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Busy Woman Savings Charleston Harbor Tours see inside back cover $35 for 2 tickets (regularly $44) on the live narrated harbor history tour (through 8/31/15)

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John Griffiths Hardwood Flooring South Carolina’s premier hardwood flooring installer and refinisher offering beautiful flooring on any budget. With over 25 types of flooring to choose from, you too can enjoy the mark of a craftsman. Hardwood, tile & leather flooring installation. • Hardwood flooring repairs • Handmade parquets & borders • Shoe Molding • Charleston’s Antique Wax Finish • Woodblock countertops • Dustfree sanding & refinishing John Griffiths Hardwood flooring would love to work with you.

tel 843.442.5366 / email: john@jghardwood.com www.jghardwood.com see our ad page 5 Zinn Rug Gallery 30 years of providing the best.

Nese Zinn, owner, travels the world hand selecting each and every rug, chosen for its age, color, condition and design. Our dedicated and well informed staff is happy to help you choose the art for your floors.

767 Coleman Boulevard, Number 4, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.856.5066 email: zinnruggallery@comcast.net www.zinnruggallery.com FRAMING

Artizom Frame Gallery Artizom is a locally owned and operated fine art service.

We offer professional custom framing for works on paper, canvas, photographs, textiles and collectibles. We employ a knowledgeable staff of artists that can help choose a frame package to best complement and protect your artwork.

We are proud to offer museum quality, conservation framing as well as the replacement of broken picture frame glass.

We are proud to introduce our own line of hand-finished, solid hardwood frames with spline corners. Customers can choose the wood combination, shape and finish to suit their piece and personal style.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm Ansonborough Shopping Center, 334 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.723.3726 / www.artizom.com

Protect Your Art Places to avoid storing framed or unframed artwork: • Attic • Basement • Exterior Walls or Porches • Fireplaces • Bathrooms Source: Artizom

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FLOORING & RUGS

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GDC Home

Home Events Charleston Home + Design Show August 28 - 30 The magazine’s interactive show featuring home professionals showing off their products, skills and services.

Free ASID interior design consultations, prize drawings, antique appraisals and more. www.charlestonhomeanddesignshow.com

Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens October 1 - 25 The Preservation Society of Charleston welcomes you inside the private interiors of some of Charleston’s most exceptional historic houses. Different tours are offered daily and include gardens, homes, churches and residences. Proceeds benefit the Preservation Society of Charleston. www.thefalltours.org

Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens March 16 - April 24, 2016 Charleston’s private garden gates and home doors are opened to the public during this annual event hosted by and supporting the Historic Charleston Foundation. www.historiccharleston.org

A one stop shop for all of your home’s needs, indoor and out. Home Furnishings, Upholstery, Lighting, Outdoor Furniture, Accessories. Come see one of our design consultants for a free in-store consultation.

Charleston: 1290 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Charleston, SC 29407 tel 843.571.5142 Mt Pleasant: 695 Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.849.0711 Kiawah: 420 Freshfields Drive Johns Island, SC 29455 tel 843.768.4246 / www.gdchome.com Main Street Antiques Antiques, Consignment & Unique Gifts Over 6500 sq ft with new items arriving daily.

Open Monday - Saturday, 10:30 am - 5 pm 200-A North Main Street, Summerville, SC tel 843.879.9529 see our ad page 7 GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

O’Dell Landscaping A family-owned, landscaping company that understands the Low Country’s unique micro-climate and the art of fine gardening.

Garden Maintenance • Decorative Masonry Irrigation • Garden Renovation & Design We look forward to creating a timeless, personalized landscape for you and your family.

tel 843.556.7333 email: odelllandscaping@comcast.net www.odelllandscaping.com see our ad page 9 GIFT SHOPS

Sweet Olive A Unique gifts and home and garden accents including the Original Charleston Bedswing. Our offerings include home decor items, beautiful pots, fountains, bird houses and feeders, terrariums, outdoor/ indoor rugs, statuary, orchids and tropicals and more. Sprucing up your home for the holidays? We can plant your pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes for you.

264 N Shelmore Boulevard in I’on, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.216.2821 email: melinda@sweetolivegarden.com www.sweetolivegarden.com The Boutique A Charleston shopping institution which has been around Church Street for over 50 years. We love to help all generations of Charleston ladies and their friends with their gifts, linens and lingerie.

47 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.722.1441 www.theboutiquecharleston.com

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GOT YOUR WALLS COVERED? Paint Visualize how the color will look on your wall before painting with this helpful, easy-to-use tool from Glidden paint.

Simply upload a photo of your room, prep it with a few clicks and select your color. www.mycolortopia.com

Paper Hygge & West

Wallpaper Collective

Artist-designed wallpapers and removable wallpaper tiles; hand screened www.hyggeandwest.com

Artisanal wallpaper from designers around the globe www.wallpapercollective.com

Walnut Wallpaper Modern patterns from top designers www.walnutwallpaper.com Grow House Grow Narrative-inspired design; handprinted www.growhousegrow.com

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GLASS & WINDOWS

Glass Act Productions Windows • Ornamental Glass • Shower Enclosures • Glass Cutting and More

1606 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, SC 29405 tel 843.853.8911

Blue Painted Porch Ceiling Charlestonians paint their porch ceilings a soft blue-green or “Haint Blue” to protect the home and the occupants from evil “haints”. Another theory suggests that the color blue helps keep away insects because they are fooled into thinking the blue paint is in fact the sky. Mostprobably, when blue paints were first used, they contained lye, a noted insect repellant.

Source: Sherwin Williams

HANDYMEN & CONTRACTORS

Young Oakes Benjamin Oakes Small repairs and home improvements.

From changing lightbulbs to building a new house call to discuss your project.

tel 843.225.8250 email: youngoakes@gmail.com HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/HVAC:

Charleston Air Company Derek Bell We deliver the highest quality services available to our customers. Though our services are very thorough, they are performed in the most cost-effective manner possible. By uniting long-term solutions with efficiency, we deliver both peace of mind, and value.

tel 843.593.8189 email: info@charlestonaircompany.com www.charlestonaircompany.com INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Ginger Brewton Interiors Full service, high-end residential and commercial interior design Chic, Comfortable, Sophisticated Named one of the 20 designers to watch (2010) in the US by House Beautiful magazine.

76 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.270.7491 email: info@gingerbrewtoninteriors.com www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com PEST SERVICES

Barrier Pest Services We offer lifetime termite bonds, guaranteed pest control services, moisture services, and Cl-100 reports.

7335 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC 29419 tel 843.225.8250 / email: trip@barrierpestservices.com www.barrierpestservices.com

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Servicing the Lowcountry for over 70 years.

24 hour emergency service available.

tel 843.795.9674 email: info@blitchplumbing.com www.blitchplumbing.com REAL ESTATE

Blue Bottle Trees

Crissy Rowell Real Estate

Across the Lowcountry, you’ll see trees (natural and constructed) with bottles (often blue) turned upside down on the branches.

The tradition dates back to ancient cultures who believed that spirits could live in bottles, most probably from the sound made when wind blows over bottle tops.

Evil spirits roving at night would be dazzled by the glass, enter the bottle, be trapped by the small opening and then destroyed by the light of day. The tradition was brought over by African slaves and continues today.

Carolina One Real Estate

195 W Coleman Boulevard, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.377.5177 email: crissy.rowell@carolinaone.com www.CrissyRowell.com

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PLUMBERS

Blitch Plumbing

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A CHARLESTON HOME

The most-meaningful items in your home are ones that tell a story.

Incorporate a sense of place with some of these Charleston classics: • Sweetgrass Baskets • Joggling Board • Rice Spoon • Camellia Bowl • Pineapple Finial • Charleston Renaissance Painting or Print • Charleston Receipts

Jeanette Lee

“All-purpose sweetgrass basket”, 2006-11, Avery Research Center Sweetgrass Basket Collection

Joggling Board Image: EventHaus

Elizabeth O’Neil Verner

Rice Spoon

“Symphony of Flowers, 1949, pastel on silk, The Johnson Collection.

Historic Charleston Foundation

Croghan’s Jewel Box

High Street Market Junior League of Charleston

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PESTICIDE HACKS

Spraying harsh chemicals around the yard is not your only option when dealing with pests. Check out these nontoxic hacks for discouraging pesky animals and bugs.

Ants

Rabbits

❑ T o keep a pet’s food from attracting ants, set the food dish in a pie pan filled with soapy water.

❑ P lant French marigolds amid rabbit delicacies, such as lettuce and carrots, in the vegetable garden. The marigolds strong odor repels rabbits.

❑ T o destroy invading ant colonies, mix three cups water with one cup sugar and four teaspoons boric acid. Loosely pack several small screw top jars half full with cotton balls, saturated with the mixture. Pierce jar lids with two to three small holes (large enough to admit ants) and screw back onto jars. Place jars in areas where ants are active but out of the reach of children and pets.

❑ S prinkle ground pepper around plants to repel rabbits and renew after every rain.

Slugs ❑ C ountersink tin cans (such as tuna fish cans) in the garden and bait them with beer. Slugs are drawn to the beer, fall in and don’t get out again. Replenish the bait beer after a rain.

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LOWCOUNTRY WOMEN RECOMMENDED

ART CENTERS

Redux Contemporary Art Center Redux is a nonprofit gallery, studio and education center. Through diverse programming and a full studio facility, Redux promotes and encourages all forms of artistic creation, while introducing and educating the public to the contemporary visual arts.

Check our website for a current schedule of classes, workshops, exhibitions and special events.

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136 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29403 / tel 843.722.0697 email: info@reduxstudios.org www.reduxstudios.org ART SUPPLIES

Eos Art Supply

Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering Saturday, September 19 at Boone Hall Plantation The Games feature live music and entertainment, piping and drumming, Scottish Heavy Athletics, dancing, children’s activities, a beer garden, Border Collie demonstration and more. www.charlestonscots.org

Your one stop shop for all painting supplies as well as a hub for exploring your artistic capabilities. We offer a wide variety of art workshops for adults and kids to bring out everyone’s inner artist. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with class schedules, deals, news and events!

1405 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Suite 102, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 email: eosartsupply@gmail.com www.eosartsupply.com ENTERTAINMENT

Charleston Harbor Tours Climb aboard the Carolina Belle to enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn the rich history of the Holy City.

During the scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour, you will see over 75 landmarks and points of interest.

Sunday Jazz Brunch Riverboat Cruise: Monthly April - October Piccolo Spoleto Lowcountry Blues Cruise: May 24 - June 7 Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise: Every Thursday and First Fridays, April - November Plantation & Harbor Tour and Historic City & Harbor Tour Packages

10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 tel 843.772.1112 or 800.344.4483 email: sales@charlestonharbortours.com www.charlestonharbortours.com

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The Gibbes Museum is temporarily closed for a major renovation and will continue to engage the community with art experiences throughout the renovation by offering lectures, demonstrations and special exhibitions in venues across the city. For a full listing of dates and events and to follow the progress of the renovation, visit the Museum’s Web site.

www.GibbesMuseum.org SPORTS

Charleston RiverDogs Charleston RiverDogs baseball is in full swing! With tickets ranging from $6-$19 there is always something FUN happening at the ballpark. The season runs through September 2nd with fireworks on Fridays, kids run the bases on Sundays, FREE parking and kids eat FREE on Sundays, and more! Pregame picnics and children’s birthday party packages are available.

For details visit RiverDogs.com.

The Joe, 360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.723.7241 www.riverdogs.com see our ad page 13

Blackwater Ukulele and Dulcimer Festival Sunday, September 13 at Cypress Gardens This festival featuring open jams, workshops and performances benefits the Music Speaks Project Supporting Autism Awareness and Early Access to Care. All festival events and workshops are included in the regular $10 admission fee to the gardens.

Bring a folding chair or blanket and picnic lunches are welcome. www.festival.charlestonhotshots.com www.musicspeaksproject.com

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MUSEUMS

Gibbes Museum of Art

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STUDIOS

ARTspiration

Try Something New Crafts Rock Paper Scissors Studio www.scissorscutpaper.net SpaceCraft Studios www.spacecraftstudios.com

Gardening Charleston County Park & Recreation www.ccprc.com Charleston Horticultural Society www.chashortsoc.org Charleston Parks Conservancy www.charlestonparksconservancy.org

Comedy Improv Theatre 99 www.theatre99.com

Pottery Cone 10 Studios www.cone10studios.com

First and Earth Pottery www.fireandearthpottery.com

A contemporary art center where you can walk in, with no appointments needed, and paint, pottery or fuse glass to make a one of a kind masterpiece. We also offer classes in glass fusing, parties for all ages, family nights and spring/summer/winter break camps! There are no studio fees and projects range from $10 - $150. All projects are fired in our kilns and are ready for pick up in 5 - 7 days. Visit our Web site for a calendar of classes, events, camps and more!

1256 Ben Sawyer Blvd Ste D & E, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464 tel 843.416.8075 www.artspirationdesign.com SpaceCraft Studios A unique blend of a workroom studio and retail shop.

8 Avondale Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407 tel 843.284.MAKE (6253) email: hello@spacecraftstudios.com www.spacecraftstudios.com

THEATRES

Theatre 99 Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy This local favorite makes the perfect night out with comedy improv, stand up and performances throughout the year at unbeatable ticket prices. An in-house bar and fun atmosphere top off the experience. Visit the website for a full schedule including Wednesday night’s Laugh for a Lincoln, select Thursday nights and Friday and Saturday night performances including The Have Nots! and Improv Bingo.

Available for Corporate & Private Events • Improv Classes

280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.853.6687 www.theatre99.com

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business & finance

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ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PR

The Charleston Cotton Exchange Specializing in screen-printed and embroidered corporate apparel and quality customer service.

1758 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407 tel 843.763.0740 or 800.749.2041 email: stephanie@charlestoncottonexchange.com www.charlestoncottonexchange.com Limelight Custom Sign Company

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A one stop shop for signs, banners, retail and fleet lettering. Call Gregg Pavone to talk about putting your company in the Limelight.

tel 843.697.7873 email: gp@limelightsc.com www.limelightsc.com

1 Million Cups Each week, two entrepreneurs present their startups to a diverse group of mentors, advisors and the public and receive valuable feedback. Coffee is provided and the event is free at The Harbor Entrepreneur Center at 633 King Street. To apply to present and find out more: www.1millioncups.com/charleston

CAREER COUNSELING

Crystal-Barkley Corporation Originators of Life\Work Design.

For more than 20 years, we have helped thousands of women and men learn how to create their own successes – their own jobs. Crystal-Barkley’s disciplined approach helps you find and grow your innate strengths. You will discover – or rediscover – what you care about the most. We will help you craft that into real work. The result: success. On your terms.

tel 843.727.7990 email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com www.careerlife.com EDUCATION

Lowcountry Graduate Center South Carolina’s top universities offer a variety of programs at the Lowcountry Graduate Center to help you reach your career goals. Designed for the convenience of working adults, classes are held in the evenings and weekends. Graduate degrees are offered by the College of Charleston, The Citadel, Clemson and USC in the following areas: Education • Engineering • Project Management • Social Work • Student Affairs • Urban and Regional Planning

3800 Paramount Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 tel 843.953.4723 www.lowcountrygradcenter.org

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Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA®, CFP® Gillen Wealth Management, LLC prides itself upon a reputation of excellent client service and in-depth market knowledge. Clients receive continual communication alongside a thorough and complete investment strategy. Careful attention to the client voice throughout the financial planning process ensures thoughtful consideration and selection of asset management instruments, with a keen focus upon risk tolerance, goals and opportunities. Lynn Anne Gillen has more than 14 years’ experience successfully providing financial advice and wealth management services to families and successful business-owners. Her education, leadership, community service and family values tell the story of who she is. Her professional reputation and successful track record prove it beyond a doubt. Call for a complimentary meeting to discuss your goals and finances.

Declutter by Category Expert and author Marie Kondo recommends decluttering your house by category rather than by room to prevent clutter from migrating. For example, clear out all of your books instead of moving books that don’t fit in the office into the den.

For more, read: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

125-E Wappoo Creek Drive, Ste. 201B, Charleston, SC, 29412 tel 843.297.8835 / email: lynnanne@gillenwm.com www.gillenwm.com INSURANCE PROVIDERS

McKay Insurance A trusted name in the industry, based in Mount Pleasant and serving the entire Charleston area for forty years, Kathy McKay and her staff of professionals fully understand what products every busy woman needs. And while they respect your budget, they will not let you be so cautious as to wind up under-insured. Their office is run by women, well trained and highly practiced, who proudly conduct some of the most important transactions that business owners, homeowners, renters and vehicular operators must consider. Depend on McKay everyday for any property and casualty insurance decision. See their Facebook postings @McKayInsuranceInc. Questions? Ask Kathy McKay, CIC, CPIW: write to her at mmckay5@mckayins.net.

1321 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, Suite 201, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.881.2229 www.restinsuredcharleston.com

Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA®, CFP® • Job Transitions • Family Status Changes • Retirement Planning We work with our client's to understand your financial situation and develop a complete strategy to assist in reaching specific life-goals.

Call for a complimentary meeting.

843.297.8835

Gillen Wealth Management, LLC is an independent firm with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser.

www.GillenWM.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Gillen Wealth Management, LLC

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LAWYERS

The Wigger Law Firm

Divorce Workshop If you’ve been through a divorce or supported a friend through separation and divorce, you know how important it is to plan, prepare and protect yourself. At the Second Saturday Charleston Divorce Workshop, an attorney, counselor and financial professional give presentations on the various aspects of divorce with plenty of time for questions and answers.

Next workshops are August 8 and September 12, 8:30 AM to noon at the Murphy Law Firm, 815 Savannah Highway, West Ashley. The cost is $45 and you may pre-register through the website or just show up on Saturday morning. www.secondsaturdaycharleston.com

Jarrel L. Wigger; Joshua T. Howle; Mary F. Fishburne; Brice E. Ricker The belief that every person injured as a result of the negligence of another individual or entity has the right to seek justice for that wrongdoing is at the core of our foundation. Our firm has dedicated itself to leveling the playing field for those workers who have been wrongfully terminated or subjected to illegal employment actions. Our attorneys possess high academic credentials, maintain strong community ties, are committed to the pursuit of excellence and demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional ethics, as well as the utmost concern for our clients. Personal Injury - Workers’ Compensation - Social Security Disability - Employment Law Wrongful Termination - Probate and Estate Planning - Business Incorporation. Our fees are based on contingency, meaning you don’t pay for our legal services unless you get paid yourself.

To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, call:

North Charleston (Main) 843.553.9800; Summerville 843.851.9900; West Ashley 843.203.1500; Toll Free 800.553.7449 www.wiggerlawfirm.com LENDING

Charleston Local Development Corporation Your Source for Small Business Lending The Charleston LDC is a not-for-profit organization fostering economic development of the greater Charleston region, and serving as a funding resource to small businesses in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester Counties.

75 Calhoun Street, Third Floor, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.965.4089 / email: cindi@charlestonldc.com www.charlestonldc.com MEETING FACILITIES

The Harbor Club Located in the heart of historic Charleston, the Harbour Club has several rooms to meet any capability that you may need, from business lunches to all day corporate meetings. Call for a tour today.

35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.723.9680 email: melissa.palma@ourclub.com www.harbour-charleston.com

The Center for Women The Center for Women is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to help all women find what they need to be successful every day. The Center offers support groups, individual counseling, referral and information and educational outreach programs.

For a current schedule of events contact the Center at:

129 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403 / tel 843.763.7333 email: info@c4women.org www.c4women.org see our ad page 19 The South Carolina Women’s Business Center Women helping women do business better.

Providing one-on-one business counseling, training, networking and mentoring services for women entrepreneurs.

Explore Starting a Business • Develop a Business Plan • Address Business Issues • Strategize for Future Growth • Loan Application Preparation • Networking Opportunities

129 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.763.7333 x 211 email: info@scwbc.net www.scwbc.net Women at Work Supporting the professional growth and development of business women throughout the Charleston area. Monthly lunch meetings with a guest speaker, monthly informal coffee meetings, a website listing and member specials are just some of the benefits to membership. Visit the website for details on meetings and membership. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

PO Box 21332, Charleston SC 29413 www.womenatworkcharleston.com

Top 5 Small Business Pitfalls There are many challenges to owning a small business, and these rank among the mostconsistent challenges for small business owners.

• Thinking you Know Everything: The economy and your demographic are constantly changing, be willing to change with them.

• Working too Much: Burnout is no good. Make sure you schedule an adequate amount of time off for you and your employees.

• Business and Pleasure: Be careful to keep personal finances and business finances separate. If you must borrow from one or the other, keep a receipt and replace the funds as soon as possible.

• Multiple CFO’s: Having a business partner can be risky, so either have a buyout agreement included in your business plan or hire a Chief Executive Officer instead of having two Chief Founding Officers.

• Disrespectful Employees: Instead of hiring friends and family, send every potential employee through the application and interview process and have a consistent method for evaluating employee’s performance on a regular basis.

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CUTTING THE CABLE

It’s easier than ever to stream content rather than paying out a lot of money for cable packages that often include channels you do not watch. Here is a brief primer on making the cut. ❑ Assess your viewing habits: what do you watch the most (sports, kids shows, network television, etc)?

What is the most important and what can you live with/without? ❑ Determine what option or combination of options best meet your needs: • O ver-the-Air Broadcasts: a digital TV Antenna will allow you to watch all local/regional channels.

Learn more: www.antennaweb.org • I nternet-Ready Streaming Device: Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and the like deliver content from subscription sites like Netflix, Hulu, MLBTV, HBO Now and more to your television. The device connects your television to the internet and provides a user interface for you to easily access the content.

• The Computer You Already Own: Free TV and movies abound on sites like Hulu or any of the networks’ official web sites.

• Home Entertainment Server: The ultimate setup allowing you to access all of your movies, music, photos and any other files you have stored on basically - a big hard drive. You’ll need at least some technical know-how or ambition. A great intro is found here: http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworking/a/what-is-a-media-server.htm

LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT

Programs and initiatives that provide resources, skill development, training and awareness aimed at emerging and evolving leaders in all stages of life.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Build financial literacy and confidence through programs and workshops resulting in financial savvy and good sense.

AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY

Programs that raise awareness and connect with stakeholders and decision makers to advance women.

SC WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER

An affiliate of the Center for Women, the SCWBC encourages entrepreneurialism by assisting women in starting and improving their businesses.

(843) 763-7333

129 Cannon Street Charleston, SC 29403 www.c4women.org

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Connect for Success!

We educate and advocate so that women in SC have economic success and are leaders in their professional, community and personal lives.

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dining & entertaining

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BAKERIES

Ashley Bakery A full service bakery, including artisan breads, pies, cookies, wedding cakes,specialty celebration cakes, party trays and pastries for wholesale and retail customers.

The owners, along with their 4 daughters and loyal employees, are dedicated not only to quality and customer service, but to the community as well.

1662 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 tel 843.763.4125 www.ashleybakery.com BUSY WOMAN TIPS

WildFlour Pastry Wild, out-of-the-box pastries and desserts.

Pastry Chef Lauren Mitterer serves up deconstructed yet elegant versions of comfort favorites using local and seasonal ingredients, like double chocolate cookies, sweet & savory scones and the legendary “Sticky Bun Sunday”. Grab a spot in a cozy booth or on the patio of the Cannonborough shop or call ahead to order for pickup. Specialty cakes and desserts available for all occasions.

Wine, Women & Shoes Sunday, September 27 at Daniel Island Club Designer shopping, food and wine tastings and a fashion show benefitting the Florence Crittenton Programs of SC. www.winewomenandshoes.com/flocrit

73 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.327.2621 www.wildflourpastrycharleston.com CATERING

Cru Catering Eclectic Modern American Cuisine More than just a catering service, we present a team of event specialists and culinary experts who will assist you in creating the ultimate experience - from hors d’oeuvres to specialty beverages and multiple course menus for events large and small.

Voted Best Caterer 2001 - 2014

by Charleston City Paper Readers.

Voted the Best of Weddings Pick by The Knot

1784 Harmon Street, Charleston, SC 29405 tel 843.534.2433 email: info@crucatering.com www.crucatering.com see our ad page 43

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A small, grab & go eatery serving piping hot Callie’s award-winning biscuits, pimento cheese sandwiches, and other locally inspired breakfast, lunch treats.

476 1/2 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.737.5159 www.callieshotlittlebiscuit.com Charleston Grill by Belmond Chef Michelle Weaver has created an exciting menu that incorporates tradition without being bound by it, then adds a few touches of the delightfully unexpected. The menu, which changes regularly, is divided into four categories: Pure, Lush, Southern, and Cosmopolitan, each section beautifully reflecting its title, or allow the chef to create your own special tasting menu. But don’t let that stop you from mixing and matching from the categories. In fact, we encourage it.

224 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.577.4522 / email: charlestongrill.cph@belmond.com www.charlestongrill.com Cru Café Charleston’s home to some of the best gourmet comfort food in the Lowcountry, Cru Café is a culinary destination off the beaten path in a classic 18th century Charleston single-style home. Cru Café and its award-winning Cru Catering division are consistently ranked as top eateries by locals and tourists alike. From our famous Four Cheese Macaroni to our tasty Thai Seafood Risotto, we feature something for everyone. And if you’re in the mood for lighter fare, try our Chinese Chicken Salad or Duck Confit Salad. Guests of the restaurant can enjoy daily specials, indoor and outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied menu and rich, mouthwatering desserts.

We invite to stop in and enjoy a delicious meal with us today.

Lunch: Tues - Sat, 11 am - 3 pm; Dinner Tues - Thurs, 5 - 10 pm & Fri & Sat, 5 - 11 pm

18 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.534.2434 / www.crucafe.com see our ad page 23 SPECIALTY FOODS

Artisan Meat Share Offering Cypress’ Chef Craig Deihl’s farm-fresh, seasonal, award-winning meats, gourmet sandwiches, fresh butcher shop products, house-made condiments and more.

33 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.641.7299 www.artisanmeatsharecharleston.com CONTINUED...

Fall Food Fun Charleston Restaurant Week September 9 - 20 Participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus. www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com

Taste of Charleston September 25 - 27; Boone Hall Plantation Showcasing 50 of the Lowcountry’s favorite restaurants. Sample size portions, beer and wine, live music, the Waiter’s Race and the Kid’s Kitchen Sideshow are just some of the fun that will be served up. www.charlestonrestaurantassociation. com/taste-of-charleston/

Smoke on the Harbor BBQ Throwdown November 13 – 14; Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina State barbeque competition with food and drinks for purchase, live music, a kid’s zone and a large vendor village. www.smokeontheharbor.com

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RESTAURANTS

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

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SPECIALTY FOODS CONTINUED... goat.sheep.cow Filled to the brim with cheese, charcuterie, wine and gourmet groceries carefully selected from all around the world.

Tailgating Hacks ❑ Use edible serving dishes (hollowed out bell pepper, loaf of bread) ❑ Serve bite-sized nibbles on crackers, cucumber slices, skewers or hollowed out red potatoes ❑ Keep food cold with a serving bowl made of ice ❑ Keep food warm with bricks built up around a Sterno can with a tile on top ❑ Pre-mix a signature cocktail using your team colors ❑ Combine your condiments into one squeeze bottle

106 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.4802526 www.goatsheepcow.com GrowFood Carolina Connects growers to local grocers, restaurants, community organizations and institutions, to make local and healthy food more accessible to the entire community.

990 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.727.0091 / email: info@growfoodcarolina.com www.growfoodcarolina.com

Carolina Gold rice, the grandfather of long-grain rice in the Americas, is a non-aromatic rice with a sweet, light flavor that is engrained in the culture and history of the Lowcountry.

Learn more about the history and harvest at Middleton Plantation on September 18 and 19, when a costumed interpreter at the rice field overlook will give hands-on demonstrations. www.middletonplace.org

Carolina Gold Rice Risotto Makes 4 Cups - Carolina Gold Rice Foundation, carolinagoldricefoundation.org Ingredients 3 1/2 c chicken broth

1 T fresh minced thyme

2 T unsalted butter

1 t fine sea salt

3 shallots, minced

1/2 c finely grated Parmesan Reggiano

1 c Carolina Gold Rice, rinsed

1/2 t freshly ground black pepper

1/2 c white wine Method • Heat broth in a small heavy, nonreactive saucepan until it simmers.

Pull saucepan to outer periphery of burner and keep liquid at a low simmer throughout cooking process.

• Melt butter in a heavy non-reactive 3 qt saucepan over low heat until foamy.

Add shallots and sauté, stirring frequently, until the shallots are translucent and have nearly melted into butter.

• Add rice, increase heat to medium and sauté, stirring, until grains are coated with butter and have turned opaque.

• Add wine, stir and reduce to a glaze over low heat. Add 1 c of hot broth, and stir to cover rice. Cook rice, uncovered, just below a simmer until liquid has nearly evaporated and rice begins to look dry. Add an additional cup of hot broth.

Continue to cook risotto in this fashion, adding broth at appropriate intervals, until rice kernels have expanded and no longer have a hard starch center.

• Stir in parmesan and pepper. The risotto should look creamy but not wet. Taste for seasoning and serve immediately.

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CHILDREN’S FASHION

Angels and Rascals The Lowcountry’s favorite place to shop for gently-used, children’s clothing, maternity, & toys! Visit us on Facebook to keep up to date on our ever-changing inventory. Angels and Rascals now offers brand new, gift items like aden + anais, Itzy Ritzy, eeBoo & more! Have some barely worn items your kiddos have outgrown? Bring them in and let us make you an offer to buy them outright from you OR consign them and earn 50% off the selling price of your item(s)! It’s your choice!

Please visit angelsandrascals.com for details on how to prepare your items for drop off.

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1200 B Queensborough (in the Publix Shopping Center, behind Chick-Fil-A), Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.606.2980 email: erin@angelsandrascals.com www.AngelsandRascals.com Southern Belles

Back to School Fun Hootie and the Blowfish Homegrown Weekend August 7 & 8, 2015 Rock out with Hootie and the Blowfish and special musical guests at the Family Circle Cup Stadium for a 2-day festival, benefitting Hootie’s Homegrown Roundup: Back to School Basics, a program providing children in-need with school supplies, haircuts, dental care and more. www.familycirclecup.com First Day Festival August 14, 2015; 1 - 4 pm A community-wide celebration of education and the beginning of a new school year hosted by the City of Charleston.

Entertainment, free food, school supplies, more. Liberty Square at the SC Aquarium and the Charleston Maritime Center www.charlestoncity.info

A Children’s Clothier Voted Best Children’s Shop 10 Years in a Row! Traditional, yet up-to-date clothing, sizes preemie to 16.

Smocked apparel • Zutano • Kissy Kissy • Mulberribush • Anavini • Eland Kids • J Bailey • Busy Bees • Laundry, Malley Couture • Laundry • Le Za Me • Bella Bliss • Kayce Hughes • Johnnie O • Auraluz & More!

Gift items: Beatriz Ball Baby & Christening Gifts • Little Giraffe • 3 Marthas • Noodle & Boo • Gund • Bunnies By The Bay • Monogramming Services for items purchased in our shop as well as those bought elsewhere.

Southern Belles Shoes: an extensive selection of children’s shoes for any occasion, including Tsukihoshi • Lelli Kelly • Kid Express • Sun Sandals • L’Amour • Angels • Yosi Samra • Hanna Anderson • Livie & Luca• See Kai Run • Umi • Pazitos • Polo • Footmates and more. Cotillion dresses, shoes & gloves available in stock and in additional colors by special order. Join our email list to be the first to know about new arrivals, sales, events and promotions. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops) tel 843.881.1741 www.southernbelleschildren.com see our ad page 27

Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and a dedicated Art Room, allow your children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to the arts, movement and foreign languages.

25 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.853.8962 / www.explorecml.org Charleston RiverDogs Youth Baseball Camp Learn from the pros at the 2015 Charleston RiverDogs youth baseball camp. The camp is great for beginners and little sluggers alike. Basic skills are taught by current RiverDogs players and coaches with an emphasis on FUN. Camp week closes with an on field recognition prior to a RiverDogs game.

The Joe, 360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.723.7241 / www.rileyparkevents.com MATERNITY CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

Angels and Rascals Offering The Lowcountry’s ONLY selection of maternity consignment. At Angels and Rascals, find everything from designer jeans, to everyday essentials for a fraction of retail!

1200 B Queensborough (in the Publix Shopping Center, behind Chick-Fil-A), Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.606.2980 / www.AngelsandRascals.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry

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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FUN

Is your entertainment tank a little low after the days of summer have sped by?

Try these easy, fun ways to have easy, educational fun.

Nature Scavenger Hunt Get out your bug boxes, a basket, a bag or an egg carton and trek through your neighborhood or a local park finding and identifying Mother Nature’s treasures.

For the Birds Build a birdhouse or feeder, go bird watching, sketch birds from a field guide and listen to bird calls online or using an app.

Rock Out Skip a rock, roll a rock, paint a rock! Collect rocks and use online resources to talk about how rocks form and try to identify the different types of rocks you find. Make your own salt or sugar crystals (rock candy).

Box Engineer From a house to a village and a rocket to a boat, boxes can be anything you want them to be with a little reconstruction and decoration. Younger kids can help decorate and construct while older kids can start with a clean slate and be encouraged to imagine the possibilities.

First Day of School for Students

Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties: Monday, August 17

Prep Ahead to Make the Transition Easier ❑ Be enthusiastic about the upcoming change. ❑ Make a visit to the school and classroom and meet your new teacher in advance. ❑ Get your school supply list and make a date for you and your child to shop for the supplies.

The SC Tax Free Holiday is August 7 - 9. The 6% state sales and use tax, and any applicable local sales and use tax, will not be imposed during this weekend on a variety of back to school items from clothes to supplies. Visit the website for a complete list of tax free items: www.sctax.org.

Find out about other state’s offering sales tax holidays: www.freetaxweekend.com. ❑ Set up a play date with other children from the class or program. ❑ Start your daily routines early: pack lunch, lay out clothes, set standard bed and wake up times. ❑ If a child cries or whines when being left, staying will only make it worse.

Do not get angry, but be firm and supportive. ❑ At the end of the day, focus on what your child’s day was like - sharing the experiences.

You’ll have plenty of time to worry about your to-do list later.

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BOUTIQUES

Anne’s Anne’s has been the downtown destination store for generations of women who understand that quality apparel and personal service from a knowledgeable staff is what maximizes a shopping experience. Anne’s carries fabulous jewelry and complete accessories to compliment their selections of clothing lines for everyday, party dresses, business wear, casual attire, evening gowns and stunning jackets.

312 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.577.3262 www.annesdowntown.com

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Beba Luxe Timeless, contemporary, easy-to-wear and unique clothing, jewelry and accessories.

1962 Maybank Highway, Charleston, SC 29412 tel 843.762.5412 / www.bebaluxe.com Berlins for Women A Charleston mainstay featuring contemporary clothing for women.

The Right Lipstick Shade

116 King Street Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.723.5591

Looking for a new shade?

Sample colors based on your skin’s undertone: warm (yellow) or cool (pink). Having trouble determining your undertone?

Luxury clothing, shoes, jewelry and gifts.

Look at the color of the veins in your wrist: blue = cool, green = warm and blue/green = neutral.

Warm undertone = try shades in the yellow and orange color spectrum (cappuccino, caramel, browns, bronze, mauve, berry, copper, plum, wine) Cool undertone = try shades in the blue and pink color spectrum (light pink, light peach, blue and pink-toned red and coral, beige, nude) Neutral undertones can try all of these shades.

Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant 916 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.884.9518 Hampden Clothing 314 King Street Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.724.6373 / www.hampdenclothing.com The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place From Godiva and Gucci to Louis Vuitton and Tommy Bahama, The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place are an exclusive collection of world-famous stores nestled in the heart of Charleston’s downtown shopping district. With more than 30 different shops and restaurants, The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place provide a diverse selection of covetable items for every interest.

130 Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 www.charlestonplaceshops.com

Croghan’s Jewel Box

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A 100 year old family owned jewelry store specializing in estate jewelry and silver as well as cutting edge designs.

308 King St, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.723.3594 www.croghansjewelbox.com

Fall 2015 Fashion Trends

Peyton William

Pick Up:

Handmade one of kind jewelry by local owner and designer Gabrielle Egan.

•Turtlenecks; turtleneck dickies; chokers

Downtown: 123 King St, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.724.7061 Kiawah: 149 Village Green Lane, Kiawah Island, SC 29455 tel 843.212.5558 www.peytonwilliam.com

•Oversized accessories and details: buttons, jewelry, pockets •Skirts: Mini; car wash pleats; flounce hems •Patterned and detailed tights and hosiery •Sparkly jewelry and clothing •Fur accents: on shoes, sleeves-only on jackets, shearling coats and fur stoles •Combat boots; thigh-high boots •High waist pants; flared cut hems

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BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH CHECKLIST ❑ S creenings: Have your child's hearing and vision tested. If you suspect that your child may have a learning disability, be sure to talk with the school or a learning center to arrange for testing. ❑ Immunizations: Check with your pediatrician, school system and with any extracurricular activities to ensure that all required immunizations are up to date. ❑M edications: Inform your child's school of any medications she is required to take and give instructions for administration. ❑W ell Being: Stay attuned to your child's emotional and mental health needs.

Starting a new year or a new school causes anxiety that exhibits itself in a variety of ways.

Talk openly with your child about how he is feeling and help assuage fears by communicating clearly what he should expect. ❑ P roper Gear: Make sure to invest in proper equipment for extracurricular activities including helmets, sports frame glasses and other safety equipment. ❑ Safety: Talk with your child about the dangers they may encounter and carefully review their school day routine including transportation to and from school.

Make it clear to your child that they are not to talk to strangers and should seek assistance from a trusted adult if they should ever feel threatened or uncertain. Use specific examples and seek expert advice to help make the conversation easier. ❑ Emergency Information: Update your emergency contact information and provide to the school and all caregivers. ❑ Nutrition: Plan ahead for healthy, well-balanced breakfasts and lunches and get creative with your choices to keep things interesting. Also talk about the importance of staying well-hydrated especially when engaging in vigorous activities. ❑ Sleep: Starting 2-weeks before school begins, start easing back into your school year routine with an earlier bedtime and waking up at the time required to get to school on time.

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DAY SPAS

The Spa at Belmond Charleston Place Step into the award-winning Spa at Charleston Place, a full service European style spa where every age is celebrated with a program of renewal to alleviate your body from outside interferences - stress, pollution, sun exposure, life’s little over indulgences - with forward thinking skincare, detoxifying treatments, therapeutic massage and exercise. Deeper benefits go beyond the skin’s surface to maintain total health and wellbeing. Spa services are available by appointment. Gift cards available. “Like us” on Facebook at The Spa at Charleston Place or Follow us on Twitter at CharlestonPLSpa. Located on the 4th floor of the Charleston Place Hotel.

Parking validated for duration of spa visit.

205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401 tel 843.937.8522 / www.charlestonplace.com see our ad page 33 Stella Nova Spa Salon West Ashley - Mt. Pleasant Where beauty come with free, convenient parking.

The most luxurious salon and spa West of the Ashley and East of the Cooper offering: Hair Styling, Cutting, Color, Highlights and Texture • Make-up Application and Lessons • Facials • Massage • Body Scrubs • Waxing, Threading and Tinting • Manicure and Pedicure. Our extensive retail boutique has the most sought after brands for all of your beauty needs.

West Ashley: 843.766.6233 2048 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407 www.facebook.com/stellanova.wa Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838 1320 Theater Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 www.facebook.com/stellanova.mtp www.stella-nova.com Sweet 185 Sugaring Studio and Organic Boutique We provide natural hair removal and esthetic services to clients in a beautiful, warm, nurturing environment--from eyebrows to Brazilians, facials to body treatments. Body Sugaring • Organic Facials • Brow & Lash Tinting • Holistic Massage • Oxygen Therapy • Wedding Day Prep & Special Events. We also offer products that complement our services and philosophy such as sea sponges, all natural skin-care products and clothing made from organically grown materials. Shop Online or take advantage of our Curbside Concierge Service

476 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 / tel 843.329.3500 www.MySweet185.com

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DENTISTS

Waters Edge Dentistry

SuperTracker The USDA’s free online service allows you to establish a profile and health goals then tracks, the foods you eat, the physical activity you get and your weight. You’ll even get tips and support from a virtual coach and can look up and save your favorite recipes. www.supertracker.usda.gov

We take pride in serving Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Daniel Island and the Lowcountry with gentle dental care in a comfortable, spalike environment. As an LVI certified dentist, Dr. Dahlkemper can truly focus on complex full mouth smile makeovers and improving form and function of one’s oral health.

• Cosmetic Dentistry: Porcelain crowns, veneers, teeth whitening and invisible braces. • Family/General Dentistry: Quality dental treatment to everyone in your family. • Sleep Appliances: Does your spouse snore? Do you hate your CPap machine? Dental sleep appliances may be able to help you sleep better. • TMJ Treatment: If you have chronic pain in the head, jaw, neck and sometimes shoulder, please contact us today for more information on our TMJ treatments.

1203 Two Island Court, Suite 101, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466 tel 843.884.6166 www.watersedgesc.com See our ad back cover HAIR SALONS

Joanna Katz - Vski Salon Katz Hair Studio’s Joanna Katz is now giving clients “happy hair” in the fresh and inspiring Vski Salon inside the Citadel Mall. Vski is a full service salon, offering esthetics, makeup, nails, pedicures, and, of course, all of your hair care needs.

Vski offers a whole new approach when it comes to retail and product lines, including everything from hair accessories, combs, brushes, clips, and a plethora of hair support products and finishing tools for you to browse and take with you so you can keep that “salon” look going every day of the week! Stop by and visit the salon: use the Belk entrance at Citadel Mall; once you enter the general mall area, Vski is on your right.

Citadel Mall, (Belk Entrace), 2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407 / tel 843.203.0000 email: info@vskisalon.com / www.vskisalon.com Stella Nova Spa Salon West Ashley - Mt. Pleasant Where beauty come with free, convenient parking. The most luxurious salon and spa West of the Ashley and East of the Cooper offering: Haircuts, Blowouts, Highlights, Balayage, Ombré, Color, Keratin Straightening, Extensions, Updos • More Women, Men and Children • Bridal Hair

West Ashley: 843.766.6233 2048 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407 www.facebook.com/stellanova.wa Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838 1320 Theater Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 www.facebook.com/stellanova.mtp www.stella-nova.com

Early detection is key to the successful treatment of melanoma.

Visit MelanomaMonday.org to download a body mole map and learn how to perform a proper skin self-exam on an annual basis. If a mole or growth has one or more of these ABC's, make an appointment with a physician immediately.

• A symmetry: unequal or asymmetric (one half of the mole doesn't match the other half) moles are suspicious • Border: irregular, scalloped or uneven borders are suspicious • Color: variation of color within a mole is suspicious

• D iameter: if a mole is larger than a pencil's eraser, it should be considered suspicious • Elevation: moles raised from of the skin are suspicious

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OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

LowCountry Women’s Specialists

Get Smart About HPV What it is: HPV, or Human Papiloma Virus, is a virus that affects the skin and mucous membranes.

There are about 30 types of the virus that can affect the genital areas, mouth and throat of males and females. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection today. At least 50% of sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives.

(Source:CDC)

Diagnosis: Most people infected with HPV have no symptoms. The only way to know for sure if you have the virus is to have yearly screenings such as a pap smear and HPVspecific testing. When the infections are not cleared, they may cause genital warts and, in severe cases, cervical cancer.

Treatment and Prevention: While there is no treatment for the virus itself, you can prevent the effects and lower your chances of getting HPV by practicing safe sex and by getting vaccinated. Unlike other STD’s, condoms lower the risks but may not protect you completely because they do not cover the entire genital area. The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls and women ages 11-26 and boys and men ages 9-26. The vaccines protect against the HPV types that cause most cervical cancers and genital warts.

Learn More: Talk to your healthcare provider about HPV testing and vaccinations. www.theHPVtest.com Dr. Jennifer Heinemann; LowCountry Women’s Specialists

We combine experience with state of the art technology to give you confidence in your health care decisions.

Come to us for preventive care and pap smears. For prenatal care, ultrasounds, and delivery. For medical and surgical management of gynecologic problems, including menstrual and urinary tract disorders. For osteoporosis screening and mammogram referrals. For family planning and infertility counseling. For our diagnostic and surgical skills, including DaVinci robotic laparoscopic surgery. From teenagers to those in their post-menopausal years, we’ve devoted our entire practice to women’s health. We offer all the care you need for all your life! Dr. Christopher R. Accetta; Dr. Ronnie M. Givens; Dr. Jennifer J. Heinemann; Dr. Christine L. Hunter; Dr. Michael W. Prystowsky; Dr. William M. Reeves; Dr. Heather S. Schwartzberg

North Charleston: 9291 Medical Plaza Drive Summerville: 77 Springview Lane tel 843.797.3664 / www.lowcountrywomen.com PEDIATRICIANS

Coastal Pediatric Associates James Island: 776 Daniel Ellis Drive Bldg 2 Suite A, Charleston, SC 29412 / tel 843.795.8100 Mt Pleasant: 1952 Long Grove Drive, Suite 202, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 / tel 843.971.2992 West Ashley: 2051 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414 / tel 843.573.2535 www.cpakids.com Palmetto Pediatrics 2781 Tricom Street, North Charleston SC, 29406 tel 843.797.5600 / www.charlestonpalmettopediatrics.com Parkwood Pediatrics Daniel Island: 109 River Landing Drive, Charleston, SC 29492 West Ashley: 1243 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 tel 8435568110 / www.parkwoodpeds.com Summerville Pediatrics 312 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485 tel 843.875.6262 / www.summervillepediatrics.com

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PLASTIC SURGEONS

The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction

THE CENTER FOR NATURAL BREAST RECONSTRUCTION Helping Women Make Smart, Informed Choices

We help women make smart, informed choices for breast reconstruction - offering state of the art procedures like DIEP, GAP, SIEA, TUG. Regain breast shape and fullness without artificial implants or loss of muscle. To learn more about natural breast reconstruction or to schedule surgical or consultation appointments, contact us:

Charleston: 1930 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414 Mt. Pleasant: 1300 Hospital Drive, Suite 120, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 tel 843.849.8418 or 866.374.2627 / email: info@ecplasticsurgery.com www.naturalbreastreconstruction.com Anne L. Edwards, MD, PC

naturalbreastreconstruction.com breastreconstructionnetwork.comMT. PLEASANT - CHARLESTON

843.849.8418

Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery from a Woman’s Point of View.

Breast Surgery • Reconstructive, Enhancement, & Reduction Facial Cosmetic Surgery • Skin Care & Facial Peels • Botox Spider Veins • Permanent Makeup • Restylane • Skin Cancer Radiesse • Body Contouring & Liposuction

811 St. Andrews Boulevard, Suite C, Charleston, SC 29407 tel 843.769.6608 / www.dranneedwards.com PRIMARY CARE

Palmetto Primary and Specialty Care Physicians With over 30 offices in 7 counties and over 100 providers, great care is always nearby. All PPSCP patients have aroundtheclock access to a health professional through the Clinical Line. Primary Care Specialty Care Urgent Care

tel 843.572.7727 / www.palmettoprimarycare.com PSYCHOLOGISTS

South Carolina Neuro Dr. Howard Buddin The Low Country’s premiere center for neuropsychological evaluation and care. We offer a variety of services, including neuropsychological and psychological evaluation, forensic services and individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Charleston native, Dr. Howard Buddin has specialized training that allows him to perform evaluations for individuals ages 6 and older, across the lifespan. Assessment for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) | Assessment for Functioning following Stroke or Mild Tramatic Brain Injury | Treament for Depression, Anxiety and Phobias | Forensic Evaluations. If you have questions about a specific concern, evaluation or treatment, please contact us to discuss the wide range of assessment and treatment services to meet your unique needs.

222 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite 105 tel 843.509.6521 | fax 843.636.3406 www.SCNeuro.com

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RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Sandpiper Retirement Community

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Ovarian cancer kills 15,000 women per year, making it the fourth most deadly cancer in women. Many women overlook the symptoms of ovarian cancer, writing them off as general stomach upset or bloating.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition says that persistence of the following symptoms calls for a necessary visit to your doctor: 1. Pelvic and/or abdominal pain 2. Gastrointestinal upsets (gas, nausea, indigestion) 3. Urgency and frequency of urination 4. Unusual weight gain or loss 5. Abdominal swelling and excessive bloating 6. Fatigue 7. Changes in bowel habits You may be at high risk for ovarian cancer if you have: 1. Personal or family history of breast, colon or ovarian cancer 2. Genetic predisposition 3. Increasing age 4. Obesity To find out more, visit ovarian.org

A Premier Senior Living Community Situated in the heart of Mount Pleasant, minutes from the beach and historic downtown Charleston, we’ve served the Lowcountry for over 25 years. Sandpiper Retirement Community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, In-patient short term rehabilitation, Outpatient rehabilitation and Long term skilled nursing. Medicare and Medicaid certified. We have a variety of individualized programs: social, recreational, cultural and spiritual activities including day trips, events, gardening, and other life enrichment activities. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and assist you in making the right choice for retirement living.

tel 843.881.3210 or 800.732.6761 www.sandpipercenter.com WELL BEING

Gibbes Museum of Art: The Art of Healing The Gibbes Museum of Art and Roper St Francis present the Art of Healing lecture and workshop series offering the community an opportunity to explore healing through various disciplines. Thursday, November 12, 5:30 - 7:30pm Unlock the Artist Block with Hallie Buchanan and Lyn Tally, founders of Charleston Wellness Group and The Deliberate Method. Identify where your blocks lie and learn simple exercises to open you up to the flow of creation by reconnecting you to your mind, body, and spirit. Held at Hazel Parker Community Center; registration required.

www.GibbesMuseum.org Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Our mission is to provide funding for breast health services, breast cancer education and outreach in our 17 county region investing a minimum of 75% of our revenue to serve our local communities. The remaining 25% of funds raised support groundbreaking cancer research, touching every major advancement in the fight against breast cancer.

Community Health Workshops Year Round • Race for the Cure (October 17, 2015 at Family Circle Stadium) • Swing for the Cure • Various 3rd Party Events

9300 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite F, North Charleston, SC 29406 tel 843.556.8011 email: forthecure@komenlowcountry.org www.komenlowcountry.org

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WildFlour Pastry Specialty cakes and desserts available for all occasions.

73 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.327.2621 www.wildflourpastrycharleston.com see our ad page 27 BARTENDING SERVICES

ICEBOX Bar Services Outstanding, high quality event bar services offering fresh, innovative and exciting beverage ideas. Our many packages offer the ability to customize bar service to accommodate your every need. We are committed to delivering the best quality service and products with expert bartenders trained in the latest techniques of mixology, speed techniques, and customer service. Now offering free beverage consultations and client cocktail tastings.

Professional & Friendly • Fully Insured Standard & Tailored Bar Packages

2220 Old School Drive, Charleston, SC 29405 tel 843.407.0473 email: info@iceboxbar.com www.iceboxbar.com see our ad page 43 BRIDAL BEAUTY

The Spa at Belmond Charleston Place Located on the 4th Floor of Charleston Place Hotel, in the heart of downtown Charleston.

205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 tel 843.937.8522 www.charlestonplace.com See our ad page 33 Stella Nova Spa Salon West Ashley - Mt. Pleasant Stella Nova is the bridal expert, let us prepare you for the aisle.Bridal Gifts, Bridal Suite.

Outcall Hair & Make-Up.

West Ashley: 843.766.6233 2048 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407 www.facebook.com/stellanova.wa Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838 1320 Theater Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 www.facebook.com/stellanova.mtp see our ad page 31 CONTINUED...

Palmetto Roses Incorporate palmetto roses into your bouquets, boutonnieres and centerpieces. Southern ladies have been using them to express their devotion since the Civil War when they would give a rose to their true love before they went to war to keep them safe.

Palmetto roses can be found in shades of green, yellow and tan and look fabulous on their own or paired with your favorite flowers, grasses and succulents.

Better still, they make a beautiful keepsake and can be incorporated into arrangements and wreaths to be enjoyed beyond the big day.

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BAKERIES

Ashley Bakery 1662 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 tel 843.763.4125 www.ashleybakery.com

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BRIDAL BEAUTY CONTINUED Sweet 185 Celebrate your favorite bride’s upcoming nuptials with a day of beauty and bonding the bridal party will never forget.

Sweet 185 is the ideal sweet spot to gather the girls for a quiet, peaceful moment to honor the bride while indulging in luxurious, organic body treatments.

Allow our Sweet Concierge to coordinate the perfect Organic treatment package for your day.

Wedding Favors Edible Jar of Honey: tagged with Thank You Honey Stone Ground Grits: tagged with Grits & Gratitude Jam in a Jar: tagged with Spread the Love Hot Sauce: tagged with Thanks for Spicing Up Our Day

Decorative Candle in Small Mason Jar: tagged with Let it Shine, Let it Shine, Let it Shine Small Potted Succulent: tagged with Love Grows Bath Soak: tagged with Soak in the Bliss Hand Soap: tagged with Lather n’ Love

476 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.329.3500 www.MySweet185.com see our ad page 31 CATERING

Cru Catering Eclectic Modern American Cuisine Cru Catering offers full-service customized catering, including weddings, meetings, special events and private parties. We coordinate pre-planned menus for groups of all sizes. Find out why we’ve been voted Charleston’s Best Caterer for more than a decade.

Voted Best Caterer 2001 - 2014 by Charleston City Paper readers. Voted the Best of Weddings 2010 - 2012 Pick by The Knot Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate

1784 Harmon Street, Charleston, SC 29403 tel 843.534.CHEF (2433) www.crucatering.com CHILDREN’S WEAR

Southern Belles Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for Weddings and Special Occasions

280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops) tel 843.881.1741/ www.southernbellesonline.com See our ad page 24

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WEDDING EVENT VENUES

Carolina Queen Make your wedding a truly special occasion aboard the Carolina Queen – one of Charleston’s most unique event locations. Whether you’re planning a rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony or wedding reception, delight your guests with exceptional service, delicious food and the ever-changing views of Charleston’s picturesque harbor as you cruise on Charleston’s only Paddlewheel Riverboat.

Littlest Wedding Guests If you have invited children to be guests at your wedding, consider the following: ❑ Hire a babysitter to watch them during the ceremony. ❑ Set up a children’s table or room at the reception, complete with favors, crayons, coloring books, small toys and games. ❑ Consider hiring special children’s entertainment, such as a caricaturist or clown. ❑ Ask your caterer to prepare kid meals or options. ❑ Toss a candy bouquet for the kids in addition to your flower bouquet.

tel 843.722.1112 or 800.344.4483 email: sales@charlestonharbortours.com www.charlestonharbortours.com see our ad page inside back cover Harbour Club Located in the heart of historic Charleston, the 200-year-old building and rooftop terrace offer an atmosphere symbolic of southern hospitality for parties of to 250. Allow us to create a day to carry you through forever.

35 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 tel 843.723.9680 / www.harbour-charleston.com WEDDING RENTALS

EventHaus EventHaus is a complete event rental resource for weddings, corporate events, private parties and festivals, offering the widest range of products in the region. From hand crafted wood bars to linens, fine china and tents, EventHaus has you covered. Experience unrivaled service, selection, and style—all served up with a dose of southern hospitality.

2220 Old School Dr., Charleston, SC 29405 tel 843.497.0473 email: info@EventHausRentals.com www.EventHausRentals.com PDA: Production Design Associates PDA has been providing audio, lighting, staging and design for over 20 years to an important roster of clientele. Our experienced team creatively works with our clients, pulling from our extensive inventory and knowledge, to build a unique and memorable event. We know you only have one shot at getting it right in the event world – find out why clients trust us to handle their technical details. Creativity, professionalism, and a warehouse full of gear. We’re PDA. email: info@pdastage.com

2799 Three Lakes Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 tel 843.554.3466 email: info@pdastage.com www.pdastage.com

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Questions for Vendors

Venue ❏ Can the facility comfortably accommodate the size of the wedding or the number of guests invited? ❏ Does the site have handicap access? ❏ Is there a power source where you need it to be? ❏ Does it have restroom facilities? ❏ Is it heated and/or air-conditioned? ❏ Is there a room available for the bride to change clothes or freshen up? ❏ How much is the total rental fee and what does it include? ❏ Is there a time limit on our reception? ❏ Do you provide a discount on hotel rooms?

(If location is a hotel). ❏ Do you provide tables, chairs, china, linens, glassware and/or flatware?

Photographer ❏ What is your photographic style? (journalistic, artistic, traditional) ❏ How many weddings have you worked on and do you have a portfolio of your work that I can look through? ❏ Do you shoot film or digital? Do you use color and/or black and white film? What kind of equipment will you be using? ❏ What packages are offered and what is included in each?

How many hours do they include and what is the cost for additional time and photos? ❏ Do your packages include a Bridal Portrait? ❏ How much is the deposit and when is it due? ❏ Will you be taking the pictures yourself or do you have an assistant? How early will you come and do you charge extra for extended times? ❏ What kind of input do we have on the pictures taken, and can we provide you with a list of shots to get? ❏ Do you provide touch up, photo correction or editing services? Is there an extra charge for that? ❏ How is the final product delivered? Prints, on disk, in an album? Will I be able to share the images online with my family and friends?Are these extra costs? ❏ How much do you charge for reprints or enlargements? ❏ Can I buy the negatives from you?

Will I have ownership of images?

Videographer ❏ What packages are offered and what is included in each? ❏ How many hours do they include? What is the cost for additional time? ❏ Will you have available backup equipment in the event of difficulties or problems? ❏ How many cameras will be covering the events? ❏ Can friends or family purchase copies? If so, how much do they cost? ❏ Will the event be placed on DVD? How many copies will I receive?

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Caterer ❏ What is the ratio of staff to guests? ❏ Are there extra charges for buffet servers, champagne toasts, cake cutting, etc? ❏ What equipment do you provide? ❏ Do you provide tables and chairs? Is this extra? ❏ Do you have china, linens, glassware and flatware available? ❏ How many weddings will you be catering on my wedding day? ❏ Do you have pictures of the past events? ❏ Do we have to be available when food and equipment is delivered? ❏ Have you worked with my reception venue previously? ❏ Are we able to have a tasting prior to the event?

Baker ❏ Do you “custom-make” cakes based on individual preferences? ❏ Can I see pictures of your work? ❏ If I see a cake in a magazine that I like, can you create it? ❏ What cake flavors do you have?

What do you recommend? ❏ What types of icing do you recommend? ❏ If you are using fresh flowers for the cake, will the baker or florist provide them and will they already be in place or is the florist responsible? ❏ Will you place the wedding cake topper? ❏ What is the price per serving? ❏ Are we able to have a tasting prior to the event? ❏ Do we have to be available when cake is delivered? ❏ Do you provide the cake stand? Is there a fee? ❏ Do you offer a discount for groom's cakes?

Florist ❏ Do you have a portfolio and a list of referrals? ❏ Have you handled events of my size wedding before? ❏ What type of design do you specialize in? ❏ Have you worked with my ceremony location & venue previously? ❏ Are you able to provide samples of flowers that will be used? ❏ Which flowers do you recommend? ❏ Do you handle delivery and set up? ❏ If I use flowers on my cake, can you work with my baker?

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Wedding Planning Checklist 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING ❏ Set a budget ❏ Select a theme, colors, etc. ❏ Ceremony date, time and site ❏ Book officiant ❏ Reserve the reception site ❏ Select your attendants ❏ Caterer, Florist, Wedding Consultant ❏ Photographer and Videographer ❏ Music - ceremony and reception ❏ Wedding dress, headpiece and accessories ❏ Bridesmaid’s dresses ❏ Begin compiling guest list ❏ Be sure to sign contracts!

9 MONTHS BEFORE ❏ Register for china, gifts, etc. ❏ Plan the honeymoon! ❏ Send out save the date cards 6 MONTHS BEFORE ❏ Order bridesmaid’s dresses and flower girl’s dress ❏ Current visas and passports? ❏ Discuss rehearsal dinner with groom 4 MONTHS BEFORE ❏ Finalize guest list ❏ Order invitations, programs and stationery ❏ Order formal wear for groom and attendants ❏ Book hair and makeup ❏ Wedding cake and groom’s cake 2 MONTHS BEFORE ❏ Final dress fitting ❏ Finalize ceremony details: procession, seating chart, etc. ❏ Gifts for bridal party ❏ Cake knife and champagne glasses for toast ❏ Guest registration book ❏ Wedding rings ❏ Select who will be in charge of what on day of ❏ Plan your getaway - car, carriage, etc.

6 - 8 WEEKS BEFORE ❏ Mail invitations ❏ Photo list for photographer and videographer ❏ Send announcement to newspaper 2 WEEKS BEFORE ❏ Pick up wedding gown ❏ Marriage license ❏ Put all necessities in one bag or container for easy transport 1 WEEK BEFORE ❏ Guest count to caterer ❏ Check in with all service providers ❏ Inform attendants and family where to be and when

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