take a moment to absorb the quiet and any peaceful scene you may encounter.
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A Christmas cactus has to be one of the easiest plants in the world to take care of. I forget about mine for weeks at a time – but it’s always so forgiving. There is one trick that will take it from lackluster to over the top magnificent in the blink of an eye and it couldn’t be easier…
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Well, the holidays are almost upon us! The grocery stores are packed with shoppers loading up on ingredients for their Thanksgiving Day feast.
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I love the dramatic views we have here in Charleston, SC. We were up and out early one morning on our way to get some things done. We’re making a few small changes in our backyard so wanted to see what plants were out there – we weren’t sure what was available this time of year.
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Every three hours a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. This is a message that needs to be shared. We’re all busy – all concentrating on something else, with so much on our minds sometimes forgetting to be careful at the most important times can be detrimental.
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Isn’t this spectacular?! Talk about making a statement, wow! This gorgeous blooming pink flower was in a large vessel that was absolute perfection. When you turned your head in the general direction of this it is beyond striking! The butterflies and bees were all over it. It was like a magnet for them. I took this photo…
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Out on walk the other morning 🙄 – I’m walking to my “fast walking” station on Spotify. I was zipping along until I stumbled (literally) upon this view. I thought I would let my heart catch up with my head after almost going *splat* so I stopped and did what any sane person would do – I took a photo….
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RIVETING! Another fabulous book by Kristin Hannah – Wow! I’m the one that hesitated to read this author because she’s not my typical genre. #wellsheisnow! I hate the thought of one day being without a KH book to read. It’s always amazing when you find an author new to you. Whose books you fall in love with and you can’t wait to get to the next book. I’m interspersing other books in between to a) lighten things up after a gripping read and to b) save the books so I don’t run out too quickly!
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Aren’t these bright orange Koi against the green of the lily pads absolutely stunning? I took this photo at a garden shop in the Charleston area (info below) – gorgeous plants, trees, fountains, outdoor planters, accessories, etc. They also can create a vignette such as this for you. So serene!
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THIS is something you look forward to, you work hard for. You go through a lot of “firsts” in your life, then you go through a lot of “lasts” in your life and now this – and wow, is it ever exciting… #cantbelieveit
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