The porch is the first greeting guests receive when they visit.

Our southern traditional style is simple.

There are rocking chairs,

urns filled with plants for the season

and often there is a flag blowing in the breeze.

I hope folks feel welcome at first step on our porch.  

Changing Up the Kitchen Island

A while back I shared about the bunny garden pot holder I got for my birthday, Bunnies in the Farmhouse Kitchen.  They are super cute and it's been fun alternating plants, now they are holding one of my favorites, rabbit's foot fern.

The bunnies are still on the island, I just slid them over to the other side to make way for some beauties I brought in from the garden.

Circa 1910 Home Tour

Happy Saturday!

I've been on the historic home theme here lately and have a gorgeous circa 1910 Victorian to share with you today.

The authentic details in this home have been preserved while incorporating many modern conveniences.  Located in the heart of Historic Georgetown, South Carolina, this home has three floors, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,600 sq. ft., and at least 8 fireplaces.

I love the exterior of this home.  The Tudor diamond-panel windows are so pretty and look at those porches!  Two levels and they wrap around too. 

Come on, let's get this tour started...

Charming Historic Homes

Remember me recently sharing scenes of old barns,

houses,

churches,

and gorgeous gardens

while on our trip Down South?

Well, I finally made it through more of the pictures taken while strolling down streets lined with live oaks in the heart of Georgetown, South Carolina, and wanted to share them with you.

Don't you love the color of the front door?  Robin's Egg Blue.

While Down South...

We love touring historic homes and gardens

so we were in heaven

while in Georgetown, SC a few weeks ago for a plantation home tour.

I'm just sorting through some of the pictures, so here are some southern scenes for you.

On the way down, I always try to get a picture of the old Sinclair gas station.

Decorating the Fireplace Mantel & Hearth

The fireplace is even more of a focal point this time of year
as we light the fire for added warmth on these cold days of winter.

I've been wanting to do something different on the fireplace in the great room
and found it easier to begin with a clean slate,
so I cleared everything off.