Charleston in a Different Light

Charleston SC is known to be a very elegant town.

And not necessarily known for being colorful.

But it is definitely Colorfully Elegant.

Wouldn't you agree?

xoxo S.

Amusement Parks in Technicolor

I simply love how this photo came out.

It just speaks for itself.

xoxo S.

Nantucket Color

Nantucket is known for it's gray shingled houses and climbing roses.

The palette is a bit subdued and refined in a very casual beachy way.

But when you add a pop of color....things look, well, colorful!

See for yourself.

xoxo S. 

I found this Street-Side "Flower Shop" so charming

A quaint Nantucket Lane

Sea Captain's Houses and Flowering Gardens.

Quintessential Nantucket

A Pop of Color

I have been experimenting with some different techniques on my photographs.

I guess the days have been so gray lately...

I have been in need of some color.

What do you think?

xoxo S.

A Happy Day spent with my Boys

Sledding on a cold snowy day

My oldest enjoyed bowling with his BFF.

Thanks to his mom for sending me the photo.

I, of course, tweaked it, a bit.

Just love the PINK!

Not Quite Beach Weather Yet

It feels like an endless winter.

Cold and gray and snowy.

And while it is not quite beach weather yet,

It will be one day soon...

Just hang in there.....

It's coming....

Slowly, but surely...

At least I hope so....

xoxo S.

Shopping for Inspiration

Love heading out to the store to get inspired.

Even if you buy nothing, you come home with an abundance of ideas.

Priceless!

xoxo S.

This chair was just too cool to miss. And too tall too!



 

 

I love the signs....especially when they refer to anything BEACHY

Mermaids and Coral

 

This one spoke to me. I live in flip flops!

Yup, these signs spoke to me as well.

 

Nautical Inspiration for the home.

Fresh Fallen Snow

Our street looked more like a country lane.

Simply Lovely.

xoxo S.

Winter Storm

A few weeks ago we were hit with another major storm.

This time it was a blizzard.

It came and went and left 30 inches of snow behind.

Despite having to dig out from an amazing amount of snow.....

that had kept us busy most of the day...

I did manage to capture a few photos.....

Snow is so pretty the first few hours.....

while it still clean and and fresh and very white.

Then it can all go away............

xoxo S.

Kids just want to have fun!

I just Like this Photo

We really love aquariums and this was taken this past year at a nearby one.

xoxo S.

Peanuts

Not the cartoon.

The shelled kind.

Just one of my favorite snacks.

Especially when served in a pretty bowl.

xoxo S.

My Budding Artist

Children can create the most amazing pieces of art.

And while my middle son doesn't think he is very good....

I think he is terrific!

Spoken like a Mom, right?

xoxo S.

Sunday Style

How about start your Sunday with a Mimosa?

Now that sounds like a plan!

xoxo S.

What is For Dinner?

Always the million dollar question.

I don't know yet....but I hope it will be something delicious!

xoxo S.

Bundling Up

One of the things I don't like about winter is having to bundle up all the time.

But some people look quite cute all bundled up against the elements.

Good thing, I think he could have gotten lost in that snowstorm.

xoxo S.

Happy Valentines Day

From The Beach Prairie

xoxo S.

Is Popcorn a Food Group?

Well it should be.
I can almost live on the stuff. I absolutely LOVE popcorn.

You should too! Just saying.

xoxo S.

Pink Peony

A little pick me up for a gray February day.

A little pink peony to brighten that day.

You are welcome!

xoxo S.

Is it Summer Yet?

I am sorry.

Snow is pretty and all.

But I am a summer person.

Just can't wait.

In the meantime, here are some photos from a previous trip to the South Carolina Coast.

Enjoy

xoxo S.

I Don't Ski

But my cousin in Germany loves to ski.

He was nice enough to send a few photos.

And this is what I did with them.

Still, I don't ski....but it must be wonderful for those who do ski.

Do you like to ski?

xoxo S.

Home Sweet Home

Home is your sanctuary.

I hope you love yours as much as I love mine.

It is not necessary the place.

But rather the people who live there and the lovely treasures you fill it with.

Do you love yours?

xoxoS.

A small but pretty Dining Room

The Living Room as a bit of a seaside feel to it

A comfortable family room

Some favorite treasures.....mercury glass and jars of shells

I finally got my dream kitchen

I'm Feeling Mickey Mouse Today

xoxo S.

A Basketball Star in the Making

My youngest is enjoying this year's basketball season.

I've started taking a few more sports photos these days.

After All.....

He is my little basketball star.

xoxo S.

Favorite Birds

Thought I'd share some of my recent favorites.

Do you love birds?

xoxo S.