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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

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Speaking of Giving Thanks…
Put down the pumpkin pie and feast your eyes on these special sales and trunk shows
Pick Your Own Adventure
Hit the beach—or the cool and comfy sofa—with recent releases from local authors


Pop To It
Chef Andrea Lever Upchurch shares her watermelon pops recipe


Perfectly Frank
Dorothea Benton Frank takes on brutal truths in her new novel with her signature humor and storytelling prowess


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

Natural Wonders
Beauty and adventure beckon in Cashiers, North Carolina
Building a Future
As graduation for the inaugural class of the American College of the Building Arts approaches, the students share the...
Heavy Hitters
The Punch Brothers take a swing at this year’s Spoleto Festival
The Basics: Arranging Flowers
Going overboard to make flowers look good is akin to hanging Christmas lights around an East Battery manse to ensure it...
Jazz It Up
Take another listen to the smooth sounds of the ’50s and ’60s
Asheville
Exploring Asheville’s timeless and tireless streets, shops, and bistros
Cool Beans
Emily Cookson demystifies the use—and reuse—of vanilla seed pods
Give Me Shell-ter
South Carolina’s official state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle, seeks sand, surf, and safety
A Classic
Meet Charles Wadsworth: chamber music's champion, Spoleto's beloved star
Ashley Brook Perryman
This professional hair and make-up artist styles a life from things that make her happy
Get the Party Started
From the start of Spoleto in 1977, Charlestonians have opened their homes, and hearts, to the festival
Lynne Riding
Painter Lynne Riding ventures beyond the obvious to capture life’s beautiful abstractions
Fish


Living on Island Time
Nearly two decades, multiple renovations, and a whole lot of character transform a quaint cottage on Sullivan’s Island...
Julian Smith
The multifaceted Bridge Run director takes his many responsibilities in stride
Mastering the Masters
Making the most of a trip to golf’s most prestigious event
Herb Parker
Local sculptor Herb Parker explores the transitory nature of built spaces with his large-scale organic works
Swing Town
Charleston Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to an American legend
Charleston’s Botanical Treasures
Priceless antique prints showcase a sampling of the flora that put our city on the botanical map—specimens that still...
A Bright Bulb
Chef John Ondo of Kiawah’s The Atlantic Room shares trade secrets on working with garlic, the flavorful darling of...
Our Once-Daily Bread
Long-forgotten local rice bread recipes deliver a delicious slice of colonial life
Mix Up Champagne Cocktails
Six creative ways to blend your bubbly
Host a Casual Sunday Brunch
Simple, Lowcountry-inspired dishes without the rush
Second-Hand Shopping Tips


How to plant and maintain a cut-flower garden


Daylilies
Prized for their heat- and drought-hardiness, these leggy blooms are the perfect perennial for any gardener who wants...
8 garden standouts
What are some of the main players in the Wagener Terrace space? Joan and Chad McDonald list their garden’s standouts
6 Steps to Increase Your Home's Curb Appeal
Gussying up your homefront doesn’t have to be an over-priced overhaul left to next season (or the next); Scott Parker...
Collecting and caring for antique containers
Inspired to seek out some colorful tins of your own? First, get the scoop on collecting and caring for vintage and...
Create Vintage Tin Flower Arrangements


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