entertaining

Brides- and grooms-to-be (and anyone else looking to spruce up a drab dining room table)—have you seen what's in our local shops in the way of china and glassware? Here are two great resources

Have you ever thought about these mysterious entertainers? You can sometimes find one on King Street, between Calhoun and Market, but is it a true art form or sidewalk game of pretend? I asked one...

Anything can happen at this year's NCAA tournament, he contends, and that spells excitement come next week

What do this year's muddled rankings mean for your bracket? Hint: Flipping coins or ranking by best Harlem Shake might be as good a strategies as any. More on this wild, wild season...

I couldn't help it, I laughed—and I laughed HARD, the way we do sometimes. Right up until the joke was on me. Here's the story of me, a military vet, and my right side view mirror....

She hit the elf on the head... ahem, the NAIL on the head. With the dizzying amount of holiday prep required of most households, is it okay to leave Santa's high-maintenance helpers out in the cold?

So, I know that he's supposed to bring my clan holiday happiness and cheer—but this elf guy gives me the creeps. And I'm busy enough already, thanks. What about you? Do you elf it?

How do you feel about Black Friday starting early... as in, before the turkey's even properly digested? Check out the healthy, heated debate that ensued right here on whether you oughta take part

As candles are one of my entertaining must-haves, the recent grand opening of the Colonial Candle flagship store proved to be an "enlightening" event!

Here's how to find and sign up for the money-saving sales, plus tips on which goods to scout for while you're there. I'm sharing all of my secrets!

Beach season might be coming to a close, but not for runners. Here're some things to consider—wind, dead jellyfish, sand dunes, dogs—to best enjoy a fall jog along your favorite shore

One fellow blogger called this her "favorite post so far on Grit." What do YOU think?

I love street people. They're friendly, candid, neighborly folk. Recently, I enjoyed top-notch football banter with (and got a top-notch haircut from) my Spring Street friends

It seems the more popular a sport gets, the more aggressive its fans become. A recent documentary has me musing: Is fan violence an inherent tendency? Or rather one fueled by a person's environ?

What's better than a thick slice of cheddar? Smooth, silky cheddar cheese bechamel sauce. Perfect for dipping, this fondue-esque recipe should be your go-to when entertaining (company and kids, alike)

Brand new Gritter Tim Brennan started off with a bang with his entertaining—and thought-provoking—observations on our local music scene. Charleston, where IS the weird?

This is one of my all-time favorite go-to recipes, showcasing the season's abundance of local shrimp and vine-ripened tomatoes

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

I know, you can't believe you watched another episode of it either... But here we are, so you might as well read on

This scores our favorite and least favorite of the week, all for the same reason. Here's why...