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How do you promote or share your work with others & what advice can you give to other creatives in your field? How do you self-promote when you're not a born self-promoter?

Alesya Opelt, Founder and CEO of Alesya Bags

“CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE JUST PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO CREATE, I JUST LIKE TO SEE THINGS COME TO LIFE. ”

Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight: Infidels of Love & Religion in Memphis

What do football, the Quran, and an atheist wedding officiant have in common? This Deep South wedding in Memphis, Tennessee.

Meet Grit's Newest Bloggers!

Grit has gotten 6 fresh new voices over the past few weeks. Meet them all here!

An Unholy Night in the City of Churches

Guest blogger Tom Isaksen was visiting Charleston from his hometown of Sydney, Australia on the night of June, 17th when Dylann Roof viciously took the lives of nine members of Emanuel AME Church. Here, he remembers the horrifying event.

Part 4: The Car Diaries, Summer Tour 2015

Mike Grabman takes a road trip across the Southern United States along with his wife and child.

The Vivid Journey

Pastel Pink, Lavender, Neon blues, and even Granny Gray has completely taken over 2015 hair trends.

Gillian Ellis

Gillian tells us how she and her father built a successful photography business in Charleston's crowded wedding market, while simultaneously launching a popular wedding blog.

Street {Hair} Style

Hair and makeup stylist Bailey Bial shares some of her favorite local looks from Hearts & Plugs' Summer Shindig event at Palmetto Brewery

Tabbuli’s White Haute Nights: Dandy Boutique

White Haute Nights at Tabbuli hosts a "Mad Women" fashion show

Kitchen Confidential: I Used to Cook

Mike Grabman tries one-handed cooking and works up an appetite in the process.

Meet Victoria Honick

With this blog I aim to illustrate the lush variety of careers that we just never learn about in school. Hats off to all the lawyers, doctors, and bankers whose careers are so vital to our society but if you are like me the idea of a job that requires a suit and a neat bun sounds about as close to a nightmare as I can imagine for myself. I am insanely lucky to be able to be creative at work everyday and meet other women who do the same. So, with that said, meet Tory.

Stay Positive: Yeah, It’s Mostly Pretty Alright

What if being a stay-at-home dad isn't for me?

Charleston From a Visitor's Perspective

Blogger Kelly Amendola of A Lovely Life explores Charleston from a visitor's perspective.

So Long, Gray Days! Add Some Color to Your Home for Spring

Vibrant textiles are the perfect way to bring a touch of spring indoors.

Five Essential Kitchen Tools, as Recommended by a Chef

Coastal Cupboard's in-house chef offers his five basic tools any kitchen chef should consider having

Don't Let the Door Hit You Where the Good Lord Split You

Oh no she didn't! After an Atlanta blog editor took Charleston to task for defending the city's honor, Devin Grant wrote a few words in reply.

Fat Versus Fashion Week

Gorgeous comes in all sizes, but the Chanel ski pants hanging in my closet do not. Uh-oh.

9 Day Sugar Cleanse

Been on a bit of a sugar bender? We feel you. Here's how to break the addiction cycle.

50 Shades of Green: DIY Bad-Grrl Eyes

Let Spencer Barnhart show you how to make 'em green with envy with this easy smoky-eye tutorial.

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