Inspired by the lack of appropriate teen clothing in the area, Mary Brennan Wilkinson and her mother, Jenn, thought that it was time to make a change. “When Mary would shop in New York City, people would comment and ask where she got her outfit,” explained Jenn. So, they started investigating what it would be like to run a retail business. Their first step was participating in … [Read more...]
Vanity Salon: Lights, Camera… Hair and Makeup!
Before any “action” can take place at a photo shoot, event or party, we have to look our best, right? Let’s face it. In the age of social media, your picture will end up somewhere whether you are the guest of honor or not. And, that’s where the staff at Vanity Salon comes in. When it comes to prepping you for that photo shoot, that strut down the catwalk or even your pin-up … [Read more...]
Wando Family Dentistry: Where Loyalty Goes Both Ways
If you’ve ever felt that someone has let you down, you’re probably familiar with the idea of overselling/ under delivering. And you probably also know that most of those disappointments can be avoided with attention and care. At Wando Family Dentistry, Dr. Cason Hund aims to never let you down. Two years in a row as Mount Pleasant’s Best Dental Practice, after several years … [Read more...]
Dr. Sonny O: Feel Beautiful Inside and Out
Plastic surgery has the ability to make a profound impact on the lives of patients. Research published in Clinical Psychological Science reports that plastic surgery patients could experience more joy in life, a higher sense of satisfaction and greater self-esteem. All of these equate to more confidence — an essential ingredient to happiness. Dr. Sonny O, voted Best Plastic … [Read more...]
2019 Best of Mount Pleasant Party and Oyster Roast
I was thrilled, to say the least, when I received the invitation to attend Mount Pleasant Magazine’s “Best Of ” Oyster Roast. After all, in the Lowcountry, oysters bring people together. I immediately texted my wife to mark the date on our calendar. Who wouldn’t want to spend a cool, March evening at a top venue, shucking and eating oysters, listening to live music by local … [Read more...]
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 Mellow Mushroom, everything is made from scratch, using fresh, premium ingredients, and the secret pizza-dough recipe includes mountain spring water and molasses; a gluten-free crust … [Read more...]
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. But the feeling of home at Somerby extends beyond aesthetics. It’s embodied in the staff who work there. “The team we have here at Somerby is what sets us apart from other … [Read more...]
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 pharmacy. When Washington Zeigler established the pharmacy in 1937, the use of mortar and pestle was still prevalent. It wasn’t until the 1950s that large pharmaceutical companies … [Read more...]
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 want your children to learn the craft, but you want them to learn the discipline and the commitment it will take to do well. You also would like them to have fun and maybe even … [Read more...]
Southern Belles: A Southern Thing You Will Understand
There’s a classic look in the South. Its colors are bright, and the demeanor is proper, yet playful. For children growing up in the South, that classic look sets them apart. Whether it’s going to church or the beach, you can bet that these kids will be stylish. It’s distinctly Southern, and it’s exactly the style of Southern Belles, a children’s clothing store in Mount … [Read more...]