I’ve just gotten back from a trip to North Carolina to visit family. We toured all over Charlotte and the surrounding areas including Greensboro. What a gorgeous - and green - state.
We also took a quick jaunt to Charleston in South Carolina - a quick four-hour drive away- and enjoyed our 36-hour stay.
Charleston is magical. Old homes, old gardens, and a rich history that is unlike anything out here in my home of California, we love Charleston. It reminded us a lot of Boston, but again, the origins of both places are similar. Charleston was basically established in 1670, so when it comes to original vintage, this is one of the firsts of colonies and their establishments.
Here are some of the vintage gardens and homes I was enamored with. We’re talking homes I walked by and sneaked a peek at the homeowner’s hidden gardens! Which are everywhere. My paradise of vintage gardens, secret gardens, and sequestered hidden respites.
Not surprisingly, Charleston reminds me of Europe too. Narrow roads and side yards but stuffed with beauty, it’s something uniquely European and equally East Coast of America. Their hanging baskets and front doors are exquisite as well.
Now that I’ve been to Charleston, I want to go back. There’s so much to see and do and we barely scratched the surface - not to mention, the food is a huge attraction. From barbecue to oysters, two of my favorites, well… I’m ready to go back
Glad to be home but am sure glad I visited the South for a week. Enjoy!
-Heather
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