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What’s in Your Closet and Is It Time to Let Go?
A well-organized closet saves time and helps you stay on top of your wardrobe needs. What’s in your closet might reveal items you haven’t worn in years or things that no longer serve a purpose. Keeping your wardrobe clutter-free is…
Mothers and Daughters in Business
In this issue, we’re celebrating the amazing mother-daughter teams behind some of our favorite local businesses. We asked them two questions: What does it mean to run a business together as mother and daughter? And what’s one lesson you’ve learned from each other…
¡Bien Hecho! Visit Cantina Imperfecto For Upscale, Authentic Mexican FareDaniela’s Downtown—Charleston’s New Community Deli & Market
By Tammie Hughes Cantina Imperfecto is not your average Mexican eatery. Its modern design elements complement the experience and give the place a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. I asked co-owner and managing partner Carlos Laredo about the design. “We hired…
Shelly Hartman: The Relationship-Building Realtor
What a privilege it is to introduce myself to readers in the Sasee community. My name is Shelly Hartman and I am a full time Realtor in what I strongly believe is the best place on the planet to live…
Fine Since ’89: Celebrating the Finer Things with Eleanor Pitts Jewelry & Gifts
By: Ashley Daniels Since 1989, Eleanor Pitts has been a household name and the cherished meaning behind countless special celebrations and memories with loved ones. Before the fine jewelry and gift shop opened its doors at The Shops at Oak…
May 2025 Book Review: The Miniaturist’s Assistant
Book by: Katherine Scott CrawfordReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books In this endeavor, Katherine’s historical fiction novel contains so many of the things I love to find in the pages of a novel–mystery, romance, art history,…
SOS Care is Answering the Call: How this Local Nonprofit is Helping Children and Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
By: Ashley Daniels Sarah Pope, CEO of Murrells Inlet-based SOS Care, knew early on in her 35-plus-year career that she was right where she wanted to be in the world of working with children and adults with disabilities. “I’m originally…
Join the Rescue Mission – A Q&A With All4Paws Animal Rescue about Palmetto Giving Day
What is Palmetto Giving Day? Palmetto Giving Day is a 36-hour online giving event for Georgetown County nonprofits. Whether you’re interested in the environment, arts, youth, animal welfare or human services, Palmetto Giving Day is an incredible opportunity to show…
Daniela’s Downtown—Charleston’s New Community Deli & Market
By Tammie Hughes Chef Natasha Cline and her partner recently sold their King Street venue, Uncork, and Natasha couldn’t be happier to trade in the night shift for early mornings and sunny afternoons. Nestled among the revitalized area of Cannonborough—Elliotborough,…
April 2025 Book Review: Six Days in Bombay
Book by: Alka JoshiReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books International bestselling author Alka Joshi draws readers deep into India at another time and place with Six Days in Bombay becoming her first standalone novel since the…
We Are Family: An inside look at the next generation of Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping
By: Ashley Daniels Olivia Smith has fond memories as a kid of her grandparents working out of their garage before Custom Outdoor Furniture & Restrapping began operating in the building it does today on Business 17 in Garden City in…
Women Celebrating Women: Brookgreen Gardens’ Anna Hyatt Huntington Awards Luncheon Honors the Founder’s Legacy
By: Ashley Daniels March marks Women’s History Month, and Brookgreen Gardens is doing its part to celebrate fellow female pioneers through what totals a trifecta of partnerships with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Coastal Carolina University. The annual…
March 2025 Book Review: The Story She Left Behind
Book by: Patti Callahan HenryReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books 1927, Bluffton, South Carolina. Acclaimed author Bronwyn disappears without a trace, leaving behind her husband and her young daughter Clara. A most intriguing literary mystery where,…
A Q&A with Dr. Emily Touloukian, DO from Coastal Cancer Center and Dr. Kathleen Raynor, MD from Strand GI Associates
Q: What are the most common risk factors for developing colon cancer? A: Risk factors for colon cancer can be divided into two categories: non-modifiable (things you cannot change) and modifiable (things you can change). Non-modifiable risk factors include age, family…
Visionary Baker Gives Rise to Restaurant Group — Heidi’s Corner (Hook & Barrel, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Coffee & Cream Cabana)
By Tammie Hughes Heidi Vukov was on the heels of a work trip when she carved out time to chat with me. We grabbed coffee at her lovely adjacent Croissant’s Bistro & Bakery and headed over to a quiet space…
Brittain Resorts & Hotels Transforms Three Premier Properties with $58 Million Investment
Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), in partnership with EOS Hospitality, is redefining the Myrtle Beach hospitality landscape with a monumental investment of over $58 million in transformative renovations at three of its most beloved properties: Caribbean Resort & Villas, Ocean…
A Southern Celebration: The Wedding of Sam Cacace and Luke Williams
By Haley Brandon In the heart of spring, on May 4, 2024, Sam Cacace and Luke Williams celebrated their love with a wedding at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Their special day was full of…
With Love from a Lens: Candice Adelle Photography creates beautiful wedding photos and relationships beyond the Big Day
By Ashley Daniels Charleston, South Carolina-based wedding photographer Candice Schneider, owner of Candice Adelle Photography, traded in her work life in the corporate world for a life behind the lens 15 years ago. “I worked in sales starting when I…
A Q&A with the Horry County Literary Council: Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Can you provide a brief summary of your organization and mission? We are a local non-profit that has been in existence since 1976. Our mission is to improve the lives of youth, adults, and families by teaching basic literacy and…
Date Night Upgrade — Bistro 90 Delivers Plated Perfection
By Tammie Hughes Arguably the best restaurant in Greater Myrtle, Bistro 90 delivers nothing less than plated perfection. I met with the owner, Roland Sciotto, just before the Friday dinner service. His love of food began when his grandmother of…