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Why Some Rooms Never Feel Finished—Until You Hang the Right Piece of Art
Six months after the movers left, Claire’s living room still had furniture arranged just right. Curtains hung, rugs down, everything measured and leveled. Yet something about the space still felt like a hotel room rather than home. The walls were…
October 2026 Book Review: Pat Conroy’s Lowcountry A History & Guide
Book by: Lynn SeldonReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books The American South has produced more major literary place voices per square mile than any other region in the country. Lynn Seldon is one of the South’s…
DEWS: Trust, Convenience, Responsiveness and Exceptional Customer Service
For nearly eight decades, DEWS has proudly served families and businesses along the Grand Strand. Few companies can claim such an extraordinary legacy—one built on longevity, perseverance, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the communities they call home. In a…
Warrior Pose: In Celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Michelle Apple Shares Her Purpose and Passion
by Ashley Daniels She is a true warrior – and a survivor who leads a team of more warriors by way of her Apple Breast Cancer (ABC) Warrior Foundation. Michelle Apple was first diagnosed in September 2018 with metastatic stage…
What Makes a House a Home
by Margaret Bishop For many years, I thought I knew what made a house a home. It’s why my husband and I agonized over decisions like whether to install granite or quartz countertops in our kitchen. It’s why we would…
Home Glow Up with John Gore of B Graham Interiors
Probably one of the most frequently asked questions in my 40-year career is “Do you like wallpaper?” My response early on and even now has always been the same. Wallpaper has a place in every home; it’s just where to…
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Local Shops When You Relocate
When you move to a new place, the easiest thing to do is open an app. You already know how those work. The brands are familiar, the prices are predictable, and you don’t have to talk to anyone while you’re…
What You Choose to Believe
by Erika Hoffman Are any of you guilty of reading psychology babble on the internet? Each day articles like “How to spot a narcissist?” or “How to talk to your adult children” or “The nine habits of a High IQ’…
Floating Forward
by Julie Clark Robinson I feel my best when on the water. I wonder what that means, but if I think about it too much, it will take away from the Zen of it all. I just know that when…
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | June 2026
Vacation should leave you glowing, not googling your symptoms on the way home. Yet so many women return feeling bloated, exhausted, and just a little off.It’s not just the trip. It’s the habits that sneak in while you’re busy “living…
The Fabric of Life: Tara Grinna shares her plans for the future and an exclusive discovery from her past
by Ashley Daniels If your business has survived nearly 40 years of hurricanes, recessions, and a world pandemic here in Myrtle Beach, you know you’re doing something right. And not only has Tara Grinna survived, but they are thriving. The…
Following Your Favorite Food Around the World
by Beth Rush I’ve realized that sometimes the best trips begin with a single craving. Food-focused travel turns vacations into something more personal because you’re chasing a flavor tied to culture, history and place. For travelers searching for the best…
June 2026 Book Review: Single Girls
Book by: John SearlesReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books John Searles is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author of four novels. For two decades John was the top editor for Cosmopolitan, a glossy…
Love, Lanterns and a Broken Suitcase
by Kerry Gunn-Black Hong Kong – one of the most populated places on earth. For someone who had never been to Asia before, and who lived in a small Scottish hamlet with a population of circa six hundred people, it…
The Joy of a Cross-Country Adventure
by Jennifer Tritt Two years ago, my husband and I spent the month of September driving round-trip across the country; we covered more than 7,500 miles, through twenty-three states. We traveled from the warm, sunny coast of North Carolina to…
A Q&A with Amberly Green: Travel Advisor, Franchise Owner
What are the biggest benefits of working with a travel planner instead of booking everything yourself? You will have an advocate in your corner the whole time from planning, booking and even after the trip. I can help you save…
How One Vacation Can Inspire an Entire Relocation
Most people come home from a great trip with a tan, a few souvenirs, and a vague sense of loss when Monday arrives. A smaller group comes home with something harder to shake: the feeling that they just lived their…
Sasee Spotlight: Giovana Gordon
My name is Giovana Gordon, and I am an aspiring writer. I reside between Charleston and Myrtle Beach South Carolina. I love music, painting, sewing and other creative works, but one of my passions is writing. At just fifteen years…
Style Shifts That Happen When You Move to a New City
Twenty-three boxes of clothes arrived at Sarah’s new Seattle apartment, and within three months, she’d donated half. Her Miami wardrobe of sundresses, sandals, and linen blazers collected dust while she hunted for waterproof boots and layering pieces she’d never needed…
Chic on a Budget: How to Afford Beauty Treatments Without Breaking the Bank
by Beth Rush Living along the Carolina coast has a way of shaping how you think about beauty. I notice it every time I step outside — the salty breeze in Myrtle Beach, the humid summer afternoons in Georgetown and…