“May the best woman win!” Nikki Haley’s closing statement was profound and to the point, much like her speech at the Charleston Visitor’s Center on Wednesday, Feb. 15, where she proudly declared her decision to run for president. Introducing Nikki Haley, Representative Ralph Norman remarked, “In a town full of events that shaped history, I […]

For Dr. Betsy Fraser, seeing is believing. That’s why her number-one goal is providing excellent vision care for Lowcountry residents. “I believe in a preventive and integrative approach to eye care,” said Dr. Fraser, optometrist and owner of Compass Vision Care in Mount Pleasant. “And while we can provide you with the right glasses, my […]

What is it about the holidays that makes us forget everything we know about taking care of our bodies? Even those of us who are generally healthy tend to overdo it, binging on cookies and eggnog at Christmas parties and canapes and champagne on New Year’s Eve. Then we look to January 1 for our […]

As the end of the year approaches, we often have the opportunity to reflect on accomplishments or celebrate new beginnings. It can also just .feel like the right time to open up a bottle of something special to share with loved ones. This season I hope you have an amazing celebration, and if you are looking […]

The name alone is worth a look. But, two seconds after stepping inside Bakies at I’On, you will be tempted to take home every treat in sight. “We are everyone’s neighborhood bakery,” said owner Gail Holdcraft. “We make cakes and goodies for all your family celebrations—from baby showers to weddings—and all the events in between.” The […]

Amici’s Italian Bistro has endured many things since Jennifer French took ownership over seven years ago. She is thankful to the guests that kept them going through hurricanes and ever-changing pandemic protocols. Patrons have supported her Facebook video series, cooking classes and cookbooks, on top of dining at the trattoria. “The community has been great,” […]

Throughout history, women have been associated with being great cooks, leading the charge in the kitchen. However, when it comes to restaurants, contrary to the popular narrative that women dominate this space, men tend to reign. According to Forbes, fewer than 21% of head chefs in the United States are female, and fewer than 7% […]

Nothing helps to warm up a chilly winter day quite like getting lost in a good book. You can transport yourself to a balmy, far-off destination, find yourself wandering around a new world entirely devoid of seasons or embrace the brisk and intrinsic coolness of the winter and uncover a mystery in a damp and […]

When Frank and Sonya Pacera opened Heavens Marketplace in Myrtle Beach mid-summer of 2020, they had their entire future riding on its success. Now, barely two years later, the husband-and-wife team just held a grand opening for a second location in Mount Pleasant. The new space is complete with more room for home décor, furnishings, […]

The glamour is exciting for everyone who attends. When a team member from Charleston Women and I walked in, we were immediately greeted with personal-sized prosecco bottles that boasted dainty little straws. We were given our numbers to bid on the hosts of extravagant vacations and shopped the tables of high-end items from jewelry to […]