The Southern Belle: Bluffton

Bluffton South Carolina

I arrived in South Carolina, Lynn, who reads my blog, came to France, bought antiques and met me for drinks at a sidewalk cafe in Aix… then when she returned to South Carolina she sent me an email inviting me to go brocanting Texas style… and Texas only does BIG.

Well here I be in Bluffton, a small charming town in the Low country of South Carolina located on the banks of the May River. 

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Spanish moss South Carolina

We mosied along under the giant oak trees, dripping with Spanish moss to the May River that runs a stone throw from Lynn's home and watched the sunset.

I am certain I have died and gone to heaven. Bluffton is a true Southern Belle.

Bluffton Spanish Moss

May River Restaurant, Bluffton

Lynn took me to her favorite restaurant, May River Grill:

Fried green tomates, crab cakes, and chocolate bourbon pecan pie.

Delicious heaven in Bluffton.

The Side Door

Burlap and lace pillows

antique lace pillow cases

 …. The sun has set, the Spanish Moss dances in the light breeze, swaying under the moonlight such a gentle welcoming, in the distance the jazz band simmers down…Lynn opens the gate to the pathway to her home.

A house full of antiques.

Burlap pillows and antique lace.

Slumber never felt so sweet.



Comments

41 responses to “The Southern Belle: Bluffton”

  1. Corey, the picture with the gate is beautiful, as are the river photos.
    Chocolate bourbon pecan pie? sounds like heaven.

  2. The lake , the gate, the bed…I think you ARE in heaven! I would hang that gate on my wall. What an incredible piece of art!

  3. no matter where you are, you always seem to be at home. you always find the most phenomenal things to share with all of us. i love visiting your world. xow

  4. Sounds heavenly, Corey. It’s such a good feeling to discover a new place where the soul feels right at home. Sounds like you’ve found that place in Bluffton. I hope you have a great time wandering through the Texas brocantes.

  5. Those pillows are AMAZING, and the land there is beautiful!!!
    Lucky you!

  6. Corey, I can’t believe you had time to sleep–– traveling, socializing, photographing, editing, prepping, writing, publishing . . . and in unfamiliar surroundings–– amazing.

  7. It’s truly food for the soul to be surrounded by beauty and kindred spirits.

  8. It looks so gorgeous. I’ve always wanted to go to South Carolina . . . thanks for letting me go vicariously. I’m with Carolyn though. . .how do you DO it?!?!!
    Sweet dreams.

  9. Sounds fab, and fried green tomatoes, I have always wondered what they tasted like since I first saw the film of that name years ago. In fact I got my daughter Idgy’s name from there. Really Imogen.
    Enjoy your wonderful vacation, and thanks for taking us bloggers along with you.
    All best
    Karon

  10. Julie Ann Evins

    I am a complete sucker for a wrought iron gate, but it is so much more than that. The pictures are stunning and the whole looks and sounds indeed like a little slice of heaven. Enjoy every single moment, Jx

  11. Dear Corey,
    this place of your friend Lynn seems to be just like yours – you must feel like at home there and you got the beautiful, romantic sunset as an extra. No wonder you feel like in heaven. Wish I could be there with you !
    To F.H.
    Dear Y.,
    I couldn’t find anything like your chicory coffee over here. Can you tell me the brand name and specific label, I’ ll try to find it in the internet, Hope you are doing well and not too tired from all those parties.
    Cheers,
    Lieselotte

  12. What a lovely feeling – this is such a great post, well written and with perfect pictures. Thank you !

  13. I’m heading to Bluffton this morning. Maybe I’ll see you there…. Isn’t this a gorgeous area? Not like the South of France, but beautiful in its own way! I’m glad you are enjoying it!! 🙂 Silke

  14. Corey what a wonderful place to visit.
    Alison

  15. I love the south
    I was there this summer
    Ambiance and the scenery is fabulous
    Love you
    Jeanne♥

  16. WOW! What a beautiful place. That gate is amazing. Enjoy, take it all in. I’m there with you in spirit!

  17. Just keep having the fun for all of us! We all love it!

  18. How odd, and how exciting, to see the Spanish Moss enhancing your photos. After years of enjoying your old Europe beauty, these are a heavenly reminder, as seen through your eyes, that we have old, albiet very different, beauty as well.

  19. What a trip, makes me dream even more…….the gate is delicious…

  20. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, south carolina
    love the shots and the moss in the trees

  21. Absolutely beautiful, just like I’d always imagined.

  22. Corey, since you like to garden..check out all the beautiful tropicals the south has to offer.
    Hugs…

  23. Sounds divine. Blessings, Kimberly

  24. Love that gate.
    Love you.

  25. Diane Laurent

    Corey,
    I am so glad you were abel to see the Low country. Having lived on Hilton Head Is. for 7 years, I visited Bluffton and Beaufort many many times. I think the low country is one of the prettiest places in the US,not to mention the cusine!!! Enjoy
    Diane Laurent

  26. Welcome to the south! So stunningly beautiful in a sweetly tattered way … I wonder if you’ll get to Beaufort. Flying back to Vancouver on Tuesday … a sad trip, this time. If I could I’d hightail it down to Texas and give you a hug … would also snap up a roll or two of that chanvre! Happy travels, Corey … I’ll be checking in.

  27. You are in God’s country…gratefully, just 4 short hours from the NC mountains. My father was from SC and we spent our summers in Charleston. Haven’t been to Bluffton, but I’ve been to Green Pond and Possum Corner, also in the ACE Basin area.

  28. Gratefully, the lowcountry is just 4 hours from my NC mountain home. My father was from SC and we spent summers in Charleston. I’ve never been to Bluffton but I have been to Green Pond and Possum Corner, also in the ACE basin area. Enjoy! Be sure to try some shrimp and grits while there.

  29. Fried green tomates, crab cakes, and chocolate bourbon pecan pie!!!!!!!!!
    What am I doing here in Rome, craving these??????
    Enjoy, Corey, enjoy!
    South Carolina is one of my favorite places in the whole wide world!
    And now in September ….. mamma mia! 🙂

  30. My in-laws used to live outside of Charleston, so I am very familiar with the beauty of South Carolina. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!
    Marilyn (in Dallas)

  31. Isn’t the South just so full of charm? My family is from Mississippi and charming it is!
    Would you know what statue of Our Lady that is on the side table? It’s so beautiful!
    Thank you!!! Have fun!!!

  32. Sounds like heaven. BTW, I tried your orzo pasta salad for a party that I had this weekend and everyone loved it.

  33. How is this possible????????
    The interior looks just like the color and style at The Madone!!!!!

  34. Oh Honey, What a lovvvveeellly place. Can’t wait to here about all the southern charm! And what a lovely place Lynn has.

  35. Such romantic pictures! I hope you’re having the time of your life. Can’t wait to see more 🙂

  36. Wow…the Californian French lady just south of us. Enjoy Southern hospitality!
    Hope you get home to the West Coast while you are here.
    Bonnie

  37. I hope you have a wonderful time here in the south with us “southern ladies”! You would also enjoy Savannah which is one of my favorite places to go. Perhaps next time. Enjoy Texas, I have lived there too, and as they say everything is bigger and better in Texas!

  38. “…if I had more time to live, Art would be my whole life…I’m referring to the beauty that is there in the world, things that,being part of the movement of life, elevate us…and to finding whatever is beautiful enough to give life meaning.”
    The words of 12 year old Paloma from Muriel Barbery’s The Elegance of the Hedgehog.
    Your photos and zest for life nourish my soul.

  39. jend’isère

    I am imagining you awoke to bullfrogs croaking and ceiling fans humming as the sounds of a rousing Southern day begins

  40. Oh Corey, every place you visit, every home you enter, every corner you turn, seems to be filled with beauty. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. Just love that gate, a stunning design!

  41. The south of the states sounds so romantic. You always find and got to the most beautiful places. May be because you make them beautiful.

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