Let’s get up and go!

It’s springtime, Columbia! It’s time to move, stretch, jump, play, shed our winter layers, and welcome the warm Carolina sunshine. It’s time for the pastel pink of the cherry trees and the rich hues of azaleas to reach their peak bloom and for new pops of green to bring life to the trees and to the grass around us.

In the same way that the landscape blooms around our city, so do upcoming events, activities, and get togethers. We look forward to Columbia events like St. Pat’s in 5 Points, the Drink Pink Rosé festival, as well as the Devine in Bloom Fashion show. We attend the iconic spring horse races like the Carolina Cup in Camden and Steeplechase in Aiken.

There is something about the promise of spring that has us ready to Get Up and Go, and within the pages of this issue we hope that you will find inspiration, ideas, and places to add to your seasonal bucket list.

We encourage you find new ways this spring to explore our great city. Try a new local restaurant, shop for fresh seasonal ingredients at a local market, or try your hand at planting your own organic garden at home. Buy that outfit with your favorite spring colors and wear it to a festival or event you haven’t been to yet. Take time to breathe into yourself and into our city because there is no time like the present to get outside and explore.

As always, we share a heartfelt thank you to our small business community as they are our constant inspiration. They infuse life, excitement, and culture into our community, and it is an honor to work alongside them. Cheers to 2023 and to the start of a beautiful new season. Now let’s get up and go.

ASHLEIGH GRIER & THE