Recall the days of being a young girl or boy, say 5 or 6 years old, playing “house” in your yard with an imaginary family. It came so easily. Or when . you were at school playing “family” or “doctor” or “vet” or whatever you fancied for the day with your group of friends. You didn’t question the roles or where those missing elements were. You felt it all. That baby was yours. You were the mother, … Continue Reading
BEST OF MOUNT PLEASANT
Mount Pleasant’s Best Pizza: Mellow Mushroom
Holy shiitake! For the third year in a row, Mount Pleasant Magazine readers picked Mellow Mushroom as best purveyor of pizza. “We’re very flattered,” said general manager Chris Hatfield. At … Continue Reading
Somerby Mount Pleasant: Home Away From Home
Somerby Senior Living of Mount Pleasant is more than an active retirement community. For more than 200 people, it’s home. And that’s by design – especially after a $1-million renovation last year. … Continue Reading
Pitt Street Pharmacy: The Heart of the Old Village
Pitt Street Pharmacy, a staple of Mount Pleasant’s Old Village, is well-known for the retro vibe of its soda fountain, where students flock after school, but it’s also East Cooper’s oldest compounding … Continue Reading
Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics: A ‘Step’ Above the Rest
When your children tell you that they are interested in either gymnastics or dance and would like to take classes, you immediately dive into research, looking for the best of the best in town. You … Continue Reading
House & Home
In Full Bloom: A Spring Garden Guide
It’s a mild day in late February, and you’re meandering around your neighborhood, enjoying the beginnings of an early spring. Perhaps some daffodils will pop their white and yellow heads dramatically through the green grass along a bordering fence; maybe you’ll see the varying shades of white or … Continue Reading
Plunging into the World of Spas Atkinson Pools and Spas
Imagine for a moment coming home at the end of a long day and slipping into your own private oasis, letting go of your stress and allowing ultimate relaxation to wash over you. Atkinson Pools & Spas, family owned and operated in Mount Pleasant since 1984, can help turn that dream into a reality. … Continue Reading
Aiden Fabrics: The Flanarys’ Fabulous Fabrics
As a second-generation fabric expert, Jonathan Flanary understands that business and family are often interwoven. Originally from Greenville, he grew up in his father’s fabric store. But when he attended college at Charleston Southern University 20 years ago, he made the Lowcountry his home. He … Continue Reading
FOOD & DRINK
Ember Wood Fired Kitchen: Combining Upscale and Casual
A new restaurant combining upscale and casual to create the quintessential date night hot spot is now open on Long Point Road. Ember Wood Fired Kitchen is the latest brainchild of Glowfisch … Continue Reading
Ice, Ice Baby: Indulge in Brightly Colored Flavors to Stay Cool for the Summer
Summer has arrived. Humidity, a spike in temperatures and the daily occurrence of sweat beads rolling down skin is expected. Looking for a cool way to beat the heat? Lucky for you, the Lowcountry has … Continue Reading
Relish Distinctive Catering: Setting the Scene for Romance
With its majestic oaktree-lined plantations, beautiful beaches and historic charm, Charleston exudes romance, so it comes as no surprise that the wedding industry is booming in nearby Mount Pleasant. … Continue Reading
BUSINESS
Tracey Wonnacott of Lavender Hill Designs
Tracey Wonnacott, owner of Lavender Hill Designs, has combined her passion for European travel and shopping with her love for Southern style. “Most of the products found in the store are sourced from … Continue Reading
Mount Pleasant’s Generational Businesses: Family Trees with Community Roots
Doing business in Mount Pleasant today is entirely different than it was generations ago. I was privileged to spend some time gaining perspective from just a few local businesses whose families have … Continue Reading
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
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Facial Surgery Center: A Beautiful Feeling
In 1999, Dr. Marcelo Hochman, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, opened The Facial Surgery Center after working 10 years in academic medicine. Originally from Venezuela, he attended school … Continue Reading
Dr. Margarita Murphy: Changing Lives for the Better
Dr. Margarita Murphy of Colon Surgeons of Charleston helps people with medical conditions they usually don’t want to admit, let alone talk about. She said that many of her patients “suffer in … Continue Reading
Advanced Hearing Care: Setting the Standard for Sound
There’s a lot more to it than just going and buying a device off a shelf Hearing loss is often a gradual process that can seemingly creep up on people. Some of the signs that indicate a decline in … Continue Reading
FASHION & BEAUTY
Jean’s of Mount Pleasant: Your One-Stop Bridal Shop
For the soon-to-be bride stepping into Jean’s, I can imagine the anxiety of finding that “perfect dress” simply melting away. Have your dress in mind but no pictures – just a description? No … Continue Reading
843 Nails & Spa: Excellence at Your Fingertips
A business established just over a year ago in Mount Pleasant, 843 Nails & Spa, has certainly made a name for itself in the high-end nail salon business. “We are a second-to-none, upscale nail … Continue Reading
Sohn & McClure Jewelers: History Never Says Goodbye
If you had the power to travel back through time, would you? Would you get to know your ancestors, watch them fall in love or experience important dates in the history of your family? The past … Continue Reading