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Charleston Christmas, fables & traditions. How do "bin yah's" answer those ridiculous questions from "come yah's" Do you ever get snow in Charleston? Duh yeah, when we shake the grits tree! What do you do to get yourself in the spirit of Christmas? Oh, we spend a day at the coast gathering plough mud for making our Christmas ornaments and getting buckets of salt water to make taffy.

Homemade Cranberry Butter

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Charleston and I could not be more excited! It's no secret that this is a magical time of the year from the glittering lights on King street, to family reunions, to strangers helping strangers in the most selfless ways.

Boss Lady Coleen of Five Five Studio

Five Five Studio is built on the traditional practices of weaving and quilting curated with her modern eye.

Lunch Menu at Barony Tavern Offers Pub Food with Southern Touches

Barony Tavern's recently added lunch and tavern menu offers interesting twists on everyday lunch items.

My Trip (and Tips) to the Thrift Store

Hope you guys had a chance to read through my Thrifting Tips! I’m going to take you through the process of it all, just because it can be a little overwhelming! I love the Goodwill in Mount Pleasant, the one is James Island is amazing as well. They are open until 8PM which is great for last minute shopping needs!

Thrifting Tips For Fall and Winter Wardrobe

You've put your summer wardrobe way, and now it’s time to get out the good stuff. But if you’re like me, you’re ready for some new stuff. Also if you’re like me, I heard money doesn’t grow on trees, so I like to stay within a (major) budget. In Charleston, fall and winter is all about layering. I’m not asking you to buy your perfect fitting jeans and classic white tee-shirt at goodwill, but rather novelty pieces that can be used to mixing, matching, and layering. Here are some tips for your trip to the thrift store!

Will Barbie Land Her Man? — Tales of an Uber Driver

When I began driving for Uber this fall, I received advice from numerous sources on how to succeed, make a ton of money, and most importantly remain safe. However, no one informed me of how crazy my passengers can be. The following series chronicles weird, hilarious, and scarily true moments I have experienced as an Uber driver.

Charleston International Film Festival Gala

Sunday night filmmakers, screenwriters, and directors from all over the country gathered at the Charleston Music Hall to celebrate the winners of this year’s film festival. From the moment I walked in the door it was apparent that I was among a group of talented and intelligent artists.

Thanksgiving Entertaining & Stovetop Potpourri

The countdown is officially on for the most wonderful time of the year. I'm sharing what to serve, how to decorate, and how to make your home brim with heart-warming, nostalgia-evoking aromas with homemade simmering stovetop potpourri.

daily | fall mornings

There is something absolutely comforting about fall mornings...the fog, the mist, the crisp air. It is always so delightful.

Weekend Roundup November 6-8

We've got your Grit Picks—all the best events happening in Charleston this weekend, November 6-8

DIY Gold Foil Pumpkins

Spruce up your fall decor with this unique take on pumpkins using gold leaf.

SOUND + LIGHT Preview Experience

As I wandered further and further back in the darkness, I had the distinct feeling of Alice in Wonderland when, after growing too big, she suddenly finds herself getting smaller and smaller, everything around her seeming enormously out of proportion...

Halloween Hangover Cures: A Roundup

Feeling Halloween Hungover? Whether it was the third king-size Twix bar you ate or the seven shots of tequila, we've got all the events to cure what ails you this Sunday.

Reptile Makeup Tutorial

Feeling cold-blooded this Halloween? Makeup artist Spencer Barnhart creates a reptile look.

Dîner en Blanc Charleston

Because wearing white and drinking too much shouldn't just be reserved for College of Charleston's spring graduation.

The Spirit of Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim & The Law to bring their raw live performance to The Pour House this month.

Fall's Favorite Fruit

This weekend my kitchen smelled of cinnamon, nutmeg, and baked apples while outside, Hurricane Joaquin paid a not-so-friendly visit to Charleston.

Fall Wardrobe Favorites

Fall hasn't arrived just yet in Charleston, so that means there's still time to do some shopping. I'm sharing a few favorites for the upcoming season!

Meet Grit's Newest Bloggers!

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

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