Kara's Blog ( Aiken, SC real estate, things to do, and other stuff!)

Every once in awhile we get a freak snowstorm down here in the sunny south.  We're in the middle of a storm right now.   Currently it is freezing rain, but snow is expected - up to 3" in some areas! That is a lot of snow for down here!  Everyone be careful out there.  If you don't have to go out ...

My daughter and I were at the Aiken City Council meeting last night, and our hometown celebrity William 'Refrigerator" Perry was in attendance!  The City was honoring him for his recent vote into the SC Football Hall of Fame.      Here he is, #72, with some of his family members :) I didn't get a...

Aiken loves horses, history and Hitchcock Woods!  If you are a frequent visitor to my blog,  you have seen a few posts about our beloved Hitchcock Woods.   Here is a picture of a horse crossing on Whiskey Road.  These riders are crossing to an entrance into the woods.   The button to make the lig...

Aiken Civic Ballet Company Presents 'The Nutcracker'December 20, 21 and 22, 2013 Aiken Civic Ballet Company Presents 'The Nutcracker' Celebrate the season as the Aiken Civic Ballet Company performs The Nutcracker, a magical masterpiece combining the elements of a great story, colorful costumes a...

So much to do on Thanksgiving Day in Downtown Aiken, South Carolina.   Start your morning with Bloodies & Bagels, mix and mingle with the Aiken Land Conservancy members, maybe even become a member yourself!  Enjoy the bagels with all the schmears, and bloodies to get your morning started. THEN>>>...

It's time to light the tree and get our holiday season started here in Aiken.  Are you ready for the holidays? I'm usually well ahead of the game but this year I'm a little bit behind the 8-ball.  I'll be ready on time, no worries, haha. Come downtown for the tree lighting - here's the info: What...

That's right - it will be here before you know it!  I love love love this annual Aiken event :) What:  Christmas Craft Fair (this year is the 43rd Annual!) Where: Odell Weeks Center - Whiskey Road, Aiken - across from Zaxbys and Home Depot! When:  Friday, December 6  9am-6pm  & Saturday, December...

I'm so excited about this app I found on my phone.  It's called 'Sketch Guru' and it is the best!    I love the idea of taking photographs and turning them into a sketch.  I was actually looking to commission a local artist to create a sketch for me, as a gift for someone.  I found this app and n...

look where I was on Saturday!  

This coming weekend, Saturday, November , 2014 is the end of daylight savings time.  Turn your clocks back one hour at 2am (or before you go to bed) Saturday night.   Example, at 2am, the clocks get set back to 1am.   If you go to bed at 11, set the clock back to 10... and so on, got it?! I'm sur...