Southern Hospitality

We are fortunate to be acquainted with Jim and Karen Wordsworth. They reside in Northern Virginia and are active in the community there. They are both incredibly hard-working individuals who have found success in their lives. When they heard we were heading to Kiawah Island, Jim and Karen graciously invited us to Charleston, SC to take our family on a boat ride. 

We arrived at their charming home in Charleston. It just so happens that before the Wordsworth's purchased the house, this particular home had been chosen as a Charleston Symphony ASID Home in 2008. After purchasing it, they undertook a large renovation and did not overlook a single detail in how they appointed the home. Aside from the gorgeous interior, this home has enviable, unobstructed views of Charleston Harbor from almost every window. Truly spectacular!

After the tour of the home and grounds, we headed out to on the waters with Captain Bobby on their boat, Lattitudes, and enjoyed a terrific tour of the Harbor and a yummy lunch (my new favorite food is Charleston Shrimp & Grits). With regards to the weather, our luck this trip has not been the best. It was quite chilly, windy, and cloudy on that particular day. The warmth and generosity of the Wordsworth's more than made up for it and we had a fantastic visit. Below are some of my pictures from the day. Enjoy!

Wordworth Home - 108 Murray Boulevard

A taste of the elegance awaiting you inside with this small front garden

Top floor view of Charleston Harbor

Artwork and console table with views of another sitting area on the main level

Wordsworth's love to entertain and cook so the kitchen was renovated to add the Wolf stove

Multiple sitting areas take advantage of the views and the double-sided fireplace on the main level of the home

Dining room was made to entertain - the round table easily expands to accommodate larger parties

Rounded sofas make yet another cozy seating group - and the mirror reflects the views out the window directly in front

Master Bedroom with wonderful grass-cloth wall coverings

The basement has a wonderful beachy feeling with the wide boards, yet maintain the elegance found throughout the house with it's marble tiles and special painting techniques

Lounge area in the basement

Backyard pool and garden area appeared in a home garden tour a couple of years ago

The Lattitudes - the Wordworth's fantastic boat

View of the aircraft carrier docked on Charleston Harbor - USS Yorktown

The beautiful homes of Murray Boulevard - the Wordsworth home is on the far left

More vacay photos to come. We visited the Charleston Aquarium and took a walk on the beach at The Ocean Club.

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A Rainy Day in Kiawah

You never really want to start a vacation with a thunder storm and tons of rain. Our phones were buzzing with warnings of Flash Floods. But, it's still vacation. And regardless of the weather, we are still going to enjoy it as much as we can.

One thing we knew we were going to do today was enjoy brunch at The Sanctuary - one of the few 5-star alliance resorts in the States. With the four of us, a grandparent, and an aunt, staying in a house made more sense then staying at The Sanctuary - and frankly I'm not sure that it will ever make sense for our budget. It is a beautiful place, and the decor is stately, southern elegance.

While we were there, I took the opportunity of taking some photos of the beautiful resort. Enjoy the pictures. Oh, and yes, the brunch was excellent. Shrimp and grits - yummo!

Side entrance and garden.

Lobby.

Stately gathering room.

Lovely sitting space.

Lots of native birds and wildlife images and artwork throughout.

Beautiful mural of countryside on main stair case.

My oldest braving the cold water.

My youngest running away from the surf.

Boats docked at Seabrook Island.

More vacay photos to come. We're visiting Charleston on Tuesday so I hope to have some great pics of that!

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Spring! Tips to De-Winterize Your Home

Ahh spring. Seems like the season takes it’s time getting here - especially this year. It's still chilly out, but the skies are deep blue and the sun is shining so I'll take it! 

We all know that with spring we can finally start replacing all of the heavy fabrics and darker colors in our wardrobe with delicate whites, light neutrals and bright colors. It's time to do the same with your house - and it's so easy!

Contemporary Living Room by Los Angeles Interior Designer Jeneration Interiors

To freshen up your home for spring you don’t have to spend a lot of money or time. Here are some suggestions:

1. Replace anything that's dark and wintery with brighter, happier colors. I'm not suggesting you paint your walls or replace your furniture. But look around you. Do you have cozy, warm blankets on your sofa? Try getting a lighter, more colorful quilt. Dark artwork? Replace with something lighter and brighter. Pillows, lampshades and knick-knacks? All those items will improve the freshness of your space.

Contemporary Living Room by Philadelphia Interior Designer Shoshana Gosselin

2. Embrace fashion trends in your home. Take a queue from the new spring fashions, or look outside your windows and bring the colors and patterns in your home through new soft accessories. Floral patterns and lace fabrics, nautical themes in light cottons, neon silks and chiffons and black and white linens, pillows, throws and window coverings will lighten up darker and/or neutral space. Or add bright floral patterns to your dark stripes and plaids. You can achieve all of this with inexpensive fabrics and sheets. And if you are like me and can't sew, you can use fabric tape and glue and grosgrain ribbons to cover up uneven edges. Also, make the move from ceramic to crystal and glass, either contemporary or traditional in your harder accessories. It brings sparkle to a room.

Contemporary Bedroom

Eclectic Family Room by San Juan Capistrano Closets And Organization Tara Bussema

3. Bring the outdoors in. Of course bringing in beautiful plants and flowers will cheer up any space. But you can take it even further. Replace a heavy wing-back chair with a rattan or wicker piece. Bring inside garden accessories too. Pots and garden statues add an additional element of texture and makes rooms seem more interesting.

Eclectic Living Room by Providence Interior Designer Kate Jackson Design

Traditional Dining Room by Athens Photographer Corynne Pless

Contemporary Living Room by Other Metro Architect Marcelo Brito Design

4. Lighten up! Just like shedding layers of clothing, eliminating some of the clutter you’ve collected over the holidays and winter seasons can improve the feel and flow of your rooms. Empty out some of your bookshelves and/or turn your spines in. De-clutter your mantels. Everything should be clean and refreshed, light and tranquil. And repurpose your own pieces by moving them around. A stool can be an end table and an ottoman can be a coffee table. Shop around your home. Just moving pieces around will bring in new energy into your spaces.

Modern Living Room by New York Interior Designer Andrew Flesher Interiors

Traditional Living Room by Denver Kitchen And Bath Exquisite Kitchen Design

Contemporary Family Room by Denver Interior Designer O Interior Design

Without spending too much money, you can give a fresh, spring look to your home. What a lovely thought. Now go enjoy the sunshine! :)

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Gray + Blue = Cool Spaces

I love decorating with blue. And gray is a super neutral. Together they make totally awesome rooms - and if you want to add a splash of a bright color all the better. Hope you like them!

Modern Patio by Philadelphia Architect Sandvold Blanda Architecture + Interiors LLC

Modern Living Room by Toronto Architect Rad Design Inc

Traditional Exterior by Minneapolis Design-build Sicora, Inc.

Traditional Family Room by Baltimore Interior Designer Elizabeth Reich

Contemporary Bedroom by New York Architect Alexander Butler | Design Services

Contemporary Kids by Minneapolis Interior Designer INVIEW Interior Design

Eclectic Living Room by Washington Interior Designer Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.

Traditional Bedroom by San Francisco Interior Designer Tucker & Marks

Traditional Exterior by Downers Grove Design-build Oakley Home Builders

Traditional Exterior by Mclean Design-build Tradition Homes

Traditional Porch by Oconomowoc Architect Johnson Design Inc.

Contemporary Living Room by Brooklyn Architect CWB Architects

Contemporary Living Room by Nyack Interior Designer Karen Houghton Interiors

Traditional Living Room by Denver Kitchen And Bath Exquisite Kitchen Design

Traditional Bathroom by Brooklyn Architect Ben Herzog

Contemporary Laundry Room by Minneapolis Kitchen And Bath Crystal Kitchen Center

Traditional Exterior by Saratoga Springs Design-build Witt Construction

Traditional Exterior by Northfield Design-build Heritage Luxury Builders

Contemporary Kitchen by Pismo Beach Architect Leonard Grant Architecture

Contemporary Dining Room by Other Metro Bloomingdales

Contemporary Dining Room by Pismo Beach Architect Leonard Grant Architecture

Traditional Kids by Grand Rapids Architect Visbeen Associates, Inc.

Contemporary Bedroom by New York Interior Designer Marie Burgos Design

Traditional Kids by Alexandria General Contractor Harry Braswell Inc.

Eclectic Kids by Toronto Interior Designer Sara Bederman Interior Design

Contemporary Kids by Douglasville Kids And Nursery Carousel Designs

Contemporary Kitchen by Boston Interior Designer Elizabeth Swartz Interiors formerly ERS Design LLC

Modern Dining Room by San Francisco Interior Designer Kendall Wilkinson Design

Contemporary Living Room by Saskatoon Interior Designer Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.

Traditional Entry by Boston Architect design studio M

What do you think? I can't pick a favorite - they are all so gorgeous.

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