Wednesday, April 1, 2015

SpringTtime in Charleston

                                                                          Hello everyone,

                                                We arrived back home on the Island last
                                               night after a two week vacation in the south.

                                              So, our first and last stop on the trip was the
                                              beautiful Charleston. I think historic Charleston
                                              would be hard to beat in spring time which is the only time
                                              we have ever seen it.
                                              So don your comfortable shoes and lets take a walk and
                                              enjoy the sights and sounds as we go!
                                         


There are so many beautiful homes in Charleston.



                                           After the longest winter here ever, you know how
                                          much I enjoyed seeing beautiful,gardens and Charleston
                                          is definitely a city of gardens everywhere you look. It
                                           is a leisurely stroll today as we don't want to miss a thing!
                                     
                              Love seeing window boxes full of blooms.


                   So many different shades of green and
  a pretty house peeking out.

                                                                 Side gardens blooming everywhere.
                                                                        Looking through the garden gate.
   Streets full of pristine homes.

                                                         Which porch do we want to sit on.



   Such beautiful colors.


 
                             Love that shops also have pots and window 
boxes full of color.



Southern porches



                                                                           
                                                            A park in Charleston
                                                                       
                                                                       

                                             Trees dripping with spanish moss are
                                             everywhere.




     Beautiful old churches and graveyards.



                                                Well, I hope I didn't tire you out
                                                          but there is just so much to love
                                                         about Charleston......don't you agree?

                                                         Thank you for visiting.

                                                                      Carolyn

16 comments:

A New England Life said...

Carolyn! This post is dreamy! How I wish I could go to Charleston in the spring. It's all SO beautiful. I hope you had a fabulous vacation!! We really need to move a little further south ; )

janice15 said...

I will take the Pink and White with Black trim.. So lovely would love to stroll down those street and dream.. and I couldn't even imagine the insides.. lovely. Happy Spring with love Janice

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Oh wow Carolyn, absolutely breathtaking!! Every bit of it. I love those hardwood floors on that front porch!
Thanks so much for sharing all that beauty with us.
Gina

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Oh what a dream come true! I have wanted to see Charleston in the springtime for years upon years. What a joy for you. Your pictures are GORGEOUS!

Happy spring, Happy Easter!

Merlesworld said...

There are some very beautiful homes there.
Merle.............

Anonymous said...

Hi Carolyn,
What an extraordinarily beautiful walk!
And what a beautiful pictures you have taken.
I'm completely drool me all those beautiful homes and beautiful gardens in bloom and flower boxes.
Thank you for this beautiful walk!

With love sincerely, Gerry

podso said...

It looks like you were there at the perfect time to see beautiful spring color!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

A lovely springtime stroll and a pleasure for me to see as well. We're expecting snow flurries over Easter but they shouldn't stay as we've hit a warming trend.
Happy Easter Carolyn.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Oh My Goodness! I have been wanting to visit Charleston ever since I read the Tea Shop Mysteries. I have read them over and over. What a fabulous tour you have taken us on. The houses are gorgeous and I love the oaks dripping Spanish moss! Thanks for sharing and Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!

Blessings,
Sandi

Christine grellier said...

j like j'aime beaucoup votre article vive le printemps bises de paris !!!! christine

www.maisonvogue.net said...

How gorgeous is this post ....I just love that you enjoyed your time In Charlston
I have been there and Savannah which is almost the same as Charlston ..I agree that the houses and the gardens take your breath away
Happy memories you made
Thanks for sharing them with us
Happy Days Janet

Ruth said...

Wow, is my first thought, absolutely gorgeous Carolyn. Hope you had a fantastic time, you have captured beautiful moments to reminisce. Visualizing sitting in a rocking chair with a mint julep,aaaaahhh!

Blessings,
Ruth

jane said...

Absolutely beautiful pictures of beautiful houses. Thank you

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

We visited Charleston 6 years ago in the Spring time and it literally took my breath away! Thanks so much for the trip down memory lane. I loved the homes, their porches, and the gorgeous side gardens. And that moss hanging on the trees, absolutely magical! We may be going again this year in either May or June and I can't wait!
hugs,
Jann

Melody said...

It is one of my favorite cities. So many beautiful houses and gardens. We hope to go back for a visit.

The Well Dressed Doll said...

We visited Charleston for the 1st time last weekend! We saw many of the houses you took photos of- I loved all the pastel colors!
Charleston is less than 4 hours from where we live in NC, so we plan to go again. :-)