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Five Five Studio is built on the traditional practices of weaving and quilting curated with her modern eye.

Thrifting Tips For Fall and Winter Wardrobe

You've put your summer wardrobe way, and now it’s time to get out the good stuff. But if you’re like me, you’re ready for some new stuff. Also if you’re like me, I heard money doesn’t grow on trees, so I like to stay within a (major) budget. In Charleston, fall and winter is all about layering. I’m not asking you to buy your perfect fitting jeans and classic white tee-shirt at goodwill, but rather novelty pieces that can be used to mixing, matching, and layering. Here are some tips for your trip to the thrift store!

cleaning for guests

It's that time of year again for guests to be arriving and staying in your home. Here is a quick list to get the cleaning done so you don't have to worry about it for one more day!

The River and The Stones

Keep moving before the stones disappear beneath the water.

Thanksgiving Entertaining & Stovetop Potpourri

The countdown is officially on for the most wonderful time of the year. I'm sharing what to serve, how to decorate, and how to make your home brim with heart-warming, nostalgia-evoking aromas with homemade simmering stovetop potpourri.

Local stand-up comedian Jeremy McLellan interviews Brian Regan

Regan opens up about comedy, politics, passion, and the world changing around him.

Alesya Opelt, Founder and CEO of Alesya Bags

“CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE JUST PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO CREATE, I JUST LIKE TO SEE THINGS COME TO LIFE. ”

Thanks Joe!

How, in a city that is heavily stratified by race, income, and history, can one man remain in power so long and remain so beloved? We say thank you to Mayor Joe Riley for forty years of service.

Tale of the Fish at Wild Dunes

Italian and Mediterranean-inspired fish dishes served up by some of the best chefs in the US!

Pop Fizz Clink Gone

Charleston Wine + Food co-hosted a bubbly bash with Veuve Clicquot at the William Aiken House. "We can pop bottles all night and baby you can have whatever you like"—the inimitable T.I.

HEART Fashion Show

Holistic Education and Art Recreation Therapy (HEART) is a healthy and creative day program for adults with special needs. In July, they welcomed guests to a fashion show sponsored by Palmetto Goodwill at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church.

The Grand Opening of Mercantile and Mash

A first look and first (and second, and third, and fourth) taste of Mercantile and Mash, the new gourmet food emporium and American whiskey and beer bar located in The Cigar Factory

She Returns From War Pre-Album Release Show

Hunter Park of She Returns From War played a pre-album release show for her upcoming album, Oh What a Love, at The Rarebit. Park’s songs come from a deep place of emotion that of course feels personal, but like any great song, also universal.

Beckie Dobbs #internationalBossLady

The very first International Boss Lady, former Charleston native.

Ooh! Beautiful

Internationally trained and renowned cosmetic artist Andrew C. Petersen sits down with Lisa Thomas to talk beauty, the beauty business, and her new venture, Ooh! Beautiful.

Viva Italia at Vincent Chicco's

If you like Italian food, you'll love the menu at Vincent Chicco's. And probably you'll eat too much pasta, but you should probably still order dessert.

No I Don’t Have a Dance Studio

And I don’t really want one either

Part 4: The Car Diaries, Summer Tour 2015

Mike Grabman takes a road trip across the Southern United States along with his wife and child.

The Vivid Journey

Pastel Pink, Lavender, Neon blues, and even Granny Gray has completely taken over 2015 hair trends.

Stuck in the middle with me

Middle aged is kind of like playing Twister. You find your self in some precarious situations with a limb in all age genres.

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