Charleston

Well the creative air and history of Charleston certainly had some effect on me during my visit but, unfortunately, not in the accepted way.  

From the Charleston website

As I walked around, I kept picturing how lovely the house could look if all those childish compass circles and crosses were painted over, a few walls knocked down, the curtains replaced.......... Whoops! 

 

I loved it when I visited about fifteen years ago so my tastes have changed - or perhaps I've watched too many home improvement TV programmes?! 

 The tea and cake can stay though.