Friday, October 1, 2021

Southern Hospitality

 Charleston!  Rainbow Row
I met up with my Besties, who I hadn't seen in over 2 years.  It was HOT! Here we are in the waterfront park in a grove of live oaks.
The Pineapple Fountain.  (great crane, huh?)
Strolling through the market.
The Circular Congregational Church and Cemetery
These garden plots are so pretty
Heartbreaking and sweet - this little infant grave.
Pretty gardens. Wrought Iron is everywhere and compliments the gardens and architecture. 
What a great food town!  Here is Husk, a low country restaurant in an old house.
Tiny bakery; Hot Little Biscuits.  check out the address ↑  sweet and savory little buns and grits.
The BEST carpaccio that I've ever had at S.N.O.B. (Slightly North of Broad).
5 Church.  This is a great brunch place.  It is in an old church.
The rafters are hand painted with the text of "The Art of War".
Fun Mimosa flight!
I collected all the pink houses and buildings that I saw.  I was absolutely enchanted by them.  I want one.  They looked like dollhouses.
Thanks for joining us in Charleston.
Happy Friday and October.
xo

29 comments:

Nancy said...

Oh, what a lovely visit you had! Putting all the pink houses together is impactful- I never thought about pink houses before. Now I want one, too! Great eating, great friends, great times.... good for you!

Wendy Caton Reed said...

Oh what fun! So glad you made it to Husk, it was our favorite that week. Looks like you had a ball!!

Loris said...

Fun trip! Did you read Marie Bostwick's "Restoration of Celia Fairchild"? It included a lot of fun things about Charleston as a back story.

darlynn said...

You should make a small village quilt with all "Little Pink Houses"~

darlynn said...

ps...don't forget to include "Jack and Diane"

Sally Langston Warren said...

I am so glad you enjoyed your visit. You took some great photos. I graduated from College of Charleston MANY years ago and now live just over the bridge in the old village of Mount Pleasant.

cspoonquilt said...

Looks like A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! What's not to love; good friends, good food and something interesting to see around every corner! I really enjoyed visiting Charleston a couple of years ago. So much History and interesting Architecture. If you get a chance to go to Fort Sumpter I would. The boat ride out of the harbor gives a very different view of the city and provides a nice change of pace. Have fun, Safe travels!

Janet O. said...

This looks like such a refreshing time with friends. So much fun here!
Love that pineapple fountain.
Old cemeteries and churches call to me. I have seen flowers growing on graves, but never in that type of concrete garden frame. Just beautiful!
Can't believe all the pink houses! I agree with Darlynn--wouldn't a pink house quilt be cool?

Ginger Scott said...

Lovely photos. I see a pink house quilt in your future!

Mego said...

Ginger stole my comment! I TOO see a 'pink house' quilt! I LOVE CHARLESTON!!!

cityquilter grace said...

yep you sure don't see pink houses in new england much at all...all adorable and i say go for it!

Jocelyn said...

Great pictures! Looks like a lot of fun. Really love the beautiful architecture.

Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quilts said...

Love this tour of Charleston. I've only been there once. Great food and architecture.

Yvonne said...

What a beautiful place you visited! Never been there but it is going on my bucket list for sure!

Cheryl said...

What fun! Thanks for taking us along. I loved it all, but you got me with the flight of mimosas!🍹🍹🍹

Barbara Black said...

Great photos! Looks like a fun trip.

Chantal said...

Charleston looks like a lovely place to visit. Gorgeous houses, fun places to visit and lovely gardens everywhere. Thanks for taking us along. ;^)

FlourishingPalms said...

Charleston is indeed a charming city, and I appreciate this visual reminiscence about being there myself, nearly five years ago (when QuiltCon was in Savannah). Several of those houses look very familiar. I'm glad you had a good time!

Quilter Kathy said...

Oh my goodness... this is a whole new world to me! Pink houses?!?! Thanks for sharing your adventures! Each photo was a dream!

Angie said...

Thanks for the tour! I've never been to Charleston, but I think I'd feel right at home!

The Cozy Quilter said...

Great pictures of your sight seeing adventures with your friends! We were in Charleston for a couple of days years ago. So charming!

Randy D. said...

What a great trip it seems like. All that food! And the buildings!
Very exciting.
So glad you got to meet your friends, finally!
xxx

Shelina said...

Looks like a fun trip. I loved seeing the collection of pink houses. So cute!

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audrey said...

My daughter and son-in-law went to Charleston for their honeymoon. Said it was absolutely gorgeous and of course my daughter loved the pink houses too. Your pics and her stories make me want to go!:)

Kyle said...

Love your pinkalicious travel photos.

Amy said...

My buddy Gail lived in one of those 1/2 houses, and it was pink when we saw it 10+ years ago (oh, too long ago). Glad to hear you ate at SNOB - absolutely loved that place! Even the bathroom - did you use it???? I laughed in delight and felt so wicked when I did. ;-) Thanks for sharing!

CecileD said...

Oh what a fun trip with friends !!
Thank you for the pictures !
I adore these pink houses ! So charming ! I totally agree !!

rondiquilts said...

Looks like a super destination for a girls trip! Tickled pink to be there all together! The food, colors, textures, architecture fuel the senses and spark inspiration for more quilts!
Rondi