 |
| The azaleas in bloom all over Hilton Head Island |
We're back from our trip south which was fun and relaxing for multiple generations of the family. A week away with both of our fathers was priceless.
We nearly froze on a daily basis, something about a nor'easter named Stella blowing arctic air all down the eastern coast? We bundled up in our layers and looked longingly at the swimming pool, but our eyes did have some reprieve from winter by way of spring flowers everywhere.
 |
| A window box in Charleston. |
Charleston is my favourite. How pretty is this city? I had no idea. The day we visited was bright, sunny and cold, but the garden finery of Charleston is permanent and classic:
 |
| Old brick, garden urns and wrought iron: Charleston themes. |
The gas lanterns! So gorgeous:
We had lunch with some super-fun friends of my father-in-law at this really lovely restaurant:
 |
| Recommended for the food and service. |
After a grey winter here in Canada the bright (if cold) days south were really welcome to our eyes. You know how returning from a holiday sometimes brings clarity of vision? I arrived home to see my house and how I've organized it in a new light. I've been moving furniture, cleaning like mad, and donating a few things. I've done twenty seven loads of laundry, found the perfect coffee table and bought a lamp for the dining room.
 |
| More Hilton Head Island flowers. |
I've been mulling over the ideas behind this blog too, and questioning the purpose of it. I feel that blogs have changed a great deal since I started writing Mop Philosophy in 2009. Many of my favourites have sadly closed, or moved on to Instagram. I continue to read and enjoy blogs that are highly personal, and that is how I shall proceed with my own. I'll focus on domestics which are such an interest and a pleasure for me, even if I am a slapdash cook, decorator and baker.
I hope you've been well Darling Tooties.
xoxDani
