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Good morning, readers! Are you having a good day? I am in the Holy City (Charleston, SC) for a wonderful writer’s conference. There is certainly no shortage of gorgeous homes in this town — or good food!

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Even if you aren’t in Charleston this week, we thought we’d share some fabulous design eye candy with you today.

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Carpenter&MacNeille is one of our favorites when it comes to good taste.

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 From gorgeous chef’s kitchens that would make even the worst cook want to spend more time behind the stove,

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 To fabulous architectural details like rustic beams that set the tone for the entire home,

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Carpenter & MacNeille is masterful at creating spaces that reflect a family’s style. See more of why we love them here and here

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 Light, bright and beautiful, touches of wood and stone give this home a mountainous feel but still make it seem airy.

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The right touches make somewhere new seem lived in and loved through time, the perfect combination of old and new.

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This dog has the right idea! Window seats are some of our favorite places for resting. (And this dog looks like it was designed to go in the house!)

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There’s no better combination than Carolina blue and white — especially during basketball season! Switching it up with blue trim is a fun touch.

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 And this tub is the most relaxing focal point we can imagine!

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Sitting by the fire has never looked so good. A game table is a great way to incorporate family fun.

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With an outdoor space like this, who needs to go inside at all? This space is amazing!!

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