Project Progress: Kitchen Backsplash

This beautiful kitchen is missing one thing, a proper backsplash. After installing a brand new kitchen this homeowner was burnt out by the end. All that is left is wall tile behind the range to add some pizazz. The tile finally arrived and is being installed this week. Can't wait to share the "after" photos with you!

Local Living: Charleston, SC

During our trip to Mansfield Plantation in Georgetown, SC we popped down to Charleston for the day.  Only an hour south of Georgetown, we all know Charleston has some of the best stores to shop.  We went into an antique store on King Street with some of the most beautiful finds - all from Europe - but unfortunately they had signs allll over that did not allow photography.  We also popped into this ah-mazing store, South of Market.  South of Market has upholstered furniture, case goods, accessories, kitchenware, lighting, etc etc etc.  I pretty much drooled through the entire store, wishing they would open one in the DC.  Luckily, they do have an online store through their website!

 

 

 

 

 

 The lighting was so unique from beaded chandeliers to bee hive pendants.

 

 

 

 

I loved their art - giant seed pods in shadow boxes and printed botanicals in floating frames were some of my favorite.

 

 

 

The Pennos: Mansfield Plantation - Georgetown, SC

A few weeks ago, we slipped out of DC on a Thursday to finish our week at the enchanted Mansfield Plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina.  Less than an hour from Charleston, the Plantation which was established in 1718 is tucked away down a long sandy driveway.  A couple of miles off the main road you finally approach the main gate of Mansfield, which is now embellished in ivy, setting the mood for this historic landmark.

 

 

Live oaks line the driveway on either side of the road.  On the left and right you pass by an original slave village.  Some buildings have been restored including a home and a church.  The remaining homes are under restoration or will be restored in the future.

 

 

Once you finally reach the end of the drive you find the main house.  Breakfast was served each morning in the formal dining room. We stayed in the guest house adjacent to the main house.

 

 

 

 

The ironwork, landscaping, brickwork and live oaks draped with Spanish moss made for a picturesque stay.

 

In just a few years, Mansfield Plantation will celebrate it's 300th birthday.  I read about it in Southern Living magazine and am so glad we decided to stay for a few days.  The innkeeper was incredibly hospitable, the rooms were beautiful and it makes for a perfect getaway.

all photos by RP