A Royal Wedding Party!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6nz2azCM4hS5j-r0nbHhVkZafCqZheS0DldxxmVG89zR3oBPReA_6Z5FaygC8twPHEk7tsoWtLAY-6_i1Ee7vYwQgDUwWjzQkGga31r6X-_9POOf1G-7556jnxK7DXdpPVKpMpzqIsSYW/s1600/P1110207.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601053327133469746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6nz2azCM4hS5j-r0nbHhVkZafCqZheS0DldxxmVG89zR3oBPReA_6Z5FaygC8twPHEk7tsoWtLAY-6_i1Ee7vYwQgDUwWjzQkGga31r6X-_9POOf1G-7556jnxK7DXdpPVKpMpzqIsSYW/s640/P1110207.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>My lovely friend Anne, a lifelong follower of the royal family, hosted the most wonderful wedding party this morning. Gathering at 5 am, we enjoyed a breakfast of scones, tea, strawberries and a bit of champagne, as we watched together. Anne's friend, whose husband recently returned from London, brought back charming wedding commemoratives. Pictured here though, is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66693917/william-and-kate-royal-wedding-tea-towel">Claudia Pearson</a> tea towel. Absolutely love this all in blue!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FOMK33bAxSOvT7nlCVFmNgNoX-BZj8ySWAWycoIDBqIY3f6kBd_xI0fz9pR3SVU0T1Tbv5f7KiBbmwya5Qxt_ZCGt5YbpLTAtjlFIGb1HPrbzvgxZYp2gBy4sJr54Ap_ikFeK_ppi7qm/s1600/P1110212.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601053115695902066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FOMK33bAxSOvT7nlCVFmNgNoX-BZj8ySWAWycoIDBqIY3f6kBd_xI0fz9pR3SVU0T1Tbv5f7KiBbmwya5Qxt_ZCGt5YbpLTAtjlFIGb1HPrbzvgxZYp2gBy4sJr54Ap_ikFeK_ppi7qm/s640/P1110212.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>Beautiful flowers...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0uzOxJuiM7u5i__gESa7u99KLHYFy87Vb5TnBgG77ueTwJq-DyTLMKrT9qf9-RVlBgdVxpKmYJpO-7l3lWRxRqc9YhYTeukrVI819MjjKP8ZrqS4Baz_8eZgosOcX1t5OYfRsPdwtOig/s1600/P1110214.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601052979687522546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0uzOxJuiM7u5i__gESa7u99KLHYFy87Vb5TnBgG77ueTwJq-DyTLMKrT9qf9-RVlBgdVxpKmYJpO-7l3lWRxRqc9YhYTeukrVI819MjjKP8ZrqS4Baz_8eZgosOcX1t5OYfRsPdwtOig/s400/P1110214.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 400px;" /></a>Anne's exquisitely monogrammed linen...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEcMDxzoHxXoRZWZ9UGe929hx7K3GsRLoSS4V7BFRzo0SBP6gJ7YMl_ofLQHIOVL5_ymtqiKmq8I3UsVhbYn-OdtiNLWUzK8RZvegJVpmz9cv8CT54d_35S9D2UcW9aBT-PspBXGdClnI/s1600/P1110205.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601052848722490722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEcMDxzoHxXoRZWZ9UGe929hx7K3GsRLoSS4V7BFRzo0SBP6gJ7YMl_ofLQHIOVL5_ymtqiKmq8I3UsVhbYn-OdtiNLWUzK8RZvegJVpmz9cv8CT54d_35S9D2UcW9aBT-PspBXGdClnI/s400/P1110205.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>lovely tea cups...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7-GgKVdkp9uUC-kAZUFAHeBQzXKcvifi9Zpz98OW9AgJMGkpq8LLqkrJ0Bar31N90XvRsZX7-AVEewAE98jxNy5OKlZ7nJzwoBt3vm_vrSl2Ukivqybngo8zUYqzfv4TfXvLzLk0kZbi/s1600/P1110210.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601052698304039250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7-GgKVdkp9uUC-kAZUFAHeBQzXKcvifi9Zpz98OW9AgJMGkpq8LLqkrJ0Bar31N90XvRsZX7-AVEewAE98jxNy5OKlZ7nJzwoBt3vm_vrSl2Ukivqybngo8zUYqzfv4TfXvLzLk0kZbi/s400/P1110210.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 329px;" /></a>a just-installed <a href="http://www.julieneill.com/chandeliers.html">Julie Neill Beatrice 2 chandelier</a>, reminiscent of a crown and...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ8nMX4dPbkmj9jxf2kfdNY9XiSnBtp8betczrg95NVma2-9cbH7WEWCB9wifFW7MCkN7ay8awcd3Iiy_tY6D-y1-svhpoBH-wfKswDq4Bn82XaNLCvFYRiGTSKK7NU_NopRKBzjFjzC-/s1600/P1110216.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601052444862773602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ8nMX4dPbkmj9jxf2kfdNY9XiSnBtp8betczrg95NVma2-9cbH7WEWCB9wifFW7MCkN7ay8awcd3Iiy_tY6D-y1-svhpoBH-wfKswDq4Bn82XaNLCvFYRiGTSKK7NU_NopRKBzjFjzC-/s400/P1110216.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 400px;" /></a>a lifelong collection of books on Princess Diana created the most wonderful atmosphere for our memorable time together. Thank you Anne!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzz2JSwZyhlTGAvkImVBGkv3ww-BkQnEebb9pZ3-fHa6DNoKifxZAtVMgPoYzNWolU8S8OwEBUxBjp4qFMOJHmB2oR_ljbK2TQHFFZclIdIrOoyReZc-aAi7KmFZrE0LyiWx_D4MyPZTy/s1600/P1110221.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601052317378798770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzz2JSwZyhlTGAvkImVBGkv3ww-BkQnEebb9pZ3-fHa6DNoKifxZAtVMgPoYzNWolU8S8OwEBUxBjp4qFMOJHmB2oR_ljbK2TQHFFZclIdIrOoyReZc-aAi7KmFZrE0LyiWx_D4MyPZTy/s640/P1110221.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>p.s. Wasn't her wedding dress simply perfect!

A Royal Wedding Party!

My lovely friend Anne, a lifelong follower of the royal family, hosted the most wonderful wedding party this morning. Gathering at 5 am, we ...

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I Spy

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_wULj89oy0GHxZt0FJ9pS6eeBvu6jyp9lrP35nfRb4Vp8DQaeUY49InUnySjMrfvMmSjB_9kZ0glyZUu8-luXmLGA87jUvqktQjmm8lob8mkelCXW0HPvHil2NCqcbAIcVjcohX4vIWB/s1600/P1090351.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600212969291375394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_wULj89oy0GHxZt0FJ9pS6eeBvu6jyp9lrP35nfRb4Vp8DQaeUY49InUnySjMrfvMmSjB_9kZ0glyZUu8-luXmLGA87jUvqktQjmm8lob8mkelCXW0HPvHil2NCqcbAIcVjcohX4vIWB/s640/P1090351.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>I was at Pottery Barn and saw something that reminded me of this framed map.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dzoR-K5F5ok6doU5dYF2_eUCYQ3xJlfXanIlC-_tR6u89ApWI09hfk5HMjOdFOc1apnkUbklFGc3PNvZb7EdRZoPUs7HrIUE5c_KGYK2WkvYu6K20w9vyyguedBd9JtvPrfFTZEudhdR/s1600/P1090353.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600213163733095826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dzoR-K5F5ok6doU5dYF2_eUCYQ3xJlfXanIlC-_tR6u89ApWI09hfk5HMjOdFOc1apnkUbklFGc3PNvZb7EdRZoPUs7HrIUE5c_KGYK2WkvYu6K20w9vyyguedBd9JtvPrfFTZEudhdR/s400/P1090353.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>They've come out with <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/map-pillar-candles/?pkey=e%7Cmap%2Bpillar%2Bcandle%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">candles</a> which are an exact match.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAPtypoEuWepfwhfQ16xvKIlyOsiPjGFZVVkeRteipwjRvHI07vUIWcoDc6TGmxRlwL6KTlv9b4Lt5ivEYGA9YL31mkBOIUzfh07qbBvji4c_3fgDWJftU9IVE8tjaHeUqp7lC3ZpbBTL/s1600/map.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600214877006938978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeAPtypoEuWepfwhfQ16xvKIlyOsiPjGFZVVkeRteipwjRvHI07vUIWcoDc6TGmxRlwL6KTlv9b4Lt5ivEYGA9YL31mkBOIUzfh07qbBvji4c_3fgDWJftU9IVE8tjaHeUqp7lC3ZpbBTL/s400/map.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 344px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX-UesMh5g6hoj6n5X-JDwA7gyeEM5sMX2p6VyAViHAZGVJgbvWn1a9lmZ44AJYXv584zhyf8JjWJFXmyc80BtEiBEAlctKzcxlg_vVfvRnM1jI_9qXqdY1nysW6w4ytkG_ArZOLQfrln/s1600/islandlife.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600214302484372162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIX-UesMh5g6hoj6n5X-JDwA7gyeEM5sMX2p6VyAViHAZGVJgbvWn1a9lmZ44AJYXv584zhyf8JjWJFXmyc80BtEiBEAlctKzcxlg_vVfvRnM1jI_9qXqdY1nysW6w4ytkG_ArZOLQfrln/s400/islandlife.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>My version of the map happens to be page torn from India Hick's book, Island Living. I've never been able to find a reprint in a larger size.

I Spy

I was at Pottery Barn and saw something that reminded me of this framed map. They've come out with candles which are an exact match. My...

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17th Century Kitchen Sink

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqodOqlf9dN484fMie8PCTsSnQk2hDrkHrqooLGxxaCJo2Tdn2GgICjDB0_QT-2kATPdfpHSh54Fy7iVNciLFHDTQofB_8gsv6HzFE4T4JZZ1kgvnFUogBJi-D-qp2dYpHwnTmdSo3p18-/s1600/2water.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599484358190284386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqodOqlf9dN484fMie8PCTsSnQk2hDrkHrqooLGxxaCJo2Tdn2GgICjDB0_QT-2kATPdfpHSh54Fy7iVNciLFHDTQofB_8gsv6HzFE4T4JZZ1kgvnFUogBJi-D-qp2dYpHwnTmdSo3p18-/s640/2water.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>A 2007 addition to this historic circa 1810 Charleston home includes a 17th century marble sink. Love the width and the amazing wall mounted faucets. It all looks better for being paired with a Ceasarstone island edged to look like a thick slab and lucite stools.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMWH3wzfuIkUG9oN0ORXGCrYcqwPfZdcKDaBgcarEMiTD2dxomM3L7y-zH7wFQUj4-LOnQss5AK-ElhYv1LGqKmg47xi3rfNDdFIrZbussSGbIUQJnyFJEmz2B8K6FVHSAumVJKLO4Pc7/s1600/2waterr.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599484286769757586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMWH3wzfuIkUG9oN0ORXGCrYcqwPfZdcKDaBgcarEMiTD2dxomM3L7y-zH7wFQUj4-LOnQss5AK-ElhYv1LGqKmg47xi3rfNDdFIrZbussSGbIUQJnyFJEmz2B8K6FVHSAumVJKLO4Pc7/s640/2waterr.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>All images from Carriage House Properties <a href="http://www.carriageprop.com/property_detail.cfm?mlsid=1012197&whichsearch=Residential">here</a>. Hope you had a great weekend. I'm sitting here wishing it was still Saturday!

17th Century Kitchen Sink

A 2007 addition to this historic circa 1810 Charleston home includes a 17th century marble sink. Love the width and the amazing wall mounte...

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