Drive by Big Bad Breakfast on a weekend morning and you can’t miss the line of patrons that winds from the door out to the corner. The good news is that you can make the following recipes, shared by Daphaney Tripp, director of digital media and marketing, at home so you don’t have to queue. Tripp said the crowd favorite this time of year is the Chili Cheese Omelet, a basic … [Read more...]
Holiday Decor & More: Seasonal Starter Kit For Success
Holiday decor is about so much more than setting a tablescape or hanging ornaments on the tree. Rather, as the following experts share, successful seasonal design is grounded in strategic planning and organizing, as well as drawing inspiration from nature and nostalgia. Director of public exhibits and lighting master of Brookgreen Gardens’ Night of a Thousand Candles, Jon … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Neat Finds For Your Nice List
The holiday season is a time of magic and joy, filled with the warmth of family gatherings and the thrill of finding that perfect gift for our loved ones. It’s a chance to show how much we care by giving thoughtful presents that spark delight and create lasting memories. As you embark on your gift-giving journey, we’re here to help you find treasures in the Mount Pleasant area … [Read more...]
Haints, Hags & Plat Eyes: Eerie Estates and Unexplained Encounters
Against this backdrop of our region’s checkered history, it is impossible to ignore that coastal South Carolina is a portal for hauntings. It all began with the arrival of early settlers and wealthy planters in the Lowcountry, the indigenous population was eliminated due to slavery and disease. Then Africans came ashore in droves, forced to work the land, often in dangerous … [Read more...]
Fall into Fabulous: How to Style Autumn Events
Fall in Charleston is an enigma. Some years we experience sweltering temperatures and reckless humidity, reminding us that we are still sitting ducks during hurricane season, cautioning us to leave the cashmere sweaters folded on the top shelf of the closet a little longer. In contrast, crisper climes sometimes arrive early, inviting a parade of boots, jeans, vests, scarves, … [Read more...]
Falling for Autumn: A Few of Fall’s Favorite Things…
As summer waves its warm goodbye and fall starts to make its grand entrance in the Lowcountry, magic is in the air. The sweltering heat gives way to crisp, cool breezes, and the air is suddenly filled with the tantalizing scents of pumpkin spice and apple cider. Kids can’t wait to swap their swimsuits for costumes and dive into a sea of candy. Likewise, adults are decorating … [Read more...]
Homebound for the Holidays: East Cooper Meals on Wheels Curbs Holiday Hunger
Although hunger is a glaring problem throughout the year, it is especially highlighted during the holiday season. East Cooper Meals on Wheels (ECMOW) is working to curb hunger in the homebound population this season. Established in August 1985, East Cooper Meals on Wheels serves anyone who is homebound and cannot prepare a meal, regardless of age or income level. They are a … [Read more...]
Community Cheer Floats Around: The 2023 Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade
People love parades. They bring community members together in the best kind of way. A celebration of the holidays spills onto businesses and organizations all over town, then spills into our hearts. It’s a togetherness filled with children’s laughter, pride for the town and excitement for what the future holds. There is also an incredible air of gratefulness for what we all … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping Guide: Gifts for Kids, Adults and Kids at Heart
This is a question that all of us inevitably ask ourselves as we move into the holiday season. What do we give someone who already has everything? How do we shop for kids when we don’t have any of our own or any idea what they might like? These uncertainties can cause anxiety as we near the holidays. We hope that our Yuletide gift guide will make your life a little easier and … [Read more...]
ECCO Lifts Spirits of Underserved Community
With the holidays fast approaching, many families are busy with decorating, shopping and social gatherings. It is important to remember though that there are those less fortunate who will not have the privilege to experience such festivities this year. While more attention is often brought to their plight during the holidays, the spirit of Thanksgiving and Christmas should be … [Read more...]