When did you decide to go into the business? My career felt stale. I wanted an adventure, and interior design offered the creative challenge. I found an interior design program in Florence, Italy, I could not pass up. Tell us about your mentors. My father is influential. He was an executive at a large firm and always has helpful ideas. He encourages me to advocate for … [Read more...]
One-Stop Shop: Brand Buzz
Wayne Petzold, Brand Specialist What is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? The Mount Pleasant community is unlike any other. Everyone is connected to one another in their love of the community, and that transcends into the businesses. Everyone has seen the term “buy local,” but it really matters in Mount Pleasant. What kind of business is Brand Buzz? Brand … [Read more...]
Skatell’s Manufacturing Jewelers: Leaving No Stone Unturned
Is it time to go jewelry shopping? Whether for yourself or for that special someone in your life, choosing the right jewelry store is the crucial first step. Jewelry can last for a lifetime, and establishing a trusting relationship with your jeweler will be key to the care and upkeep of your precious possessions for years to come. According to Nan Butler, co-owner of … [Read more...]
The Story of the Miss Kim: When Bad Luck Strikes One of Our Own, Mount Pleasant Steps Up
It was the first official day of the in-shore shrimping season. Things were looking good for Lockwood McCants Freeman IV and the Miss Kim crew — they started out of Shem Creek at 8 a.m. and brought up more than 250 pounds of shrimp in the first trawl of the day. Unfortunately, that’s when their luck ran out. About 30 minutes after setting the nets out again, Freeman was making … [Read more...]
Amazing Nails Spa, Mount Pleasant, Teddy and Kate Nguyen
Businesses all over the country have had to reassess their routines during the COVID-19 pandemic to be able to continue to provide their services while keeping customers safe and healthy. Amazing Nails Spa in Mount Pleasant prioritizes customer care, leading to a new system for keeping their pedicure stations clean. Typically, the spas for each pedicure machine are … [Read more...]