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Stacy Smallwood and her Hampden team entertained some of the fashion industry's greatest this month. Here's what went down

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

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

In addition to starting those French Quarter Art Walks we all love to roam, the matriarch of the local gallery scene—Nina Liu—has helped turn Charleston into a forefront art Mecca of our region

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?

What I'm looking for in live music is a bit of insanity, some weird, some risk, some show... Here's my take on what's lacking in our own local music scene

I beg to differ. That, and three other big reasons why I never made it to the Olympics Games

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

So says my good friend and music promoter Joel Frank. That debate aside, come out to Home Team BBQ (W.A.) this Sunday for his venture's kick-off bash, with a ton of local (non-boy band) music

When words fail, let the music play. This Saturday's Marley Lion Music Festival will bring together our community to remember, celebrate, laugh, cry, and heal following the tragedy in our own backyard

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

Haley's veto was stomped. Guess we showed her....or will we? Let’s not let our local arts community die by our neglect

One of our very own Grit gals WOWS on the pages of Charleston magazine's August issue—you won't believe these photographs (or this super spa of a master bath)

The summer's sudden upheaval of hair (the crazy, humidity-ridden kind) has me hunting down THE product to stop the madness. I've found it, so all my frizzy ladies, pay attention...

Ripe with just-in-time growing tips and gorgeous photography, the Grit team found Joan's colorful, summer-ful post to be a standout source of weekend gardening (and eating!) inspiration

The Sun Golds that are as sweet as candy, San Marzanos for homemade sauce, a wacky heirloom, and how to get started on your fall crop

So a middle-aged married guy walks into a bar and ...

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