A Rosy Note

Charleston

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A boy under a tree that's draped with Spanish moss.
Hello! Oh, how I’ve missed you all.  I must admit that I’ve been home from vacation for awhile, but have had such a hard time putting together a post…I’ve been busy enjoying the summer and whatnot while it’s still here.
 
Anyway, my getaway was wonderful! I’m in love with the South, I tell ya. We spent four days or so in Asheville, North Carolina before we traveled on to Charleston. Both were such beautiful places!
A white stucco building with pink shutters in Charleston.
I didn’t really come home with as many pictures as I had hoped. My family would probably find this hard to believe since my camera was basically velcroed to my side, but it’s hard to do much photography when you’re traveling with other people.  I’m sure they all were sighing inside every time I stopped to take a picture of something.
A tree and a vine-covered wall.
While we were in Charleston, we stayed on one of the islands and took trips into downtown on a few occasions. I loved that set up. It was pretty and peaceful at our hotel, as well as being the perfect place for children, yet it took only a few minutes to get into the heart of the city.
 
Charleston is such great town! Like any city, I suppose, there are areas that are a little iffy, but for the most part it’s absolutely charming, brimming with history and beautiful architecture. The streets are lined with gorgeous old homes and buildings, with pretty little walkways nestled amongst them. There’s lush flower-filled gardens and huge trees draped in spanish moss and, of course, there are all the wonderful restaurants and shops too. And to top it all off, everything is within steps of the ocean! I don’t think I could ever tire of it.
A little side garden located between two buildings with a gate at the end.
A pale pink building with black shutters located on a cobblestone street in Charleston.
The Dock Street Theatre in Charleston is a brick building with turquoise windows and doors.
I have a few more photos to show you of a couple of other places I visited, but I think I’ll craft those into a post for a different day. Hope you have a warm and wonderful weekend! See you soon.
 
Oh one last thing, thanks so much for your thoughts and comments on my last post. Happily, everything seems to be going well.
 
xo

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  1. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

    Oh your pictures are delightful! Thank you so much!

    We spent a few days in Asheville in June and LOVED the Biltmore at stayed at the Inn there……and I truly hope to cross off visiting Charleston off my Bucket List in March next year. I have a tea society sister who lives close who has been inviting us for the longest time – always seems a reason to not go and I SO want to. Your beautiful pictures only help this "need" along nicely!

  2. Tiffany says

    Just beautiful Tricia. Charleston is one of my favorite places…it has been almost 18 years since my last visit:( Have a wonderful weekend.

    Tiffany

  3. Deborah says

    Oh my how beautiful Tricia!
    Love every image here. Just breath taking. I understand about how our family just knows that we will want to photograph so much..lol
    So glad you enjoyed your time away….your eyes sure had a feast!
    Hugs and a great weekend to you xo

    All my heart,
    Deborah xo

  7. Deanna says

    I was in Charleston many years ago, but I do remember the beauty of that city, the gardens, the homes, all so very beautiful. You have captured it beautifully. I yearn to go back again!!

  8. Rosie Grey says

    Such beautiful photos! I've been having Charleston as a place I want to visit in the back of my mind for some time, now the more so!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

  10. Home and Lifestyle says

    Love it to see Charleston again;-)! It's a wonderful place to be, I can almost not imagine I visited Charleston last week. Now we are in Coconut Grove, Miami, next Tuesday we will go back to Europe. It is wonderful to be here in the USA!!

    Big hugs, Ingrid

  13. sandy @ french laundry 132 says

    You did extremely well on your photo taking as usual! Such pretty photos Tricia! I love Ashville too! It's very Southern there, way more Southern than it is here for some reason and they are further north.

    No,you would never tire of it! We have lived here just over ten years and each time I go downtown it's like going there for the first time and I keep seeing different things all the time. I love the beauty and the peacefulness of the cemeteries too.

    I never want to leave Charleston.

    huggggs,
    sandy

  15. Salma says

    i've been following your lovely blog for quite a while and i really like your photos! 🙂

    i would SO much love to visit the south of the us one day, it has such a special kind of charme – really amazing! thanks a lot for sharing your experiences 🙂

    greetings from vienna
    salma

  17. Joy Hall says

    Beautiful photos! Even though I have been to South Carolina many times, I seem to have always missed Charleston. I know this trip was good for you!

    Just recently discovered your blog and totally have enjoyed catching up!

  20. Pam says

    Look at the color schemes on the buildings! Love the vibrant colors, especially the last photo with the turquoise window frames on a brick building. So much history there.

  21. Lisa Gordon says

    Tricia, your photographs are just beautiful.
    I am so glad that you had such a good time.
    Both of the Carolinas are really beautiful.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

  22. Pink Overalls @DIY Home Staging says

    Lovely photos. I lived near Asheville for 20 years, so I'd love to see what captured your eye there. I know what you mean about taking photos when you are travelling with others. It's sometimes difficult. Thanks for sharing these images.

  23. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious says

    Oh how I hope one day to vacation to see the beautiful south- Charleston and the surrounding area. YOu captured such beauty in your photos Tricia. I'm so glad you had this wonderful experience and vacation with your family.

    ♥Lee Ann

  30. elizabeth says

    I'm so happy to see a post from you! I hope you are feeling better. My kids lived in the Charlotte area for a couple of years, and while I visited them, I didn't get to Charleston. Loved seeing it through your lovely photos.

  32. jacqueline says

    I miss you so much sweet Tricia! So happy to know you had such a wonderful vacation! Charleston is so beautiful and i fell in love with all your beautiful capture! Just beautiful! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!

  33. janice15 says

    At any rate the photos that you did get are simple beautiful I enjoyed them very much… beautiful homes.. Have a great rest and a great new week with love Janice

  36. Heaven's Walk says

    Gorgeous photos, Tricia! I think I could truly live in Charleston forever! I'm adding a trip there to my Bucket List for sure. Love the quaintness, sweetness, and southern beauty of it! Thanks for thinking of us and taking us along with you. 🙂

    xoxo laurie

  37. Tracey says

    Your photos are absolutely gorgeous Tricia!!!!!!

    xo

    🙂 T

    p.s. loved your note on my last post 🙂 I would so love it if we lived closer and could "hang out"…practicing my French and talking photography with you sounds like heaven!!! Maybe we can at least try it over the phone :))

  38. Robin Johnson says

    So glad to have you back. I find it hard to get back into blogging after a vacation also. Even though I can't wait to see what everyone has been up to, it seems like there is always 101 things to catch up on! LOL.

    Your photos are gorgeous. I have never been to the south but I can see it's charm in your photo's. they are amazing.

  39. Kia says

    Thank you for the delightful virtual tour of Charleston, Tricia! 🙂
    Such a charming and colorful place.
    Have a lovely August. xo

  41. My Little Bungalow says

    Pretty photos! Charleston is one of my favorite places. My husband and I honeymooned there almost 18 years ago, and our favorite vacation spot is an island about an hour south of the city. It's a magical place. I hope to see some photos of Asheville too! That's a fun town in a beautiful setting.
    Claudia

  43. dawn says

    just lovely photos, the colors are superb. they feel dreamy and beg for one to visit. glad you are doing better…

  45. kelly says

    Lovely colours. I know what you mean about taking photos when you are with other people. My immediate family are now so used to me taking several photos that they often spot some scenes that they know that I would like. I love the pink building.

    Kelly

  50. Daniela says

    Such a charming place !!
    I'm coming from Kia and Zeno blog and I've just discovered you pretty blog, congratulations 🙂 !!
    Dany