For granted

It happens every time I have visitors.  I play tour guide and I then it hits me like a blinding light.  I live in the most amazing place ever...EVER.  Charleston was just honored as the top American travel destination by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.  Not that I need a magazine to tell me that it is amazing to live here. Granted we deal with issues like every semi big city, but the overall beauty, history and self preservation make it very exciting to live here.













Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods (one of my FIVE most favorite shows) is currently in Charleston taping for his new season which will be all about American foods & traditions. He recently gave a short interview to Charleston Magazine and what he is here to capture goes far beyond the tourism industry. It is about people, tradition and the fight to preserve our history. It's worth a read.

If you want a copy of Charleston Magazine, but can't get it where you live- let me know in the comment section and I will be happy to send one along. It's a beautiful magazine about a magically place. I am so glad I was forced to slow down this weekend and remember why I fought so hard to live here again. What do you love BEST about where you live?

Friday Fancies: Fall in the South

Hello friends. I am looking forward to this weekend because my bestie from DC is coming to town. Whenever I get to show a friend around Charleston, I love it even more! I have so many things planned for us- hope she is ready. Ha! The weather is cool in the morning & evening so it makes pulling out some of the fall clothes exciting, but you still have to dress for the midday warm-ups. Shorts & boots are always a fall staple for me--especially while living here.




 J Crew scoop neck top, $18
Maison Scotch cream jacket, $90
Mulberry highwaisted shorts, $243
Cotton socks, $12
Frye antique boots, $378
Irene Neuwirth link jewelry, $2,290

ABCs of me

I couldn't resist.  I love reading these types of meme's on other blogs, so I wanted to join in on the fun. It's always good for a quick read & acts a lot like a time machine. I am working on a regular blog schedule and loading up photos of the summer, etc.  Can you all believe it is already October? Why is it when we are older, time moves SO.DARN.FAST?

Live out-loud :: Scrapbook page

A. Age: 35 (seriously can not believe I just typed that.)
 
B. Bed size: King- though I would prefer a Queen.


C. Chore that you hate: Unloading the dishwasher.


D. Dogs: DOGS! LOVE DOGS! I especially love all the little yorkie-poo's in our life.

E. Essential start to your day: check email, cnn and facebook on the iphone, drink water.

F. Favorite color: Kelly Green.

G. Gold or Silver: A mix- though I tend to be mostly silver.

H. Height: 5’4"

I. Instruments you play: My voice.

J. Job title: Senior System Engieer-day | graphic designer-night

K. Kids: not yet ;)


L. Live: Charleston, SC

M. Mother’s name: Mommy

N. Nicknames: Jen, JT, JenyPenny

O. Overnight hospital stays: One week stay during after getting a blood clot. Boo.

P. Pet peeves: SLOW drivers, drivers that consitantly use the break, singing all the verses in church (is verse 5-6 really nessecary?)

Q. Quote from a movie: "A piper is down, I repeat a piper is down." So I married an ax murder

R. Right or left handed: Right handed.

S. Siblings: 1


U. Underwear: Cotton (why is this a question?)


V. Vegetable you hate: Corn on the cob, or corn kernels and peas.


W. What makes you run late: Finding something to wear.


X. X-Rays you’ve had: Dentist, arm, toe, heart, chest, ankle.

Y. Yummy food that you make: Pretty much the best chili around & a kick-a** Thanksgiving feast.


Z. Zen time:  A nice cup of tea and Jazz on the Squeeze box- a nice way to zone out.

Four Random Things

Isn't that title mysterious- full of intrigue. Ha! Actually I had four things on my mind that I wanted to talk about, but none of them are related. So here are...

1. Orville Redenbacher Salt & Vinegar popcorn.  There are two snack foods I love Salt & Vinegar chips (LOVE-could eat a whole bag kinda LOVE) and popcorn.  This is what I would call the best snack food EVER invented.  Try it.

2.  The public library! If you haven't been lately, you should go.   I checked out four books yesterday- two are craft books that I saw at the bookstore recently.  It is a great money saver & they have DVD's, Blu-rays available also! Very cool. I am probably late on this bandwagon aren't I!

Source: etsy.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

3. I am a huge fan of Everyday Foods Magazine.  I have been getting it for around seven years.  I just discovered that you can browse all the recipes via this link if you are a subscriber.  AWESOME!

4. Since I finished school I have been getting back into beading.  I was looking for a good beading book at the library, but I could find one that had the kind of tutorials I am interested in.  Do you all have any suggestions for good beading websites, tutorials, etc? I usually copy what I see in the Anthro catalog (at least use as an inspiration source) but, sometimes I just can't figure it out.  So send any beading resources you have my way.

::my bracelets::

What new favorite things have you found?

PS. A bonus random...anyone watch Storage Wars on A&E? I'm obsessed.