Doorknobs and Camellias

Back home in Charleston, things are back to usual.  I so enjoy my daily walks on the peninsula; I try to find something new every time.  This week it was this little doorknob on the side of a house.  I like to think that perhaps it's not a doorknob at all, but it has some long-lost historical purpose. 

Such a cute path.  I would love to wind my way back there daily, wouldn't you?

I love seeing the all the different camellias around town this time of year.  They are such a cheery sight on a cold winter's morning.  (Although lately, it hardly feels like winter at all.)

This guy reminds me of the wonderful lab I had growing up.  He looked just like this and got into far more than his fair share of trouble as a pup, but mellowed into the most wonderful old dog in the world.  

New Orleans

What I miss:

Citrus trees, and gardens bursting with plants.

Japanese magnolias, giant plans, and cracked pavement.

Tiny houses with brightly painted doors that are the perfect size.

A mix of dilapidation and vivacity that can be beautifully southern gothic.  

Spartan porches that aren't just for decoration, but for enjoying a glass of wine at the end of the day.  

P.S. - Tell someone that you love them today.  Don't take it for granted, you never know when it will be the last time.

Mushrooms

How exciting is this?!  Upcycled coffee grounds, fresh mushrooms, and urban gardens - what's not to love?  Back to the Roots collects used coffee grounds, among other food waste, to grow their mushrooms.  Here's what they have to stay for themselves: "At its heart, BTTR Ventures (pronounced Better) stands for "back to the roots," a phrase that encompasses the idea of creating a company that stands for sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility."  Know what makes BTTR even (no pun intended) better?  Their post-production waste has now been transformed into fertile soil.  I'll never stop being amazed by nature.  

I do

2012

I've become complacent.  Here's to change.