The Toys of Christmas Past
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a palmetto bug. The children were nestled all snug ... Keep Reading
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The Shore Notes GOTTA SING!
Do you love to sing in the shower? Croon in the car? Are you a frustrated Diva? If so, then you need to explore the wonderful singing ... Keep Reading
La Petite Gallerie features jewelry by Jo Ann Graham
Walking into La Petite Gallerie for the first time isn’t like walking into any other gallery. The shop itself is quiet and small with artwork ... Keep Reading
Miss Susie’s Big Bad Dog
I read the warning on Miss Susie Verdier’s back gate. BEWARE: BIG BAD DOG! Then I saw him coming from the kitchen steps, not running but ambling, ... Keep Reading
“…to catch lightning in a bottle…”: A Boy’s Fishing Trip with His Father.
One partly cloudy afternoon an inquisitive young boy looked up into the sky. His father watched as his son stood silhouetted in the late afternoon ... Keep Reading
Turkey Day Tunes
Your aunt is coming over for Thanksgiving and you don't wanna sit next to her. The dog just jumped up on the counter and started licking the ... Keep Reading
Discovering Diamondback Terrapins
If you were a Lowcountry artist, looking for a beautiful subject, you might look closely at one of our resident salt marsh reptiles, the diamondback ... Keep Reading
Beating the Odds: Sea Turtle Survival
About 30 years ago, a loggerhead hatchling sea turtle emerged with a hundred others from one sandy hole on a dark Hilton Head ... Keep Reading
Building a Home in the Post-Recession World
To say that the housing bubble and the subsequent Recession shook up the country’s beliefs about home buying and home building is an ... Keep Reading
The Best Spooky Music After the Witching Hour
Around this time of year every kid in elementary school (and even some 40 year old ‘kids’) are preparing spooky costumes and frightful ... Keep Reading
Magic on the Page: An Artist’s on Perspective Creating And Its Process
Am I there yet? A question I regularly ask myself when I'm starting a new work. Will this be a keeper? I anxiously think as I'm working. When ... Keep Reading
Cooper River Villa: A Tuscan Transformation
Spanish Wells got its name from the fresh sweet water springs and wells discovered by the indigenous Indians hundreds of years ago. Spanish ships ... Keep Reading
The Great Sea Island Storm of 1893
On Sunday night, August 27, 1893, the eye of the huge, slow-moving Category 3 hurricane landed just south of Savannah. It ripped ... Keep Reading
A Philistine’s Guide to the Sport of Kings
No Cake Walk Polo is fast, rough and it's considered to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world. It even sounds dangerous. For example, ... Keep Reading
A Christmas Tradition that originates in the Lowcountry
There’s a rich, sometimes quirky history behind our holiday traditions. Most of the ones we still observe today originated in ‘Merry Olde England,’ ... Keep Reading
New Butcher on the Block
On March 16, 2015, Jay Rainey opened his very own butcher shop and deli in Bluffton. He offered everything from certified angus beef, ... Keep Reading
Who Said Bass Players Can’t Sing
Bass players … you need ‘em. The unsung heroes of the rock band. The dude or dudette in charge of makin’ sure the booties be shakin’. The ‘holder ... Keep Reading
Ode to the Swamp
No doubt, it is easy to think we own the world and all of its hidden places, and that we may walk through the wilderness like kings and make it ... Keep Reading
Let the Land Speak: A Spring Island Home & Habitat
Spring Island is such a special place. All of the owners take great care of their surroundings and are committed to preserving the natural ... Keep Reading
A Fishing Lesson
"Dad," he said with intentionality in his voice, "where did that fish come from?" I turned to see my son looking up at a trophy fish on the wall of ... Keep Reading
Boutique Shopping in Bluffton
While Bluffton may be a small town, it has some fantastic shopping. Home to both Tanger Outlets, and many big name brands, Bluffton gets the crowds to ... Keep Reading
Welcome to Bluffton, SC!
Huffington Post Names Bluffton #1 Top Amazing Non-Beach Getaway! Located just across the bridge from Hilton Head Island, Bluffton is a quaint, ... Keep Reading
Succulent Seafood Appetizer – May River Grill!
Chef Charlie Sternburgh could be the poster child for enthusiasm and determination. Years ago, Chef Sternburgh was working in an area restaurant. ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Bouillabaisse
Holiday memories alive and ... fragrant! Babbie Guscio, Bluffton Bouillabaisse is one of those holiday memories that is alive and fragrant. Recipe ... Keep Reading
Higher Education in Bluffton!
Higher education facilities are located just outside the town limits. The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) new Hilton Head Gateway Campus ... Keep Reading
Confessions Of… A Hotel General Manager
How to Get a Great Hotel Room Rate. How to save on hotel stays: the discounts, the concessions, the lures. 1. Negotiate with the hotel. When ... Keep Reading
Taking the Inside Path
Most golfers fail to optimize distance and accuracy because their club takes the outside-in instead of inside path. When most golfers get near the ... Keep Reading
The Town of Bluffton and Its History
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the town of Bluffton comprised southern Beaufort County, known as Granville County of St. Luke’s ... Keep Reading
Dining with Kids
Helpful tips for dining with kids: Adults want a delicious, relaxing meal and kids just want to have fun. With hundreds of restaurants catering to ... Keep Reading
The Heartbeat of the Lowcountry: the Salt Marsh
Every day of the year, we witness events that transforms the salt marsh. Referred to as the “heartbeat” of the Lowcountry, the tide nourishes and ... Keep Reading
Juicy Summer Delights – Watermelon
Perhaps more than any other fruit, watermelon symbolizes summer. It serves as a juicy embodiment of the season. As the temperatures peak in the ... Keep Reading
Bluffton is a State of Mind!
Prior to the opening of the first bridge to Hilton Head Island in 1956, Bluffton was a sleepy little town on the May River. It acted as a place ... Keep Reading
Second Home Ownership!
Many of you reading this article have vacationed on Hilton Head Island many times before. During some of those trips you may have looked through real ... Keep Reading
Sea Island Magic!
The sea islands that extend along the Eastern coast of South Carolina and Georgia. Their history and style reflect each island. From the sandy ... Keep Reading
Anhinga, Anhinga!
Have you seen something that looks like a snake, but also a bird, in the lagoons around Hilton Head? Anhinga Anhinga is the scientific name for ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Movement Played an Important Role in American History
On July 31, 1844, under the sheltering boughs of a massive live oak tree in Bluffton, the Bluffton Movement for secession took root. Ultimately, ... Keep Reading
Bluffton Features Rich History!
Nestled on a high bluff overlooking the May River, Bluffton originally served as a home to native American tribes. They fished and gathered oysters ... Keep Reading
Church of the Cross Showcases Bluffton, South Carolina’s History!
Church of the Cross in Bluffton beams in Bluffton. Located at 110 Calhoun Street, this historic house of worship overlooks the scenic May ... Keep Reading
