Charleston's Seafood Restaurant
Far from it, don't let the name fool you. Mike Lata's most recent project took him out of FIG and around the corner then north on King Street to an incredible building that eerily resembles a bank called The Ordinary. Luckily for you and me, the only loans distributed are world class memories that make…
Tips for Starting a Business
It can be tough when you turn what you love doing into a business. It's definitely a game changer. Lavin Label turned 6 months in September so I'm still trying to get the hang of things. A month or so ago I was planning two photo shoots for Savannah Magazine, one for Elegant Island Living Magazine,…
Jewelry and Gemstone Wall Art
I'm in the process of updating my guest bedrooms and my home office -- so I'm on the lookout for eye catching wall art. I learned about a gal, Julie Bishop from Juler's Row, who designs renderings of jewelry and gemstones and then her mom, an artist and designer, meticulously paints them! It's really a great story…
Refresh your Front Porch for Fall with Pottery Barn
I was lucky enough to be asked to style a fall-inspired photo shoot for Pottery Barn with Christy from Colonial House of Flowers! Of course, I said yes and so the planning began. To help with the floral design, we asked the talented women at The Vine Garden Market. The wreaths are jaw-dropping; the deep purple Amaranthus, Rose Hips and…
Airy Restaurant in Charleston
Typically in a food town like Charleston, one would not advise to eat at a hotel but the Belmond Charleston Place restaurants are, without a doubt, a huge exception. Both the Palmetto Cafe and the Charleston Grill perfectly merry a cosmopolitan flare with the subtle charms of what the Charleston dining scene has become famous for. The…