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Create Society Workshop Recap

Gift Wrapping and Watercolor Calligraphy Workshop

I'm really excited to be sharing these pictures with you today!! Thank you for making our very first Create Society workshop a success! The first part of our workshop attendees learned tips + techniques to spice up their gift wrapping. Later, Markey Haseldon from Hatch Cove Designs taught the basics of watercolor calligraphy. Jennifer from Dot and Army and I had such a great time and we plan to offer more events in the future. Stay tuned! Special thanks to The Farmer & The Larder, The Vine Garden Market, Brake Ink, Tree House Macarons and Hatch Cove Designs. Photography: Kelli Boyd Photography Dress: Tibi

Wrapper’s Delight

Host a Gift Wrapping Party for Your Friends

We are full swing into the holiday season and with this time of year comes the holiday parties! Turn a solitary chore into a fabulous fete by wrapping with your closest friends. They will actually look forward to your party and with beautifully wrapped gifts, leave feeling accomplished! Need wrapping paper? Check out Savannah stationery and style maven Emily McCarthy's very own line of designer Spot Cheetah papers and monogrammed gift tags. Check out Savannah Magazine to see our full spread! Attire: James Gunn Boutique Photography: Kelli Boyd Photography Gift Wrap: Emily McCarthy Embroidered Napkins: Number Four Eleven Stylist: Monica Lavin

Homemade Hot Chocolate

My Favorite Hot Chocolate Recipe

During the holidays, it's usually inevitable that our family will gather around for board games in front of the fire. This is when I serve my favorite hot chocolate recipe provided to me by Randi Zeagler from Wake Up Coffee. It's easy to make -- just gather up all of the ingredients, bring to a boil, stir and top with marshmallows. Ingredients Whipping cream Whole milk Unsalted butter Hershey's cocoa powder Pure sugar cane Cinnamon stick Chocolate chips Cayenne pepper In a large pot, add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream 3 cups of whole milk 1/4 stick of unsalted butter 1/4 cup of Hershey's Cocoa Powder 1/2 cup of pure cane sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup of chocolate chips a small pinch of cayenne pepper Instructions Bring to a boil and then let…

Holiday Ready

Shopping with Belmond Charleston Place

My obsession with The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place continues. If you're in the midst of holiday shopping, you'll want to check out the feature that I did earlier in the week. For this story, I'll be talking about the oh so fabulous Calypso St. Barth, The Resort Shop, Tommy Bahama and Pandora! In addition to shopping for those on your nice list, it's also time to start thinking about what you'll be wearing for holiday parties and the big New Year's Eve party! If you're looking for plans this holiday season, definitely check out the Charleston Grill's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feasts, as well as their Champagne and Bites special going on right now. The Resort Shop has a great selection of dresses, tulle skirts and everyday wear. I immediately fell in love with Baily 44's Musical Montage Dress. The…

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Holiday Shops with Belmond Charleston Place

Love the Holidays! The songs, the food, the festive decorations... it's the best time of year! And of course, certain activities put me in the Holiday spirit, like shopping for loved ones. For me, there is a sense of nostalgia that comes with holiday shopping and I'm sure that this reigns true for you as well. Kelli Boyd and I were lucky enough to spend some quality time in Charleston recently, and of course shopping at the Belmond Charleston Place is always something that we look forward to especially once it's decorated for the Holidays! I love the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel but not because of its perfect location (right in the heart of Charleston) but the quality of their neighboring shops! The hotel actually houses shops such as Papyrus, Kate Spade, Calypso St. Barth, Godiva, The Resort…