Fig Columbia SC Holiday 2014

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fig® holiday 2014 | issue no. 5 | the fresh, fashionable, & flavorful of columbia, south carolina

PUBLISHER Deborah Brandt Moxie House, LLC EDITOR Janet Scouten STYLE DIRECTOR Anne Wolfe Postic ADVERTISING SALES Caroline Quillen DESIGN Jena Miller Shani Tucker Josh Seibert PRODUCT MANAGER Amy Hynes WRITING Janet Scouten Anne Wolfe Postic Preach Jacobs COMMUNICATIONS Theresa Yerger Hannah Larkin PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Miville Forrest Clonts Katherine Herndon SUPPORT STAFF Marie Kojitani Nicole Patterson INTERNS Annie Bartholomew Casey Rist CONTRIBUTORS April Blake Jessica E. Boyd Bryan Caskey Vanessa Driscoll LV Granger Gabriela Herstik Becca Smith Hill Dr. Katy Imgrund Preach Jacobs Laura Kelley Jessica Lathren Lord Maxwell Sean McGuiness Shanika Pichey Jessica Rourke Bethany Tisdale Julie Turner Sydney Yarbrough Katherine Yon OTHER FIG® DESTINATIONS LANCASTER, PA figlancaster.com WEST CHESTER, PA figwestchester.com DOYLESTOWN, PA figdoylestown.com KENNETT SQUARE, PA figkennett.com BETHLEHEM, PA figbethlehem.com

g n i t a r b e l Ce f o r a e y e on ! a i b ® m u l o C g i F The Moxie House Team: Jena Miller, Amy Hynes, Caroline Quillen, Theresa Yerger, Deborah Brandt, Janet Scouten, Shani Tucker, Anne Postic, Mike Miville, Hannah Larkin, Josh Seibert Not shown: Marie Kojitani, Matt Brandt, Nicole Patterson, Forrest Clonts, Allison Snavely Villano, and Janine Carroll.

On page 17: Meet some of the amazing community members who have supported and encouraged us during our first year.

fig ® columbia is solely supported by

local businesses & organizations

join us in creating a thriving downtown community— shop local this holiday & all year round.

THE CREATOR & PRODUCER OF FIG® moxiehouse.com studio@moxiehouse.com

what is fig®?

Fig® is a seasonal buy-local guide to Columbia, South Carolina. Sign up to receive your own copy of Fig®, delivered to your doorstep free four times a year at figcolumbia.com.

holiday happenings

Turn to page 47 for a list of holiday events in Columbia and visit figcolumbia.com for a full calendar of festive things to do.

community supporter

Thank you to our Community Supporter, Jim Hudson Automotive, for their commitment to a thriving downtown economy. Find out more on page 63.

advertising

To find out how you can strategically and effectively market your business through the Fig® communications package, contact Caroline Quillen at caroline@moxiehouse.com.

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t s e t e e Sw year the

time of the

during this good and joyful season, we gather

with friends and family to celebrate the things that matter most. As we remember cherished traditions from days gone by, we’re also creating brand new memories that will carry us into the years ahead.

Perhaps now, more than at any other time of year, this is the season when we show our love in thoughtful and festive ways: a perfectly wrapped gift under the tree, a dinner party with friends, a handwritten note. And with no place like home for the holidays, we’re so happy to enjoy the simple pleasures of living in Columbia.

On the pages of this issue, we celebrate the gift of shopping locally for everyone on our list. We’re showcasing local shops and boutiques, as well as the many wonderful things that make this city so distinctive and unique.

As Fig® Columbia wraps up a remarkable first year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude. You’ve joined alongside us in celebrating what makes Columbia such a special place. You’ve helped us illuminate the fresh, fashionable, and flavorful of this thriving community. You’ve shared your lives and your stories with us—and we are honored beyond words.

We look forward to being a part of the positive change and growth in Columbia and to celebrating many more festive holidays!

Janet Scouten & the Moxie House Team Meet the entire creative and talented team that makes Fig® possible at figcolumbia.com.

Moxie House has made every attempt to ensure that all information contained in this publication has been obtained from reliable sources, but all such information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness or accuracy. The views of contributors do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of Moxie House LLC. Moxie House LLC cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions contained in, or reliance made upon the contents of, this publication. Copyright: Copyright 2014 © Moxie House LLC. All rights reserved. Photography or page layout contained in Fig® shall not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the specific written permission of Moxie House LLC. Contact 717.394.7737 or info@figcolumbia.com.

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fresh face | holiday 2014 | figcolumbia.com now open!

Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our thriving downtown. Look for Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.

Owners Kellan Monroe and Andrew Johnson stand in their impressive bottle shop.

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: CRAFT and DRAFT T-SHIRTS CREATE YOUR OWN SIX-PACK digital GIFT CERTIFICATES

fresh face:

craft and draft

friends since their college years,

Kellan Monroe and Andrew Johnson once had long discussions in the back rows of engineering classes at USC about starting their own brewery.

But after months of development and product research (aka, drinking lots of beer), Kellan and Andrew decided to take their original concept in a different direction and opened Craft and Draft, Columbia’s first craft beer store and growler shop.

“It's a complete blessing to go and do what we love on a daily basis,” says co-owner Andrew.

“From the walk to work, to sampling and buying new beers for the store, to meeting new faces each day, each part has its own thrill factor.”

Alongside its impressive inventory of six-packs, bottles, and cans, Craft and Draft also features 12 taps serving premier beers from all over the country —including local craft breweries in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Not just a great location to browse and shop, Craft and Draft’s comfortable and laid-back atmosphere is a welcome invitation to linger. Providing a refreshing change of pace from the typical bar scene, Craft and Draft is the ideal spot in Columbia to wind down from the workday alongside fellow craft beer enthusiasts.

“Heck, every day someone new comes by, shakes our hand, and tells us how happy they are to have us in the community,” says Andrew. “We’re planning to host even more functions, parties, and brewery nights in the coming months.”

2706 devine street 803.764.2575 craftanddraftbeer.com

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southern style for every season

curated with a southern eye designer clothing footwear jewelry accessories

6 610 harden street 803.376.4411 shopcopperpenny.com

shop cross hill market American Roadside Burgers | Basil Thai | Charleston Cooks! | Festivity | Hand & Stone Massage Jamie Scott Fitness | M Boutique | Nadeau | Taziki’s Mediterranean CafÊ | ULTA Beauty | Whole Foods Market

an Exciting retail mix for the Columbia area Pedestrian-friendly with unique architectural style

devine street at cross hill road an edens center

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all wrapped up

perfect your holiday home

Offering custom-made window treatments, pillows, bedding, table skirts & toppers, shower curtains, headboards, outdoor cushions, & custom furniture! you envision it, we create it!

8 1000 fontaine road 803.333.9090 fabric-101.com

Sustainable Holiday Celebration

C RE AT E

picture-per fect mom e n ts

Only minutes from Downtown Columbia, Wavering Place is an idyllic backdrop for any occasion paired with a historic bed & breakfast country getaway.

Historic Home Beautifully Appointed Formal Gardens “casa cucina” guest cottage with Access to gardens and nature trail Weddings and Special Events Photo by Emily Chidester

Photo by Kickstand Studio

“casa cucina” guest cottage Photo by Emily Chidester

427 adams hayne road 803.269.7761 waveringplaceplantation.com

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columbia’s source for unique, handmade eyewear alternative art gallery stylish sunglasses

Featuring artwork entitled Path Changer by Mark Poole +8 glasses in chocolate by Blac

10 1520 main street 803.988.1065 artofeyewear.com

columbia’s finest selection of:

Therapeutic-grade essential oils

Aromatherapy

Vitamins

Herbs

Body Care

Enzymes & Probiotics

All-natural, eco-friendly skin care products

give the gift of

health

4840 forest drive 803.454.7700 garnersnaturallife.com

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giving back | holiday 2014 | figcolumbia.com volunteer. donate. give back.

Meet people who inspire and give back to our thriving downtown. Look for Fig® Giving Back in every issue.

giving back:

volunteering runs in susie heyward’s family. Throughout

her childhood in Eloree, South Carolina, her grandmother was the unofficial, unauthorized, and self-appointed SPCA. People would leave animals on her front porch, knowing she would care for them.

Susie had a pet squirrel as a companion when she was in elementary school, a rescued animal whose mother had been run over by a car. She also used to ride with her grandmother, taking meals and groceries to local families. Thanks to her grandmother’s grace and commitment, Susie learned early how to care for those in need. Volunteering and helping others in her community was a way of life.

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susie heyward

She has been on several boards in Columbia, including the Columbia Museum of Art and Columbia Green. Her passion for the environment was reignited in 1989, when she became a Master Gardener.

These days, she serves as chair of the board for Sustainable Midlands, working to promote sustainable practices in the community. She has chaired the board since its inception. She works hard, for free, but she has her reasons.

“I can only raise money for things I’m passionate about, and volunteering is really about improving the quality of life in the community," she says.

Susie is perfect for Sustainable Midlands because she is passionate about the

environment and doesn’t shy away from politics, having served on Columbia’s planning commission for nine years, beginning in 2000. During that time, she is most proud of helping develop the tree and landscape ordinance and getting it passed. According to Sustainable Midlands’ founding director Ryan Nevius, Susie is also the energy behind Treasured Trees of the Midlands, a Columbia program designed to recognize and preserve trees with historical, social, or environmental significance.

From this city’s numerous green spaces, large and small, to its beautiful trees and flowers, Columbia’s environmental landscape will be Susie’s legacy.

jewelry

shoes

CLOTHING

accessories

707 saluda avenue 803.256.0629 shop-bohemian.com

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Find the artistry, equipment, and gadgets that help you make culinary magic happen, with a teaching kitchen featuring enjoy-it-now, fun-filled cooking classes led by our talented instructors. kitchen retail shop demonstration & participation classes 14 702 cross hill road, #300-d 803.509.8111 charlestoncooks.com

see our events & class schedule online

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Hampton-Preston Mansion

discover columbia’s history this holiday season

with candlelight tours, carriage rides, choirs, shopping, and visits from Santa, Historic

Columbia offers you and yours a famously historic holiday experience! Looking for unique, local gifts?

The Gift Shop at Robert Mills has something for everyone on your list. Visit historiccolumbia.org for the full list of holiday happenings and sales, running November 21 – January 4.

Robert Mills House

Tour & Gift Shop Hours Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm | Sunday: 1 – 5 pm Tours are given at the top of the hour (last tour begins one hour prior to closing). Purchase admission at The Gift Shop at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding Street.

16 1616 blanding street 803.252.1770 historiccolumbia.org

here’s to good friends!

We’re so grateful for the many friends we’ve made this past year, and for the opportunity to celebrate with some of them at the beautiful and historic Woodrow Wilson Family Home.

Our deepest thanks to everyone who joined alongside us in 2014 as we featured the fresh, fashionable, and flavorful of Columbia. thank you columbia!

Left to right: Will Lacey, Harriett Green, Whitney LeJeune, Daisy Miller, Kristian Niemi, Preach Jacobs, Jessica Rourke, Jessica Lathren, Emile DeFelice, Milo Klos, Mark Plessinger, Sydney Yarbrough Special thanks to Historic Columbia for hosting our celebration. Holiday décor

by Westend Interiors. Gift wrap courtesy of Carolina Retail Packaging and LocalHappiness.net.

our

first year

the fig® team is celebrating

Here’s to wrapping up a remarkable first year in Columbia!

We’re honored to be part of this very special community of shop owners and citizens. We’ve savored local sights, tastes, and sounds.

We’re looking forward to an impactful 2015 that catalyzes buying, loving, and living all things local. We hope you’ll join us!

Stay social and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

We’re excited to share many more moments with you.

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unique finds

for creative gifting

local ingredients private events at 116 and gallery west

fine art

signature cocktails

handcrafted items

eclectic beer & wine

jewelry

savory soirÊes in your home Columbia’s Best Brunch!

antiques

catering

to your tastes 116 state street, west columbia 803.791.5663 116state.com 18 figcolumbia.com

118 state street, west columbia 803.207.9265 facebook.com/gallerywest

exemplary personal service. impeccable style. definitive fashions for the season. for men and women.

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from our family to yours, we wish you a joyous holiday season!

Columbia’s all-local, award-winning real estate boutique with worldwide exposure, providing personalized, professional service for more than two decades!

Columbia’s Real Estate Boutique with Worldwide Exposure 20 2615 devine street 803.771.2424 homeadvantagerealty.com

“An unusual and surprising blend of musical styles and instrumentation with very broad appeal.”

Jay Matheson, The Jam Room

Ken Mixon, Chris Paget, Catherine Allgrim, & Chris Compton

voices

the jam room The Jam Room records all styles/ genres with equal enthusiasm, and would love to talk with you about making a record! Call 803.787.6908 or email jamroomstudio@gmail.com for more information or to learn about open house events. Stop by weekdays 10 am – 5 pm to check out the newly renovated studio!

Choose Jay Matheson or one of the professional house engineers to record your project.

World-Class Gear Major Label Credits Recording Mixing Mastering Audio Engineering classes Available

self described as “americana exotica,” the ruby brunettes are a true columbia original.

Creating a soundtrack for southern rural life, this four-piece collective is headed by singer/guitarist Chris Compton, with Chris Paget on bass, Ken Mixon on percussion, and Catherine Allgrim on trombone.

Describing the band’s evolution, Chris Compton explains: “After hearing Catherine performing with another band, I asked her to join us.

I liked the idea of having a horn in the band to add an interesting twist to an already quirky set of songs, but it was her innate ability to harmonize and follow the lead vocal with perfect phrasing that had me hooked.”

With an open, clean, and upbeat sound, The Ruby Brunettes are inspired by the legacy of Southern music but are certainly not limited by it. Taking a variety of musical styles and traditions, they continually reshape them into something unique.

Their live four-song EP titled Woodshed Sessions, with songs like “Back of Beyond” and “Lazybone,” demonstrates a kind of songwriting that is simultaneously carefree and comfortable in its own skin. The Ruby Brunettes sound like no one else and that’s fine with them. That’s fine with us, too.

Visit figcolumbia.com/voices to read more from Fig®’s interview with The Ruby Brunettes.

fig® voices is brought to you in partnership with the jam room 201 south prospect street 803.787.6908 jamroomstudio.com 21

always a standout

a family-owned billboard company since 1984

locally owned and operated in columbia’s historic vista, Grace Outdoor serves its customers, community, and employees with personal and high-quality service. Owners Hal and Diana Stevenson have lived and worked in the Columbia community for more than 30 years. With both traditional and digital billboards in the most desirable areas of town and across South Carolina, businesses large and small enjoy flexible pricing, personal service, and impressive results.

22 1201 lincoln street, suite 300 888.804.0008 graceoutdoor.com

fun festive

fresh free

join us every saturday, 9 am – 1 pm, rain or shine, on the 1400 & 1500 blocks of Main Street.

Find meat, seafood, produce, eggs, dairy, preserves, and locally crafted items from Soda City’s talented artists and craftspeople.

give local.

Show your love for Columbia with a Fig® Market Bag! Stop by the Nest stand at Soda City and pick one up— they’re great for toting groceries and make a creative & eco-friendly wrapping solution for gifts this holiday.

The best part: proceeds benefit Soda City!

1400 – 1500 blocks of main street 803.250.5801 sodacitysc.com

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change your mind. change your body.

JUST SWEAT.

sweat by Jamie Scott Fitness offers industry-leading

instruction with state-of-the-art cycle equipment, reservation technology, and personalized results tracking.

For more fitness offerings, visit Jamie Scott Fitness behind Whole Foods Market in the Cross Hill Plaza.

1125 lady street 803.764.7984 sweatbyjsf.com

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savory & sweet traditions With an array of gift tins, boxes, and baskets, you’ll find everything you need for holiday parties and gift giving.

You’ll also find the perfect cup of coffee from one of Columbia’s very best baristas!

your local nut house gourmet coffee shop popcorn & nuts CANDY BARRELs gift baskets

happy holidays 26 1700 huger street 803.779.2290 cromers.com

from the cromer’s family

Do you have what it takes to be a Govie?

ranked in the top 1% of public schools nationwide by newsweek, The South Carolina

Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is our state’s only public, residential high school for the arts. The school gives artistically talented high school students from across the state the opportunity to study their art in a supportive environment of artistic and academic excellence. Students can concentrate their talents in studies of creative writing, dance, drama, music, visual arts, and more. Did we mention tuition is free? Follow your art at scgsah.org.

creative writing, dance, drama, music, & visual arts for young, emerging artists

Caleb Jones, Charleston, SC Solo musician, “Civilization V”

Liza Bennett, Mt. Pleasant, SC “12 Years a Slave”

Patina Miller, Pageland, SC Tony Award Winner, “Pippin” “Hunger Games: Mockingjay” “Madam Secretary” on CBS

Nicole Beharie, Orangeburg, SC “Sleepy Hollow” on Fox “42”

Maria Fabrizio, Lexington, SC Designer, “Wordless News”

15 university street, greenville 864.282.3777 scgsah.org

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Stop in Cellar on Greene during daytime hours to browse our wine shop, where we have an extensive collection of handpicked wines for take-home purchases.

At nighttime, Cellar opens for dinner service with a full menu, plus a wine list with over 30 choices— all available to drink by the glass. Enjoy our three-course dinner every night for $22!

Please note, Cellar on Greene does not serve lunch.

Our daytime hours are for retail purchases.

The bar and restaurant open for service at 5 pm.

Closed on Sundays.

wine shop by day wine bar by night

28 2001-d greene street 803.343.3303 cellarongreene.com

the experts on

effortless style

have moved to devine street

jessica rourke

wedding planner, stylist, & day of coordinator “Weddings aren’t meant to be stuffy or stressful. They are meant to be a celebration, and it is my job to keep the celebration at the forefront of the planning.”

Jessica Rourke, Wedding Planner & Stylist

landon jacob

a fine art photographer “At the heart of Landon Jacob photography is a love for people.

Our clients desire a photographer who is charming and authentic, yet skilled and precise. We strive to capture timeless, beautiful photographs.”

Jordan Thompson, Photographer

fern studio

a boutique floral & event design studio “Spending my childhood making daisy crowns in my mother’s garden, it naturally follows that you’ll find wildflowers, buds, and vines throughout my designs. What better day than your wedding day to have an armful of extraordinary blooms?”

Sarah Shell, Floral Designer

2855 devine street | 803.767.7244 jessicarourke.com | 817.584.3392 landonjacob.com | 803.315.9712 fern-studio.com

fresh face | holiday 2014 | figcolumbia.com now open!

The Metropolis Staff: Gregory Garrett, Amy Schaming, Kathryn Langston, Erin Poole, and Ashley Caggiano

fresh face:

metropolis salon & dry bar inspired by the fashion and style of nyc, Metropolis opened as Downtown

Up-styling and MakeUp Services Bridal and Special Occasion Events Blowout Parties Arrojo and Goldwell/KMS product lines E-ZPay Monthly Memberships

Columbia’s first full-service salon and blow dry bar earlier this year in June.

Owner and head stylist Gregory Garrett has been styling hair in Columbia for more than seven years.

A Master Hair Care Specialist, he has traveled all across the US, including New York, Chicago, and Atlanta, to learn from some of the best in the industry, always staying up-to-date with the newest trends and innovations.

“I’m very excited to bring a little of the big city style and service to Columbia’s downtown district and to be part of the growth and revitalization of Main Street,” says Gregory. “It has always been my goal to open a salon centered around education

30 1218 taylor street 803.764.5738 metropolissalonsc.com

Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our thriving downtown. Look for our Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.

and teamwork to produce some of the best stylists Columbia has to offer.”

Offering men’s and women’s cutting services as well as their signature salon blowouts and styling, the talented local stylists at Metropolis are experts at helping clients look their very best. And with fun, NYC-inspired services like TriBeCa (sleek and smooth), SoHo (straight with body and bend), or Times Square (lots of volume and curls), Metropolis lets you pick your destination.

Pampering you with shampoo/massage, blow dry, and a complimentary beverage, Metropolis will become your favorite affordable indulgence this season and all year round.

Visit www.metropolissalonsc.com to book your appointment today!

Moving all of the Midlands

forward

home & business moving

moving you

values to live by

At Two Men and a Truck, we understand the value of values.

That’s why we pride ourselves on living by these core principles: • Integrity: To always conduct oneself with honesty and fairness.

• Give back: To be involved in the communities where we live and work.

• The Grandma Rule®: To treat everyone the way you would want your Grandma to be treated.

• Care: To have compassion for family, customers, co-workers, and community.

• Be your best and have fun: To be the best professionally and personally while enjoying life and having fun.

• Inclusion: To welcome people from all backgrounds in the workplace and the community.

A local Columbia mover with an international brand.

1901 dixiana road, west columbia 803.731.7775 twomenandatruckcolumbiasc.com 31

Owner Will Lacey & Dixie

yellow dog barbecue’s menu

is now featured at The Attic, Five Points’ only rooftop bar and second-story live music venue. Inspired by the reclaimed materials used to create one of Columbia’s newest and most unique spots, Yellow Dog’s menu takes classic BBQ and Southern cuisine and “reclaims” them as creative and exciting new dishes. Take your Happy Hour to a new level of culinary experience with Yellow Dog at The Attic!

catering this season’s events, large or small featured at pinch in five points stop by for Smoked Wing Monday and gourmet Taco Tuesday Join the pack! follow yellow dog barbecue on facebook, twitter, & instagram

32 803.331.4675

open 7 am – 10 pm daily

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Full-service bar

Catering for Holiday events

michael’s

delivers!

call 803.726.2233 to learn more!

where

good friends meet for great food

1620 main street 803.726.2233 michaelscafecatering.com

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7703 st. andrews road, irmo 803.407.3603 blueflour.com

2507 devine street 803.673.6374 silverspoonbakeshop.com

Proudly serving locally roasted Turtle Creek Coffee!

Specializing in custom-decorated sugar cookies and big gourmet cookies, we also bake a variety of seasonal muffins, pound cakes, brownies, and bars.

This holiday season we are featuring our popular Gingerbread Cookies, Personalized Sugar Cookie Stockings, and Mini Raspberry Thumbprints.

leave the

The holidays are upon us! Make life a little easier (and sweeter!) by ordering seasonal pies, including pumpkin, pecan, apple, chocolate peppermint, and festive layer cakes now!

holiday cooking & baking

to us

Featuring innovative Southern cuisine, Spotted Salamander uses the freshest, highest quality, local ingredients while providing exceptional service.

Reflect your unique style with custom, creative catering. Make your next event your own with the fresh flavors of Gourmet Rose. facebook.com/gourmetrosecatering

803.546.0249 spottedsalamandercatering.com

diverse dining | national & locally owned retailers

—now open— ANTHROPOLOGIE J.CREW SCOUT & MOLLY’S 32° a yogurt bar Chico’s Chipotle Fab’rik Folline Vision Center Francesca’s The Fresh Market Garner’s Natural Life Gwen Rawls Shoes Hooligan’s Deli Ivy & Leo Jack & Jane Sport Jos. A. Bank LOFT Mack Home Michael’s Jewelry The Original Pancake House Publix Rosso Trattoria Italia SOMA Intimates Starbucks Stein Mart Tazza Kitchen The UPS Store Urban Nirvana Urban Nirvana Hair

columbia’s ultimate shopping experience 4840 forest drive an edens center

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planetarium

4d theater observatory

telescope gallery

new lobby, cotton mill exchange, & meeting space

holiday shopping from the best of south carolina

The Cotton Mill Exchange offers a surprising array of unique items from every corner of the state. Beautiful linens, jewelry, decorative items, gourmet foods, and much more can all be found at the Cotton Mill Exchange located in the lobby of the historic South Carolina State Museum.

36 301 gervais street 803.898.4967 scmuseum.org consider becoming a member or donor today

Serving the aesthetic needs of Columbia residents

since 1987

Xtreme LashÂŽ Extensions

certified and licensed xtreme lash ÂŽ specialist: monika mircea, rn, bsn Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging Facials Microcurrent Facial Toning LED Light Therapy DiamondTome Microdermabrasion PCA Chemical Peels Enhancements Gift Certificates

3924 forest drive 803.787.5186 evaskincareinc.com

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social mission At Fig® we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates community connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors. We believe in the mission of St. Lawrence Place—our 2014 Social Mission Partner. Please consider giving to them with your dollars and your time.

building a bright future

Meet Taquetta, who is halfway through her two-year stay at St. Lawrence Place. She offers a warm hand, a sincere smile, and brown eyes that reveal past burdens, but also battles being won. Taquetta is earning her associate’s degree in business administration. She’s adding significant value to her résumé, working as a paid intern in the SLP administrative office. She attends budgeting and parenting classes, and receives affordable childcare, all while living in a safe, supportive community.

“St. Lawrence Place is a bridge,” Taquetta says. “A bridge from wherever you’re coming from to wherever you want to go.”

offering a solution for families in need At St. Lawrence Place, parents get a safe home for their family, and children gain the freedom to explore childhood.

St. Lawrence Place is a 30-home community where homeless families can find skills and shelter that foster independence and free them from the grip of poverty. More than an emergency shelter, St. Lawrence Place keeps families together and helps them cultivate the skills to become contributing members of the community.

Taquetta and her two sons.

38 2400 waites road 803.256.3999 stlawrenceplace.org

With programming and transitional housing—for up to two years—for qualifying families, St. Lawrence Place offers families the structure, training, and support that can help them overcome homelessness.

travel

it’s a family tradition Now, more than ever, the time you spend with family and friends is your most valuable investment. To make sure you are spending it wisely, take advantage of our personal knowledge, expertise, and connections around the globe to design your custom travel experiences. There’s never been a better time to invest in your life!

4505 forest drive 803.738.1520 forestlaketravel.com

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holiday wine pairing tips: The most important rule of thumb is to select wines that complement your meal, not overpower it. The food comes first.

Bubbles are your friend. You can set a fun and exciting tone for the evening by pairing a sparkling wine with light hors d’oeuvres, and then wrap things up beautifully by pairing it with almost any style of dessert.

When selecting a white wine for your meal, look for those with good acidity and bright fruit flavors, like an Oregon Pinot Gris or a Gewürztraminer from France or Germany.

When choosing reds, it’s a good bet to steer toward well-balanced wines with softer tannins and good acidity, like a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir or a Tempranillo from Rioja.

For the perfect holiday gift, bring both a white and a red from a specific wine region that your host or hostess may not normally drink, but that still fits their style. For instance, if they often favor California wines, treat them to wines from the RhÔne Valley.

And if you need to pick up a quick little something on your way to a dinner party, you can never go wrong with a great bottle of Rosé Champagne.

Wondering how much wine to buy when planning an event? A good guideline is two glasses of wine per person per hour, with the typical holiday get-together generally lasting about three to four hours. Of course, it never hurts to be generous in your estimation since it’s a 100% certainty that wine leftovers will not go to waste. And if your guests are inclined to linger, there’ll be plenty of wine to keep the party going.

Advintage Distributing is a SC-based importer and distributor for a number of Columbia’s great local wine shops that can guide and assist you in choosing exactly the right wines for the holidays.

40 9570 william aiken avenue, ladson 843.225.2005 advintagedistributing.com

now open!

simplifying medicare & health insurance

health plans for all ages, including 65+ INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, disability, CRITICAL ILLNESS, GAP COVERAGE, TELEMEDICINE, & MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS & ADVANTAGE REPRESENTING BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, BLUECHOICE HEALTHPLAN, UNITED HEALTHCARE, HUMANA, COVENTRY, AETNA, DELTA DENTAL, COLONIAL LIFE, & MORE Rendering by 1x1 Design

Simplesurance is now open to help individuals and families purchase individual health, dental, life, and other personal insurance plans. Simplesurance utilizes a consultative approach to guide you through the ever changing, complicated maze of health insurance. Our new retail store is technologically driven with a relaxed social environment to help you understand and feel confident about your insurance purchases.

With open enrollment for Medicare & individual health plans going on now, be sure to stop in our Ft. Jackson Boulevard store (across from Whole Foods Market) to ensure you are properly covered.

NG | JULY 2014 Individual Benefit Specialists: Becky Airheart, Sara Davis, and Will Kennemur

Our new store—located at 4326 Fort Jackson Blvd, across from Whole Foods Market—is now open!

Walk in, call, or email sdavis@simplesurance.com, bairheart@simplesurance.com, or wkennemur@simplesurance.com to learn more and/or purchase insurance.

At our retail store, Simplesurance offers informational learning sessions on a variety of topics including Medicare, understanding the Affordable Care Act, and how to receive a subsidy to purchase health insurance. Contact us today and let us meet your personal insurance needs with the Simplesurance experience!

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authentic | holiday 2014 | figcolumbia.com authentic. true. columbia.

Nana was Sally’s greatgrandmother. The four dots in the logo represent the four generations of women here because of Nana: Sally’s grandmother, mother, herself, and her daughters.

authentic:

sally peek

the thread that binds Sally Peek, creator and designer of locally made Nana products, is almost as well known in Columbia for her excellent hugs and warm smiles as she is for one-of-akind handbags.

A regular fixture at Columbia’s Soda City market on Main Street, Sally notes that the origins of Nana are never too far from her weekly booth: “It’s a little surreal—at the market, my booth is often located right near the very room where I learned how to sew.”

As Sally tells it, she developed a fever for fabrics back in 2007, when it just so happened the Columbia Museum of Art 42 figcolumbia.com

was offering a class on making handbags.

Sally showed up with a yard of fabric and her brand new sewing machine, and left that same day with a freshly made bag and a new creative outlet.

As part of this city’s growing community of artists and craftspeople, Sally believes the desire to make and create in Columbia has greatly expanded over the past few years.

“Soda City is an integral part of that, in my opinion,” explains Sally. “With the market now on Main Street, the work of local artisans isn’t tucked away and hard to find—it’s right in the middle of town, mixed in with doughnuts and balloon animals and fun.”

Her latest endeavor, working with leather, has been an exciting addition to Nana’s original repertoire of vintage and vintageinspired fabrics.

“I started playing with leather last summer, so it has been a little over a year,” says Sally. “It was a natural evolution and has been a total learning process. It’s a challenge and I love that.”

As for what’s next, Sally vows to continually keep things fresh: “Every January I take the month off from the world to completely unplug and make one new goal for Nana for the year.”

Find Nana products at nanabysally.com

expert cuts blowouts professional coloring keratin treatments Integrating old-school glamour with today’s trends, this stylized and eclectic boutique salon believes in embracing what nature gives and making the best of it—achieving optimal results for each individual client.

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Sustainable Holiday Celebration A Local Holiday Celebration Like No Other!

Celebrate “buy local” and “eat local” this holiday season. Join your friends to enjoy great food and wine all while shopping for exquisite gifts handcrafted by more than 40 local artisans. Embrace the holiday season and help support what makes our community unique and wonderful.

Monday, December 1 4:30 – 8:30 pm

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Grand Hall at Historic 701 Whaley Unique Artisan Gifts • $5 Donation • Delicious Local Food & Wine Go to sustainablemidlands.org for more information.

Presented by Sustainable Midlands.

Premier Sponsor of the 2014 Sustainable Holiday Celebration

local winter

events

first thursday on main

historic holiday house tours

Every first Thursday, 6 – 10 pm Stretching from Columbia City Hall to the SC State House, come out to Main Street’s “First Thursday on Main” and enjoy our city’s monthly art festival with great events, deals, and exhibits.

third thursday in the vista Every third Thursday, 5 – 8 pm The Vista Guild welcomes shoppers to enjoy extended hours in the shops and galleries of the Vista.

norman rockwell: behind the camera

October 17 – January 18 Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main Street).

Don’t miss the last chance to see this fascinating exhibit as it takes viewers behind the scenes in the creative process of one of America’s most famous and beloved illustrators, Norman Rockwell.

November 21 – January 6 Robert-Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, and Mann-Simmons Site.

The historic homes of Columbia are decorated for the season! Guides provide stories of holidays past in Columbia and discuss how families once decorated and entertained.

lights before christmas

November 21 – December 30, 5 – 9 pm Riverbanks Zoo. A family tradition for more than 25 years, the Riverbanks Zoo presents “Lights Before Christmas” with more than one million twinkling lights, visits with Santa, and all around holiday cheer!

festival of trees at the convention center

November 22 & 23 Join Palmetto Health in the 25th annual Festival of Trees and get in the holiday spirit with family-friendly activities! Proceeds benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.

famously hot new year

December 31, 6:30 pm – 1 am Come ring in the New Year on Columbia’s Main Street! Gather in front of the SC State House to enjoy regional food and drink, live performances, and colossal midnight fireworks!

For a complete, current listing of events in Columbia, South Carolina, visit figcolumbia.com.

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Be one of the first in Columbia to experience the new Healing Waters.

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this season columbia museum of art shop Discover the perfect, distinctive gift from among beautiful and innovative one-of-a-kind originals.

Bohumila Augustinova, Manager, Columbia Museum of Art Shop

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Salt water pools have approximately one-tenth the salinity of ocean water and about the salinity of human tears. Swimmers enjoy the soft feel of the water, and it’s more soothing on the skin, hair, eyes, and nose than the water found in traditional chlorinated pools.

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summer Find sanctuary from the world in a pool custom designed from your ideas, thoughts, and selections. Start dreaming with Sapphire now to create a pool in time for summer that’s an extension of your taste and lifestyle.

pool design and installation Sapphire Signature Pools is committed to building the best swimming pools possible while also providing excellent value. Using traditional building methods and integrating new technologies greatly enhances their products, increasing quality and significantly reducing environmental impact.

Collaborating with each client, Sapphire designs one-of-a-kind pools, creating a uniquely beautiful presentation.

simplified maintenance Sapphire Signature Pools provides maintenance solutions for their pools, allowing you to turn over all of the work without worry. They take complete and conscientious care of your pool­—including weekly maintenance and winterization— allowing you to focus on enjoying it.

pool renovations Sapphire Signature Pools can renovate your existing swimming pool, transforming your pool area into one that appeals to visitors. And, as your pool ages, Sapphire Signature Pools will keep it in great shape with quality repairs and maintenance.

Call to begin the conversation about your new pool today!

Come take the journey with us and enjoy the trip.

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fresh face | holiday 2014 | figcolumbia.com now open!

Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our thriving downtown. Look for our Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.

“We’re happy to bring this finecrafted beer to Columbia. River Rat is made from the highestquality ingredients available in the industry, creating a consistent and refreshing taste every time.”

-Mike Tourville, founder of River Rat Brewery

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with the mantra: “We love brewing craft

beer because beer makes people happy,” River Rat Brewery originally emerged from owner Mike Tourville’s home-brewing hobby. Now boasting state-of-the-art equipment and recruited talent with a combined 26 years of experience in the professional craft beer industry, River Rat is dedicated to creating beers that are perfectly balanced, refreshingly bold, and deliciously drinkable.

Named in honor of the three rivers that run through this city and the working-class laborers on the canal more than a century ago, River Rat was established at the heart of Columbia

in 2013. Their tasting room on Shop Road has quickly become a favorite among beer lovers, and their patio and green space are perfect for enjoying local food truck fare and soaking up the sun with friends.

Beyond the tasting room doors, beer aficionados can also enjoy River Rat brews at bars, restaurants, and shops all over town and even around the state. And with the recent expansion of their bottling operation, there are even more opportunities to enjoy, share, and make people happy.

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established in 1978 and located in the heart of the Shandon and Heathwood

neighborhoods near Dreher High School, Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic offers the highest level of medical care delivered in a compassionate and caring manner. Open 7 days a week, Shandon-Wood also provides walk-in and drop-off services at no extra charge.

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Our Doctors: Dr. Neal Atkinson Dr. William Otis Dr. Elizabeth Rasor Dr. Cheryl Sine Dr. Carolyn Harari Dr. Russell Harris Dr. Holly Murdock

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fresh face | holiday 2014 | figcolumbia.com now open!

Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our thriving downtown. Look for our Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.

fresh face:

scout & molly’s

a university of south carolina grad who always dreamed of owning her own boutique, Amanda Mott opened Scout & Molly’s earlier this year in Trenholm Plaza, offering a variety of women’s clothing and accessories.

The original shop in North Carolina—founded 12 years ago by Lisa Kornstein after completing graduate school at USC—was named for her two beloved dogs, Scout and Molly. Envisioning a store where a customer would feel like she was in her best friend’s closet, Lisa wanted to create a place where customers can count on a friendly face and an honest opinion.

With local jewelry lines and designers that appeal to a broad range of ages, the Scout & Molly’s at Trenholm Plaza has stayed true to Lisa’s original vision of fabulous clothing and accessories in a warm, fun atmosphere.

Whether helping a customer find the perfect pair of jeans or a dress for an upcoming event, Amanda has a knack for making everyone who walks in the door feel equally welcome. And with new styles arriving weekly, there’s always a new reason to stop by.

58 4840 forest drive

803.724.2722 scoutandmollys.com

Full-Service Catering, Inventive Southern Cuisine Holiday Platters from Savory to Sweet, Delivery or Pick up Lunch at Spotted Salamander Monday – Friday

relaxing holidays made easy! free up your time for fellowship with friends and family. Let us cater your holidays.

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