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Charleston: More, More, More

Since my birthday is on New Years day, we always celebrate big the night before and then do lots of relaxing on the 1st.

Point in case:


So this year, with us waking up in Charleston, we began my birthday by eating some breakfast and driving down to the Battery.  This area features the most beautiful views of ornate antebellum houses you've ever seen.  The Battery played a large part in the Civil War, and now the park has many monuments honoring those who played a part in the war. 

I had my peppermint tea in hand, and we strolled by the water and I was as happy as a clam.



The weather was blissful, as evidenced by the fact that Ian wore short sleeves.  I was more than a little warm in my sweater.


Rather than doubling back, we took a winding way back to the car which took us through all of the little side streets.  These are some of the most gorgeous homes you've ever seen -- rich with history.




My favorite one being this teeny, tall, narrow pink house.  Have you ever seen anything more adorable?  It's even tucked back behind 2 other homes.



We took our time winding down the little roads, even stopping for a while on Tradd Street and sitting on a stoop to pull up a story on my phone about a very strange crime that occurred at a home on that very road.  Creepy!


So, we decided we want to retire in Charleston, and I will spend my days preserving our historic home and working on my windowboxes.  Yep, that's pretty much perfect.

We had a fun drive home where SOMEONE got a champagne headache and SOMEONE got mighty testy about needing an Aleve and a Wendy's #1 with fries and a diet Coke.  Hmm.  Okay, it was totally meFeeling much better now.

Later that night, I did a lot of sitting down and admiring my new boots that Ian gave me for my birthday!


Pretty little things, right?
It was the absolute best way to spend my 30th.

19 comments:

  1. Battery looks absolutely beautiful! Looks like a perfect way to spend your Birthday! And those boots are beautiful!

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  2. I've never been to Charleston but its one of the top places I want to visit! It looks beautiful! Happy late birthday!

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  3. Isn't Charleston a dream. Waterfront is beautiful, but walking inside the town and seeing all the houses and gates is even more scenic. I love it! Glad you had a great weekend!

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  4. So glad you had fun! Those home are to die for. Maybe we can start a little community there of retired bloggers. I am so in!

    Lilly
    pancakesandbeetjuice.blogspot.com

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  5. A woman after my own heart. Wendy's diet cokes CURE "headaches". Happy birthday!

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  6. Love the boots, good job, I!

    On our wedding weekend booklet, we suggested people "Get Lost" in those streets, and also asked them to share with us their favorite house. Lo and behold, no one shared a favorite, it is so hard to choose!

    You can't NOT have a great trip to Chas! Cheers!

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  7. Ah seriously perfect! Love that pink house! :) Looks like a GREAT birthday!

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  8. sounds like your trip was wonderful! I went to Charleston a few years ago and absolutely loved it!! Next time I go I want to purchase one of the woven baskets at the market.

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  9. So fun! Happy Birthday again! I got testy on our way home on New years day got a Mickey D's combo!

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  10. Those boots are lovely! At least it was your birthday trip, so the least you could get was some Wendy's, right? I can't believe how lovely those pictures are. That pink house is to die for!

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  11. Charleston is the best of everything..and that crime..was horrific and very bizarre! and tragic!!

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  12. I have never been to Charleston, but want to go SO bad! Love your boots! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!

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  13. Charleston looks amazing! I love taking walks and just exploring, and I love looking at beautiful houses! Happy belated birthday!

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  14. Happy Late Bday!!! Don't you love Charleston - one of my fav places in the world!!! Love the boots - glad it was a great bday!!!

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  15. Sounds like a wonderful birthday!!! (Minus the whole headache thing!) Those boots are to die for, btw! Love! 30 looks good on you :)

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  16. That little pink house is so cute! Happy Birthday!

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  17. I just happened upon your blog and it is too cute, I love your design and layout! It sounds like you had a wonderful holiday...with a New Year's birthday, who would have thought otherwise! I hope you have a fantastic rest of the week!
    Toodles,
    Twirling Clare
    http://twirlingclare.blogspot.com/

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  18. Love your boots and I LOVE Charleston. Absolutely the place to retire. Let's be neighbors, yes? We'll have cocktails on my patio at 4pm each day. Be there.

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  19. That looks fabulous--my favorite is the white house with the balcony! Glad you had a great birthday--those boots are super cute!

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