By Lindsay C. Bishop In a place like Charleston, where houses go under contract the same day they’re listed, there’s no shortage of Realtors®. With so many well-qualified professionals to choose from, how did the small team at Southern Bell Living skyrocket in the period of one year from an application for a business license to receiving two nominations from our readers for … [Read more...]

By Stacy Domingo Winner of Best Landscaper and also a nominee for Best Place to Work, GrandScapes is the go-to company for landscaping services in Charleston. Open since 2009, GrandScapes has been a repeat winner with readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. “We are beyond thankful for our wonderful clients and community for their votes,” said Adam Dukes, owner. “Our team … [Read more...]

By Isabel Alvarez Arata There’s something about walking into a beautiful storefront and being greeted by a smartly dressed staff behind showcases full of designer and heirloom quality jewels. Delighted by the possibilities, luxury and sentiment of high-end jewelry, the stunning pieces are second only to the connections they represent, especially at Skatell’s Manufacturing … [Read more...]

By Taylor Sloane Verità won the Best Of Mount Pleasant 2021 award for Best Bridal Store, which is the second year in a row. This should come as no surprise if you have ever had a signature Verità experience. When owner Jessica Kiss spoke of her original vision for Verità, the passion in her voice for what she does rang true. Originally from Bel Air, Maryland, Kiss worked … [Read more...]

By Lindsay C. Bishop Attorney Trey Harrell is taking the Mount Pleasant legal world by storm, and it’s easy to see why. For the second year in a row, Harrell’s .relaxed, friendly demeanor and incomparable work ethic have earned him the title of Best Criminal Attorney, and this year our readers have also nominated him as Best Attorney in Trusts and Estates and Family Law as … [Read more...]

By Stacy Domingo In The Black Marketing & Consulting consists of a team of all-stars and industry veterans with vast backgrounds in marketing, operations, branding and organizational design. This Charleston-based firm works with clients near and far. “As a team, we are committed to generating measurable results in today’s micro-media landscape through brand recognition, … [Read more...]

By Theresa Stratford Jim Clark, owner of C&C Myers, holds the secrets to success: first, take care of your employees, and second, make sure your customers are so happy with the service, they will recommend you to others. .Clark just might be onto something with this formula. He has realized not only what it takes to be successful but also to stay successful. “I … [Read more...]

By Alyssa DiSalvo Most wouldn’t expect to meet their financial planner in a living room-like setting with a relaxing couch to settle into for a chat about money. However, to establish trust with clients, this is precisely the atmosphere Jeremy Ellisor of Convergent Financial Group prefers. Ellisor explained, “When people meet with me, I want them to feel like they are … [Read more...]

By Ali McCloud Despite the setbacks of the pandemic, students at Palmetto Christian Academy are thriving. The school reopened to all students in August for in-person learning and took many of the same precautions other schools have — emphasizing handwashing, using sanitizer, social distancing and wearing face masks. Headmaster JD Zubia said they also upgraded HVAC … [Read more...]

By Alyssa DiSalvo Though their doors first opened 19 years ago, Baby Bloomers is ahead of the times in supplying new parents with all the essentials when it comes to preparing for little bundles of joy. Paired with their top-notch service, they continue to gain locals’ recognition as one of the Best Baby Stores of Mount Pleasant. Even as online shopping has increased in … [Read more...]