Can you imagine looking out over the mountains in this spectacular house plan? The sunrise, the sunset, the fog, snow, rain, wildlife, birds, clouds, weather, birds and everything else there is to look at and enjoy would be so breathtaking. I can’t imagine a more peaceful place (well, a place near the water or the mountains – I would take either one without hesitation)! Take a peak at this wonderful plan…
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Out of this world (OOTW) – this is a quick recipe that will taste like was made by your Italian grandmother. This marinara is perfection by itself on piping hot pasta or served along with meatballs (recipe link for these as well). I was shocked how few ingredients there are and how it comes together in no time. Stunningly simply. What’s better than that?
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Jamie Wyeth. This man can paint some of the most creative and interesting paintings ever. We saw this (not original) in a restaurant and it was so striking. The orange against the blue… breathtaking! This is my favorite pumpkin painting and I look forward to sharing it year after year. There is nothing Jamie Wyeth cannot paint. Brilliance runs in the family. Brilliance and dedication to painting all the time.
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Pretty as a picture, right? The sun hit this fall display so beautifully, I had to run up and take a few photos. Can you believe tomorrow is Halloween? It doesn’t seem like last Halloween was all that long ago.
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🎶Happy birthday to you! 🎶 Happy birthday to you 🎶 Happy birthday dee-aaaarrr, Fre-eeed! 🎶 Happy birthday to you!
… and many (many, many, many more)! Oh the joy a birthday brings…
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Fall is in the air which has most people super happy. In Charleston, we’ve taken a break from the heat (woohoo!) and are blessed with cooler, dry temperatures. There is a crispness that has most people out and about.
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As a kid the best part about Halloween, other than dressing up, was carving a pumpkin. Nowadays, the best part of Halloween are the pumpkin seeds. So full of flavor and like nothing you can buy in the store. My dad always roasted the seeds and they were a special treat. So don’t toss the guts of your pumpkin, it couldn’t be easier and is a fun tradition that has great health benefits!
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Spectacular painting. I adore the colors and the bright gold/yellow of the flower against the background and the leaves. Wow. Dramatic with a capital “D” for sure. I would say moody and dramatic, yet colorful and utter perfection.
Can you guess who the artist is?
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Isn’t this the quintessential New England fall decor you’ve always dreamed of? Simple. Classic. The gorgeous blue of the door, coupled with the classy door knocker is enough to say WOW, but add pumpkins on the ledge above the door and this is a knockout! The American flag dresses this off nicely, as does the pretty flowers on the porch.
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HOWLaween is fast approaching – and the neighborhood is filled with Halloween and fall decor. Hopefully you’re ready for it! We scored several bags of candy, so we’re ready for the trick-or-treaters. On another note, this image!! Can you believe how cool? #alwayslookup
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I’ve had meatballs on my mind… A friend told me about a nearby restaurant that served their meatballs in a marinara sauce, and she would order that and a big salad to go. We tried it and it was delightful. We had it a few times and it was great. Then I ran across another meatball recipe (I appear to be addicted to recipes) and while reading the complexity of it, I thought back to my simple recipe. Quick and delicious. So I tried them in sauce with a big salad and a little bread to soak up the marinade. Whoa!
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This painting was so different from the paintings around it. Calmer, but with so much interest. Absolutely incredible and hard to look away from. The stillness of the water and their intense gazes upon whoever may be next to them, wow.
Note: signature has been retouched so as not to give it away ;) Can you guess who the artist is?
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I took this photo several years ago – this is an exquisite example of Charleston, SC architecture. I love the lines (on the windows, columns, ceiling, detail work on trim, windows, shadows) and the shadows from the palm trees. Stunning in every way. This is one of the many grand homes of Charleston. What a treat it is to walk and snap photos.
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Pumpkins/gourds – such a cool indication of fall, cool weather, cider, Halloween, and everything crisp and wonderful. I took this photo years ago on Monhegan Island (Maine) – fresh pumpkins lined the road. A quintessential fall photo! It hit me, WHY do we do this? Good answer…
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Love the cool boat fender’s color against the dark color of the water. Sunlight just added a little something special. Charleston, SC is a special place to take photos. I could take photos literally all day long. When you’re out walking look for the unexpected – it seems like unexpected images, images that tug at your heartstrings or images that tell a story are the biggest draw. Some are just gorgeous (flowers, for example). #solookfortheunexpected
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