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By Ellen Fannon All around me, I am starting to see the telltale signs of spring’s arrival. Pink buds are showing up on my azaleas, a forerunner promising an explosion of brightly-colored blooms. The vines crawling along my fence have…
Cover Artist: Lana Frey
After receiving her artistic education in the studio of Tolmachev M.S., Lana devoted much of her time to traveling and was inspired to start writing books and poetry. However, writing alone wasn’t enough; she felt called to return to painting.…
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…
Grown in Tradition
By Pam Molnar The women in my family have an unspoken tradition. Weather permitting, whenever we visit each other’s homes, we walk around the yard admiring the growth of the trees, the colors of the potted flowers and how things…
Navigating Allergy Season with Ease
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | April 2025 Spring brings blooming flowers, warmer weather, and unfortunately, seasonal allergies. For many women, allergy season means sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion that can put a damper on outdoor…
Rosé Roundup — Just in Time for Spring
Recipe by Tammie Hughes On a recent trip to Total Wine®, I was pleased to encounter a nice selection of rosés. My mind drifted from the bold cabernets, luscious merlots, and spicy pinot noirs to the light, crisp whites and…
AM I GOOD ENOUGH: Trapped in Fear
By Ghenrietta Von Bloome The morning sun filters through the dusty curtains, golden rays dappling the worn wooden floorboards, gently framing the scattered debris of yesterday’s thoughts—an empty coffee cup, crumpled papers with half-formed ideas, the faint smell of burnt…
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…
A Woman’s Work May Never Be Done—But It Can Wait
By: Toni Campbell It’s the final days of December, and I find myself on a mission: complete every load of laundry in the house. Call it superstition or simply my love for starting fresh, but there’s something deeply satisfying about…
Cover Artist: Brenda Bush
Brenda is a California artist who specializes in vibrant florals with a feminine touch. Her art is collected worldwide, and prints are available online from multiple retailers, with over 500 licensed paintings to her credit. For many years, Brenda taught…
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…
The Power of DNA Testing at Any Lab Test Now
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | March 2025 Scientific advancements have transformed how we understand health, and one groundbreaking example is DNA testing. Thanks to the Human Genome Project, completed in 2003, researchers mapped the human…
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…
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,…
Skip Into Spring with Fresh Produce — Seafood Pasta Alla Primavera
Recipe by Tammie Hughes In our coastal community, we are all eager to embrace the warmth of spring and all of its fresh and light flavors, from delicate herbs to tender greens and early harvests of asparagus, young peas, and…
Cucumber Basil Martini
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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…
AM I GOOD ENOUGH: Lessons, Not Punishment
By Ghenrietta Von Bloome It’s a thought that lingers, weaving a veil of disillusionment in the folds of my mind. For years, I thought my life was a series of cruel punishments—each twist and turn of fate like a bitter…
Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2025
Planning a honeymoon is an exciting part of wedding preparations. Choosing the right destination can make your trip unforgettable. For those planning their special getaway, honeymoon destinations for 2025 offer a mix of exciting trends, modern comforts, and unique experiences.…
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…