FINER THINGS
If you were born in Charleston or have lived here most of your life, chances stand at close to 100% that you know about clothier M. Dumas & Sons. The men’s retail store has been a fixture on King Street for 105 years. Luckily for the influx of newcomers to the area, they have a […]
SELF-EXPRESSION
Mother-daughter duo Barbara Griesedieck and Corinn Brunson, owners of Julep women’s boutique, appreciate individuality. When they bought their store, then Warren on King, from the former owner in 2016, they had a vision: Cater to local women who don’t want to wear what everyone else is wearing or what influencers are telling them to wear. […]
THE JOY OF MOVEMENT
Choosing a surgeon can be a daunting task for a patient who is already facing daily medical challenges and chronic pain. Those whose challenges involve joint issues, such as hip or knee pain, will be pleased to learn that Dr. Dustin Hambright of South Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center receives high praise and five-star […]
PROUD TO BE FROM PUGLIA
Zinfandel is one of the most historic and beloved red wine grapes of California. First planted by Italian immigrants to the wine country in the early 1800s, Zinfandel is originally from Puglia, Italy, where it is known as Primitivo. Big, red and jammy, Primitivo is named for the early ripening character of the grape, which […]
PICTURE-PERFECT
You don’t have to walk the red carpet runway to receive star treatment at an event decorated by Charleston Charm Paper Flowers. With ingenuity and artistry, entrepreneur Simone Simmons, who founded the company in 2018, creates memorable, photographic events for her customers. Whether it’s a baby shower, bridal shower, wedding or birthday party, Simmons handcrafts […]
Sizzling Hot
It’s no secret that the Charleston real estate market is hot, particularly for families outside of the state who are looking for a post-pandemic move to a city with a slower-paced lifestyle in a beautiful coastal setting. These are busy times for Bunker Burr, real estate agent with luxury sales firm Oyster Point Real Estate […]
The Vineyards of Golan Heights
Last fall, archaeologists unearthed a 75,000-square-foot winery estimated to be 1,500 years old in the city of Yavne in central Israel. It was an incredible find. The ancient wine capital once employed thousands and shipped throughout the Mediterranean. In Israel, history is a vibrant force. The modern roots of winemaking, however, are more New World […]
NATURE VS. NURTURE
Aesthetician Stephanie McChesney has been a respected expert on skin care for more than three decades, which is why, when she drops loving truth bombs about the skin care industry, people like Oprah listen. Here’s her first one, delivered with the kind and gentle energy that comes from wisdom and experience: “People are having plastic surgery […]
LET THEM EAT CAKE
When Natalia Akst texted to let me know she’d just put together a sampler for me, I was excited. I had already spent time aplenty on her website, browsing page after luscious page of her pastries, bonbons, cookies and cakes of all kinds: signature cakes, sponge cakes, cupcakes—my mouth watered at the prospect of trying some […]
THE GOLDEN AGE OF BLENDING
If you think red blends are the latest trend in wine, think again. Wines have been blended for thousands of years. What is new is our tendency to identify wine by grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir) rather than the place they come from (like Napa Valley or Burgundy). Despite our desire to place […]
