At Erika Lynn Studio and Boutique, texture reigns supreme. From the exotic leathers that adorn her handcrafted bags to luxurious Italian linen clothing, the award-winning designer’s tactile inspiration is evident in every piece displayed in the quaint Belle Hall shop. The boutique is the answer to a question that Lynn began to explore during her post-collegiate travels … [Read more...]
Historic Kaminski House Museum: Sparkling Inside and Out
The Kaminski House Museum, one of the treasures of the Georgetown area, will again be dressed up for the holidays and, for the first time, have its lawn lit. It’s all part of the historic house’s 250th anniversary celebration. The Kaminski House Museum’s 250th Birthday Party on Saturday, Nov. 16, kicks off the holiday fun. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and participants can … [Read more...]
Webster University: Flexibility for Professionals Seeking a Master’s Degree
Founded in 1915, Webster University is a private, nonprofit international university with a network of campuses worldwide and a main campus based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its Charleston Metropolitan Campus has been a part of the community for more than 30 years, originally sited at the Navy Base, but now located off Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. Webster University … [Read more...]
Assisted Living Locators: Finding a Place for Your Loved One
A daunting reality many face is how to move forward when seeking an assisted living community for a loved one. Leslie Jackson, owner of Assisted Living Locators, has years of experience and compassion assisting families in making the right choice. Acting as the liaison between families and potential assisted living communities gives families the freedom of candor with … [Read more...]
New Location, Expanded Showroom; Aiden Fabrics
With family roots in the textile business stretching back over 40 years in North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina, Allison and Jonathan Flanary opened their Mount Pleasant retail fabric business in 2014, when they purchased The Fabric Emporium and launched Aiden Fabrics, named after their son. The couple added a daughter, Sadie, to their family in 2015. Jonathan’s … [Read more...]
A Certified Organic Brand: I Heart CBD
If you haven’t heard by now, I Heart CBD wants to be the first to educate you about how CBD products provide healing and wellness and come from cannabis. In other words, CBD helps you feel good. It’s the medical compound of the cannabis plant, not the THC properties (the ones that make you feel psychoactive). CBD products have been beneficial for people with a variety of … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Collision: Making Service a Priority
On a typical Tuesday morning, the lot at Mount Pleasant Collision is overflowing. Inside, sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows that flank the new customer reception area. Later that afternoon, Andrew Swift, general manager, and his staff of 25 seasoned car professionals will host a grand reopening to celebrate their expansion from an 8,000-square-foot facility … [Read more...]
Holy City Tennis Shop: Serving a Vibrant Tennis Community
Daniel DiNardo was introduced to the sport of tennis as a youngster by his father, Frank, a local teaching pro. Dad ignited a strong affection for the game that his son carries with him to this day. “My dad taught me a lot about the game, and I grew to love the sport,” said DiNardo, owner of Holy City Tennis Shop. “Although I did not play competitively until after high … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Loves Shopping & Working at Publix!
With Charleston’s growing population and booming job market, there’s no shortage of occupations and career possibilities becoming more available. When considering a profession, people typically think about one of the major manufacturing corporations now in the area. But one company, ranked 22 years in a row in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, is often overlooked – … [Read more...]
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 Europe,” said Wonnacott. “We aim to have completely unique items not found anywhere else in the area. If we find someone begins carrying something we have, we drop that … [Read more...]