A few weeks ago the Mr. and I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Charleston with Garden & Gun Magazine.  I had heard plenty about Charleston’s picturesque streets chalked full of history, it’s great food scene, and overall Southern charm, but my imagination couldn’t even come close to actualizing just how charming Charleston would be.

We had the pleasure of calling the Belmond, Charleston Place home for a few days.   Situated in the center of Charleston’s historic district, prime shopping, open air markets and amazing restaurants Charleston Place is the epitome of convenience.  I was able to take a moment and relax in their spa and each night we found ourselves in the Thoroughbred Club sipping wine and listening to live music.  Plus the hotel is undergoing a complete renovation and the rooms are decorated to perfection, (opt for a room with a balcony, you won’t be sorry).  And during the Holiday you’ll find the lobby packed to the brim with adults and children alike to watch model the train display chug along.  

We walked the streets, gawked at colorful house after house, watched sunset from the roof of the Vendue, had the best oysters I’ve ever had at Fig from a gentelman I believe to be called “Clamer Dave,” and dined for hours with friends at Husk.  All in all the trip was way too short, but the perfect way to end what turned out to be my year of travel.  Charleston you have my heart!  Truly, MKR

*Photography, Kathryn McCrary

Because there was so much to see and do at Garden & Gun’s second annual Jubilee there’s no way we could fit all that imagery and detail into just one day.  So my Loves, I give you Jubilee Part II. 

If Part I was all about a warm Southern welcome and shopping the marketplace Part II is all about the people (and animals) of the Jubilee.  We spent a good chunk of our morning watching all our furry friends receive some top notch training by Wildrose Kennels; let’s just say Addison could have benefited from a little time spent with Wildrose. We meandered in and out of the Sporting Shop and Bobo’s Intriguing Objects Tent picking up an oyster basket or two.  Drank some Bulleit Bourbon.  Watched and listened as an avid turkey hunter call to his turkeys.  And even felt all River Runs Through It and tried our hands at fly fishing.  Plus to top off an already perfect day I even went home with my very own Charlie Brown Christmas tree!  

Needless to say Jubilee was an experience I’ll never forget and I’m already making my plans for next year!  And again love and big thanks to Garden & Gun Magazine, Ms. Colleen Call, and the Belmond Charleston Place for making our stay amazing (more to come on the Belmond and Charleston soon).  TGIF!  Truly, MKR 

…AS PICTURED….Sweater, DKNY via Shopbop c/o (sold out similar HERE)  ||  Striped Shirt,J.Crew (on sale now, I have it in every color)  ||  Jeans, Paige Denim c/o  ||  Boots, Tory Burch(ON SALE!)  ||  Hat, Sole Society c/o (on sale NOW!)  ||  Watch, Daniel Wellington  ||  Ring,Kendra Scott c/o  ||  Acanthus Ring, Julie Vos  

*Photography, Kathryn McCrary  ||  This story was in collaboration with Garden & Gun Magazine, a magazine I love, adore and ready every single month.  Opinions are 100% my own.