Although the Lowcountry hasn’t experienced a full-blown hurricane in nearly 20 years, there’s been no dearth of media coverage of tropical storm disasters elsewhere in the United States, from Texas’ Gulf Coast to South Florida to Puerto Rico. Just watching the television news footage of these incredibly devastating storms was heart-wrenching. And, for most viewers, their … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters: Weathering the Storm
What is it about shutters that make so many Southern homes, well, “Southern”? After all, according to the dictionary, shutters are no more than, “a usually movable cover or screen for a window or door.” Of course, that’s not unlike designating South Carolina’s official canine, the Boykin spaniel, as nothing more than “a medium-sized breed of dog.” For many homes East of the … [Read more...]
Butler & College Law Firm: Plan for the Unthinkable
Let’s face it: Estate planning, probate and real estate transactions are not subjects the average person is well-versed on – until they have to be. Butler & College Law Firm would like to change the misconception that people don’t really need to plan for the unthinkable. “There is a lack of information available to the general public regarding the necessity of valuable … [Read more...]
Butterfly Consignment: Next-Level Fashion
Amanda Rosen, owner of Butterfly Consignment in the Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant, can be described as “the real deal.” Does she love fashion? The answer is a resounding yes. But that isn’t the only reason she decided to open a high-end consignment clothing store. She wanted to help women stretch their dollars, and she also liked the idea of reusing beautiful … [Read more...]
Before & After Weight Loss Center: Shaping a Healthier You
We live in a foodie’s paradise, and sometimes that can be a source of much temptation. Even though we are in the middle of summer, there’s still time to get that beach body. Wish to free yourself from the fad diets that promise results but never quite deliver? Want to feel satisfied, healthy and keep the weight off for good? Before & After Weight Loss Center of Mount … [Read more...]
We Are Mount Pleasant
When I was in college, my South Carolina history professor posed a question on our first day of class: “I was not born in South Carolina, but I have lived here for 40 years. Socially, can I call myself a South Carolinian?” The class was divided on the merits of birthplace versus tenure versus style of upbringing versus ancestry lines and every manner of opinion. The question … [Read more...]
The Thieves Market’s Days Are Numbered: Turning the Page
It took five years for Carl Page to find a permanent home for his business, a primitive building in an old lumber yard on a dusty, two-lane road along the route to a couple of small, quiet beach towns. More than half a century later, Page’s Thieves Market is still a Mount Pleasant icon, a place where locals and visitors – and, now, online shoppers – can browse for everything … [Read more...]
Community Service and Fellowship
The Lowcountry Ladies Exchange Just ask members of the Lowcountry Ladies Exchange why they love being a part of the group, and their answer will be because they get to give back to their community and make lifelong friends in the process. “It’s a win-win,” Kristin Power, one of the group’s club builders and founders said. “We are a sisterhood of friends that have fun … [Read more...]
Hydrofly Provides the Ultimate Lowcountry Summer Experience
Blast Off, Up and Into Summer It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s your friend catapulting 35 feet above the Charleston Harbor. When wakeboarding, waterskiing and parasailing just do not cut it, Flyboarding will most certainly quench the thirst of adrenaline junkies and those looking to experience a different sort of day on the water. Want to amp up your weekend plans? … [Read more...]
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 rolled out a chilling selection of icy treats to help you revive and thrive. Whether you want a sophisticated Popsicle or syrup-drizzled shaved ice, these purveyors of the frosty … [Read more...]