I have to say, Charleston, SC is about as festive as can be. We haven’t been downtown in quite a while so it was nice to get out on a cool day, walk the streets, pop in the shops and check things out. Visitors in our own town. What can be better? You’re home in 5 minutes, no packing required!
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Carley Fortune. I love her writing style. This book has the best setting. In my mind it’s like a Dirty Dancing resort, very nice, but in a charming way. The characters are fabulous although imperfect like the rest of us. Two people with an undeniable connection – but… Trust me, it’s a good one! So if you’re looking for a great book to read or if you need to add another to your TBR list – check it out… more info below!
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! I’m sure many of you are busy cooking, planning, running to the store (oh, I hope not!) and getting things done before the big day. I plan to do a little today and finish up tomorrow. I love a plan…
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Aren’t they gorgeous? I love to see a beautiful citrus tree in a huge pot – it really can make a bold statement. We don’t have one but we’ve looked at them. Charleston, SC is Zone 9 for plants, so it’s pretty tropical but we do get an occasional frost. That being said, there are many (MANY) citrus trees around here. A neighbor has a giant old (grapefruit or very, very large lemon) tree in his backyard FILLED with grapefruit looking fruit.
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Isn’t this a charming house plan? I love everything about this plan. For one, the porches – divine! A nice covered porch across the front, a screened porch on the side and a smaller covered porch in the back. There is so much curb appeal with the handsome windows, stunning door with surrounding windows – this is perfection. Let’s take a peek…
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Ladybird Books, new to the Charleston, SC scene opened late October of this year. We stopped in and checked it out, it’s SO nice – the kind of nice you don’t want to leave. It’s welcoming and it was refreshing to see so many young people (in addition to older people) looking at books and BUYING…
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This reminds me of the tissue paper flowers I made in grade school, does anyone remember those? I took this photo in Summerville, SC a few weeks ago. I saw on a post from last year that I took a photo of the same stunning bush of flowers, but a month earlier. They were darker in color and just as stunning. I did a reverse Google search to figure out what it’s called…
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Breathtaking, right? Just when you think they can’t possibly come up with another floral arrangement idea, BAM, there it is in all its glory. Pure brilliance. I get so many great ideas wandering around garden centers. They just have a special touch and unique vision that can bring the unexpected together…
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I just finished another great book by Abby Jimenez! I’m a big believer in not giving details of a book so it doesn’t spoil the surprise of it all (I don’t even read the back). The way Abby writes is truly a joy, she’ll make you laugh out loud (“snort”) – some of the words she chooses just makes it funnier for some reason. This book includes a romance, despite impossible odds when dealing with real life issues. Five stars, except for the fact that I read her books far too quickly. It’s a keeper for sure!
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Looking for something to do in Charleston, SC this weekend? Have I got an idea for you! Check to see if there are any tickets remaining to see the Sound of Music and the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Wow! I couldn’t have been more impressed! The show started on 11/4 and runs through 11/9/25! From the very first note I was captivated right until the end. Each and every person on the stage was out of this world fabulous.
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In case you haven’t heard about the viral Boursin cheese recipes floating around the internet, let me enlighten you. They will make your world a brighter place. So quick and easy – in a very short time you can end up with a restaurant quality meal (my opinion). I made this for the two of us and we had leftovers a few days later. #perfection Just see how easy it is with so little ingredients!
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Isn’t this time of year the best? The cool temps, the light, the darker nights and the lighter mornings… It’s so perfect for a cozy day in or a beautiful day outside. One thing puzzles me, we had the coolest Halloween I can remember (here in Charleston), yet one big bad thing doesn’t make sense…
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Mums! They’re everywhere signaling fall has officially arrived, cooler air is on the horizon and shorter days are coming soon, woohoo! These mums are more than just pretty, very temporary decor on your front porch, oh no… they’re so much more!
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Riveting with a capital “R”! A NYT Bestseller, a Reese’s Book Club pick among many other accolades. This book is worth the hype. If you don’t feel like this is your typical genre, read on – it’s for you, trust me! I also thought this was a good review to post for Halloween, ha ha. Happy Halloween! 🎃
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I ran across this recipe and it’s a change for me, I don’t usually use this much butter, but after watching this show (details below), I was hooked, especially since I had a banana that was beyond ready. It’s fun to try different recipes, especially when you have time. This was a delight!
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