If you’re looking for Christmas spirit, there is no shortage of events and activities in the Low Country. We attended the Old Village Holiday Street Fest on Thursday night. Pitt Street was transformed with strands of Edison light bulbs, cafe tables and comfy living room seating arrangements moved out to the sidewalk. We sipped wine, noshed on mac and cheese… View Post
Charleston has no shortage of well-known sites to satiate a hunger for history. A quick Google search will lead you to dozens of tours, but it might not lead you to Ed Macy. His walking tour of Magnolia Cemetery may be the best kept secret. Kevin, the very knowledgeable concierge at the Courtyard Marriott in Charleston, tipped off friends. Intrigued… View Post
We saved more than money on this restyling project. We saved family keepsakes. These once salmon pink chairs were from my husband’s childhood home. They were special and also happen to be super comfy. For years, we tried unsuccessfully to find a place in our former home for them. They spent a short time in the reception area of a… View Post
Would you enjoy transporting yourself into a romantic episode of Outlander? Or, maybe you prefer watching enormous men in kilts throw super heavy stuff? The Scottish Games and Highland Gathering at Boone Hall Plantation has something for everyone. It was one of the first events we attended here in the Charleston area and now I never want to miss it…. View Post
We’ve lived here one year and are finally moving forward on decorating plans. Our cherry and walnut wood furniture from our former Philadelphia home was way too dark in combination with the deep cherry wood floors of this house. I’d really hoped for light reclaimed barn flooring that wouldn’t show scratches, dust or dog fur. But when I saw… View Post