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Last month, my mother held a family contest. The fact that my brother never named his fishing boat was apparently a topic of some concern for her....

Lowcountry Huevos Rancheros

A Lowcountry spin on classic Huevos Rancheros, filled with collard greens, black-eyed peas, and cheese. Pure Southern goodness

Whitney Houston a Role Model(ish)?

It's a tough call, and us children of the 80s have it bad when weighing in on this gal's legacy (somehow, Jacko's was a little easier)

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

It's Greek to Me...

Meet my grandmother Yia Yia, the inspiration behind The Pattern Project, a smashing design blog that follows my love of all things patterned and printed....

A Case of Conflicting Libidos

She wants it, he doesn't? Really? Easy-does-it advice for all those sexless marriages out there

A (Kids') Look at Artist Ugo Tesoriere

Trying to work some culture into your little ones' weekend routines? Head to the Charleston Library Society this Saturday for an artistic adventure with local author Celia Cerasoli

2011: A Banner Foodie Year in Charleston

A round-up of my favorite local dishes of the year, from perfect panna cotta to the hands-down best burger in town

So How Was Your New Year’s?

Did you dress in finery and go to a rooftop party? What did you drink? Beer? Wine? Bourbon? Champagne? Can you remember?