Southern Inspiration:
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I haven’t been able to share some photos of my trip down to Charleston, South Carolina with you yet. It was a very charming city- we ended up staying longer in Charleston than we planned. There was so much to do, great places to eat, history on every block and loads of charm.
I especially liked the quaint little “boroughs” in the Historic District. The street signs designated which area we were in- such as the French Quarter. I loved all of the wonderful wrought iron that the city is known for as well. (Maybe I can share some of those images with you on another day.)
Today I will let you enjoy a sneak peak at some of the restored old homes that have such historic significance to the area. I was dying to peek inside each one… but didn’t think it was proper to go press my nose against the windows….
The popular “Rainbow Row”, was a favorite area, with most houses dating back to the 1700′s, when that section of East Bay Street faced the bustling wharves of a colonial sea port. Most homes were built townhouse-style, and often with adjoining walls. The buildings were designed to host businesses and stores on the main street level, with the residences above them. The last business on Rainbow Row closed in 1970, and now the street remains residential, with homes worth millions. 
The streets where very narrow, as in colonial times, that was all that was needed, some alleys only big enough for one car to barely get through.
Enjoy the homes on Rainbow Row, I will give you a glimpse of another part of Charleston next time…
