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Holiday Cheer: Punch and Small Bite Combos for Every Festive Gathering

Make entertaining easy with sweet and savory bites paired with tasty tipples
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Designed to Dazzle: Step Inside a Queen Street Manse Filled With Christmas Finery

More is more when it comes to the abundance of Christmas decor in John and Will Hardee’s grand manse
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A Hammock Coast Holiday: Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles Plus More Magical, Family-Friendly Adventures

Enjoy a long weekend with plenty of time to relax and explore the Hammock Coast
Feature, Music Review
Discover the Charleston Supergroup Reviving Early Americana Rhythms

Hear Tounds with Futurebirds at Charleston Music Hall on December 30
Feature, Arts Profile
Grace In Motion: Dancer Jordan Maria Brings Joy to the Stage with Purposeful Movement and Positive Energy

See Jordan perform this season in the Charleston Christmas Special
Feature, Biz - Sci - Tech
In the Spirit: How the Caldwell family built the state’s largest German-inspired Christkindlmarkt

Visit the Awendaw Christmas market December 5-7 and December 12-14
Feature, Small Business
Storybook Star: Stareworthy Custom Children’s Books uses family photos to put loved ones in the center of the narrative

Feature, Giving Back
The Power of Local: Lowcountry Local First’s Efforts To Boost Area Businesses, Especially During the Holidays

Get their new Localist card to receive discounts and promotions through 2026
Feature, Milestone
Discover the Charlestonian Behind the Poinsettia: Joel Roberts Poinsett’s Vibrant Legacy

December 12 is National Poinsettia Day
Feature, Scouting Report
Luxe Looks: How Faux Fur Boosts Your Style Game

Shop our locally scouted style picks
Feature, Style Q & A
Style Q&A: Jewelry Designer Rene Barnes Shares Her Go-tos For Thoughtful Gift-giving

Plus, find out what inspired her to launch her business
Feature, Style Buzz
The Buzz: Woodhouse Spa brings added luxury to the Wentworth Mansion

Plus, Stoney Clover Lane arrives on King Street
Feature, Home & Garden
A Craftsman Reimagined: Inside a Harleston Village home that blends historic charm with modern functionality

The homeowners lovingly restored the Craftsman cottage on the lower peninsula to suit their lifestyle
Feature, New & Notable, Restaurant Reviews
New & Notable: Lauded chef Daniel Humm presents a contemporary fine-dining pop-up at The Charleston Place

Discover a vibrant prix fixe during the year-long residency
Feature, 15 Minutes With
15 Minutes With Mark Connelly: How the Edisto Gold Honey co-owner’s buzzing business helps local famers

Connelly turned his beekeeping hobby into liquid gold, offering a taste of Lowcountry fields and flowers

RECIPES

UPCOMING EVENTS

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NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET
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THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
Dec 30, 2025

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
Jan 12, 2026

Mahjong Boot Camp Basics
Jan 19, 2026

Mahjong Boot Camp Basics
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Mahjong Boot Camp Basics

PHOTO GALLERIES



Top Dogs
Meet The Citadel’s mascots, Boo X and General II, and their devoted caretaker
Flying Solo
Michael Flynn explores new territory with his recent release, Face in the Cloud
Tastes Like Summer
Pastry chef Sean Ehland shares a sweet use for blackberries
Walk the Walk
CFADA hosts the Palette & Palate Stroll this Friday to raise funds for arts education

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Charleston Arts Timeline
Where Is This?
Irish History Walking Tour
Charleston Boating Guide
Charleston Magazine Dining Guide
Cocktails A to Z
Charleston Biking and Hiking Guide
Rare Creatures - Threatened and Endangered Species
Ranky Tanky - Gullah Revival
Images Of Charleston - Photo Contest
27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
Spring Fling
Charleston Oyster Guide

LATEST

Grown Green
This Earth Day, raise a toast to California wineries that are making it possible for eco-sippers to have their...
Mixed Blooms
Embrace the buzz blossoming around St-Germain liqueur—and its exotic roots in the French Alps—with Cypress’ pear martini
Rock Stars
Unearth a perfect gem from this spring’s outcropping of stone accessories
Garden Variety
Bring on the blooms with clutches, totes, and wallets in fresh floral designs
Raw Power
Chef Ken Immer preaches the benefits and teaches the strategies of raw food
Benjamin Hilke
The owner of green design-build firm Hilke Development talks about tools, accessories, and his new, energy-saving...
Garden Revival
Retired physician and green hobbyist Gene Johnson transforms an outdated downtown yard into a lush, open-air living...
Florabundance
Remembrances from a year spent gathering and arranging the floral bounty of Lowcountry gardens—adapted from Southern...
Height of Imagination
Bishopville, South Carolina, topiary artist Pearl Fryar plants, prunes, and nurtures three acres of cypresses and...
Amen Street


Decorate With Color (& Confidence!)


Green Peace
Artistic gardeners discover Zen and the art of backyard maintenance
How to work with an interior designer
All your questions answered
TV Dinner
Chef Bob Waggoner’s new cooking show heats up the airwaves
Reupholster a Chair


Cross-Court Advantage
A budding initiative volleys to foster academic success through the sport of squash.
Knock Out Roses
Petite, abundantly flowering Knock Outs are the equivalent of roses for dummies
Dress Your Easter Table
Fresh entertaining ideas and recipes for your spring holiday
What’s Cooking?
Finding a wine that tastes delicious in your dish—and your glass—can be a challenge. Try adding a splash, and then...
Peg Your Pots & Pans


Light Bites
Celebrate the start of blooming season with chef Noch Lor’s fresh and tasty spring rolls
Create Low-Maintenance Window Boxes
Lush container plants make great fillers
Visual Arts


Cover Outdated Counters with Faux Concrete
A DIY solution to an expensive upgrade
Going for Glory
A local rock group stretches for Billboard heights.
Living Large on Ashley Avenue
A 430-square-foot dependency house, one tiny Yorkie named Benne, and a trove of art-smart finds equals one couple’s...
The Drink
Top Cocktail: Area bartenders concoct haute drinks with Grey Goose vodka or Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey to...
Overhaul Your Home Office
Is your workspace as hard-working as you are? Reclaim it with comfy trappings and 24/7 practicality
Rocker Chic


Overall Winner: Cottage Classic
Kathy & Robert Heller, Sullivan’s Island
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