Love Notes

Nov 09, 2024 • #charleston

Luxe Life in the Low Country 10/28/24

What is the luxe life?   I am starting to think it’s actually pretty overlapped with the simple life.  Know what it is that you're living for.    Appreciate little drops of beauty, but don't get wrapped up in an endless sprint with the Joneses. 

It seems to me that a lot of living the dream is taking the time to stop, look, and appreciate what’s there right around you.  I’m at this fancy resort in South Carolina's low country right now, and the photo above is the really good stuff  that's happening this weekend.   READ MORE

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Apr 22, 2024 • #architecture #charleston #travel

Classically Lovely: CHS edition 4/15/24

I spent last weekend in Charleston combining a myriad of favorite pastimes ... a visit to see my younger son, a visit to fabulous gardens, a girls trip with a dear friend, time spent with a wonderful new friend, all amidst rich American history and exquisite architecture.  And of course, no trip for me is truly fabulous without really good food.   And we had plenty of that.   And I gained four pounds.

Charleston, I'm in love.   READ MORE

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Jun 13, 2023 • #charleston #gardens #new york city

How Does Your Garden Grow? 6/12/23

Oh my goodness I've had such an inspiring week.   It started off with a visit to Charleston to see my youngest son, all timed (by me, not him) around the Garden Conservancy's Open Gardens tour in that lovely city.    I was so lucky to visit five jaw dropping private gardens in the coveted South of Broad area (do I have the subtle linguistics on that terminology correct?  Probably not - please correct me.)    I've been hoping and wishing to get to one of these Garden Conservancy events forever, and words cannot express how outstanding it was.      READ MORE

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Nov 30, 2021 • #charleston #thanksgiving

11/22/21 A Charleston Thanksgiving

As Bing Crosby crooned in Holiday Inn, "I've got plenty to be thankful for..."  we're off to Charleston where we're meeting my two sons and another of our favorite families for the holiday.   Foodtopia, fishing (for some) and frolic await, and I'll follow up with a more detailed guide to the fabulous Holy City soon.  

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