Charleston Charm

The French Huguenot Church
A Charleston driveway. Look at the details. Who wouldn't want to drive up to that!
A glimpse of someones secret garden.

My new town, Charleston, SC, has such wonderful charm. The history, the colors, the architecture, the ironwork, the churches, etc., etc. I love it here! I have taken so many photos and I am eager to take more. This place is a photographers dream. The sweet little courtyards, and magnificent gardens carved out of the tiniest of spaces. The window boxes overflowing with flowers and foliage. The cobblestone streets, the horse driven carriages, the palm trees...you get the picture. Pardon the pun.
There are some wonderful restaurants, live music at night and some great shopping. Are you psyched yet? You've gotta' come see for yourself. The beach is just a hop skip and a jump away for you sun worshipers. The aquarium is nice. I still have to check out the museums. I love that there is so much to do here.
Do you have a city that has captured your heart. Please share. I love to learn about new places. Traveling is such an adventure. Very exciting!

There's a Hallowen Party Happening near you!

It's that time of year again when the lovely Vanessa of A Fanciful Twist gets us all hyped about the annual Halloween Party in blogland. She tells a good tale and sets the mood in her latest post on the upcoming party. If you'd like to join in on the fun, then hop on over to A Fanciful Twist to sign up and don't forget to come back by on October 16th for a fun fright and some ghoulish treats! I can't wait! This is my second favorite holiday of the year!
Tammy

New camera lens

Here is a banner I made. I took a picture of my butterfly bush and then lightened it and voila. Feel free to use it if you'd like.






Ihad to test out my new lens. Mom and DH bought me one for my birthday. It has been fun playing with it but also has let me know that I am a bit shaky even when holding my breath. lol I may need to use my tripod if I want to take some serious photos.
Well I have to tell you this packing is for the birds but it made me declutter and donate more than usual. Charleston or bust, baby! Below is one of the images I took last year while in Charleston, SC. I'm excited! This will be the first time my husband and I have been without children under the same roof. Should be interesting and fun.

Things that make me smile and I'm moving!

Nature. I love sunrises and sunsets. They are a magical time of day. They always make me grateful to be alive. I always am thankful for the show.
Spending quality time with my family. It doesn't happen enough. Both kids are off doing their own thing. I love it when we can be together.


My husband, Jack loves a little nap now and then. While he is napping, he always covers his face with his ball cap. There's always a beer at hand should he need a refreshing sip. A guy gets thirsty during those power naps. ;D
Our daughter, Alex lounging on the hammock but she's still texting on her blasted phone. It's never far from reach. She only texts on it pretty much. Who needs to talk when you can type and read at the speed of light. Handwritten letters only go out when there is a thank you note, other than that it's texting with her. No facebook, no emails, no phone calls. Keeps life simple that way.
My Dog Chance. He is a precious little fella. He is 10-1/2 years now and still plays like a puppy. He gets excited sometimes when I come home and does 2 laps around the house and then jumps up on the couch out of breath. ;D He is a lover. Loves to be held, loves to lay on or near you and is so easy going. I think it is from growing up with my daughter who used to put him in her veterinarian case, opened and doctor him up. lol I have photos. Too cute. Plus she always held him belly up like a baby. He is my shadow.

So I got a job in Charleston, SC and I move on the 20th. Yikes! I was just offered the job this past Thursday and I start on the 23rd. I have been packing up a storm and cleaning and trying to stage the house. Are any of you in Charleston, SC or near so we can finally meet? I would love to meet some bloggers on an occasional basis. Maybe do some art, lunch, drinks, dinner, I don't know but it would be fun!



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Rhema Marvanne WOW!! Listen to her vocals. Amazing!

A little girls singing "Amazing Grace" her name: Rhema Marvanne

Photo courtesy of Google Images. Thanks Google!

OBX pictures

The horses of the Outer Banks in Currituck

A view from the jeep as we zoomed by. It looked more like a dessert than the beach

Look how refreshing the water looks! Makes me want to go back and do it all over again.

My dream house. I fell in love with it at first sight. My studio would be in the tippy top, overlooking the beach and wild horses.

Land Shark! and Sunsets

Land Shark! Ah! My SIL saving her brother, my husband. lol

See the North star on the left. The evening  sky was always picture perfect.

The evening sky was magical in Corolla.

Come walk with me. We can chat along the way.

Friends and siblings taking a stroll

A helicopter joins us as we meander along.

Village Cork and Bean

I have tried to post this for a week now. Not sure what the heck is going on with Blogger but hopefully it is back to normal now. We will see when I hit the post button, I guess. And if you are reading this than we must be good to go. Thank goodness!
So we are back from a week in Corolla on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. What a relaxing week we had. I have so much to share with you. I will have to do it in separate posts so I don't overload you. This lovely little spot is the porch of the Village Cork and Bean in Duck. My daughter and I enjoyed smoothies here while out shopping. It is such a charming spot. If ever in Duck, do stop by. It is a magical little place with huge trees serving as canopies with hanging paper lanterns. In the evening they offer wine tastings here and on the lower patio. I went shell seeking daily and came home with some perfectly gorgeous black ones. I am so excited because I have a project I have been collecting these black shells for for a couple of years. Hopefully I have enough now. We'll see.  I miss the beach and the sounds of the ocean and the wet sand underfoot. The treasure hunt for seashells. We even went to see the wild horses via 4wd Jeeps. What fun that was. I will share those images with you soon if blogger lets me. Love and hugs to you all. Oh how I have missed all of you.