Do you remember the first music you heard as a child? Growing up on my family’s farm in the Pee Dee, I recall “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” sung by my nanny, Doretha. The sweet sound of her voice became a part of me forever. “Swing Low” is a spiritual, and, to honor Black History Month in February, I wanted to pay tribute to my state’s heritage by preserving this music and … [Read more...]

We advanced slowly through the longleaf pines, carefully watching our guide’s dogs in front of us as they scoured the brush for our quarry. The morning had been productive, and our game bag was filling. The dogs methodically worked the area from left to right with some occasional encouragement and instruction from their master. The jingling of the bells that were affixed to … [Read more...]

I sat frozen with my shotgun resting between my knees, pointed at the food plot in front of us. The lower half of my body was either numb or cramped with pain. I had been sitting atop an exposed root on the side of a hill overlooking a clearing for hours. The thin cushion attached to my vest offered little comfort or relief from the hard ground. I didn’t dare move or try to … [Read more...]

It started when Tia Clark quit her 20-year smoking habit cold turkey – she simply wanted to make a positive change in her life. What she didn’t realize was that this monumental alteration was only the beginning. Nearly two years later, the Charleston native has started a new business, lost over 100 pounds and has a completely different outlook on herself and her life. When … [Read more...]

We love the Mount Pleasant Christmas parade, probably because putting together our Mount Pleasant Magazine float brings the spirit of the season to the forefront of our minds. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “stop and smell the roses.” Well, if you want to be immersed in the joy and excitement of the holiday season, take a break from the hustle and bustle, build a float and … [Read more...]

Read: 2019 Wine Under the Oaks Imagine walking into a private party and being greeted by a sparkle-clad aerialist who spins down from skyward and arches perfectly upside down as she pours you a cold glass of bubbly. And that’s only the beginning. No luxurious detail has been overlooked at Uncorked, Boone Hall Plantation’s exclusive precursor to Wine Under the Oaks and the … [Read more...]

End of summer got you down? Don’t fret! There are many performers making their way to the Lowcountry in the coming months who are sure to act as a natural mood elevator. Here are a few standouts that should definitely be on your radar. Volvo Car Stadium September 16, 2018 - Portugal. The Man They’ve played the likes of Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and now will bring … [Read more...]

Saddle up for one of the biggest social gatherings of the fall as The Victory Cup national polo tournament returns to Charleston for its second year on Oct. 13. The Victory Cup itself has been around 14 years, and the polo match has grown into one of the largest equestrian events in the country, earning the moniker, “America’s Polo Match.” Charleston’s version is held at the … [Read more...]

Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, Bounce Pillows – Oh My! Fall is my favorite season, with the blazing heat of summer finally fading away into colorful leaves, crisp breezes, cowgirl boots, football games and pumpkin spice everything. For the past three years – since my oldest child was born – my family’s kickoff to the most wonderful time of the year has begun at the Boone Hall Pumpkin … [Read more...]