Oh, the places we will go!

On July 25, 2020July 15, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

I love this photo – this was taken a few weeks ago on a quick trip to Botany Bay. Enjoying the beauty and the peace and quiet! The scenery, wow!

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View at Botany Bay – Edisto, SC!

On July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area – located on Edisto Island, SC is a place that looks like it’s back in time. Unspoiled beaches and a wildlife sanctuary that is home to so many creatures.

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Summer Reads – Here are some of mine, what are yours?

On July 15, 2020July 6, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn books, Favorite Things, HOME, THOUGHTS8 Comments

Ahhh, a good book, is there anything like it? Especially during trying times like we’ve seen in 2020. Reading is the great escape, you can travel to faraway lands from the comfort of your chair with an iced tea in your hand. #winwin

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Botany Bay Beauty!

On July 11, 2020July 6, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, THOUGHTS4 Comments

Scenic doesn’t even begin to describe Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area, located in Edisto, South Carolina. If I were an animal of any kind, I would want to live in this oasis. Over 46,000 acres and it’s like time has stood still. The beauty is breathtaking and the beach (which we skipped this trip) is jaw dropping.

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Stunning Hydrangeas!

On June 28, 2020June 19, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

This year our hydrangeas have been plentiful. We planted several a few each year and now they’re all going wild! Their beautiful purplish blue color is jaw dropping! We once bought a white hydrangea – what a surprise…

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Father’s Day…

On June 21, 2020June 19, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments

I would love to be sitting in one of these chairs beside my Dad this year to wish him a Happy Father’s Day in person. Travel isn’t likely until this coronavirus at least slows down. Our numbers are rising in SC. #pleasewearyourmask #iwanttoseemyfamily

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Classic Design Mixed With Mid-Century Modern Furniture

On June 19, 2020June 11, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

The cool thing is that each of us has a different idea of what we like or don’t like (if you work in a gallery you will quickly see how there can be one painting, and the comments throughout the day are so varied “love it”/”hate it”, “don’t get it”/”it speaks to me”, “I LOVE the color palette”/”I hate those colors” – it is so interesting!) – which is a GOOD thing. Our house was very classic in design. Some antiques, some new pieces, but something was lacking. We have since fallen in love with the Mid-Century Modern furniture. The classic pieces are so amazing! There is a reason you see them in museums! Those pieces are EXACTLY what our rooms needed!

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Now THAT is one wild doo!

On June 14, 2020June 9, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

Well, it’s heron time in Charleston, SC – actually it has been for a few months. Many of the young herons are out of the nest and learning to fly. The adult herons take off so strongly. Perched on a limb they thrust themselves forward and into a strong flight pattern…

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Spring Treasures: Fresh Fruit!

On June 7, 2020May 27, 2020 By Barbara StroudIn FOOD, HEALTH, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

**Fresh Watermelon and it couldn’t be tastier!**

You know how it is, different seasons bring special favorites back into our lives. Well this couldn’t be more true with this year’s spring bounty which is showing in a vast array of colors, at our local stores, farms and CSA pickups.