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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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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



Listen Up!
This weekend, the Ring Around Charleston will flood the Holy City with beautiful sounds
Animal Instinct
Becca Barnet’s creations—from taxidermy to site-specific installations—are as wild and natural world-inspired as this weekend’s SEWE
Eat Your Heart Out
Join chef Christophe Paume in a chocolate heart-making class
Doctor’s Orders
Local wellness expert Dr. Ann divulges her 10 guaranteed weight-loss tips

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

Passport to Bourbon Country
Ramble along with Melissa C. Smith as she drinks in the sights, sounds, aromas, and tastes of the distilleries along...
The Linwood Inn
A resilient Victorian traces its roots to a prominent Charleston family known for their high-profile houses
Snake Charmed:
Serpentine accessories give fall fashion a fierce bite
Take A Cue From Your Closet


Quick Tips: Restyle Your Bookshelves
Freshen up an old bookcase in an afternoon with decorative paper and a little restyling
Kristin Walker
Style, art, and entrepreneurship keep the founder of Charleston Cycle Chic’s wheels spinning
Restyle Your Bedroom


Mini-Makeover: Rolling Bar Cart


Get Out
Our lowcountry guide to exploring the great outdoors
Back to Basics
Quantity, Meet Quality
Diascia
The do's and don'ts of growing the cool-weather loving plant  
Get in Gear!
Find adventure both on- and off-road
Love Thy Neighbor
One Gen X fellow in Folly Beach keeps the fine art of the drop-in alive
Honor Marks
Painter Honor Marks praises the earth with intricate nature studies
Move It!
Here are a variety of places to hit the pavement or follow a trail
Dinner Party Challenge: Farm Fresh
McCrady’s chef Sean Brock welcomes friends to a down-home dinner at Thornhill Farm
Soak It In!
With water weaving its way throughout our landscape, the possibilities for exploration are endless
Blu


Saddle Up!
Seasoned riders and those new to the sport trot over to these stables and trails
What’s Brewing
A pair of college buddies tap Charleston into the craft beer biz
Take a Swing!
Climb, crawl, slide, scurry, and scoot your way across the area’s numerous parks and playgrounds
In a Pickle
Make the most of in-season produce with a quick tip from Chris Stewart
Classic Movie Night
Point your car towards the Highway 21 Drive In to watch new flicks in an old-school setting
Early Bird Special
Practical and delicious, oyster-stuffed quail has graced local tables for generations
Do-Good Dining
Fill up and shell out at October’s batch of food-centered fundraisers
Inside Out
Tippy Stern Brickman marries a stunning island setting with organic artwork
Have a Field Day!
Corn mazes—complete with hayrides, pumpkin patches, and other fall festivities—are cropping up around the Lowcountry
Lasting Impressions
Mikhail Smolkin creates precious jewelry in old-world style
Jerry Zucker, Lifetime Achievement
Celebrating the life and legacy of the billionaire businessman and dedicated philanthropist
Cheap As Dirt
The treasured bounty at Rosebank Farms leaves visitors feeling rich
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