Charleston

Sometimes the Muse needs a refresher course—an Outward Bound to sharpen creative survival skills, a high ropes course for writers/artists who need a little endorphin spike....

Behind The Beauty Scene at CFW 2012

My Q&A with the show's hair and makeup creative director Ashley Brook Perryman

Wacky Plenitude

Celebrating Charleston's prose, poetry and wordy people

I Liked It, Per Se

Book Review: Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter, by Phoebe Damrosch

The Perks of Primer

Aren't into wasting time or money on make-up? Take my advice: prep your face with primer

Gadabout Stationery

Hanna Nation's illustrations give me plenty to write home about

Q&A With Lulie Wallace

A chat with one of Charleston's blooming artistic talents, plus a peek at her work

Whisked Away

Whisk Bakery brings the old city closer yet to her Euro roots with deep, rich coffee and fresh pastries best enjoyed nice and slow

We're Looking, Lingering, and Really Loving It

Chassity Evans' local style blog gets a well-deserved nod from the City Paper

Let's Call Him Delusional

You hear plenty of chatter in this town about the, ahem, dating habits of Charleston's gentlemen. Whether the bad rap's well-earned or heartlessly inflated, this guy isn't doing much to raise the bar

A Night with Quiana Parler

Saturday night I helped local singer Quiana Parler glam up for her performance at the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. See how to get the same show-stopping look for yourself

Charleston Artist Collective

Have you bought from the Charleston Artist Collective? The price is right and it's a great way to buy local

Wine + Food Festival: Then & Now

As The BB&T Food & Wine Festival is about to kick off its 7th festival, author Holly Herrick reflects on memories of festivals past, even as she looks forward to the next delicious event, 3/1-3/4

Tan Skin + Tousled Hair = Kate Davis' Tropics Collection

You better be ready for spring, because Kate Davis' new collection is here and it's sexy, beachy, and beautifully versatile

Bull Street Gourmet on the Go

Bull Street Gourmet's addition to its iconic CofC hang-out shop on Bull & Smith wins in every way

Goat. Sheep. Cow. Charming.

Cheese lovers will revel in the delights of Goat. Sheep. Cow. Wine lovers, charcuterie lovers, and bread lovers, too!

Rain Walking

Showers in Charleston? Not so bad...

Charleston, You're My Obsession

I love writing about what I'm obsessed with—this time around, it's all local, all Lowcountry. Pickles, modern art, baby clothes, and all....

Say No to The Notebook

Coupled up? Not? No matter, here's a quick look at what I found for stepping out on the town on Valentine's Day

Local Designer Megan Waldrep Delivers Spice & Little Sugar

Mew Designs founder and designer Megan Waldrep has added the title "writer" to her repertoire with the launch of a children’s book that she has co-authored with friend, Melissa Nelson