“Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Students of late 18th century English literature will recognize this quote from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” though if Samuel Taylor Coleridge were alive today, he might […]
ENTERTAINMENT
Freedom Boat Club: Welcome Aboard
If you live in the Lowcountry and don’t own a boat, you’ve probably at least considered buying one. Your dreams of floating peacefully down a tranquil river, challenging the ocean waves or spending an … Continue Reading
Sealand Adventure Sports: Feed Your Healthy Addiction
Winter is the perfect time to sit inside, cozy up by a fire and hibernate for months on end – that is, if you don’t live here. We’re lucky to reside in a climate that allows us outdoor activities … Continue Reading
Weird, Strange & Crazy Laws
Our Founding Fathers intentionally made it difficult to pass state laws. After all, who wants their lives to be ruled by an excessive number of things they aren’t allowed to do? And who knows when a … Continue Reading
For a Good Harvest and a Safe Return: Mount Pleasant’s Blessing of the Fleet
Every year since I can remember, the last Sunday in April has been blocked off on my calendar for the Blessing of the Fleet. My dad’s band has been a headliner in the shindig for nearly three decades, … Continue Reading
House & Home
Best Seats in the House: The Barstool Shop
Service matters – to you; to me; to everyone. But no one cares more about customer service than Lisa Carrels, or few places more than For The House “The Barstool Shop,” Mount Pleasant’s answer to the needs of Lowcountry homeowners, designers and businesses decorating new spaces or just looking for a change to freshen up […]
ShelfGenie: Easy Access
Like most people, when Heidi Griffin began the process of downsizing her home, she faced the problem of finding a way to accommodate her many kitchen items, appliances and entertaining ware. A retired Realtor from Texas, she had seen many of her clients who faced similar problems in their kitchens, pantries and bathrooms and remembered […]
A Pocket Neighborhood for Active People: Village Park in Mount Pleasant
Some people, like me, love the city life. They appreciate the opportunity to meet their neighbors, walk to points of interest and feel connected to a hub of activity. Several Mount Pleasant residents – and more to come – were looking for this kind of lifestyle, and they found it living in Village Park. Where […]
FOOD & DRINK
Boone Hall Farms’ U-Pick Fields: Spring’s Iconic Red Berry is Back
Strawberry Fields Forever Nothing celebrates the arrival of fresh spring produce like plucking a sweet, succulent strawberry fresh from the ground. As one of the earliest crops to begin producing, … Continue Reading
Strawberries from Boone Hall: A Local Labor of Love
It’s probably safe to say that most people enjoy the sweet taste of fresh, juicy strawberries picked straight from the ground. However, there’s something different about biting into a strawberry … Continue Reading
Hunger Strike? Visit These North Mount Pleasant Restaurants
A Dough Re Mi 2700 U.S. 17 Suite 100 (843) 881-6989 www.adoughremi.com Cuisine: Pizzeria Annie’s Bistro Francais 1795 N. Highway 17 #3 (843) … Continue Reading
BUSINESS
Where North Mount Pleasant Shops – The Market at Oakland
For people who live on the north side of Mount Pleasant, a stop at one of the shops or restaurants inside the Market at Oakland has become a regular convenience. It’s a luxury that many couldn’t do … Continue Reading
South Carolina Federal Credit Union: Less Time Banking, More Time Living
Most people have no idea what a credit union is. South Carolina Federal Credit Union wants you to know you are welcome to bank with them, and no special affiliation, like military experience or being … Continue Reading
Car Doors are Open For Business – Low Country Preowned
Mount Pleasant is known for many things – sunsets on Shem Creek, fascinating historical sites, unparalleled cuisine and being just a stone’s throw from some of the most beautiful beaches in the state. … Continue Reading
HEALTH & WELLNESS
ChiropracticUSA: Serving the Community with Excellence
Patients would be hard-pressed to find a chiropractor who is more passionate than Dr. Matt Murrin of ChiropracticUSA. In addition to being a chiropractor, Dr. Murrin is also a professional fitness and … Continue Reading
Dr. Schlesinger and Dr. Coakley of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston
Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Successful and Cost-effective Treatment Being told you have skin cancer can be truly terrifying. Reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, it is now the … Continue Reading
Lifelong Relationships: Garner Family Dentistry
Dr. Cynthia Garner opened Garner Family Dentistry on Chuck Dawley Boulevard in 2007 and has been providing family dental services in Mount Pleasant ever since. She loves taking care of her patients … Continue Reading
FASHION & BEAUTY
Diamonds Direct: A Cut Above the Rest
You’ve made the decision to get down on one knee and ask your love to spend a lifetime with you; that was easy! Congratulations! But now the hard part: finding the perfect ring at a price you can … Continue Reading
Start the Year Off Right: Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique, Stride Rite and Radical Rags
With summer in full swing and the countdown to the new school year on, it’s time to start thinking of back-to-school shopping for stylish clothes and the greatest trends in Charleston. For girls and … Continue Reading
A Cut Above, Diamonds Direct
Eartha Kitt was spot on when she remembered to “mention one little thing: a ring,” in her hit song, “Santa Baby.” The holidays are one of the most popular times of the year to give jewelry, and the … Continue Reading