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 […]
MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT
When a customer walks through rug masters, they’re first greeted by Cookie and Clover—a poodle and Pomeranian. They are the friendly “greeters” of the family-run business and have made it into reviews for the one-stop tapestry store. While cute, it’s also telling of how things are done here. “Customers are often concerned they’re going to walk […]
THE PERSONALIZED TOUCH
With a long-established retail presence in the picturesque coastal city of Charleston, Caroline Rhodes has been making her mark with two unique and beautifully appointed namesake shops—one customer at a time. Rhodes Boutique and Rhodes Home & Gift, located a mere four shops apart in the centrally located South Windermere Center, have been a favorite shopping […]
HIDDEN SURPRISES
A stop at Oscar + Cornelius is all about finding hidden gems. You will discover the perfect gift for a loved one, your new favorite creator or a unique, handmade piece to add to your home. For owner Ashley Brook Perryman, the boutique is also a lucky find, which she stumbled across when she least expected […]
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
Fine art photography, architectural imaging, personal branding—Nicole Robinson wears many hats in the proverbial darkroom. Known for her evocative long exposure technique, Robinson’s passion is capturing with her camera the magic of the natural world in the Carolinas and around the globe. Under the umbrella of her brand, Nicole Robinson Photography, is an impressive portfolio […]
