charleston window{boxes}.


On Monday, {cv} and I got back from a whirlwind weekend in Charleston, South Carolina. I have so much to share from our jaunt in the Holy City, so I thought I'd start out with a few pictures which I hope will one day serve as inspiration for our future home.

This wasn't my first visit to Charleston--and I'm sure it won't be my last. I grew up going to this beautiful and historic city while on visits to my grandparents who lived elsewhere in South Carolina. I am pretty certain my love for all things American {and the reason why I eventually became an American Studies major} stemmed from our day trips to Charleston. Coincidentally, the 150th anniversary of the first shot of the Civil War {at Fort Sumter in Charleston!} was on April 12th, the day after we left. Suffice it to say that when we rolled onto Meeting Street on Friday night, I was in heaven.

To bring this post full circle, I'm linking up with Jillian over at cornflake dreams for her weeklong decorate this space blog crawl! These photos are absolutely inspiration for the home I dream {cv} and I will own one day down the line--with gorgeous shutters, flower-filled window boxes, and absolute southern charm. My dream doesn't stop there! Keep your eyes peeled in the next few weeks for more of my southern inspiration in the form of side porches, palm trees, and sunshine. This trip was just what my cold New England soul needed after a long, brutal winter :)


Be sure to stop by cornflake dreams for other stunning examples from fantastic bloggers with their home decor dreams!

Before I go, I'm sure you are acutely aware of the fact tomorrow is Friday! Don't forget about the lovely link-up, Friday's Fancies, here on {long distance loving}! It's your chance to dream big and forget about the pricetags. You have absolute freedom to create what your heart would desire for your weekend activities :) Almost 300 Friday's Fancies have appeared in the link-up over the last few months, so be sure to check back here tomorrow for lots of eye candy and for the opportunity to discover a few new blogs!


I cannot wait to see what you all create for tomorrow! If you have any questions or want to know more, feel free to email me or check out this helpful post :) Until tomorrow! xoxo {av}

psst: Don't forget to enter my {ode to france giveaway}! Creating a Friday's Fancies look counts as an extra entry...
so increase your odds at winning the big prize by linking up tomorrow!

27 comments:

  1. I love windows with cute shutters & flower boxes. I, too, want this on my house someday. I'm convinced that southern architecture & designs are the absolute best & I hope to have a house full of southern details someday. (Ok, I might be obsessed...)

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  2. All the beautiful windows remind me of our shutters here in Provence. Spring is here so it's time for me to add the flowers :-)

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  3. I LOVE those windows/shutters!! They are too adorable. I definitely want something like these for my future home, that I do not have yet...let alone a man to share it with haha.

    SOOOO stoked for Friday's Fancies!!!! Mine is all ready to go. I'm that amazing lol....

    Have a great Thursday friend! xoxo

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  4. i looove big shuttered windows! here in italy there are no screens and the windows are so long that you really get that "this is old" feeling when you open them!
    p.s. i'm so envious of your american studies major! that must have been so fun and interesting!

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  5. Love the window boxes in Charlston - wouldn't it be a dream to live there someday!?

    Glad you and cv enjoyed a great weekend, can't wait for more Charleston posts and can't wait to participate in Friday's Fancies tomorrow!

    xoxo
    Jenna

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  6. those windows are fabulous, i hope you get them someday!!

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  7. We have windows with shutters like that, but we need to be able to close them for light and (percieved) safety, so that means no flower boxes :( There is one that we usually never close though, and my husband and I were thinking about putting a flower box there. I miss having flowers, and I need a place where my cats can't get to them!

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  8. ahhhh Charleston and all it's fantastic little details! So great seeing you at the farmers market, we will definitely have to do it again. Im glad ya'll had a great time and made it back safe

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  9. yahhh! thanks for linking up lady :) and i ADORE the window boxes (and pretty much everything charleston). happy (almost) friday!! xoxo jcd

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  10. I love the windowboxes! I think it adds a nice touch! I'd love to visit Charleston!! I linked up with Jillian too! I will of course link up with you tomorrow for Friday's Fancies!! XOXO

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  11. I LOVE downtown! I'm glad you had a wonderful time! :)

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  12. I'm so glad you loved your time in Charleston! I've lived here for a few years and I love when people come in and have a great time. It's such an amazing city.

    Your windowbox pictures are beautiful. :)

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  13. bright colored shutters would be in my dream home :) i have been dying to go to S.Carolina too. I drove through it & ever since I have been longing to stay for a while.

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  14. One of my favorite things to look at when I walk around downtown too! See you tomorrow for FF!

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  15. Charleston is very high on my list of places to visit. I'm hoping to move to Georgia next year for a short stint and will be taking advantage of living in the south to visit all of the places I've drooled over! Love, love, love the photos!

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  16. Those are heaven! I want to add some to my house this year...hmmm another job for the future hubby!

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  17. I love Charleston! A gorgeous town with gorgeous architecture!

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  18. Lovely photo collection- you have a great eye, I bet your future home will look incredible!

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  19. Charleston is one of my all time favorite cities! The food, the homes, the gardens, the charm!

    You've got me wanting a night out at the Palmer House!

    So glad you stopped by today!
    ~ Elizabeth

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  20. Oh my!! I adore window boxes :) They are just so pretty and wlecoming to a home, AV. I love the brick home with the blue shutters. So lovely!

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  21. Oh flower boxes-few things are lovelier!

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  22. I adore Charleston! Hubs and I love going there! The people are so nice and the food is soooo good!

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  23. I live in Mount Pleasant and we took our engagement pictures in front of the first house you posted. I love downtown Charleston and all it's charm!

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  24. I love window boxes, they're always so sweet! Hopefully one day I'll live somewhere with them!! Thank you for stopping by my blog, I appreciate it & it was very sweet to read your comment!! I'm happy you enjoyed the post & thank you for your well wishes, they are even more appreciated, time is going by fast thankfully!! I hope you have a great weekend whatever you may do!! xoxo

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  25. Charleston is the greatest place ever!!! It's so beautiful...there's one road full of brightly rainbow colored houses. Google it....it's fantastic! :)

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  26. Those windows are so pretty!

    Also, I'm awarding you with the One Lovely Blog Award! Check it out here: http://youguesshowmuch.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-lovely-blog-award.html

    Congrats!

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  27. I love those type of windows, so pretty!

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