December 2023

18 stories

1. FeatureOh What Fun! Celebrate the holiday season with dozens of festivities—spectacular light displays, decked-out historic homes, and other merry traditions in the making
2. Feature10 of Charleston’s Most Beautiful People: Get to know some admirable neighbors who embody the beauty of the human spirit
3. FeatureSeason’s Sparklers: Find beautiful baubles to gift (or give yourself) for shimmery and bright holidays and a shiny New Year
4. Local MusicLone Wolf: Music producer Wolfgang Zimmerman steps into the spotlight with his debut album
5. Local SeenFind out how the College of Charleston’s energetic basketball coach Pat Kelsey is building a winning culture and keeping his team motivated
6. Biz - Sci - TechPersonalized Best: How monograms made Lowery Brands one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country
7. Biz - Sci - TechMemories Served: Mary Johnston helps others document their stories
8. Arts ProfileThe gift of song: Gospel singer and pianist Carl Bright performs the Sound of Charleston this season
9. Giving BackPerfect Match: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry forges lasting bonds between mentors and their littles
10. HistoryA pirate’s life: “Gentleman” pirate Stede Bonnet threatened social norms, as well as the property of the elite
11. Scouting ReportScouting Report: Silver clothing and accessories shine bright this holiday season
12. Style Q & AStyle Q&A: Liz Adams of lifestyle blog “Hello Adams Family” shares her her picks for beauty, holiday glam, and gifts
13. Style BuzzGoing once, going twice, sold! Doyle auctions bids on King Street
14. The Charleston HomeColor Story: A pleasing palette was all one CofC grad needed to turn a historical house on Rainbow Row into her happy place
    Photos: Color Story
15. Quick BiteNew & Notable: The Grocery’s Susan and Kevin Johnson bring their restaurant mojo to Mount Pleasant’s Carolina Park
16. 15 Minutes With15 Minutes With: French-trained pastry chef Ashley Cardona puts the sugar and spice into the holidays
    Photos: 15 Minutes With Ashley Cardona
17. Love It!Love It! - December 2023
18. FlashbackFlashback: Festive horse-drawn floats paraded through downtown Charleston as part of the 1901 South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition