Slow Southern Style is going to be featuring a few guest bloggers each Monday to liven the place up and get some fresh voices on a variety of subjects. This week kicks it off with one of my favorite sweet Southern gals, Lindsay of Penny Loves Charlie whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person this past year when she came to visit New Orleans.
-Christy
-Christy
Hi y’all, I’m Lindsey from Penny Loves Charlie, and I am so excited to be guest posting for Christy today! Since Christy writes about local NOLA people and happenings, I decided to do the same, except “local” for me is Columbia, South Carolina. My husband and I live and work in downtown, so I thought I’d show y’all some of our favorite hangouts on Columbia’s Main Street.
My very favorite place is the Columbia Museum of Art. Right now, it has a super cool Rembrandt exhibit, but it also has some really great Southern art as well as other big names like Monet and Boticelli.
Just down the block from the museum is the brand new Mast General Store. It has tons of old-school games and toys (like Wooly Willy) and old fashioned barrel candy, which I cannot get enough of.
After we stocked up on black jelly beans and Bits-O-Honey at Mast, we headed over to The Rooftop bar at the Sheraton hotel. It’s high up enough so that there’s a breeze even on the hottest evenings, and if you can get a table near the ledge, you’ll have a great view of downtown, including the State House.
When you’re walking around in the crazy, stifling Columbia heat, comfort is key. I really loved this outfit because it kept me covered for the crazy air conditioning in the museum and in Mast, but it was still cool enough for sitting outside at the bar.
Thank you so much to Christy for having me! If any of y’all ever come through Columbia, let me know. Christy was my first blog-friend meet up, I’d love to do another one some time. And in the meantime, stop by Penny Loves Charlie to say hello.
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