Beautiful Charleston

Dear Imaginary Friends,

I was lucky to have visited Charleston, South Carolina, this week, and was met with 70 degree weather, bright sunshine, and gentle breezes. The city was blessed with blooms. It was the perfect stage for the Historic Home and Garden Tour, which raises funds for preservation efforts across the city. 

Charleston is a gracious city enhanced by fresh spring weather and delicious architecture. It is not unlike its sister city New Orleans, in its embrace of southern food, hospitality, and preservation of its storied buildings. 

Fried green tomatoes at Blossom were outstanding!

More contemporary art: The Vendue

Most of the art in this show was figurative, with a twist, of the human figure.  It was all so well executed. Curated in house from local galleries, the shows are theme based. 

The Art Collection at the Vendue Inn in Charleston, South Carolina

The Vendue Inn in fabulous historic Charleston has its own art exhibition, its own art curator and docent-led tours of the shows.  And did I mention that the Vendue is perfectly located amidst the best restaurants? 

The art collection is figurative work, yet cutting edge. 

Enjoy!

Glorious Gardens in Charleston

Near the Battery, Charleston

Large, beautiful homes on the Battery in Charleston feature gracious architecture and lovely gardens. A girl can dream!!

Palmetto Cafe in Charleston, SC

Rainbow Row

I Found My Parallel Artist in Charleston

Marmot with Cape, painting on exhibit at the Vendue Hotel, is highly similar to my Earnest the Sea Otter painting. We apparently live parallel lives. 

Peeps Store in Charleston

Naturally, the Peeps Store is conveniently located next door to the Moon Pie store on Market Street! I love Charleston. And don't forget to bring your RC cola!!

Charleston and Carolyne Roehm

No one that I have ever met has more exquisite taste than Carolyne Roehm, ex-wife of the billionaire Henry Kravis. This private home has such neoclassical grace. It is located in Historic Charleston, SC, at One Rutledge Avenue.