May 7, 2014

Photo of the Week - Charleston Green Shutters and Window Box



Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston green is a classic paint color of the South. It is a rich shade with strong, black undertones. The use of the Charleston green color began in the years following the Civil War. Reportedly, the North sent black paint down to the South for reconstruction projects. Not content with plain black paint, Southerners decided to brighten up it up with the small addition of yellow and green pigments.

Sure enough, you can see a beautiful effect on these wood shutters during the morning’s kiss of sunlight.

13 comments:

  1. I LOVE it! Someday, I'm going there for sure. You've shown me how very beautiful it is! :)

    xoxo

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  2. That's an interesting history lesson. If I had to make one up, I'd have said that the green looks soooo very cool and refreshing in that hot summer sun in The South. It really is a classic, beautiful look.

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  3. So pretty and interesting! It's blue in the southwest.

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  4. I like that shade of green. Interesting history facts too.

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  5. That is an interesting historical tidbit I'd never heard before. The shutters are beautiful and the colour is a nice jewel toned green.

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  6. Oh, I like that! And what a beautiful photo. I bet Charleston Green would go great with Charleston Peach.

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  7. So dark, in the shade it almost looks black. Another blogger did a post on the homes and fences of Charleston SC, so now I'd really like to visit after reading yours too.

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  8. The cool air almost flows off that photo. Beautiful.

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  9. The cool air almost flows out of that photo. So beautiful.

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  10. Love the story behind the color Donna - and adore Charleston.
    Hoping things are going better - thinking of you each day.

    Hugs - Mary

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  11. Linda foto e história interessante. Conhecer a história faz a foto mais interessante! Obrigada e parabéns!
    Um abraço!
    Beautiful photo and interesting story. Knowing the history makes the photo more interesting! Thank you and congratulations!
    Hugs!

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  12. A lovely photo Donna...I have always been intrigued by old doors and windows and the architecture given them. Bless your love and devotion to Jim and the wonderful care you are giving him. I keep you both in my prayers always. Cindy

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