When my mom passed on her diamond to me and my now-husband, we were elated to create the perfect ring — except store after store, no one could help us set this vintage, oval stone. Then we heard about Skatell’s and are now customers for life. From their kindness and patience, to the feeling that they were genuinely excited and honored to help us create this timeless piece of … [Read more...]

For parents, the thought of children in braces with expensive payment plans can cause night sweats. For adults, memories of fights over dental hygiene and the madness of lost retainers may keep them smiling carefully with closed lips. For kids, the threat of having a mouth full of metal and pain may war with dreams of beautiful smiles. The teeth-gritting fear brought on by … [Read more...]

The phrase may be to take time and smell the roses, but it should really be about admiring their beauty — especially if the arrangements come from Belva’s Flower Shop, voted The Best Flower Shop in Mount Pleasant. Jim Sumner and his wife bought the business three years ago and love that Belva’s is a well-known name; it opened its doors back in 1956. “We’re not the biggest, … [Read more...]

Finding a locksmith to help in a bind is tough. That’s why East Cooper Lock & Safe, with its new store in lower Awendaw, is our readers’ top pick for Best Locksmith. “We’re honest and laid back. We treat people fair and we don’t oversell,” said owner Larry Spears. “We thank you for your confidence in us the last 38 years.” The business has been family-run since 1981 and … [Read more...]

Our readers voted Franke at Seaside the Best Senior Living Community and Best Assisted Living Facility. Located off Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant, Franke at Seaside is a nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement community that serves older adults throughout their retirement with a variety of levels of care including independent living, assisted living, skilled … [Read more...]

In my next life I’d like to come back as a dog or cat who spends its time lounging about and being pampered at Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery. If you are a pet owner who considers your furry friend to be an integral part of your family and life — and you want nothing more than to pawsitively indulge, spoil and honor your four-footed friends — then this boutique will give … [Read more...]

The hits just keep on coming for the kings of Southern comfort food at Page’s Okra Grill, with our readers selecting them as winners of multiple Best of 2020 categories, including Best Shrimp & Grits, Best Seafood, Best Brunch, Best Budget-Friendly Meal and Best Breakfast. Additionally, Page’s was recognized as one of the Best Places for Fried Chicken, as well as Best Mac … [Read more...]

When Angie Balderson moved to Mount Pleasant from North Carolina in 2008, she didn’t have any specific plans to open a furniture store, or as she put it, to bring “a little piece of Highpoint to the Lowcountry.”  Instead, she wanted to buy good furniture at rational price points, but Mount Pleasant could not meet that need. Fortunately for us, a career spent in the … [Read more...]

One of the best things about Mount Pleasant is that you can enjoy the great outdoors all year long. In fact, you don’t even have to go far. Whether you have a backyard patio, pool deck, front porch or dock, let the friendly and expert team at Backyard Retreats help make your outdoor space into an oasis of relaxation and a favorite gathering spot for family and friends. … [Read more...]

Homeownership is a fervently sought-after goal, especially as the influx of people moving to our area continues to boom. A vital step in the process of home ownership, however, is the home-buying loan. While there are many who can help you with your finances, Ethan Lane routinely distinguishes himself for residents of Mount Pleasant. Lane has been providing this service since … [Read more...]