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Art looks at how we see ourselves

The Bad Bitches are a dynamic duo of women who know their way around a kitchen and a set of knives. Between Sarah Adams and Nikki Anhalt, the two have created a culinary movement, uniting women behind the scenes and crafting one of a kind experiences for their guests.

Living Small Part II

You need to eat your grits to get off the grid.

“Who in the World am I? Ah, That’s the Great Puzzle.”

I was recently speaking with a friend about our fathers. Like most conversations worth a damn, it was early in the morning and fueled by a couple pints of beer. My friend brought up a really solid point about my father that I’ve been thinking about ever since.

Shannon Wood Pop-Art Show at Indaco

Free bites and local art

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.

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. ”

Reptile Makeup Tutorial

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

Meet Grit's Newest Bloggers!

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

Hippies are Terrible

Baby Boomers Go Bust

Welcome to Charleston, West Elm!

Welcome to King Street, West Elm!

Coffee lovers rejoice—Counter Culture’s here to stay

Get your coffee fix, and taste it too

Becca Barnet of Sisal & Tow

You could call her an artist, taxidermist, metalsmith, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, photographer, or businesswoman, and each time you would be right. You would think someone with such a breadth of experience wouldn’t be so fantastic in each discipline, but she is.

Grit Picks for your Weekend, July 17-19

A roundup of events this weekend, July 17-19

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.

DIY Wedding Contest

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

Walking the Walk, Not Just Talking the Talk

Learn how a properly trained massage therapist can not only help you physically, but motivate you to be a better version of you. Massage therapy is more than just a luxury, it is an integral part of health and wellness.

Be Mom's Favorite

This fab mix of local gifts, creative crafts, and DIY projects will make mom swoon.

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.

Seam Siren: Maui-Based Herbalist Creates Line of Organic Clothing

Herbalist and healer Mary Wutz turned to fashion to create a line of sustainable, organic clothing that is as good for your body as it is for the Earth.

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