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 […]
‘Tis the Season for Holiday and Celebratory Wines
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 […]
Add Some Sweetness to Your Traditions Bakies at I’On
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 […]
Finding Food and Friendship at Amici’s Italian Bistro
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,” […]
She’s the Head Chef
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% […]
Books to Warm up to All Winter
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 […]
Shop and Be Inspired at Heavens Marketplace
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, […]
Wine, Women and Shoes: Giving Back Never Goes Out of Style
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 […]
Meet a Rising Star: The Lowcountry’s own Faith Schueler
Where are you from, and how’d you grow up? I am from Summerville. I grew up an only child who had to find plenty of things to do to entertain herself! I found my passion for dancing and singing at a very young age. I loved to write little songs and make up dances to […]
Watch Out for These Women in the Arts
We often celebrate the amazing female entrepreneurs taking Charleston and surrounding areas by storm. Our pages are chock-full of real estate agents, retailers and everything in between. However, the more we dive into the many facets that make up the unique Charleston woman, the more we stumble upon women in artistic fields. The Holy City […]
