Take a peek inside The Flats at Mixson (the design of which has been one of my favorite projects of my career). See the surprising furnishings, murals, and decor that dress the new N. Chas community
Did you hit the celebrity spelling bee last night at the Alley? We did, and we've got all the hilariously inappropriate highlights, a zillion photos, plus the curiously large trophy
Meet the director behind the short film "If You Return," featured at this year's Chas International Film Festival, and his artistic style of choice—glitch art. Plus, see the film's trailer here
Hanging a gallery wall may seem scary (lots of space = lots of room to mess up, no?). But I promise it's not. Here are DIY tips for creating an AWESOME installation of pieces you love
Is anyone locally adapting today's trends to yesterday's frocks? Yep—meet Find Keep Vintage, a pair of designers sewing new life into old duds from their bedroom-turned-studio
Everything you need to know about Rescue Pizza, UPDATED—the pics, the tweets, and how the delivery guy woulda had an easier time without all that traffic. Photo by Post & Courier's Grace Beahm
This week is a bit like attending fashion boot camp... bright lights interviews, platform heel marathons, and multi-tasking manicures. Plus, style asst. Loren fills us in on late-night antics...
Prep your puppies (take care of your feet), don't overdo the booze, and know your best angle... camera angle, that is. Here are 5 tried-and-true tips for behind-the-scenes brilliance
Muted neons and beach-inspired prints made spring come early at designer Lindsey Carter's chic backyard fete. Read on for a look, plus a promo code to score 15% OFF the Troubadour spring collection!
Last week's arrest of our own hometown Bernie Madoff redefined the term "wedding crasher." Are wiseguys and raging opportunists around ever corner? One author says yes.
Sex, drugs, and... well, suicide sells. Why artist types can't imagine themselves out of misery, and why the music industry can't get enough of it. (Caution: I don't have answers, just big questions)
Over the weekend in Roanoke, VA, tweed enthusiasts mixed fashion and cycling for a quirky event—the Tweed Run. Check out these shots from the pre-ride social—who's inspired to bring one to Chas?!
We've got FRESH new details on Ryan and Blake's Cotton Dock wedding last night, including which GRIT blogger planned the bash and who served up the fancy creamed corn. Get it here...
The penny loafer's an all-American classic. Or is it? Here's the scoop on where the men's style staple came from and how we Americans got our hands on them
When posting a blog on Grit, I'm prompted to choose a category that best suits the post. My frequent label, "Mixed Messages," has helped me define myself as an artist
The past two posts have prepped you for it—for buying art on your own. Use this final installment as an easy reference when you go to purchase (like how to tell between a vintage and a period piece)
You don't want to lose precious photos—like, say, this uber-cool Isaac Hayes image by Ernest Withers—to Charleston heat. I've got 4 tips for keeping your fine art and family shots intact
A spur of the moment jetset (and invite from Sarah Parrott) landed CFW Model Liaison Joe Quinn in NYC Tuesday night, there to watch NBC's Fashion Star with the Fashion Stars themselves
