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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There is something quintessentially Southern about stepping inside Oyster Candle Company in Mount Pleasant. Maybe it’s the little white antique home that houses the shop. It could be the way the front porch just invites patrons to come on inside. Perhaps it’s the beautiful scents that instantly soothe the soul. It also might be the […]

Every little girl dreams of her wedding day—the elegant wedding cake with dozens of layers, the perfect venue decorated with gorgeous flowers, and most importantly, the show-stopping wedding dress like they’ve seen in the movies. Considering the distinct charm and year-long perfect weather Charleston has to offer, it is no surprise brides have come from […]