I have ideas, including Jason Isbell, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and the viability of a tribute band named ZZ Topless. Plus, we'll discuss which are better—real or fake. See? I have ideas...
Here are my favorite festive, homespun Christmas decorations, plus a heads up on a new tradition I'm starting... a curated holiday yard sale on Sullivan's Island
Find these—mini cups of hot cocoa, easy-yet-elegant candle embellishments, and place cards that double as take-home ornaments—here, in Part Two of my holiday entertaining inspiration
While touring Callie's Biscuits' new home, I found black pepper-bacon buttermilk biscuits, homemade jam, and pimiento cheese. Mmmmm. Another notable finding? THE perfect holiday hostess gift
I scouted out local talent Sarah Boyts Yoder's latest collection at the Michael Mitchell Gallery—in it I happily found a hairdo à la Georgia O'Keeffe, baby britches, and color and crosses aplenty
All a writer needs is a pen and pad... A dog pen and four padded hoofs, that is. Lowcountry authors go fetch some puppy love at tonight's book release (bow-WOW) to benefit Charleston Animal Society
There's a new anti-croakies, skip-the-cargo-shorts, no-more-visors menswear movement happening in Charleston. Enter fitted blazers and slim-fit trousers and dressing like you mean it...
Are you just going to stick with the same old routine, same rules, same boundaries? Just imagine what you could do if you kicked away your comfort zone (one small nudge at a time...)
Bird carcass meets Pyrex meets half-tin-foil-covered mac-and-cheese... A touch of frostbite from fridge-shelf battles equals a good Thanksgiving in my book
My advice for taking in Friday night's show at the Music Farm, in a mere 20 Tips or Less. Really, buy me a Guinness and follow my advice. Only some of it though... Most of it doesn't even work for me
Pre-pubescent porn hunts, old Asian liquor, and Reservoir Dogs... Ever since I can remember, my family-and-friends holiday has been less turkey and stuffing, more raucous fun and wild mischief
The holiday season got off to an early, swinging start with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra's "Holiday Swing" show at the Charleston Music Hall last Wednesday. If you miss it, here's what you missed
I took my six-year-old son to see a local performance of Shrek: The Musical last night—here are the hilarious highlights, including mention of CofCer John Kresse. See the final show today at 2 p.m.
I know, I know, those sourdough starters can be about as welcome as a chain letter. Unless it's been molded, kneaded, shaped, baked into a cake, and given to you by a true friend
Part One of my holiday entertaining inspiration is here: I've got good-looking tabletop ideas like mini-souffles, velvet-wrapped menu cards, and more. What will YOU do with your holiday table?
3 gooey cheeses + truffle oil + macaroni= delish. Here's the recipe you've gotta serve on Thursday, or any old day when you need a good dose of comfort food
Beat the system AND the lines this week—here are my big-payoff tips for scoring the best deals on the biggest retail day of the year (Note: one of them involves being polite...really?)
Me, I've got a whole list... the half-hand waves down a country road, good storytellers, the Saturday morning breakfast clubs, the never-forgotten landmarks. Now it's your turn....
Soon, I may be able to stomach snow globes and Bing Crosby, but I'd love to wrap up my August to-do list first. Let's get started anyway... with a little flour and fluff for your Thanksgiving table
