Little Morning Vignettes

 Early sunlight on a bowl of oranges mixed with some treasures from the beach.

Breakfast on the porch.

A closer look at the yellow tumble weed from the beach.

Some treasured gifts. A pretty little soap dish from my husband.... the sweet sea grass basket was a house warming gift from my brother.... & the beautiful ribbon a gift from my cousin Molly, remembering all the pretty French ribbons our grandmother used to collect.....& in the back a lovely handmade new years card from Elsa at Menthe Blanche all the way from France.

Thank you everybody!

&

Happy Weekend 

to all !

Topsy Turvy Weather

While we are having record high temperatures here in Charleston, almost summer like to me, I received this photo form a friend in France. Snow is pretty rare in the south west where our little village is. But with the power of the Internet here is a picture of my house taken today. My friend Mel said that it had been snowing since early this morning with no sign of letting up. Apparently it is predicted to continue until around 8 tonight. Thanks Mel for this cool photo.

I thought all the readers that follow my summer adventures would appreciate seeing this photo too.

Hope everyone is having a great week no matter what your weather might be.

A Weekend Jaunt

With amazing summer like temperatures, this weekend was perfect for a little side trip to the beautiful antebellum town of Beaufort.

One of the first Confederate towns captured by the Union Army at the commencement  of the Civil War this remarkable town was saved from the destruction that would befall the rest of the southern cities later in the war.

A town now standing as if time has stood still, Beaufort offers a look back into the picturesque life of the old south.

Beaufort has offered  literary inspiration, providing settings for many of the works of author & native son Pat Conroy. 

This beautiful site has also been the  location of a number of Hollywood films including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, & Forrest Gump to name a few.

Filled with so much history & beauty Beaufort is a wonderful place to visit on a warm lazy day.

With the majestic old live oaks dripping with Spanish moss to the beautifully preserved historic homes, Beaufort is a photographers paradise.  

I hope you have enjoyed this little tour of Beaufort South Carolina. 

Glad to Get Back

.....to Charleston

 ....in all of it's glory....

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....& faded splender....

....the bird's song & warming sunshine

......it's welcoming colorful charm

....the palmettos

 ....& the friendly feel of small town Americana.

It's like the parade was just for us!

Out The Car Window

We have left the snow behind & hit the road again for that long trip back down south.

Seventeen hours of driving with little to do but look out of the windows  as the landscape rushes by.

There is actually a lot to see but it flies by too quickly to capture with the camera.

 You just keep on going mile after mile....

....all the while realizing that it is getting warmer & greener as you go.

 And before you know it all that snow is but a distant memory.

Birthday Wishes

 to my sister & Elvis who share the day.....

Happy Birthday to them & to everyone with a January birthday!

Embracing the New Year

This year I have not made any goals or hopeful resolutions. I am entering into 2013 very slowly & quietly.






I am embracing the small things & those most precious to me & allowing the year to take me where it may.


My new years wish for all of you is that 2013 will bring you peace, joy & fulfillment in what ever you decide to do.