Porch Decor for Christmas

At Galloway Family Homes we love our porches....this classic Southern staple provides shade, extra living space and plenty of room to decorate!

Now that we're heading into the Christmas season we'd like to share some ideas we've found for decorating those porches for the Holidays.

Take a look and share your ideas!

Simple Green and White

Subtle Rustic

Garland and Bows

Thanksgiving Tablescapes

It's almost time!

Planning for the big Thanksgiving meal? From side dishes to seating arrangements there are many things to think about.  We've provided some inspiration for table settings. Take a look!

Rustic

Bold

Simple

 Elegant

What are your Thanksgiving tablescape ideas?

Tips for New Homeowners

There is so much excitement during the process of buying a new home - looking at floorplans, picking out colors, watching the construction process, moving in, decorating!  However in the  midst of that excitement there are a few simple things you can do that will help with home maintenance in the future.  Take a moment to go through the follow steps and know that you're a little more knowledgeable about your new home!

- File all warranty booklets and instruction books for new home appliances and systems in one secure space. Label and date each package.

- Know where your breaker box is. Make sure each switch is labeled correctly.

- Find your water and electrical shut-offs. In case of an emergency, you'll want to know how to locate these quickly.

Your new home is a wonderful responsibility. Take small steps now to ensure it stays that way long after move in.

Boo at the Zoo

Looking for some frightful family fun this weekend?

Don't miss out on "Boo at the Zoo",  the annual Halloween festival at Riverbanks Zoo.

Every night through October 30th enjoy the fun from 6-9pm.

Activities include:

- Trick or treat trail
- Nightly costume parade
- Marshmallow roast
- Frankenstein's Foam Zone
- Mysterious Maze
- Mummy Dance Party

And much more!

Most nights sell out so by your tickets online HERE!

Neighborhood Spotlight - Tanner Hall

Tanner Hall is located outside of metro Charleston in Hanahan. 

This beautiful neighborhood features wooded and spacious homesites, a community pool and clubhouse, boat landing and dock and tennis courts.

Residents have easy access to I-526 and I-26.

Galloway Family homes start in the $400's.

Directions:
From I-526, take exit 19/North Rhett Avenue and then turn left onto North Rhett Avenue. Continue to Follow N. Rhett for 2.8 Miles and make a left onto Tanner Ford Blvd. turn left onto Tanner Hall Blvd.  

Sales Information:

Contact: Chris Eller
Carolina One New Homes
(843) 343-3359
CEller@CarolinaOnePlus.com

Fall Vegetable Garden

Don't hang up your gloves and shovel just yet!  

There are many cool weather vegetables that can be grown in the South Carolina Midlands and Coastal Region.

Consider the following foods with a Fall planting schedule:

- Garlic
- Onion
- Radish
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Cabbage
- Peas

Clemson University offers a wealth of information on the various planting seasons by SC region at their web site here.  Enjoy the Fall Harvest!

IOP Run

If you don't have plans for this coming Fall Saturday you may be interested in the Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child.

This 20th annual run/walk event features a 5k and 10k race portion. All proceeds benefit the local prevention of child abuse and other child related programs.

Post race entertainment includes a complimentary Beer Garden and Live Music.

To find out more and register online visit http://www.ioprun.com/.