ORANGE VINO
Orange wines are the talk of the wine world. If you’re ready to try on a new style—and color—Italy is at the forefront of an orange wave of wine with an ever-growing selection. It’s all part of a natural wine revival that challenges us to explore wine in its purest form. First, orange wine has nothing […]
FULLY INSURED
Choosing and purchasing the right type and appropriate amount of insurance to cover your precious valuables and investments can be overwhelming. Living on the coast adds a new level of challenge, especially when considering the limitless combinations of insurance products and carriers. Do you need flood or earthquake insurance in addition to homeowners insurance? Should you […]
CURATED TREASURES
When you’re in the market for something precious—gold, diamonds or a Rolex, perhaps—the hunt for the perfect piece can be as exciting as the actual acquisition. And when making an investment—large or small—in a piece of fine jewelry or a high-end timepiece, a purveyor offering top-quality, authenticated product is key. Luxe Jewel Exchange filled that […]
THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE
Over the past 24 years, John Vance has built a solid reputation for himself in Charleston real estate, and in 2023, he used his standing and expertise to launch his own brokerage, Charleston Realty Pros. “I’ve been a partner in many real estate companies in the past, and going out on my own provides me with an […]
HIGH-TECH TOYS
Wondering what that snappy-looking vehicle was you just passed on the road and where to find one for yourself? Drive-bys are sending enthusiastic sunseekers to Carolina Rides—an eco-friendly outfitter riding the wave of American adults pursuing an active, outdoor lifestyle. From boomers to Gen Z, folks of all ages, sizes and shapes are strapping on smart […]
A NATIVE’S VIEW
Alex Brener’s path to becoming a real estate broker is nothing if not interesting. Previous to starting Alex Brener Real Estate in 2018, he’d spent over a decade in real estate development, investment and construction, flipping over 250 homes. Additionally, he owned a bunch of MoonPie-themed soda fountain/nostalgic gift shops. “Both aspects of my work and […]
EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR A BEAUTIFUL SMILE
Few look forward to visiting the dentist, but with Smile Carolina Dental Group, chances are good one will walk out with a smile, and a beautiful one at that. Dr. Jeffrey Johnson and his team offer the highest quality restorative, cosmetic and surgical dental treatments, all provided with a compassionate touch. Their modern office is situated […]
SIMPLIFYING THE BUILDING AND BUYING PROCESS
As a native New Yorker and the owner of a luxury boutique business specializing in public relations and event planning for 20-plus years, Michelle Almeyda-Wiedemuth has developed a skill set that has been crucial in serving her clients. Those skills coupled with the fact that her husband is a custom homebuilder helped make her decision […]
REVEAL YOUR BEST SELF
We all want to look and feel our best, and sometimes we need a little help to do that. Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas, owned by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Craig Rowin, is ready to help reveal and restore each of its patient’s natural beauty through the latest surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. Whether the wish […]
BRINGING A MEASURE OF CALM TO LIFE’S TURBULENT WATERS
Art is not a thing; it is a way. For Becky O’Toole, it’s a way of giving back. The Fates smiled on the gifted acrylic painter after two crushing medical diagnoses separated by a mere two years—one was breast cancer, the other leukemia. That she is in remission from both owes much to her fortitude, her […]
