Category Archives: Charleston Lifestyle

Just Another January Day in Charleston

Since the high was in the mid-60s the past weekend, we jumped at the opportunity to get out on the water and enjoy a spectacular blue day.  My husband, his brother and I hauled my kayak to Shem Creek, rented … Continue reading

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Why it’s hard not to PLUMP up in Charleston

Why are we gettin’ fat and happy in Charleston? There are three reasons… Continue reading

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A Full Moon and Christmas Tree at Colonial Lake

And it’s the eve of the Solstice.  And there will be a meteor shower tonight.  And a lunar eclipse.  Wow.

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Nature in the Middle of the City – at Colonial Lake

I was taking a walk this morning when I caught this guy standing on the sidewalk looking for his breakfast.  Here in Harleston Village around Colonial Lake in Downtown Charleston, we see a huge variety of nature on a daily … Continue reading

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The City Market becomes more Local

For years I’ve dreamt about the City Market becoming more than just a tourist destination selling schlocky knock-off purses, jewelry and kids clothes.   I’ve envisioned a market more like Seattle’s Pike Place or New York’s Grand Central Market – … Continue reading

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Celebrating at our annual Holiday Parade Party

For the past few years, we’ve decided to have our company party on the Sunday of the annual King Street Holiday Parade. Why? Because our office is on King St and because it’s a whole lotta fun. So each of … Continue reading

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Stuck in Traffic? Not Me. Downtown Charleston Living is Easy…

After enduring the Thanksgiving traffic to and from Atlanta (I-26 drivers are crazy!) I realize that I forgot to give Thanks for one other thing in my last blog post. That I don’t have to commute. Now it wasn’t always … Continue reading

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Sean Brock's New Restaurant on Queen St – Husk. I Can't Wait!

If you regularly read my blog or get my monthly newsletter – you know I am a bit of a foodie, so I follow everything that’s going on in Charleston’s restaurant world.  So check out this video with Sean Brock … Continue reading

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The Coolest Small Cities in America Travel Features: GQ.com

Charleston gets another nod from GQ magazine!  Our delightful city is cited as one of the best ‘miniopolises’.  Check out slides 1-6 and see how they mention Folly Beach, one of my favorite restaurants, FIG, and more… The Coolest Small … Continue reading

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Lower King Street in Charleston – Not So Antiquey Anymore

Lower King Street’s personality is changing Continue reading

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