So many beautiful moments to capture in charming Charleston, which for me was as much an art lesson as a history one. Charming Downtown Charleston Homes: Architectural Inspiration & Charlestonian Quotes picks up where I left off in my first Charleston installment.
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Charming Downtown Charleston Homes: Architectural Inspiration & Charlestonian Quotes
These first few images of these imperfectly beautiful aging facades with impossibly gorgeous faded blue shutters capture the colors that make my heart sing!
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![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-9.jpg)
Mosey on over here to see more blue-grey paint color inspiration.
Quotes from Famous Folks Who Live in Charleston
![Humorous quote by Bill Murray on a grey ground on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-bill-murray-dogs.jpg)
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![Inspiring downtown Charleston residential architecture and eye candy with gorgeous facades and front doors as well as secret gardens! Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-8.jpg)
![Fashion quote by Lauren Hutton on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-lauren-hutton-fashion.jpg)
Curb Appeal Alert in Downtown Charleston
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![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-35-1.jpg)
![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-34-1.jpg)
![Humorous quote by Bill Murray on a grey ground on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-bill-murray-pizza.jpg)
Delicious and Colorful Stucco Charleston Homes
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![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-21.jpg)
![Inspiring downtown Charleston residential architecture and eye candy with gorgeous facades and front doors as well as secret gardens! Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-2c.jpg)
![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-32-1.jpg)
Residential Architectural Magnificence in Charleston
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![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-31-1.jpg)
![Humorous quote by Stephen Colbert on a grey ground on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-stephen-colbert-breadwinners.jpg)
![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-30-1.jpg)
![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-29-1.jpg)
So Much Design and Color Palette Inspiration!
![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-18.jpg)
![Inspirational quote by George Washington Carver on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-george-washington-carver.jpg)
![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-17.jpg)
![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-16.jpg)
Garden Splendor & Front Door Glory in Charleston
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![Inspiring downtown Charleston residential architecture and eye candy with gorgeous facades and front doors as well as secret gardens! Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-7.jpg)
![Inspiring downtown Charleston residential architecture and eye candy with gorgeous facades and front doors as well as secret gardens! Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-6.jpg)
![Humorous quote by Stephen Colbert on a grey ground on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-stephen-colbert-children.jpg)
![Inspiring downtown Charleston residential architecture and eye candy with gorgeous facades and front doors as well as secret gardens! Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-5.jpg)
Charleston House Tour in Summer
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![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-28-1.jpg)
![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-27-1.jpg)
![Whimsical and poignant quote by Pat Conroy on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-pat-conroy-saints.jpg)
A Perfect Shade of Blue on a Front Door in Charleston
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![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-13.jpg)
![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-14.jpg)
![Whimsical and poignant quote by Pat Conroy on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-pat-conroy-far-worse-strategies.jpg)
Peeks Inside Secret Gardens
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![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-24.jpg)
![In the Battery area of Charleston, beautiful antebellum mansions with charming gardens, gates, and colorful front doors inspire with their curb appeal - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-20.jpg)
![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-22.jpg)
![Charming downtown Charleston homes in the Battery are rich in architectural detail and traditional style! Photo by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-26.jpg)
Gated Mansions in Charleston
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![Humorous quote by Bill Murray on a grey ground on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-bill-murray-taxes.jpg)
![Inspiring downtown Charleston residential architecture and eye candy with gorgeous facades and front doors as well as secret gardens! Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/downtown-charleston-historic-home-hello-lovely-studio-2.jpg)
![Whimsical and poignant quote by Pat Conroy on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grey-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-pat-conroy-powerful-words.jpg)
Two Distinctly Different Charleston House Tours!
The Oldest Home in Charleston: Built in 1712
A Designer’s Renovated Home in Charleston With Eclectic Design
Don’t miss Part One of my Charleston photo gallery HERE. If you have a minute for some interior design inspiration, make sure to see this gorgeous Southern home with white interiors and European inspired design.
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Ahh, beautiful Charleston ❤️
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Happy Sunday to you, friend. Hope you are resting and gearing up for a creative new week. 🙂
Oh Charleston! Such a special place. During my visit to Charleston I did the very same thing you did, take photos of all the stunningly beautiful doors, gates and wrought iron that adorn all the homes and buildings. You make me want to go back. Hope you got to indulge (despite your strict diet) in some of the yummy southern cookin’ in Charleston while you were there too.
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What a charming holy city it is! I was able to enjoy some seafood, but no fried Southern yum for this girl. It’s a different way to vacation when the food is not at the center of any plans – not at all depressing though with so much eye candy! Also, because of my illness, I get to discover grocery stores and locals. 🙂