Subscribe to our newsletter
Enter your email address below and subscribe to our newsletter
Essays
Share this
Everything to Know About the 2024 Met Gala
What is the Met Gala? The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It has traditionally been timed to mark the opening of the Met’s annual fashion exhibition. The event raises…
Cover Artist: Natalia Vasilyeva
Natalia Vasilyeva is a talented portraitist and artist from Moscow, Russia. As a lover of all things pink and fashionable, she loves creating art that depicts the beauty of diverse women. Her works show off how trendy and stylish women…
Sasee: The Next Chapter
Since 2002, Sasee has been entertaining, informing, and inspiring readers as well as sharing dynamic experiences. The sister duo of Delores Blount (publisher) and Susan Bryant (sales and marketing director) created this local women’s magazine for a purpose; to be…
Sea of Pink
My niece had invited me to join her and her mother at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. For a country girl, a trip to downtown St. Louis with its snarled traffic and large crowds held no appeal.…
To Be a Woman Is to Be a Warrior
“Do not let cancer define you but let it inspire you to help others.” – Michelle Apple RD, LD – As a registered dietitian who has made a career in helping with nutrition and wellness, Michelle Apple’s battle began in…
Girl Power
Sitting, waiting at the Toyota dealership for three hours for a routine maintenance and annual inspection of my husband’s SUV, before we can pay the taxes on it, I saw a woman approach me. She stopped directly in front of…
Battle of the Breasts
“Goodbye, girls. Sayonara, sistas.” It was the morning of what would be an eleven-hour bilateral mastectomy, hysterectomy, and reconstruction surgery. It was the start of the biggest fight with myself. A battle of vanity and dependency, I prematurely assumed I…
Cover Artist: Bella Pilar
Bella Pilar’s feminine artwork cheerfully revisits the traditional art of fashion illustration, pushing the genre to a whimsical place inhabited by chic yet fanciful ladies of all ages, shapes, and sizes, who dress well and clearly live life to the…
Maxey…Our One-Eared Pirate
“I once was a Pirate what sailed the ‘igh seas—- “ T.S Eliot’s Cat Morgan This pitiful matey literally washed up on our porch during a coastal downpour. He was drenched and looked like a skeleton with barely enough fur…
Sasee Gets Personal with Sherry Weatherly: Coastal Luxe Interiors Manager
Q: What makes Coastal Luxe special?“Since opening in 2014, our mission has always been to make the customer’s project their personal dream come true as effortlessly as possible. Our team’s goal is to equip and empower you to make design decisions…
The Chicken or the Egg? The Dog or the Cat?
Which came first? The chicken or the egg? Often, I debate whether a dog makes a person kinder or whether it’s kind folks who care for dogs? Or cats? Or horses? Or, well, any animal that needs tending to and…
A Dog to Remember
I finished loading the last of the suitcases into the station wagon and cleaned all of the windows. I just wanted to be certain there would be a clear view of the miles of cornfields, the herds of cows out…
Creating Fur-Ever Companions
Taking care of pets offers countless benefits – just as humans care for their animals, animals care for their humans too. Committing to a consistent caretaking routine teaches responsibility and gives a person purpose. From walking and playing, the physical…
All Dogs Go To Heaven
They say, “All Dogs Go to Heaven” but I’m starting to have my doubts. The reason for this is my 10-month-old puppy that we ironically named Gracie. As empty nesters, we thought it would be a good idea to add…
Helping Hands of Georgetown: Youth Empowerment Program
For more than 30 years, Helping Hands has been forging brighter futures for Georgetown County. As a vital resource, this nonprofit helps those faced with poverty and crisis by providing assistance and opportunities that make real change. Since 1989, their…
Cover Artist: Michelle Green
Michelle Green’s passion for art and marketing started with her high school magnet program. She continued her visual arts studies at Florida Atlantic University and after graduation, she opened an online art gallery and continues to grow her business while…
Sasee Gets Personal with Leigh Simmons: Surf Unlimited Mercantile Owner
Q: Why should locals and visitors explore your shop this summer?“Our shop is a treasured gem that has evolved into an integral part of the Island. Overflowing with local quality brands, it is such a fun boutique to explore. We…
Camp Like A Girl
The past two years have taught us so many things in life. Everything can be turned upside down in the blink of an eye. Jobs can be lost. The housing market has astronomical prices. Food shortages have caused empty shelves…
Kitti Baker: Turning Accidents into Adventures
Although Kitti has lived on the Grand Strand for over 50 years, her first taste of adventuring abroad was at a very young age. Her time spent living in Germany from age ten to twelve put her on the trajectory…
Sasee Gets Personal with Roger Hudgins: Define Wealth Financial Group Owner
Q: What is the history and mission of Define Wealth?“The business was originally opened in the mid-1980s, but it wasn’t until 2021 that we decided to create our own logo, brand, and marketing campaign as Define Wealth Financial Group. After…