Preteens, tweens and teenagers, especially, use fashion as a calling card for true self-expression. Southern Belles is a children’s fashion boutique that has been a Mount Pleasant staple for decades. Voted the Best Children’s Shop in Charleston for 18 years and running, Southern Belles has classic looks for any occasion. “We are consistently known for our baby and … [Read more...]
Beyond the Botox: TEAL Elite Med Spa
Teal Elite Med Spa is setting a new trend in facial enhancements and cosmetic procedures. Owner Kristen Drenga’s journey in and knowledge of the medical world is extensive. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for seven years and an ICU nurse for 10, Drenga has dedicated her life to providing comfort. At age 14, her first job entailed working in a retirement home with … [Read more...]
The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery: Serving Country and Community
12-year Marine Corps Veteran and business owner Webb Cheshire of The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery has a passion for food stemmed from his formative years. Cheshire received his culinary training in Monsac, France, east of Bordeaux. “I was classically trained in Monsac, France, as Chef de Cuisine and Pastry. I thought that was where I was going to go. Then, the Gulf War … [Read more...]
Michael’s Barkery: Offering Opportunities for Special Needs Employment
Michael’s Barkery has long made inclusivity part of its business model. What started as a senior project to honor Michael Patrohay’s dog Sunshine led his parents Karen and Scott Patrohay to establish Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa and Boutique in 2019. Their mission, in addition to providing outstanding grooming, top-quality pet products and nutrient-rich treats for dogs, is to … [Read more...]
All Charm at BloomTown Flower Market
It’s difficult to find many things more beautiful than a flower in full bloom. In and of itself, a flower is a work of art. But can it be taken to the next level? Is there a next level? CC and Lis, co-owners of BloomTown Flower Market, think there is. After years of dreaming about sharing their knowledge of the mighty bloom, they opened a business that’s anything but your … [Read more...]
The Mind is a Wonderful Thing to Save: Introducing Agape Mindfulness and Energy Work
In a world where instant gratification is the norm, and the key to happiness hangs on the hook next to the ones saved for the new house and car, lies a deeper and more meaningful life — a life that isn’t consumed by finding meaning and pleasure in the next big thing, but a life that finds fulfillment in being present and alive. Romain Bester spent years battling a mindset … [Read more...]
The Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Incubator Uplifts Those Who Uplift Community
Arresting words inscribed on a picture bearing the visage of Mother Theresa capture your attention as you exit Ripple, a nonprofit incubator housed in the cigar factory building on East Bay Street. The quote, attributed to the revered missionary and global charitable crusader, reads, “I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many … [Read more...]
Keep on Rolling With the Help of On Call Mobility
When it comes to local businesses in the Lowcountry, many are family-owned and operated. On Call Mobility cannot only lay claim to this, but Carolyn Lever, their owner and operator, can include Southern hospitality on their list of A+ business traits. Always with a smile on her face, Lever caters to individual needs for on-site wheelchair delivery and pickup for those hoping to … [Read more...]
A Chamber of Commerce for Isle of Palms
It’s been called an attraction to local business, a boon to local hospitality and a way to connect to local residents. On Jan. 28, 2022, barely six weeks after their initial meeting, a handful of business owners on the Isle of Palms launched a new Chamber of Commerce—not only to have a singular voice in local government but to create the most perceptible way of branding the … [Read more...]
Set in Stone Hardscapes: Take Your Dreams Outdoor
Set in Stone Hardscapes builds beautiful, custom outdoor living spaces to complement the gorgeous aesthetic that is the Lowcountry. The company is veteran-owned and family-operated, with husband-and-wife team Felicia and Steve Baugh at the helm. Felicia designs; Steve builds. Certified professional installers of Techo-Bloc and Lowcountry Paver products, the duo focuses on … [Read more...]