CHARLESTON , SC on a cool morning in February 2013

Here are a few pictures of a morning walk in downtown Charleston, SC on a cool February Sunday morning last week. Even with it being so cool, flowers are in many of the planters and window boxes on my way, oh ! and also I passed the carriage tours getting ready for a morning ride...

Here are some of the flowers along the way..

Our native pine cones were used to decorate the tops of the planters.

Instead of mulch, they added pine cones at the base of the plants.

 

 A lovely view in a bridal shop on Church St.Fluffy puffy.

Sidewalk gardens in planters.

Beautiful magnolia leaves and flowers wreath for the door. Here is a close-up...

True Southern charm. Gaslights are on both sides of the door, flickering even in the day.

 

Antique wrought iron gate with sunlight view. It was morning, not many people were out and about. Especially since it was February. In Spring and Summer it is packed in Charleston.

 Large Camilla bush coming through the fence.

Antique wrought iron gate with tree shadows.

Lush windowboxes, those tricky Charlestonian garden wizards.

A quick glimpse through a gate and I saw this for some lucky owner to put in their garden soon.

 

A polite home-made don't pee on my bushes for dogs( owners) sign. 

Pretty.

Great giant Schnauzer dog, who was only 17 months old, with his owner. We stopped and talked for awhile. My husband had gone on this long walk with me,a rarity as I am always by myself on these walks. He has bad knees, so harder for him( plus he gets bored I think). This dog was huge and cute.

He saw another dog , and posed.

Giant live oaks near the battery.

Birds in fountain for morning bath.

Typical sign warning all us tourists to keep out of their gardens, but in a polite Southern way.

 

Heading back to the hotel, Rainbow row, my husband took his jacket off, as I think it got to about 58-60 degrees or so.

Looking down deserted Sunday morning streets. we did see some church- goers, one young man about 14 was so handsome in his suit and tie. I wanted to take his picture, but he was rushing and we just exchanged smiles and good mornings.

Forgot this shot showing Broad street. Look at the old storefronts that are now mainly law offices, restaurants and real estate companies, and some art galleries. 

Back we go...

Great ice-cream shop, also breakfast and lunch I believe. It is on 159 Church Street, right near the market. Plus the very nicest owners are here...

This man is always smiling and pleasant, gives my son the biggest serving in his cone or cup of ice cream on those hot Summer visits. Please stop by and tell them you read about their shop, Wholly Cow, on my blog.

 

Okay, that's about it. Shown above the typical Charleston window shutters, cracked facade of building and ever-present front planters. We left Charleston and hit a few antique stores in Summerville on the way home.

I plan on going back in a few months, as the garden fever will hit there hard at that time.

Take care,

Gina