Tag: The South

Charleston

This morning we were supposed to head down to Charleston for a very long weekend. Instead of dreading our 6 am flight instead we had to cancel it, cancel reservations, cancel time off and come to terms that it was not happening (I’m still not over it, its 80 degrees there!). Of course I’m not the only one suffering, I have so many friends cancelling big trips, postponing big plans (weddings!) and putting a pause on life as we know it. To be honest I am really beginning to love WFH, I’m sleeping in, going on long walks outside, catching up on all the HGTV I never get to watch, but alas I am not in Charleston. So, instead of posting this post next week with all my own personal pics, Ill instead show all the wonderful things we were going to do, bf’s Rugby C of C alumni game not included.

Camellias Champagne and Tea room in the new Hotel Bennett in Marion Square was of course top of my list of to-dos. From the stunning chandelier to the uber, femme atmosphere I could not wait to sip some champs while soaking this room in, and taking lots of pictures.

I love the show “Chef’s Table”, I find it a relaxing way to zone out after a long day of work. One of the very first episodes I ever watched followed the story of Husk creator Sean Brock. I fell in love with his love of southern food, how he brought back beans and seeds local to the south and created an amazing farm to table establishment where everything is from the south, no exception. Anyway, supposed to be eating here tomorrow night but we will save it for another time!

And we planned to round it out at Leons Oyster Shop for some southern fried chicken, oysters and beer.

And we would top it all off with some ice cream at Jeni’s……multiple times

Middleton Place

We planned on renting a car, specifically so we could drive out and visit a couple plantations. I was so excited to get back to Middleton Plantation as I haven’t been since I was 11. Additionally this would have been such a pretty time to go with all the azealas and camillias in bloom.

Our next visit would have been to Drayton Hall. Though the house is empty I find the house so beautifully haunting and was excited to explore the property and tour the inside.

Of course the rest of our trip would be left to exploring the city, seeing the College of Charleston and lots of Rugby Alumni events but alas, not this week. So with that I will leave you with some of my favorite images from the charming Holy City from the pinterest board I created specifically for this trip.

Peachy

This past weekend my best girlfriends and I all met up in Savannah, Georgia to celebrate on of our dearests Bachelorette party. This southern city did not disappoint! From peddle pubs to ghost tours we had a blast! Brunch was delicious, and I’m not sure how Ill ever be able to do bottomless without also taking a mimosa to go. Each rooftop bar had a better view than the next and the all over romance of the south has me ready to migrate down again soon. With such fun outdoor activities all weekend, I have to say, one of my favorite parts of the whole city is how it has maintained its historical southern charm throughout the times. I could have wandered those moss lined streets the whole weekend, as each house was prettier than the next. The only thing getting me over being back north is the thought of getting to head to Charleston in the next couple weeks!

My favorite of all the homes we saw. I love the turquoise shutters and mahogany door against the stark white stucco.
Brunch at The Broughton Commons could not have been more unique and delicious! Pro tip if you go, get the waffles and duck.
ToGoSa, aka a to go mimosa from The Broughton Commons. Another great perk of the city is their open container policy. Wine to go please!
Each house (mansion) was prettier than the next
Trying to figure out how I transplant these Southern Live Oaks to the North East, with the Spanish Moss included.
I could post up on Forsyth Park all day people watching and taking in the sunshine. It truly was beautiful.
The Forsyth Park Fountain did not have the best lighting but it was fun to see the water festive for St. Patrick’s day (St. Practice Day weekend)
Again, sorry for all the home pics, I could just not get enough of them!
One more because, that porch!!!!