With gleaming oyster beds, moss-covered live oaks and fragrant gardenias, the Lowcountry is a constant source of inspiration for creatives. Award-winning artists Steven and Jazzy Jordan splash the region’s beauty on canvas, whether it be in the form of shrimp boats on Shem Creek or a bounty of sand dollars and shells. While this local father and daughter have different styles … [Read more...]
Strawberries from Boone Hall: A Local Labor of Love
It’s probably safe to say that most people enjoy the sweet taste of fresh, juicy strawberries picked straight from the ground. However, there’s something different about biting into a strawberry that’s been growing in your own (local) backyard and for one man in particular, it’s become a true labor of love. Erik Hernandez, the Boone Hall Farms Foreman, has been caring for … [Read more...]
Born to Run: Local Kids in the Races
With exceptional recreation facilities, popular walking trails and predominantly mild weather, Charleston has become a haven for those who love the sport of running. Some run for fun, exercise or to de-stress. Others run to compete, and there is no shortage of local road races offered to enthusiasts from all walks of life. One group of runners often stands out more than the … [Read more...]
Keeping the Dream of Playing Tennis Alive: The South Carolina Junior Tennis Foundation
Since 1973, South Carolina’s Lowcountry has welcomed players from the Women’s Tennis Association once a year for the annual Volvo Car Open, North America’s largest women-only tennis tournament. Attracting nearly 100,000 spectators and more than 100 talented players, this acclaimed series will kick off on March 31 and run through April 8, with a special gala scheduled for April … [Read more...]
Where North Mount Pleasant Shops – The Market at Oakland
For people who live on the north side of Mount Pleasant, a stop at one of the shops or restaurants inside the Market at Oakland has become a regular convenience. It’s a luxury that many couldn’t do without. Since opening at the end of 2007, the Market at Oakland has gone from just a few storefronts to 20 leases for AVTEX Commercial, the owners of the shopping complex. Tex … [Read more...]
Best Seats in the House: The Barstool Shop
Service matters – to you; to me; to everyone. But no one cares more about customer service than Lisa Carrels, or few places more than For The House “The Barstool Shop,” Mount Pleasant's answer to the needs of Lowcountry homeowners, designers and businesses decorating new spaces or just looking for a change to freshen up an existing area. A fixture on the local home, … [Read more...]
Seek Out Adventure: Go Sailing this Spring
If you are driving across the Ravenel Bridge in the dead of winter or strolling along the battery in downtown Charleston on a breezy summer evening, chances are you will see the full sails of more than one sailboat skimming along the water of the harbor. The winds that kiss the Lowcountry coastline 12 months of the year summon sailors of all types and skill levels from near and … [Read more...]
For a Good Harvest and a Safe Return: Mount Pleasant’s Blessing of the Fleet
Every year since I can remember, the last Sunday in April has been blocked off on my calendar for the Blessing of the Fleet. My dad’s band has been a headliner in the shindig for nearly three decades, and I’ve grown up with a fond affection for the shrimp, good friends, sunshine and music that make Mount Pleasant so, well, pleasant. And celebrating our local shrimpers makes the … [Read more...]
Set Apart from the Rest of the Sailing World – 2018 Sperry Charleston Race Week
Sailing competitors and enthusiasts from 26 states and over a dozen foreign countries will assemble in April in the Charleston area for the largest keelboat regatta in the Americas: the 2018 Sperry Charleston Race Week. I caught up with Event Director Randy Draftz on his way to Florida for a meeting of the U.S. Sailing Leadership Forum. A lifelong sailor and ambassador of … [Read more...]
CharlestonBrides.com, Packed with Essential Resources
If you’ve been dreaming of tying the knot in the Holy City or the amazing surrounding areas, then CharlestonBrides.com is the website for you. From planning a large wedding to an intimate affair, CharlestonBrides.com provides all of the essential resources. Planning a wedding is a lot of work, but it can be a fun project with proper guidance. CharlestonBrides.com encourages … [Read more...]