Are you are looking to build a luxury home on a spacious, wooded lot tucked away from the congestion of Mount Pleasant? Then I invite you to explore the 41 new home site community of Awendaw Village. Situated on lots ranging from .5-.8 of an acre, these homes offer an abundant outside living space a

Last time we discussed curb appeal, this time, we will discuss the inside. Again first impressions are important. Maybe start with a little decluttering to make the space look as spacious as possible, clear countertops of unnecessary items, the same with cupboards and closets, you may want to pack u

House, Condo, or Townhouse? When it comes to Buying a Home, not everyone will be looking for the same kind of property. Some people dream of that giant house with a yard, porch, or even a pool. Some may prefer the simpler side of a Condo, that does not require much attention, and then some may go fo

Boone Hall Plantation was the one place I most wanted to see when I made my first trip to Charleston almost 20 years ago and it's still one of my favorite places to visit.       Nestled in the heart of Mount Pleasant off of Long Point Road, Boone Hall is called "America's most photographed plantatio

Magnolia Plantation - Amazing Lanterns  Every year, one of Charleston's most sought after tourist attractions is the spectacular Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Known for its romantic display of flowers and rich natural beauty, Magnolia Plantation is the oldest tourist site open to the public in Ch

Berkeley Hospital and Newborns in Need Today I had the pleasure of going into the new Roper St. Francis Berkely Hosptial to drop off some items for Newborns in Need an organization I have volunteered at for over 15 years. This facility has been needed for a long time to serve Berkeley county. It is

The third part of the series of Mt. Pleasant Communities brings us along Mathis Ferry Road from the Ravenel Bridge to the East Cooper Hospital.  The communities vary in price range as one side of the road is on the water and or marsh. Of course, these homes are higher priced and we don't see many ho

Great Pizza and Cold Beer! Started in 2006 by brothers Nick and Ben D'Allesandro of Philadelphia, PA. The Business was started with one major thing in mind, " To Make Great Pizza and serve cold Beer." The 2 brothers started out on a mission to do this by making affordable gourmet pizza! They set up

One of my favorite places to go when I need, not want but need, dessert is Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe.  My husband introduced me to Kaminsky’s downtown location before I even moved here more than ten years ago,  and I’ve been in love ever since. Now that they’ve opened a West Ashley location, they’ve m

Festival of Houses and Gardens Have you ever wondered what the inside of some of Charleston’s grandest homes look like? Have you ever wanted to peek around the brick walls and fences behind these houses to see what's there? Now is your chance! Charleston’s annual Festival of Houses & Gardens runs fr

PODS - Make sure you read the fine print! Have you ever considered using Portable On Demand Storage (PODS) when moving or storing excess items? A client of mine was moving out of state and decided this would be the best option as she hadn't finalized the exact location or home she wanted to purchase

Being new to this exciting business can and is scary when most of your life has been driving a truck. I know you ask why the big change? I've always enjoyed the parts of my driving job when I was able to sell something that they needed. Maybe it was a service that we provided or just something they

Charleston has a strong boating culture, and many of its residents, if not the majority, own a marine vessel. There's nothing better than spending a warm summer day on the water, whether you're fishing for your dinner, checking out one of the many island destinations, or just enjoying the sea breeze

Help Shape What I Write About! Hey, everyone, I'm going to start giving you a little insight into what makes James Island a hot place to live. I will show you all the local restaurants and hang out places. We will meet some of the local people and try the get them to give us their getaway spot on th

Mt Pleasant Subdivisions - Have you seen? The Charleston Tri-County area is set up in subdivisions within each town. This was noticeable to me when I moved here 10 years ago from New Jersey. In NJ the towns didn't have subdivisions. There was a 'center' of each town but that was about the extent of

Welcome to this hidden paradise in Eutawville SC on beautiful Lake Marion. Two lots being sold together with a combined size of .55 acres. Situated on a cove right off the main lake.        Lots 9 & 10 are like 200 yards from the open lake as you leave the cove. The lots are on a dead-end street alm

Nestled amongst the woods of the Francis Marion National Forest, you will find the beautiful new home community of Bridges at Seven Lakes. Located in Huger, you are minutes from the convenience of Mount Pleasant shopping and dining and only 29 miles from downtown Charleston. This gated, DRHorton com

What's a Square Onion? Check it out! One of Mount Pleasant's best-hidden treasures is the quaint and charming neighborhood cafe, Square Onion. This little known, corner sandwich shop located in I'On, is home to some of the best gourmet sandwiches in the Low Country. They also offer an array of soups

Spring has Sprung - Time to Plant! It was a beautiful day today, and I did not think I could stand another word about the coronavirus, so I decided to get out my pots, seeds, and play in the dirt for awhile. Gardening has many mental health benefits- fresh air, exercise, reduces stress, not to menti

You’ll love Dunes West Golf and River Club! Mt. Pleasant’s most desirable exclusive community. Houses from the $300’s to $1.3 million! Wanna build? Lots from the $200,000’s Homes and lots available on the marsh and the Wando River Gated Community Amenities including community pools, golf, walking tr