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Plant Easy Raised Beds or Container Herb Gardens for Fresh Flavors All Summer
By Tammie Hughes “Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme” — the tunes of Simon and Garfunkel sing in my head as I gleefully plant tender herbs in rich soil, daydreams dancing in my head of using fresh herbs at every meal.…
Cover Artist: Denise Frazier Pettee
Denise Frazier Pettee is an artist from Indiana living in Myrtle Beach with her husband, Jim. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree of Fine Art from Indiana University/Herron School of Art, she taught painting and drawing at the high school…
Cottontail Margarita
INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Courtesy of www.delish.comPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Outdoor Living Reimagined: Creating Your Personal Wellness Retreat at Home
by Beth Rush When my family and I moved into our new home along the coast, the backyard was generous in size and short on charm. There was patchy grass, a plain slab of concrete, and little else. After the…
I Used to Kill Every Plant. Here’s What Finally Changed.
by Brittany Barry For most of my adult life, plants did not survive me. I killed them with confidence. Succulents shriveled. Ferns browned dramatically. Even the so-called “unkillable” houseplants met their end on my watch. Friends would gift me greenery…
Curated, Created: An Inside Look into Curated Pawleys and Susan Teachey, Interior Designer and Owner
by Ashley Daniels When it comes to curating items, content, or collections, curating in the design world means carefully selecting, organizing, and presenting anything and everything in a space. And that’s exactly the foundation of interior designer Susan Teachey and her…
A Perfect Garden Party Luncheon Menu for Early Spring–Featuring Lobster Rolls and Recipes
By Tammie Hughes As soon as your herb garden is planted, colorful bulbs are popping up, your annual flowers are in full bloom, and your fern baskets are lazily swaying in the light breeze — set your sights on planning…
April 2026 Book Review: The Patriot’s Daughter
Book by: Brittany ButlerReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Before becoming a novelist, Brittany Buttler served as a CIA targeting officer supporting U.S. counterterrorism operations, working in high-pressure e n v i r o n m…
Finding Joy Where You Are
By Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Spring has a quiet way of reminding us that life continues to grow, even after long seasons of waiting. In April, the world begins to soften. Trees that seemed bare only weeks ago begin to show signs…
Twelve Ways to Enjoy Peak Asparagus Season — The maître d of spring
By Tammie Hughes Like tulips emerging from the soil and Bradford pear trees bursting into full bloom seemingly overnight, asparagus makes its debut at the first hint of warm, sunny days; it’s a hopeful sign that spring is just around…
Community Connections That Make A New Town Feel Like Home
Moving to a different town often brings excitement along with uncertainty. New streets, unfamiliar routines, and unknown faces can quickly create distance from everyday comfort. However, strong local relationships often shorten that adjustment period. Regular conversations with neighbors, shop owners,…
When Change Isn’t Chosen: How Women Can Redefine Success Through Peace
By Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino We tend to think of change as something we choose. A new role, a bold goal, a reinvention we decide is time. Chosen change feels empowering. It allows us to plan, prepare, and step forward with confidence.…
Secret SAVOR: Crave-worthy Cocktails and Sushi – at Whitaker’s Bar in Downtown Conway
By Tammie Hughes I didn’t let them know I was dropping by, and I arrived just as the doors opened. It was just before Christmas, and the holiday cocktails were flowing to tables from the bar. A steady stream of…
Land or Sea: 7 of Our Favorite Grand StrandSeafood Markets and Butchers
By Tammie Hughes Numerous seafood markets along the Grand Strand provide residents and visitors with fresh-caught fish and harvests of local shellfish.While some varieties are available year-round, others have peak seasons. You can find seasonal guides published by local fishing…
Cover Artist: Juan Sanjuán Tarragó
Juan Sanjuán Tarragó is a multifaceted creator whose life bridges engineering, management, and contemporary art. Trained as an Industrial Engineer with additional specialization in business administration at ESADE, service marketing, and technology company creation, Juan built a long career rooted…
The Uncertainty of Becoming a Young Girl’s Role Model
By Dana Hall A little girl, a month from turning four, begins to settle into her personality and find her voice. She pounces around, talks a mile a minute, and always with “I have an idea!”. The most significant part…
St. Patrick’s Day Green Dublin Cocktail
INGREDIENTS: For Garnish: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice 2. Add all the ingredients and shake for 30 seconds 3. Serve in a martini glass and garnish with mint and sliced green apple Courtesy of www.culinaryginger.com
A Q&A with Stacey Lyon & Jenny King of HypeGirl
HypeGirl has such a powerful mission. Can you take us back to the beginning…What inspired you to start HypeGirl and what gap did you see for women that needed to be filled? HypeGirl was born from a simple but powerful…
Celebrate the Win, Not Just the Work
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | March 2026 A funny thing happens when women succeed. A promotion lands, a business hits a milestone, a goal becomes real, and then the next thought shows up fast. “Okay,…
March 2026 Book Review: Blood Rivalry
Book by: Paul AttawayReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Blood Rivalry is more than just a mystery crime thriller. It’s a legal drama with the balance of a Southern landscape rooted in a deep appreciation for…