As the end of the year approaches, we often have the opportunity to reflect on accomplishments or celebrate new beginnings. It can also just .feel like the right time to open up a bottle of something special to share with loved ones. This season I hope you have an amazing celebration, and if you are looking for that special bottle, peek at my top bubble, top white and top red … [Read more...]
Bakies at I’On: Add Some Sweetness to Your Traditions
The name alone is worth a look. But, two seconds after stepping inside Bakies at I’On, you will be tempted to take home every treat in sight. “We are everyone’s neighborhood bakery,” said owner Gail Holdcraft. “We make cakes and goodies for all your family celebrations—from baby showers to weddings—and all the events in between.” The aromatic storefront boasts cookies, … [Read more...]
Welcome to SOCiETY: Cycling Meets Community
Brandon D’Agostino was a member of SOCiETY, formerly MethodRide, for two years before taking his biggest stride yet: buying the business. Having been named the best cycle studio in Charleston several years in a row, including 2022, D’Agostino was thrilled to take the MethodRide legacy to the next level under a new name. “Our team and community are second to none,” said … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: Honesty is the Best Policy
Building trust within the community is the foundation of any successful business. When Johnny Page thinks of the last two decades running Automotive Excellence, he thinks of all the Mount Pleasant residents who have trusted him, how hard the company has worked to earn that trust, and how proud he is of his team for honoring it. “As an owner, I am committed to providing the … [Read more...]
Meet Erica Zepp of Southern Bell Living
Urgency, laser focus and internal personal commitment to every client is what sets Erica Zepp, a member of the National Board of Realtors, apart from other agents. It makes her a driving force within Southern Bell Living and has earned her numerous accolades, including the coveted Realtor of Distinction award. Additionally, she was chosen with John Bell to be featured on the … [Read more...]
The Matthews Group: A Team that Gives
“Selling Sunset” and other reality TV shows are entertaining, but the team at The Matthews Group knows sellers and buyers don’t want drama in real life. “Luxury isn’t a price point; it is an experience we deliver,” Susan Matthews said. “There are no divas on my team. We work incredibly hard and are committed to helping our clients.” Matthews is the East Cooper Top … [Read more...]
More Space Place: Making the Most of Your Space
One commodity that is becoming increasingly hard to come by is space. We all need more of it: space to store things, space to work, space to live. Space in our homes that was once unoccupied now houses all our modern clutter. With more people working from home than ever before, space is at an all-time premium. One store in the Mount Pleasant Towne Center aims to provide for … [Read more...]
The Southern Welcome: Community Connection
Steph Ryan grew up in a small town. The daughter of a local pharmacy owner, Ryan felt like she knew everyone and everything about her hometown. When she relocated to Charleston four years ago, she felt overwhelmed. “Having too many choices isn’t always a good thing,” she joked. The experience inspired Ryan to offer future newcomers to the Charleston area the “gift of … [Read more...]
Oyster Candle Company: Hands-on Shopping & Socializing
There is something quintessentially Southern about stepping inside Oyster Candle Company in Mount Pleasant. Maybe it’s the little white antique home that houses the shop. It could be the way the front porch just invites patrons to come on inside. Perhaps it’s the beautiful scents that instantly soothe the soul. It also might be the friendly hello from owner Shannon Gallo. More … [Read more...]
Your Friend in Real Estate: Mount Pleasant’s Jim Grady
In more than 17 years in the real estate business, Charleston’s Jim Grady has seen some surprising changes—stratospheric home prices, growing preference for work-from-home offices and affinities for apartments and condominiums over single-family homes for millennials. One element that will always remain for him, despite any climate, is the collective value he instills in all … [Read more...]