Yesterday while the Fisherman was
at meetings all morning I decided to go out for myself and lose my soul in the old cobblestone streets
of Charleston . I cannot love this city anymore I already do,
for I have been forevermore enchanted, and my heart sits under the spells of courtyard
gardens, historical churches and haunted cemeteries. Detailed iron ornamentation wrought by hand
or cast graces each home and gate, grilles, shutter guards and foot scrapes and
window boxes and potted plants graces each entrance, each window, each
wall. I needed to go back to Mrs.
Whaley's old house on Church St . And so I did, and this time I was graciously
invited to go into the walled garden where Mrs. Emily Whaley spent so many
hours of her days embellishing the world for whoever wanted to see... Even in winter time, the garden holds an
enchantment to it that draws you to God and Nature inevitably. Azaleas carpeting mossy walls are already
putting up buds, and camellias bushes as tall as trees bend with flowers in
beauty I had never seen. Green, wet
mossy charm encompasses every spot, every statuary coming to life under a
perpetual sleepiness and peaceful quietness that make you walk as if soaring
low. Here are some images I hope you'll enjoy! Come on... let's go in!
If you are intrigued enough to look this book up on Amazon, here is the link.
I only had to read a couple of
sentences about it before I put it in my basket. I can only tell you what
an absolute delight it is. Yes, it is mostly about the garden, but it is
also full of anecdotes and recipes and general advice. It is a small book
and would make the most excellent gift to any person who enjoys anything to do
with gardens.
I'll talk about the most eccentric, yet beautiful cemetery I discovered while on my walk in another post... See you soon!
Oh, Cielo! No wonder you loved this garden. Your gardener's soul was connected to the one who worked here... I am happy you shared this with us. Love, love...
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Oh- Those pictures are just gorgeous. I think you are in one of the most beautiful spots in all of the USA. It has always spoken to me. I will have to look for that book now. Can't wait to see the old graveyard...those, too, just fascinate me. xo Diana
DeleteVery nice garden but doesn't hold a candle to yours. What you have created from nothing is just beautiful. There is something about the old cities of the south that have that haunting beauty. I have always wanted to visit the south, especially Savannah, GA. How lucky you are to get to experience all the amazing places you go to with the fisherman.
ReplyDeleteOh Sherry! I'm so so very happy to see you here my friend! Was wondering about you, came by to say hi and left a message, but saw no one around. Glad you're doing good. And thank you for the encouragement on my garden. So true. I am humbly proud of what I have accomplished here. May not be anything grand, but truly beautiful as well. You should visit Savannah one day, it is another beautiful city, although I prefer Charleston. It's a smaller, more inviting city, and a more friendly place for those of us who prefer to walk... brimming with history and charm.
DeleteSo good to see you! A big hug.
Cielo
Lovely pictures. I have been to Charleston once. I loved it. I have been to Savannah many times. My daughter and granddaughter love to go there. My granddaughter mentioned to me the other day she would love to go back this year. They had a free shuttle last time we were there that will let you on and off so you can walk around some of the places like the River Walk. We did a fun ghost tour last time. I think every building has a ghost story :)
ReplyDeleteWe were in Charleston last summer. It is so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this post.
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