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The Perfect Tree
By Alice Muschany Every job has its perks. Car dealers drive new cars. Jewelers drip in diamonds, and beauticians flaunt the latest hairstyles. My husband and I owned a Christmas tree farm, and every year, we claimed the most impressive…
Hummingbird Earrings
By Gwen Cooper My heart was full after a morning of baking Christmas cookies with my grandmother. My spoon clinked around in one of her chic glass mugs as I stirred up some peppermint tea for the two of us.…
Conway’s Crown Jewel: Family-owned Grady’s Jewelers has been a town gem for nearly 55 years
By Ashley Daniels Grady’s Jewelers has been a much-adored mainstay off Main Street in downtown Conway since 1970, when patriarch Grady Richardson first opened the doors to his family-run store. Over the next five decades, Grady, with the help of…
Bleu Wonder: Carina Dupree’s Sunset Beach boutique is a destination for the fashion-forward
By Ashley Daniels After 30-plus years of working in the dentistry field, Carina Dupree decided to do a full career makeover and bought Bleu Boutique in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. “And it’s been fantastic,” says Dupree of her profession switch.…
The History of the Christmas Tree
1. Environmental Considerations: Recently, there’s been a renewed interest in the sustainability of Christmas trees. Many people now opt for live potted trees they can plant after the holiday season, or artificial trees they can reuse for years, to reduce…
Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
1. Support Local Shelters 2. Support Area Food Banks and Pantries 3. Spread Holiday Cheer with Random Acts of Kindness 4. Support Local Veterans 5. Sponsor a Family or Child 6. Give the Gift of Time These are just a…
Leading with Heart: A Q&A with the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club on Charity and Community Impact
Can you tell me about the origins of the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club? How did it all begin? In 1973, twelve women formed a Garden Club in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Within a few short months, they realized their…
Discovering the Why of YMCA
We’re taking a closer look at the YMCA of Coastal Carolina through Hatton Gravely, chief development officer By Ashley Daniels “I think that the number one thing for folks to know is just how much we’re growing to be able…
Paws of Hope: The Mission and Heart of Kind Keeper Animal Rescue
By Haley Brandon Founded by Belinda Mairowicz, Kind Keeper Animal Rescue is more than just a shelter—it’s a passion turned into a way of life. From her early days as a little girl with a deep love for animals, Belinda’s…
Shopping at Large
By Erica Allen McGee My mother loved my husband, and she really loved the fact that her son-in-law is a published North Carolina author. She would always say how smart and full of ideas he was, bragging about him any…
Dressing the Table and Addressing My Heart
By Janine Throssel As my silver sliver of a needle wove in and out of the tan fabric, I questioned my life choices. I clearly had a problem. I overcommit, overplan, and overestimate my time and ability to get things…
Charcuterie? Ooh-la-la!
By Erika Hoffman On Facebook, I saw a post that read: Remember when charcuterie boards were called meat and cheese trays or snack trays? Or hors-d’oeuvres trays? Below the picture and the question, a gal named Karen commented: “When I…
Cover Artist: Noemi Ibarz
Noemi has been painting all her life. After graduating with a degree in fine arts from the University of Barcelona, she spent her time painting and designing prints for clothes. All her paintings are started without an idea or a…
Cover Artist: Rose West
Rose West, born in Gainesville, GA, in 2009, began her early education in New York City, where she spent Sundays at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her parents. In 2017, her family relocated to Pawleys Island, where she is…
Housekeeping Help
By Tammy Darling Once upon a time, my home was immaculate. Everything had a designated spot, and that is where it stayed. If I got something out, I put it away immediately when I was done with it—no piles of…
The Good Ghost of The Carolina Coast
By Christine Vernon Fall has always been my favorite time of year. It is a time to enjoy the cooler temperatures along the beach, the familiar aroma of pumpkin spice, and the approach of Halloween. But when you live on…
Art at the Heart of the Lowcountry: A Portrait of Georgetown Artist Charles Williams
By Ashley Daniels Contemporary visual artist Charles Edward Williams grew up in Georgetown, South Carolina, with a passion manifested from his paintbrush that recreates the lovely landscapes and faces of the Lowcountry. At 40 years old, after years of being…
In Full Bloom: Rose Arbor Fabrics has experienced continued growth over the last 30 years
By Ashley Daniels For the past 33 years, Rose Arbor Fabrics has been a wildly successful home interior institution in the Myrtle Beach area. Owner Page Nash took over the store in 1994, and a second Rose Arbor location opened…
Shining a Light on a Local Legend: LaFaye’s at 79th has been the hotspot for lamps, shades, repairs, and more for more than four decades
By Ashley Daniels The cute little corner gift shop that could, LaFaye’s at 79th, continues to be a Myrtle Beach mainstay after 42 years in business, with locations and ownership changing over that time span. Originally owned by its namesake,…
Walking for a Cause: Tideland Health’s In the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
When and where will this year’s In the Pink walk take place? The Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, at 9:30 a.m. at an all-new location – the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens.…