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Whatever your weekend plans may be, we'd bet drafting that grocery list isn't one you're too pumped about. No worries! Natalie's got you covered with a second round of best buys from Trader J's

Nothing says summertime like a good ole' tomato sandwich. Here's a super simple take on the delicious classic, plus a look at farm-fresh produce from the mountains of North Carolina

It's time to take another trip to Trader Joe's. While you're there, fill your cart with these easy and delicious items

Here are some great tips and tricks for growing the Southern stunners, plus a neat DIY and a bouquet using just the blooms outside my door

A quick refresher on protocol for these important family events, along with my tips for making them stress-free and memorable for hosts and guests

Walk into a men's clothier and you'll see a rainbow of neutral-hued suits. Here's what Army Wives costumer and Billy Reid salesman Mike Grady has to say about that

Looking for a little mid-week workday inspiration? Read a former Fortune 100 VP's stirring speech from the recent Charleston Regional Business Journal 
Influential Women in Business Luncheon


Recently, I was asked to design a birthday party for a friend's son. These ideas are easy to tweak and repeat (edible centerpieces, anyone?) for a hit kids' summer bash

I talked with owner John Vergel de Dios on why he is shuttering the business and what's next for some H&U employees

Rude concert goers aside, Jackson Browne's show Sunday night at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center (with Sara Watkins) was truly sublime. That is, if you were listening...

Need a reason to host an impromptu happy hour this evening? Try this super-easy recipe for a refreshing summer favorite.

After my Rum Stroll at Middleton Place last night where I sipped with the best of them, I can offer you a brief—if slightly scandalous—history of the good-time drink's role in Charleston's history

Though a 30-second commute and the freedom to work in your gym shorts may sound appealing, a lot more goes in to successfully working from home. Here are tips for establishing an effective home office

Meet a local style star who loves Mozart, winter fashion, Red Wing boots, and is up for a documentary about anything—even water irrigation in Southeat Asia

Take lasagna to a new level with creamy Port Salut Mornay sauce, Marsala, morels, mushrooms, and more—straight from the test kitchen!

I have one word for you this summer: bronzer. Here's how to get that coveted sun-kissed glow without damaging your skin (or turning into a pumpkin)

Heat-induced beauty lapses are a special shade of tragic, so how do you maintain your sexy? I'll tell you, so pour yourself a glass of sweet iced tea and take notes

A look back at Paul Simon's "Graceland," a perfect album even 25 years later, and a peek at the anniversary package

Last week, we heard all about local gals’ dating pet peeves. Here is the gentlemen’s side of the story....

Stressed about last-minute guests? Don't be. My favorite cocktail staples are great for drop-ins... or impromptu anything