I must love my hubs a lot to go golfing with him w I must love my hubs a lot to go golfing with him while at the beach 🤣 Normally, I wouldn’t have thought twice about not going because I absolutely love to sit out in the sun while enjoying the beach. But, now the sun who used to be my best friend is my mortal enemy 😂 Ever since like 2 years ago, I started getting PMLE all over my skin if I’m out in the sun longer than 3 days or so. And unfortunately I got it all over my hands and feet right now and it burns like crazy! So I guess it’s another golfing day for me and trying to avoid the sun. It sucks getting old let me tell ya 😜 But hey, I’d still rather be at the beach with a PMLE rash all over me than at work! I’ll just be a golf cart passenger princess for the day!🤣
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Check out these cute little garden markers I made Check out these cute little garden markers I made using my @xtool.official laser! I put them in my raised garden beds that I got from @vego_garden (which you can still use my code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off too 😉) And these cute little seedling plants are from @cerca_cultivation 🌱 They ship the seedlings right to your door and then all you gotta do is plant them in your garden! And they were nice enough to give me a coupon code too. Just use “Macedonia20” for 20% off anything from them too! 😉
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Living my best beach life right now! 🏝️ And I Living my best beach life right now! 🏝️ And I’m not mad about it one bit! 😎 In fact, I think I was made to live this kinda life actually. I just need my cats here and I’ll stay permanently. I think being a stay at home cat mom at the beach has a nice ring to it. Don’t you?! Much better than a dental hygienist! 🤣
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I’m just leaving all my patriotic decor up all s I’m just leaving all my patriotic decor up all summer long I’ve decided! I love all the red, white, and blue and I think it makes for some classic summer decor! Especially for my coffee bar! Even after the 4th is over, I think I’ll leave it up a little long this year! What about yall? Do you leave your patriotic decor up all summer long too?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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Do you get ate up by mosquitoes during the summer Do you get ate up by mosquitoes during the summer too?! If so, you need to make this DIY mosquito repellent jar with me! It’s so simple and easy to make. All you need are some sliced lemons, mosquito repellent herbs, citronella essential oil drops, and a jar full of water! I shared more about this ways DIY over on my blog this weekend too so be sure to check that out for more info: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/best-herbs-for-diy-mosquito-repellent/ 🌿

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I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 t I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 that I got from @loweshomeimprovement filled all these little pots and planters on my porch!! It’s just a great and cost effective way to fill a lot of planters. I always love to buy the pretty blooming flowers too, but they tend to cost a little more. And doing it this way saves some money and looks just as cute in my opinion! What do you guys think?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget t Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget the real reason why we’re off today. I’m so thankful for all the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom! 🇺🇸 What are you guys up to today?? We were going to grill out, but the weather is kinda crappy so we may have to pivot! 😂 But, I hope you all have a great day my friends!!
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Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t m Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t make a patriotic themed dessert?! 🇺🇸 Y’all know I love to bake and especially when there is a seasonal theme I can do too! So these patriotic sugar cookie bars were a huge hit! Now I can enjoy them all weekend long 😂 Are y’all doing anything fun!? We’re just hanging around here all weekend which is totally fine by me! Let me know what you’re up to below! 👇🏻
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I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build my @vego_garden raised beds!! I’m absolutely loving how they turned out, and I cannot wait to start planting all the things!! However, we do have a ton of deer around here so I will need all the tips and tricks to keep them away from eating my garden! 🦌 Let me know below if you have any ideas for me! I’ll keep you posted on what I decide to plant in these pretty garden beds too! I definitely want to try my hand at growing some veggies this year! 🥗 And if you are wanting some new garden beds too, you can use my coupon code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off!! 🙌🏻
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I just love this cute little planter I got from @antiquefarmhouse a few years ago! It’s always my favorite to refresh it and put some fresh flowers and greenery in it! 🌺 And I think it looks perfect on the porch, don’t you?! Have a happy Wednesday my friends!! 😉

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I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this com I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend!! So excited for the unofficial start to summer! 😉 And if you’re looking for a delicious, patriotic dessert to celebrate, I’ve got you covered with this patriotic apple cobbler! 🍎 I shared the full recipe over on my blog this weekend so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/southern-apple-cobbler-recipe/ 😋
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Well I just thought I was looking all cute and fes Well I just thought I was looking all cute and festive at the PGA Championship yesterday, right until a bird crapped all over me.. on the very first hole too!! Swipe over for a good laugh 🤣 So then I got to walk around with bird crap all over me in the 90 degree heat all day while hubby had the time of his life 😜 But, all in all, we had a fun quick trip to Charlotte and back again! Have a happy Saturday my friends!! Hopefully I’ll be safe from the birds today 😂
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Happy Morgan Wallen Album Release Day Everyone! 🤣 I’ve been binge listening all morning long so far. We’re on our way to Charlotte again this weekend so I’ve had plenty of time to listen and so far I’m loving it, no surprise there 😉 But we’re heading to the PGA Championship today and hubby is over the moon excited for it. And I’m just along for the ride 😂 It should be a good day though and I hope you all have an amazing Friday my friends! 🙌🏻 And I just thought I’d share a quick view of how I styled some of the vintage patriotic pieces I found last time we were in Charlotte too today! 🇺🇸
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So excited for this candle vault launch from @anti So excited for this candle vault launch from @antiquecandleco_ 🙌🏻 Starting today and only for a limited time, you can receive the following discontinued but well loved fragrances from their site! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” for 20% off too! 😉 Check out these amazing vaulted fragrances here:

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Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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Travel · April 1, 2023

What to do in a Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina

We just got back from our fun spring break trip a couple of weeks ago. We went to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and then drove into Charleston for just a couple of days after that. It makes for a perfect road trip to see two different places at once like that. So I thought it would be fun to share what to do in a weekend in Charleston with you guys.

That way, if you are planning a trip here too, you can plan and prepare! I will show you some of the best things to do as well as the best places to eat so you can include everything you want to do in just a weekend trip.

It is entirely possible to enjoy Charleston in just two days! I know that seems super short, but that is exactly what we did! Now, granted, we have been there several times before already, so we kind of know where all our favorite spots are. however, we did try some new things out on this trip too!

And if you’re staying for a long weekend, or a week long trip, be sure to check out my post on Things to Do in Charleston for Couples too. That post is chock full of ideas of things to do, if you are staying an extended period of time.

Also, be sure to check out Things To Do In Mount Pleasant as well. Since that is such a short drive over from downtown Charleston too! But, keep on reading for my full two day Charleston itinerary for this trip!

Flower Boxes in Downtown Charleston

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Where to Stay in Charleston

This trip we decided to try out the beautiful Andrew Pinckney Inn and we were very pleased with it! It’s located right in the historic downtown area of Charleston and within walking distance to everywhere you want to go!

Andrew Pinckney Inn Suite

We have stayed in Ansonborough Inn before on East Bay Street too, and that one is another phenomenal place to stay. Both places are full of history and antique furniture, which we absolutely love!

Antique Furniture in Room

At Andrew Pinckney Inn, we stayed in the Saint Phillip Suite which was incredible. It had a beautiful, open view straight into the downtown streets. And I absolutely loved the exposed brick walls!

Saint Phillip Suite

The bathroom was incredible too. There was a huge shower, as well as a massive soaking tub. Which I thoroughly enjoyed and took great advantage of!

Sitting Nook in Hotel Room

The whole interior design of the suite was stunning and I loved every architectural detail to it! They do have a happy hour here from 4:00pm-5:00pm as well as a free breakfast in the morning from 7:00am-10:00am.

Me in Andrew Pinckney Inn
I was also loving this huge mirror in the room too! Perfect to take some outfit photos! Linking the outfit details below:

However, if you’re staying for just a weekend, I would recommend venturing out to the city for brunch at some of the best restaurants in town!

TV in Hotel Room

This Inn does not have a fitness center, however, they do offer day passes to a local gym if you’re interested in that. But, keep in mind, if you’re walking everywhere like we did, you will definitely get your exercise in for the day!

View out of Andrew Pinckney Inn

Another plus to staying at a hotel in downtown Charleston is the valet parking services they offer. Utilizing them helps save you time from trying to find parking garages and where to park in the city as this can be extremely hard to find!

Luxury Bathroom in Hotel
Soaking Tub
Shower

First Day of the Weekend

I suggest exploring and walking around King Street on your first day of your weekend in Charleston. As well as eating as much incredible food as you can!

Andrew Pinckney Inn

This city is a huge food scene so you will definitely not be disappointed. I will share with you all the best spots and places we went that made this weekend memorable.

Flowerboxes in Charleston

First Brunch at 82 Queen

Our first stop this day was having brunch at 82 Queen Restaurant. We had never been here before, but always wanted to try it out. And I am so glad we did, because it was absolutely delicious! And you guessed it, the restaurant is located right on 82 queen Street! Hence the name!

Gazebo at 82 Queen

The goal of this weekend trip in Charleston was to try out as many places that we haven’t been before that we could. And in such a short time, I believe we did a great job of it!

Outdoor Seating at 82 Queen

This restaurant is scattered with beautiful outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. However, when we got there it was pouring down the rain so being outdoors was a no go.

Outdoor 82 Queen Seating

The inside of the restaurant was beautiful and again, the food was incredible. We split the fried chicken over a buttermilk biscuit with grits and it did not disappoint!

Brunch at 82 Queen

That’s another tip I have for you during your weekend in Charleston- be sure to split your meals! If you want to try out as many restaurants as possible, this is a great way to do so. That way, you aren’t too full and miserable to enjoy every place. Trust me, even by splitting it, they still bring you a ton of food!

Inside 82 Queen

Second Brunch At Slightly North of Broad (S.N.O.B.)

Are we ridiculous if we had two brunches in one day? If so, I don’t care because it was so worth it! We have always wanted to try Slightly North of Broad and hadn’t made it there before until this trip.

Avocado Toast

And again, it did not disappoint! It is an amazing restaurant with such a cool atmosphere. We split their avocado toast and eggs Benedict dish and it was perfect! Although, I have to say, I think I liked 82 Queen’s brunch the best!

Eggs Benedict
Cornbread and Butter

Stroll Around The Holy City

After stuffing ourselves full, the next part of our Charleston weekend itinerary was to just stroll around the city. Like I mentioned above, we always love shopping and strolling all the stores on King Street.

We also love going to walk around Joe Riley Waterfront Park, and that is where the famous pineapple fountain is located too! You could also stroll around the historic Charleston city market. That’s a cool spot to check out if you haven’t done so before.

Waterfront Park

Also, for all the history buffs, there are plenty of other things you could do too. Such as do a walking tour of the historic district, or visit all the historic homes on Rainbow Row.

You could even drive over to the Maritime Museum (which I shared all about over on my Mount Pleasant post). Or visit the Fort Sumter national monument by using a ferry ride out of the Charleston harbor as well.

And, if it’s warm enough (since we went in March, it was definitely not warm at all!), be sure to check out some of the beautiful beaches near Charleston too. Such as Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, or Folly Beach as well.

Flowerboxes

But, since we have done all those things in the past, we decided to just chill and walk around and enjoy the city.

Dinner in The City

After strolling off some of our brunch, it was already time for dinner! We decided to try out Oak Steakhouse as this was another restaurant that we had not been to before.

Me Dressed Up For Dinner
Us Dressed Up For Dinner
Also, how cute is my little date night dress?! Perfect for a tropical vacation like this! I will link some more outfit details for you below too:

And it turns out, it was absolutely fantastic too! The service was great and the food was so yummy. We wanted to try this place out to see how it compared to Hall’s Chophouse. And while it was delicious too, I think I prefer Hall’s Chophouse.

Oak Restaurant
Chicken at Oak Restaurant

We went there for our anniversary back in October and they completely blew us out of the water. Now, keep in mind, both places are pretty pricey, so you may want to save these spots for a special occasion, like an anniversary or birthday.

The Perfect Place for Dessert

A great place to end the first day of your weekend in Charleston, is Carmella’s Dessert Cafe! We absolutely love this place and go there every time we are visiting. However, it can be pretty challenging to find a seat in there!

The restaurant is kind of tiny and very popular, so be prepared to wait in line! We decided to order our dessert and take it to go back to the hotel room and relax.

Key Lime Pie

I ended up trying their key lime pie, which was phenomenal! And my hubs got one of his favorites, the carrot cake. I love how their cakes are so cute and small. However, don’t be fooled. You could easily share one cake alone because they are so sweet and filling!

Second Day of The Weekend

On the second day of our weekend in Charleston, we had brunch plans again (of course!), but they were a little later in the morning.

Clerks Coffee Shop
Clerks Coffee
Inside Clerks Coffee Shop
Clerks Coffee Shop Menu

So we decided to try out a cute coffee shop near our hotel called Clerks for some morning coffee. And not only was the coffee great, the inside of the coffee shop was adorable too!

Us Going to Brunch
Brunch Outfit
Linking some outfit details below too:

For brunch, we went to one of our favorite restaurants ever, Husk. We usually always try to squeeze in a Husk visit while we are in Charleston. Whether it’s for brunch or dinner, it’s always amazing!

Strawberry Thyme Donuts

We split their freshly made strawberry thyme ricotta donuts and the sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. Both were absolutely incredible. Definitely my all time favorite brunch of the weekend!

Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit

Afterwards, we walked around a little and ended up at another great brunch place called Prohibition. This place also serves a great dinner too and the outdoor patio in the back is a perfect place to sit and soak up the sunshine on a warm day!

Prohibition in Charleston
Outside of Prohibition

Charleston Culinary Tour

I think the best time of our trip was when we went on this culinary tour! It’s a guided tour that takes you to four different restaurants in the city and it changes daily. So you never really know where you are going, which is a fun surprise!

About to Start Charleston Culinary Tour
Culinary Tour

Ours took us around the french quarter restaurants of the city mainly and we got to try out Poogan’s Smokehouse, Charleston Crab House, Big John’s Tavern, and Bennett’s for dessert!

Walking to Culinary Tour

Between each restaurant it was a short walk to the next one, which was nice because you didn’t get too full at each one. They give you a little sampling of their menu too so it’s not like a huge meal. At Poogan’s Smokehouse we got a BBQ Slider and Collard Greens.

BBQ Slider at Poogan's Smokehouse

Then, at Charleston Crabhouse we got a low country boil platter to split. Afterwards, at Big John’s, we got bacon and duck nachos. Honestly, this was my favorite stop because it was so cool and unexpected.

Big John's Tavern
Duck Nachos

They bring the bacon out tied on a string and then they light it on fire to create a smoky flavor to the bacon. It was such a cool thing to watch and it tasted great too!

Coconut Cake

The finale was at Bennett’s where they gave us a coconut cake slice to share. And honestly, I am not a big fan of coconut cake, but I actually enjoyed this one! We even liked the place so much, we went back after dinner to try something else on their menu too!

Last Evening in Charleston

After the culinary tour, we went back to the hotel to relax for a little while. We also set late dinner reservations for the night because we knew we would be pretty full from the culinary tour experience.

Before dinner, we strolled around King Street again and ended up at one of my favorite local bookstores there, Buxton Books. This is where you start a ghost tour down there if you decide to do one of those at night too.

Buxton Books
Buxton Books in Charleston

Our culinary guide was actually our tour guide from one of our ghost tours we did in the past too. His name is Simon and he is one of the best tour guides there. So if you go too, request him!

Our final dinner of the weekend was spent at another one of our favorite places, Amen Street! Funny story, this place is actually where we tried oysters for the very first time and realized we loved them!

Amen Street

This restaurant is another popular spot in the city because of the delicious food and the ambiance. We love coming here! We split some oysters (of course) and then the main dish of shrimp scampi was absolutely incredible too!

Oysters At Amen Street
Shrimp Scampi

And again, like I mentioned above, we went back to Bennett’s to top the evening off! I tried their tiramisu, which is one of my favorite desserts, and my hubby tried one of their pie slices, and that was also incredible. It was the perfect way to end the evening!

Tiramisu
Inside Bennett's In Charleston
Peanut Butter Pie

Should You Spend a Weekend on a Charleston Vacation?

If I haven’t convinced you by now that a weekend in Charleston should definitely be on your bucket list, I don’t know what else will! I can’t think of another better place I would want to be for a quick, weekend trip!

Us at Husk Restaurant

And thankfully, it is only a four hour drive from our home so we are able to get there relatively quickly too. If you love a good ol southern city with plenty of historical sites, or just love to eat some phenomenal meals and have a good time, then this is the place for you!

What to do in a Weekend in Charleston, South Carolina
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I hope you enjoyed this little travel post and if you have been Charleston before too, let me know below! I would love to hear all about your favorite spots and places to go there as well!

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Comments

  1. Clementine says

    April 1, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    Oh wow, what a beautiful place! So many pretty photos. The room you stayed in looks beautiful, and the food looks so delicious! Lots to do and see. It looks like you had an amazing time. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊
    Clem xx

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you so much Clem! It was an amazing time for sure!

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  2. Ashley says

    April 1, 2023 at 3:09 pm

    What a beautiful place with some fabulous things to do! You could certainly fill a full weekend in Charlestown. The Key Lime pie looks delicious! xxx

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:17 pm

      Yes, you definitely could for sure! And the key lime pie was very tasty! I want more lol

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  3. Lauren says

    April 1, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    I have never been there before, but I would definitely go! It looks like there is lots to do and experience. All that food looks so good too. I want to travel more. Thank you for sharing!

    Lauren x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you Lauren. You should definitely try to go sometime if you have the chance. It is totally worth it!

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  4. Mind Beauty Simplicity says

    April 1, 2023 at 6:18 pm

    I went to Charleston in 2018 for a wedding, & loved it there! thanks for sharing this travel post. Can’t wait to visit there again in the future.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      No Problem at all! I hope you’re able to go again sometime soon!

      Reply
  5. Preston Park says

    April 2, 2023 at 12:26 am

    I’m glad you appreciate historic sites as well! It’s always an enriching experience to walk through the past and learn about different cultures and events. Keep exploring and cherishing these gems!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you, it really is! We definitely enjoyed it!

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  6. Lucy says

    April 2, 2023 at 3:26 pm

    Charleston looks like a lovely place with plenty of things to do there! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you Lucy, there really is so much to do there. You will never run out of things to do for sure!

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  7. Ramona says

    April 3, 2023 at 10:20 am

    Your room looks so nice and cozy for a little retreat

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you, it definitely was. We loved staying there!

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  8. Jenny in Neverland says

    April 3, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    Oh wow, what a lovely trip! All the food looks delicious x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:23 pm

      Yes, the food was the best part lol

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  9. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    April 3, 2023 at 4:29 pm

    It would be so lovely to be able to spend some time wondering around Charleston and get to know more about the place. It seems to have quite a bit to offer!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 3, 2023 at 9:23 pm

      Yes, it really does! You definitely wouldn’t be bored here! There is so much to do!

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  10. Drew Alexander Ross says

    April 3, 2023 at 10:34 pm

    Great guide! My Mom lives near Charleston– bookmarking this for my next trip.

    Thanks for sharing!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 4, 2023 at 11:56 pm

      Yay! That sounds great! I hope you enjoy your next trip there then!

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  11. TheDC says

    April 4, 2023 at 2:23 pm

    Looks amazing! The food looks exquisite and tasty! Thanks for sharing

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 4, 2023 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you! It definitely was so good!

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  12. Molly Schwartz says

    April 4, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    I’ve been wanting to visit this city for awhile. I love all the pics!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 4, 2023 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you, you definitely should visit it sometime if you get the chance to!

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  13. Marie says

    April 5, 2023 at 3:36 am

    Charleston is on my list to visit one day! Looks so charming! Pinned!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you so much! You should definitely check it out sometime, it is amazing!

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  14. Eleanor says

    April 5, 2023 at 10:54 am

    Fantastic recommendations! I’ve never been to Charleston, but these sound like great suggestions for a day trip or weekend away. Thank you for sharing x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:41 pm

      Thank you! It is a great place for a weekend away for sure!

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  15. Hadassah Treu says

    April 5, 2023 at 11:58 am

    What a beautiful place! I enjoyed so much your tips and photos from Charleston in South Carolina. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you so much! It is a wonderful place to visit for sure!

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  16. Lisa says

    April 5, 2023 at 12:43 pm

    What a fun place to visit! I have never been to Charleston, South Carolina, but would definitely like to visit. Your awesome food photos are very tempting. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you! It is worth the trip if you’ve ever wanted to go!

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  17. Gale says

    April 5, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    We had a friend who lived in Charleston and always talked about what a charming city it was. I can see why he liked it so much.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:44 pm

      Yes, it is absolutely stunning and there is so much to do there!

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  18. Melina Elisa says

    April 5, 2023 at 5:05 pm

    My brother used to live close to Charleston, so whenever I would visit, I would head to Charleston. It’s always fun to see what other people recommend while they’re there. I actually have been to 82 Queen, and had a really good meal! Seemed like you had a really good time 🙂 xx

    Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:44 pm

      Oh yes! That sounds like so much fun! What great memories!

      Reply
  19. Debbie says

    April 6, 2023 at 12:30 am

    This is such a great list of what to do in a weekend In Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is on my bucket list. I went when I was little – but, really want to revisit it as an adult. Thank you for the great suggestions.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:44 pm

      You should definitely go back as an adult! It is totally worth it!

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  20. Gina Abernathy says

    April 6, 2023 at 1:17 am

    Looks like the perfect get away! I also like to stay in hotels or Inns where I can walk every where. The food and flowers were also an added bonus. Looks like a place I would like to visit one day.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:45 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, it is a great place to vacation to for sure!

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  21. Lanae Bond says

    April 6, 2023 at 1:02 pm

    I always wanted to go to Charleston, North Carolina because of the history and cuisine. It looks like you got a chance to experience some of that.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:45 pm

      Thank you. It was definitely a good time and lots of good food was consumed for sure!!

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  22. Lanae Bond says

    April 6, 2023 at 1:05 pm

    I meant to say South Carolina. lol

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:45 pm

      Lol no worries! I knew what you meant!

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  23. Nic's Adventures says

    April 27, 2023 at 10:36 am

    Thanks for sharing your weekend, it looks like a lovely place to visit with lots to do, see and eat. The food also looks lovely 🙂

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2023 at 12:37 pm

      Thank you, it definitely was a fun time!

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I must love my hubs a lot to go golfing with him w I must love my hubs a lot to go golfing with him while at the beach 🤣 Normally, I wouldn’t have thought twice about not going because I absolutely love to sit out in the sun while enjoying the beach. But, now the sun who used to be my best friend is my mortal enemy 😂 Ever since like 2 years ago, I started getting PMLE all over my skin if I’m out in the sun longer than 3 days or so. And unfortunately I got it all over my hands and feet right now and it burns like crazy! So I guess it’s another golfing day for me and trying to avoid the sun. It sucks getting old let me tell ya 😜 But hey, I’d still rather be at the beach with a PMLE rash all over me than at work! I’ll just be a golf cart passenger princess for the day!🤣
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Check out these cute little garden markers I made Check out these cute little garden markers I made using my @xtool.official laser! I put them in my raised garden beds that I got from @vego_garden (which you can still use my code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off too 😉) And these cute little seedling plants are from @cerca_cultivation 🌱 They ship the seedlings right to your door and then all you gotta do is plant them in your garden! And they were nice enough to give me a coupon code too. Just use “Macedonia20” for 20% off anything from them too! 😉
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Living my best beach life right now! 🏝️ And I Living my best beach life right now! 🏝️ And I’m not mad about it one bit! 😎 In fact, I think I was made to live this kinda life actually. I just need my cats here and I’ll stay permanently. I think being a stay at home cat mom at the beach has a nice ring to it. Don’t you?! Much better than a dental hygienist! 🤣
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I’m just leaving all my patriotic decor up all s I’m just leaving all my patriotic decor up all summer long I’ve decided! I love all the red, white, and blue and I think it makes for some classic summer decor! Especially for my coffee bar! Even after the 4th is over, I think I’ll leave it up a little long this year! What about yall? Do you leave your patriotic decor up all summer long too?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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Do you get ate up by mosquitoes during the summer Do you get ate up by mosquitoes during the summer too?! If so, you need to make this DIY mosquito repellent jar with me! It’s so simple and easy to make. All you need are some sliced lemons, mosquito repellent herbs, citronella essential oil drops, and a jar full of water! I shared more about this ways DIY over on my blog this weekend too so be sure to check that out for more info: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/best-herbs-for-diy-mosquito-repellent/ 🌿

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I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 t I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 that I got from @loweshomeimprovement filled all these little pots and planters on my porch!! It’s just a great and cost effective way to fill a lot of planters. I always love to buy the pretty blooming flowers too, but they tend to cost a little more. And doing it this way saves some money and looks just as cute in my opinion! What do you guys think?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I end Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I ended up going with the tried and true peach ginger detox gold tea from @tearunners and it did not disappoint! I love having this one over ice and if you’re a tea lover too, you definitely need to try it out! Plus, you can use my code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too! 🙌🏻
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Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget t Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget the real reason why we’re off today. I’m so thankful for all the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom! 🇺🇸 What are you guys up to today?? We were going to grill out, but the weather is kinda crappy so we may have to pivot! 😂 But, I hope you all have a great day my friends!!
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Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dim Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dimebeautyco since they are having such an amazing sale for Memorial Day weekend!! Use my code “CharityG” to get 30% off everything, including sale items! Plus, FREE rollerball perfume on orders of $50 or more, FREE wonderscreen sunscreen on orders of $75 or more, and FREE travel bag and wonderscreen on orders of $110 or more!! Y’all know I love me some DIME Beauty products and this is seriously one of the very best sales of the year!! Don’t miss out and step up your skincare game with these tried and true products! Plus, they are all clean and cruelty free too! Use the link in my stories today to shop! 😉
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Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t m Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t make a patriotic themed dessert?! 🇺🇸 Y’all know I love to bake and especially when there is a seasonal theme I can do too! So these patriotic sugar cookie bars were a huge hit! Now I can enjoy them all weekend long 😂 Are y’all doing anything fun!? We’re just hanging around here all weekend which is totally fine by me! Let me know what you’re up to below! 👇🏻
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I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build my @vego_garden raised beds!! I’m absolutely loving how they turned out, and I cannot wait to start planting all the things!! However, we do have a ton of deer around here so I will need all the tips and tricks to keep them away from eating my garden! 🦌 Let me know below if you have any ideas for me! I’ll keep you posted on what I decide to plant in these pretty garden beds too! I definitely want to try my hand at growing some veggies this year! 🥗 And if you are wanting some new garden beds too, you can use my coupon code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off!! 🙌🏻
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I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered! It provides me with a week’s worth of easy, yet delicious dinner ideas and I don’t have to spend time meal planning and going to the grocery store! If you want to simply your dinners too, then you definitely need to check them out! And you can use my code “Charity40” to get 40% off, plus a free gift too! 🙌🏻
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🌹It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌹It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! 🌹
I just love this cute little planter I got from @antiquefarmhouse a few years ago! It’s always my favorite to refresh it and put some fresh flowers and greenery in it! 🌺 And I think it looks perfect on the porch, don’t you?! Have a happy Wednesday my friends!! 😉

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I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial Day sale going on right now!! They literally have the best bedding ever! I’m loving this new linen duvet set for the guest bedroom! Definitely gives the space a little pop of color, which I love! And you can use my code “Macedonia” to get 20% off anything from Boll and Branch too! 🙌🏻

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I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this com I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend!! So excited for the unofficial start to summer! 😉 And if you’re looking for a delicious, patriotic dessert to celebrate, I’ve got you covered with this patriotic apple cobbler! 🍎 I shared the full recipe over on my blog this weekend so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/southern-apple-cobbler-recipe/ 😋
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Well I just thought I was looking all cute and fes Well I just thought I was looking all cute and festive at the PGA Championship yesterday, right until a bird crapped all over me.. on the very first hole too!! Swipe over for a good laugh 🤣 So then I got to walk around with bird crap all over me in the 90 degree heat all day while hubby had the time of his life 😜 But, all in all, we had a fun quick trip to Charlotte and back again! Have a happy Saturday my friends!! Hopefully I’ll be safe from the birds today 😂
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Happy Morgan Wallen Album Release Day Everyone! 🤣 I’ve been binge listening all morning long so far. We’re on our way to Charlotte again this weekend so I’ve had plenty of time to listen and so far I’m loving it, no surprise there 😉 But we’re heading to the PGA Championship today and hubby is over the moon excited for it. And I’m just along for the ride 😂 It should be a good day though and I hope you all have an amazing Friday my friends! 🙌🏻 And I just thought I’d share a quick view of how I styled some of the vintage patriotic pieces I found last time we were in Charlotte too today! 🇺🇸
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So excited for this candle vault launch from @anti So excited for this candle vault launch from @antiquecandleco_ 🙌🏻 Starting today and only for a limited time, you can receive the following discontinued but well loved fragrances from their site! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” for 20% off too! 😉 Check out these amazing vaulted fragrances here:

Back Roads: An outdoorsy aroma with top notes of fresh-cut leaves, lemon, and apple highlighted by bold cedarwood, sweet jasmine, lavender, violet, and lilac.

Clean Cotton: A crisp scent of freshly cleaned linens, highlighted with a kiss of sweet citrus and a slightly woody bottom note.

Lemon Eucalyptus: A fresh aroma of bright lemon and sweet orange, highlighted with a bouquet of eucalyptus leaves, citrus blooms, and wild mint. 

Sage & Citrus: A clean, herbal scent of bittersweet lemon and lime combined with an earthy bouquet of fresh, spicy sage.

Vanilla Bean: A warm, cozy scent of vanilla bean with soft, spiced notes of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon bark.
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Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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