August 2017

Grilled peaches and French wine on stone patios, cool mist from a 75-foot waterfall, and shopping for cashmere sweaters. It must be August in Highlands, North Carolina

A newly rebranded conference underscores Charleston’s status as a musical haven

What did the term "August Ladies" mean a century ago?

A new app lets users pay restaurant and bar tabs via smartphone

If you’ve never grown an okra plant—merely enjoying someone else’s crop deliciously fried, boiled, steamed, stewed, canned, baked, or pickled—you may not know that this staple of Lowcountry gardens bears blooms as beautiful as those you might see on a tropical ornamental.

Granted, they’re a summer staple, but this season’s been especially big for espadrilles, with styles ranging from traditional slip-ons to va-va-voom platforms and wedges. August isn’t too late to step into a new pair—many of our picks for Scouting Report will mingle just fine with fall attire

The creator of locally made ZAGS “sunwraps”—now sold in four styles and dozens of designs—shares what she did on her summer vacation, ponders college-football fashion, and more

What’s the best way to feather a first nest? Jennifer Mathis of Blue Bowl Interiors offers her pro advice: Stick to a consistent color scheme and know when to go for broke. With this look, you can save on removable wall-paper and a patterned rug, leaving more funds for furnishings.

Bring water plants into the garden with a high-impact, low-maintenance display

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BevCon founder Angel Postell is no stranger to hosting events, but a back-to-school dinner with fresh-topped pies and banana pudding may be her tastiest yet

Pastry chef Andrea Upchurch gives the creamy, classic summer dessert a zingy twist with a gingersnap crust

Pet-nat, the hip, au naturel cousin of Champagne, is bubbling up around town

Sizzling styles and accessories for your home and closet