IN SEARCH OF AUTUMN COLOR

Newcomers to Charleston frequently lament that, in spite of its beauty, the Lowcountry lacks spectacular fall color. The thing is, heart-stopping Technicolor does exist here, but our autumn shades consist of subtle layers of innuendo instead of endless masses of vibrant colors.

TRIED AND TRUE

“My parents put their heart and soul into Gold Creations,” Elizabeth Wolfe Hudson says. “Their attention to detail and care was instilled in all of us from a young age. It carries over to everything in our lives. It’s our brand and our legacy.”

FROM CITY TO COUNTRY

Walk into any random building on King Street and you’re bound to find an upscale store that people from all over the country visit for clothing and accessories. But you’ll need to have a little luck if you’re going to find a store as special as Grady Ervin & Co.

YOUR WARDROBE, PERFECTED

How often do you feel inspired when you’re getting dressed? Unless it’s for a special occasion, the answer is probably rarely.

WHAT MY GARDEN WANTS TO BE

I started my garden 25 years ago, and I’m still learning what manner of thing it is. I should have known this would be the case. A painter, I understand that my job is to have an idea, to set to with paints and brushes on the canvas, and then to see where it goes.

SOLE MATES

True style is enduring. That is a rule Janyce McMenamin of RTW Charleston knows well.

FAMILY JEWELS

Open for more than 100 years in the same spot on King Street, Croghan’s Jewel Box is a true Charleston success story, a family business where old and new converge at every turn.

CELEBRATING “THE HALL”

So much has been written and said about the grand (bordering on grandiose) new Gaillard Center that some may overlook that day-to-day centerpiece of the local music scene: the Charleston Music Hall.

CURRENTS

Exciting news! The legendary Cirque du Soleil will be performing OVO in North Charleston from August 9–13.