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Charleston’s Botanical Treasures: A primer on five long-beloved local plants that put our city on the horticultural maps

Read up on the histories and growing conditions of these beautiful botanicals
Feature, Travel
Escape to Charm: Exploring Beaufort’s Laid-Back Life

Discover recent refreshes to historic lodgings and young chefs making their mark
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The Garden Artist: Learn about legendary landscape architect Loutrel Briggs, who created the Charleston garden style

Briggs created or renovated more than 100 private gardens in the Holy City
Feature, Local Seen
Space Saver: How Matt Williams is gaining traction for the Lowcountry Land Trust

The Land Trust holds its annual spring gathering on April 18
Feature, Local Books
April Punsalan’s new book guides readers on how to forage 30 wild herbs and harness their healing properties

Feature, Arts Profile
How Kristin Alexander’s Annex Dance Company is exploring motherhood and the environment through bold movement

Feature, Biz - Sci - Tech
On the Table: Arte Italica and Crown Linen Designs’ heritage dinnerware and linens finds a perfect match in Charleston

Owner Victoria Fanning relocated the business to North Charleston in 2025
Feature, Small Business
The Tablewith app takes the hassle out of book club logistics

Learn how the app makes hosting easier
Feature, Giving Back
How Star Gospel Mission is helping people without a home build a solid foundation

Learn how the nonprofit is expanding to offer more people transitional housing
Feature, Milestone
Landmark Change

Exploring the New Deal's Historic Signing in Charleston
Feature, Scouting Report
The return of the brooch

How to incorporate one of the season’s top trends into your wardrobe
Feature, Style Q & A
Matthew McLaughlin of Well Furnished shares how he embraces bold color in his home and wardrobe

Find out his tips for makiing an outfit remarkable
Feature, Style Buzz
Retail Buzz: Beau & Ro founder Sara Rossi introduces Sister Shop next door

Plus, The Drop In finds a permanent home for its fitness studio
Feature, The Charleston Home
Cottage Keepers: How A 1940 Riverland Terrace home was saved from “quiet collapse” and reinvented for modern living

The charming 1940s cottage was a worthwile labor of love for owner and builder Tim Sites
Feature, New & Notable
New & Notable: OK Donna on Upper King offers cocktail lounge vibes and playful Italian plates with a Southern twist

Discover new interpretations of familar favorites, including the chefs' interpretation of Ikea meatballs

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 14, 2026

RIVERDOGS HOME GAMES
Apr 15, 2026

BAD SUNS: “ACCELERATOUR”
Apr 16, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN
Apr 16, 2026

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
Apr 17, 2026

MARTIN SEXTON
Apr 17, 2026

ORION
Apr 19, 2026

BLUES BY THE SEA
Apr 19, 2026

CHARLIE BERENS
Apr 20, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE
Apr 22, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN

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Downtown: New Life for a South-of-Broad Craftsman
A young family breathes new life into a 1926 Craftsman dwelling, with smart design ideas and a handsome blend of...
Host a Perfect Picnic
The perfect picnic is one that’s seasonally inspired but not time-consuming, inventive but not tough to transport. Here...
Thanksgiving at Edisto
In the spirit of long Lowcountry summers spent on Edisto Island as a girl, Charleston native Elizabeth Boineau invites...
West Ashley: Backyard sanctuary from "rescue plants"
Rescued from trash heaps and handed down from friends, plants of all provenance are right at home in Jane Ries’ West...
Downtown: Local interior designer facelifts a petite condo
Interior designer Caroline deVlaming refreshes her petite downtown condo with a warm color palette and clever space...
Sweeten the Deal
Pastry chef M. Kelly Wilson makes haute desserts easy with recipes and tips for the home cook
Remembering Hugo


Choose the right paint color
With some 1,928 colors in Valspar’s interior paint palette alone, it’s no wonder that for most (save the exceptionally...
Layer fall colors for a pretty arrangement
Layer fall flowers in bands of color for an orderly break from the traditional mix-and-match arrangement
Dining In
At home, chef Bob Carter serves up an interactive menu to entertain adults and kids alike
The Heat Is On
From tropicals to aromatic herbs, we'll show you the plants that thrive beneath our brutal summer sun
Revamped Vintage
Transform flea-market finds into modern-day treasures—here, dealer Hollie Wood offers up three simple projects made...
Displaying Your Art Collection (Tips from Designer Muffie Faith)
Muffie’s tips for displaying your art collection
Tips for Stocking a Party Pantry
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is any good party stockpile assembled overnight. So when it comes to basic...
Sullivan’s Island: A Summer-White Island Home
One of Charleston’s vanguard couples trades downtown digs for light and easy island life
Tomato Glossary


Caring for Patio Umbrellas
Keep your patio umbrella in tip-top shape with advice from outdoor fabric- and umbrella-designer Alison Childress
Make the Most of Local Tomatoes
Tasty new spins on tomato-inspired dishes
Taste Test: Charleston's Best Barbecue Sauces
Question: What does a Southern magazine staff do in its spare time? Answer: Sample more than 20 locally made barbecue...
Fire Up Your Fruit
Grilling fruits concentrates flavors and releases juices as natural sugars caramelize, creating a lightly browned...
Choose the Right White Paint
Judy and Fred Reinhard offer time-tested advice for choosing all-white paints
Towering Florals
Pile a pretty arrangement of summertime blooms on stacks of your favorite serving ware.
Growing Fig Trees: 8 Simple Tips
Learn more about planting fig trees with tips from the Clemson Extension
The Basics
Handling and Cooking Seafood
White House Wow! Decorating with Whites


Showcase Brilliant Potted Orchids
Potted orchids put on a bright show when paired with tropical greenery and the season’s cheeriest fruit
Fresh Seafood Salads
Four easy-to-prepare lunch salads
My Foodie Heaven
A journey to California wine country proves there’s more to Napa than what’s in the glass
Small Spaces: Transforming a High-Traffic Dining Room
Interior designer Heather Marz transforms a high-traffic room in her home into a sophisticated, stop-and-stay-awhile...
A Sullivan’s Island 4th of July
Retired military pilot Eric Dodson and family inspire old-school Americana on Sullivan’s Island, paying tribute to...
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