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The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

Time to Say Goodbye | Kiawah Day 3

Time to Say Goodbye | Kiawah Day 3

Let’s Relax | Kiawah Day 2

Let’s Relax | Kiawah Day 2

On the Island | Kiawah Day 1

On the Island | Kiawah Day 1

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This girl just had an important art show today, an

This girl just had an important art show today, and then came to visit for the weekend with her sister and mommy.
#familytime #family #nieces #proudauntie

It’s almost time to start wandering through the hi

It’s almost time to start wandering through the hidden gardens of Charlotte, with the Gardeners Tour @winghaven_ just around the corner, spring is already in the air.

#gardens #gardensofinstagram #alittlebeautyeveryday #charlotte

If you are looking for book recommendations to add

If you are looking for book recommendations to add to you list for spring, this months list has some truly wonderful books to choose from. Including a book from my favorite creators of charming small towns, Heather Webber who I’ve previously had the chance to interview about her novels, A Certain Kind of Starlight and The Lights of Sugarberry Cove. Her newest novel, The Forget-Me-Not Library is every bit as enchanting as her previous novels, and in my opinion even more so.

We have a time-traveling (of sorts) novel, You & Me and You & Me and You & Me, The Violin Maker’s Secret which is involves the story of an unusual violin by an unknown maker, finally Should Have Told You Sooner which will pull at your heartstrings long after you’ve finished it.

@booksbyheather

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#booksbooksbooks #bookish #bookworm #bookstagrammer #theavidpenreads

“I must have flowers, always and always” — Claude

“I must have flowers, always and always” — Claude Monet

It won’t be much longer before we see our peonies blooming again.

#inthegarden #peony #peonies #theavidpengardens #gardening

I’m ready for green leaves on the trees, flowers a

I’m ready for green leaves on the trees, flowers awakening from their winter slumber, and moments spent in the shade of magnificent trees.

#winghaven #gardenerstour #inthegarden #theavidpengardens

I am so ready for spring… #flowers #inthegarden #

I am so ready for spring…

#flowers #inthegarden #inbloom #florals

This girl loves her mani pedi time. #valentinesday

This girl loves her mani pedi time.
#valentinesday❤️ #valentines #neice #proudauntie

Have you been to @copain_bakery newest location @t

Have you been to @copain_bakery newest location @thebowlnc You’ll want to met up with friends and fellow francophiles this coming weekend.

#galentines #french #frenchfood #littlestoriesofmylife #copain

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