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Setting up a budget is easier than you think

Turns out starting a budget is simple... here's how

HIDDEN F&B: Danetra Richardson, SWANK Desserts

Danetra Richardson thought she might open a late-night dessert place, hence the name SWANK Desserts, which stands for Sweets With A Nightly Kick.

10-day road trip through the Bad Lands to Durango, Colorado

Amirrilo by morning, maybe.

MEET LAUREN FUREY

A young, female chef trailblazer is in Charleston, and you can't miss her!

Father's Day: Shop local for the best gifts

Stumped for Father's Day? Grit's got a curated list of great gift ideas.

7 Pool Floats to Instagram This Memorial Day

If you don't put it on Instagram, did it really happen? Live your best list this Memorial Day with our curated selection of Instagrammable pool floats.

Enjoying Charleston Wine + Food Festival On A Budget

Charleston Wine + Food events for budget-friendly travelers

They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright... On Church Street?

If you haven’t yet experienced a performance at the Dock Street Theatre, I would highly recommend it.

"A Chorus Line" Comes To Charleston: An Interview With Manny Houston & Megan Pue

We interviewed the choreographer and music director for the latest show by the Footlight Players!

I'm a Big Kid Now!- Southern Charm 3, Episode 1 Recap

Lorena Jordan gives us an irreverant, stream-of-consciousness recap of Southern Charm's third Season Premier.

LISTen : 9 Little-Known Bands from the 90s

No Ace of Base’s or Nirvana’s here, but rather a select tandem of artists you may not have heard in the wake of the musical bounty that was the 1990’s.

Dressing on a Dime—Charleston Fashion Week

Want to look hip at Fashion Week this year but don’t want to blow your paycheck?

People, prices, and "Please Don't Use That on my Hair!"

In 2014 my first piece with Grit was something along the lines of “All the things your stylist wishes you knew”. For over a year I’ve read that particular piece and gotten tons of feedback from other stylists during my travels about the things they would add to it. I can’t help but find some of these things just hysterical and some of them necessary to repeat.

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!

Halsey Institute’s Bizarre Bazaar was Wonderfully Weird

Searching The Halsey Institute's Bizarre Bazaar, the gallery's yard sale of thirty years of exhibition materials, for the perfectly odd find.

Jenny Kleiman

"We are a team and that's what makes this work. Building a brand and company is really about learning to share."

DIY Wedding Contest

The results are in! Now's your chance to pick the winner of the Charleston Grit DIY Wedding Contest.

10 Best Outdoor Happy Hours in Downtown Charleston

Check out 10 of our favorite downtown places to beat the heat with a cold drink for happy hour.

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

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