Monday, April 12, 2010

Beautiful Charleston!

Hello ! I am back from our trip to Charleston and we had a great time there. The city is so beautiful with amazing gardens tucked in around all the beautiful homes in the historic district.
We walked around the town each day and I was totally wowed! There is so much to see and enjoy there.

There are over one hundred beautiful churches in Charleston!
The architecture is amazing!
Aren't they beautiful?
We enjoyed a horse and carriage ride and got the history of the buildings as we passed.
There were such beautiful flowering shrubs etc. everywhere.
Love all the wisteria blooming everywhere.
Beautiful porches on most all the homes.
I went on the annual house and garden tour on Saturday and got to see in five beautiful historic homes and seven gardens. The above garden was enclosed with high brick walls and I felt like I had just stepped into The Secret Garden(movie). Everyday was sunny and perfect temperature-I look forward to going back again sometime. I took over 1000 pictures so I will have to share a few more of my favorites with you in a couple of days. I am also looking forward to catching up with you all as soon as I can.
We were at the airport at 3 a.m. this morning so I am off for a nice hot bath and then my own little bed!

Have a good night,
Carolyn
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36 comments:

  1. Bella's Rose CottageApril 13, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a exciting trip! That first house with the windowboxes... perfectly delightful!! I can't wait to see more!
    Bella

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  2. The TablescaperApril 13, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    It sounds like you had a great trip. I can't wait to hear more about it. Did you purchase any treasures??? How is the construction going?

    - The Tablescaper

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  3. CharoApril 13, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    I want to be there, all is so beautiful!!!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  4. SusanApril 13, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Oh, Carolyn, welcome back! So happy you had a wonderful time. Today's photos are great. Loved them. Take care. Look forward to seeing all 1000 pictures! Sincerely, Susan

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  5. PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCAApril 13, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    thank you for sharing your pictures of Charleston. It is always a pleasure to see such a well-gromed town. Francesca

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  6. Suzy's Vintage AtticApril 13, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Hello Carolyn

    Such a beautiful place!!! I really enjoyed your post.

    Warm wishes
    Isabelle x

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  7. JojoApril 13, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    The photos are fabulous. They make me want to go for a visit, especially now with everything in bloom. Looking forward to seeing more photos.

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  8. podsoApril 13, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Ah, beautiful Charleston. Your photos are great and show it well. Glad you got in to see the houses and gardens. I'm so glad the weather was great and not so hot! Look forward to seeing more.

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  9. santamakerApril 13, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    I agree...Charleston is so charming and beautiful. My daughters are both living there now while attending MUSC dental school. It's always so much fun to visit!

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  10. La Table De NanaApril 13, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    I'd like that trip..I loved the movie The Secret Garden:) Wonderful photos..thank you for sharing them~

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  11. VictoriaApril 13, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Fabulous post..such a treat to see these gorgeous photos! Wonderful!
    Kiki~

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  12. KarenApril 13, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    Beautiful pictures of a really lovely southern city.I am so glad you're back. I have missed you!

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  13. MariaParApril 13, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    All is so beautiful ! Greetings from Poland

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  14. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageApril 13, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Welcome back Carolyn! Looks like you had a fabulous trip! The history and the beauty of the place must have been intoxicating! Thank you for sharing your lovely photos. Have a wonderful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  15. Melanie@TheOldWhiteCottageApril 13, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Oooh ... I was just talking to my mom a couple of days ago about how I'm dying to go on a garden tour of Charleston. *sigh* Maybe someday ...

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  16. SuzannApril 13, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    oh my how beautiful!!!
    Someday I hope to travel here.

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  17. A Garden of ThreadsApril 13, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Welcome back Carolyn, I am glad you had a wonderful time and the weather was perfect. The photos are fantastic. I enjoyed the small tour. So nice to sleep in your own bed. Take care.

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  18. MadeliefApril 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Dear Carolyn,

    Good to have you back. I am glad you and Andrew had a good time. When I look at the pictures and blue sky, mmmm I wish I could have joined you.

    Looking forward to the other pictures.

    Lieve groet,

    Madelief

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  19. UnknownApril 13, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    OOO, I'm so excited to see your pictures from the Garden Tour. Charleston is so beautiful.

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  20. IslandsparrowApril 13, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Oh wow! What a gorgeous place! You must felt like you were in garden heaven :)

    Hope you had a good rest last night - and are enjoying being back home!

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  21. MarieApril 13, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    I've always wanted to go to Charleston myself. Thanks for showing us your beautiful photos Carolyn!
    -marie

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  22. Crystal Rose CottageApril 13, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Welcome back Carolyn! Charleston will be our next destination when we are in that area again. I am enjoying seeing all your pics! Can't wait for more!~Patti

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  23. PaulaApril 13, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Welcome home! I am so happy you had such a wonderful trip!!! I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful photos you shared so much! I look forward to seeing lots more. The architecture is amazing! I love all of the porches. I would love to see the garden that reminded you of the Secret Garden movie. I love that book and the movie too! Thank you for sharing your lovely trip with us! Love, Paula

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  24. It's meApril 13, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Welcome back !!!!

    The photos are fabulous.........take a bath and a goor rest.......have a good week hugs from me........

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  25. Maya @ Completely CoastalApril 13, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    I'd love to visit Charleston! Thanks for sharing your trip. Such beautiful homes and street.

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  26. BernideenApril 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Nothing is blooming here but it is COMING OUT OF THE GROUND which is promising! What a lovely place and already so IN BLOOM!

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  27. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateApril 13, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Welcome back Carolyn!

    Such lovely pictures ~ thank you for sharing them and you must know we're all looking forward to seeing more. :)

    That wisteria in bloom almost makes me weep as I look out at our (barely) emerging spring garden! Thank you for the delightful eye candy. xo

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  28. My name is RietApril 13, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Carolyn. What beautiful pictures you have for us. I love those old mansions and buildings. Oh if I could live in one of those. Looking forward to more .

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  29. Molly Betsy @ Star CottageApril 13, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    What a lovely vacation you must have had. I was born in Charelston and hope to go back for a visit someday. ;) Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos.
    Many Blessings,
    Molly

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  30. Old Time CindyApril 13, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    It looks like you had a beautiful time. Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  31. BeverlyApril 13, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I am so glad you loved Charleston. It is my favorite city, and I knew you would fall in love with it, too.

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  32. Teresa's New LifeApril 13, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Thank you for sharing these pictures. Charleston is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been to.

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  33. One Shabby Old HouseApril 13, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Charleston is one of my favorites places. Bluegreen has a timeshare there and I have enjoyed it with my friends and hubby. We walked enough to drop 5 lbs. even eating friend green tomatoes and BBQ shrimp and grits. Your pictures are amazing. You have such an eye. I took lots of pictures of the doors on the houses. Weren't they amazing. And I loaded up my camera cards too. Everything there is wonderful. Glad you had a good time.
    Hugs
    Becky

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  34. Sanna - My Blueberry HouseApril 14, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Welcome back! You´ve been missed :) Hope to see a lot of pictures from your vacation - so far so good! The buildings are amazing to me.

    Have a nice day,
    Sanna

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  35. sweetbayApril 14, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    I haven't been to Charleston in 20 years, but it is a beautiful city. I'm glad you got to see it and enjoyed it so much! Your pictures look wonderful.

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  36. Robin's Nesting PlaceApril 14, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    The wisteria is gorgeous! How fun that you got to do the home and garden tours. I think I would have been in photography heaven!

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn