Sullivan's Island: A Beach House Tour

I know I told you yesterday that I'd share some of the glitches we've encountered so far in our master bathroom renovation, but I just can't bring myself to do it tonight. I had a great day at work, a fabulous date night with David (sushi, of course!) and got to top it off with a new episode of Gossip Girl. Oh and Brad didn't kick Emily off yet- yesssss! Can't go wrong with that combo.

So I'll save the shop talk for another time.  
Wednesday or Thursday, perhaps? (for those of you who like gory renovating details like me!)

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On a completely different note, I've been eying lots of beautiful beach houses lately. I'm sure that seeking out the summer is a pretty normal response for many of you out there dealing with this cold, dreary January weather (and hey- I know that I can't complain too much since I'm sure many of you have it much colder than me here in Georgia!). I guess I'm just craving some good ol' sunshine.

Enter one of my favorite cities in the world- Charleston, South Carolina. 

I spent four years in the holy city, earning my undergraduate degree at the College of Charleston (and maaaaybe I spent just a few hours shopping on King Street, laying out at Folly Beach and buying drinks at Blind Tiger). I loved Charleston, immensely. It's just one of the places I connected with and now I am counting down the minutes until I can someday call it my home again.

Until I'm back in South Cackalackey, I'll just drool over Charleston Magazine.

 

 








 



This non-traditional, Caribbean-meets-Lowcountry beach house plasters a big smile on my face. I can just taste the oysters, salt water and Lowcountry boil now!
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What about any of you- craving a little beach house lately? Or, better yet, is there a city or place out there that slaps a huge grin on your face? Do share!

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31 comments:

  1. LiliTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 1:11:00 AM EST

    bwaaaahhh - i miss the beach :))

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  2. Simply LKJTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 6:54:00 AM EST

    Charleston is one of my all time favorite places to visit!!

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  3. cayceeTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 7:41:00 AM EST

    Michelle, I so wish you would come back to Charleston, I just know we would be great friends :)Plus I could totally use you and pick your brain for all you amazing design talent :)

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  4. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 8:31:00 AM EST

    I am so glad you watch the Bachelor and Gossip Girl, two if my favorites! I hope Emily wins, although I am hearing rumors from Charlotte that she gets to the final two and he then picks Chantel. Love the beach house pics! You know I love it here!

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  5. KLMTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 8:52:00 AM EST

    I remember going to Charleston in the Summer when I was younger. So beautiful and full of history!

    Love that house. I could totally pull off some serious relaxing there.

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  6. JamiTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 9:36:00 AM EST

    ahhh...i am craving warm weather right now!! so over winter!

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  7. ASHLEYTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 9:37:00 AM EST

    Beautiful! I want Summer!

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  8. {lauren}Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 9:39:00 AM EST

    Oh mercy that beach is callin' my name! I do love Charleston...I just haven't been in forever. But really, I'm just a Myrtle girl at heart:)

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  9. Chassity (Look Linger Love)Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 9:43:00 AM EST

    Oh yes, I remember this house. I actually posted it on my blog too. Charleston misses you too!

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  10. JamieTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10:13:00 AM EST

    This is beautiful! I love how open and bright it is :) I'd love to be by the beach right about now!

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  11. elizabeth@themustardceilingTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10:55:00 AM EST

    Gorgeous photos! They make me miss SC. My husband and I lived in Charleston and loved every minute of it. I wish we could go back. Your photos took me back.

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  12. marylanierdTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:25:00 AM EST

    We are in Greenville, SC so I am always craving a little bit of the lowcountry! And I start playing beach music as soon as Christmas is over so I am ready to have some sand in my shoes! :)

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  13. Lauren CaldwellTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:28:00 AM EST

    {sigh} ... the hubs & I JUST moved from Charleston back to Greenville NC ... and I miss it SO much! Do you think that everyone who has lived in Charleston will always hold a SERIOUS love for it? I do! cheesy? maybe!

    Thanks for sharing the GORGEOUS pics! ~Lauren

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  14. Michelle @ Ten JuneTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:34:00 AM EST

    I never realized how many of you are/were Charlestonians! Just goes to show me even more that ya'll have some fabulous style! Sounds to me like we need to plan a big meet up and reunite with our lovely city! :)

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  15. KatelynTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 1:39:00 PM EST

    This beach house is beautiful! Loved all the photos. I've never been to Charleston but have always wanted to go. Now that we live in SC hopefully that will be a possibility!

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  16. MeganTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 2:31:00 PM EST

    Wow...if only I could call this home! I'd never leave! I love how white and clean it is!

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  17. Katie OlthoffTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 2:51:00 PM EST

    This makes my heart hurt.

    Charleston is "our city." It's where my hubby and I honeymooned, and then we went back the next year for our anniversary...stayed in the same hotel and everything.

    And now that we're raising livestock, we are stuck here until we can afford to hire and train someone to take care of the farm while we are away.

    We are dreaming of the day when we can go back. And seriously, when our financial planner asked us what we would do if we were rich, we said that we'd buy a vacation home there.

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  18. UnknownTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 6:04:00 PM EST

    It is -30 degrees here today you you are killing me! Beautiful images... and I spot an octopus! Gotta love them:) Can't wait to here the gory details. Isn't it what makes it all worth it?? :)

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  19. Calypso In The CountryTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 6:28:00 PM EST

    So beautiful! My best friend just moved to SC so we are planning a trip to Charleston one of these days! Great post!
    Shelley

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  20. Megandvd@Beauty in the AttemptTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 7:27:00 PM EST

    SOOOOoooooo...would it be weird to ask you when you do move back there if I can come visit? I LOVE the photos you displayed...and to think you went to school in that environment. I can't imagine studying Organic Chemistry amid all that sun....or maybe I would have gotten an A had I. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  21. emilyTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 7:35:00 PM EST

    Those images are beautiful! And while we don't have cold winters (relatively speaking) in Texas, I could sure use some time on the beach relaxing.

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  22. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 7:52:00 PM EST

    Those photos are dreamy.

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one who still watches shows like Gossip Girl and 90210. Haha. :)

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  23. RebeccaTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 8:36:00 PM EST

    Love your blog! So excited to read today that you are also a COC grad. There is no place like the Holy City. Thanks for sharing this beautiful beach house.

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  24. A Vintage VineTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 9:01:00 PM EST

    Thanks for sharing...This makes me want "She Crab Soup" at the Kings Nine..not even sure if that place still exsists... we went there alot when we lived in Atlanta....The low country is so beautiful.

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  25. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 9:49:00 PM EST

    I would love to be in a place that didn't require snow boots, hats, gloves and scarves. And that beach would definitely fit the bill.

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  26. Keisha Lynn @ Project CampbellTuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10:15:00 PM EST

    Oh you and I could be BEST friends, hehe! Im actually from Sunny Orlando (which btw is not as exciting as it may sound)! I LOVE living in the SOUTH and I LOVE Charleston!!! One of my great friends went to College of Charleston! I would LOVE to live right there over looking the water! What a great place. This weather makes me want to see the sun and wear flip flops again!!! Take care and enjoy what's left of the winter!

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  27. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:22:00 PM EST

    I've actually never been to Charleston, but it's def on my list! It just moved to the top after this post!

    Glad you had a great night!

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  28. Rhiannon BosseWednesday, January 26, 2011 at 3:30:00 PM EST

    Uhm when can I move in? Swoon. I am in love!

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  29. BriWednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:57:00 PM EST

    Hi Michelle! Your blog is new fave of mine...I found you through "Honey we're home". This was one of the first posts I read, and I live in Charleston so it made me smile :)

    Cheers!
    Brianna
    {fourifbysea.blogspot.com}

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  30. UnknownThursday, January 27, 2011 at 4:48:00 PM EST

    Swooooooning over these. I am so excited to be having a college reunion with a bunch of my friends in charleston! I have never been.

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  31. Megan // Honey We're HomeSaturday, January 29, 2011 at 10:43:00 PM EST

    Thank you so much for featuring my vacation home! I will be sure to add you to my "featured" page! Ha:)

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