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EVERY BUSY WOMAN’S GUIDE TO
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garden
Home is where the “art” is; making a house a home
requires skills and techniques to create a space that
ref lects who we are and want to be. The tips and
recommendations in the Home & Garden special will
help inspire this process, and we’ve gathered hundreds
of referrals to ensure others have had a good
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- Grocery List…page 4
- Decorating Tips…page 15
Forget those annoying scraps of paper that you call your shopping list. Cut out this
handy grocery guide, stick it to the fridge and simply check off what you need.
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O’Dell Landscaping
A family-owned, landscaping company that
understands the Low Country’s unique micro-climate
Life-Changing Rugs
and the art of fine gardening.
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ARTFUL OPTIONS
You do not have to spend a fortune to
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HANGING ART
✔ A good rule of thumb: the center point of the picture or
grouping is at about eye level.
✔ When grouping pictures or objects, play with the
arrangement on a large table or on the ground before
you start nailing.
✔ Illuminating art gives a completely different look to
the room and adds a bit of drama. Remember: this is
not just for grandiose rooms; a lit piece of art in the
bathroom also doubles as a nightlight.
✔ Forget hanging! Display art
by placing it on a shelf;
suspended shelves are
very popular, so they
are easy to find.
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Sweet Olive
Garden, Gift & Home
Unique gifts and home and garden accents including the
Original Charleston Bedswing. Our offerings include home
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pest control
Casey O’Dell of O’Dell Landscaping shares her top ten list for getting the garden
of your dreams.
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1. Start from the ground up. It is very important that you have a proper grade as it decreases drainage problems that can
lead to pest and disease.
2. You’ve got to have good dirt. Take several samples throughout your yard and take them to the Clemson Extension so that
you know what your soil needs to be the best. Organic matter (compost) is always a must.
3. Mulch, mulch, mulch. Mulch protects plant’s roots and keeps them cool and moist in the summer. Jim Martin, executive
director for the Charleston Parks Conservancy, recommends using shredded oak leaves. Pine bark mulch and pine straw
are great too.
4. Be a pruner snob. Only buy the best; I prefer bypass pruners to anvil pruners, because they cut clean and don’t tear
at your plants. Always clean your pruners with alcohol after using so you don’t spread disease, and remember to
sharpen them.
5. Water. Water with the correct frequency making sure you are consistent and don’t over-water. Make a schedule and stick
to it, or consider an irrigation system.
6. Take a daily walk. Walk through your garden as often as possible, preferably daily. Check for anything that looks unusual
like fungus or pests. It is important to monitor for problems, so you catch it early. Also you get to take joy in seeing
what has bloomed!
7. Research plants before you buy. Walk around your neighborhood and see what is doing well to get ideas on what will do
well at your house. Read plant tags before you buy, ask knowledgeable nursery staff for advice and use books and the
Internet to learn all that you can.
8. Make a long range plan. You don’t have to do everything at once, but having a long-term plan helps you achieve the
garden of your dreams. Draw a sketch of what and where you plant items and
what you’d like to plant in the future. Start a gardening journal to record what
you’ve planted, what you want to have, what blooms when, plant care and
maintenance tips and more.
9. Maintain your equipment. Sharpen and clean all pruning devices with alcohol after
pruning and WD40 them to maintain mobility. Also, it is important to make sure
you regularly sharpen your mower blade.
10. Love your garden! Love is really the secret ingredient to a beautiful garden.
If you make your garden a labor of love, you will see great results!
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A sophisticated, stylish home can be had at any price range and in any size space.
Charleston-based interior designer, Ginger Brewton, named one of the top 20
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DON’T:
• Don’t forget your accent pieces. You should always have a table to set your cocktail on, next to each seat.
• Don’t buy “matchy-matchy” – EVER. Mix styles and periods. This gives a room interest.
• Don’t rush things – this is a huge mistake I see over and over again. We are not Extreme Home Makeover so be patient,
take your time and do your research.
• Don’t forget your ceilings! Wallpaper or paint; it is a huge blank canvas that many people forget about.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help – whether you need a two hour consultation or help with a full scale project, there are
designers out there for all budgets!
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Want to tackle a home project? This list will help you decide whether to take it on or
farm it out.
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1. Be realistic. Be sure of your own abilities, as jobs as small as putting up shelves can be tricky. Often times, older homes
have “surprises” waiting for you that you may not have considered. Give yourself time and prepare to be at it for hours,
days or weeks.
2. Necessary Tools. Do you have the right knowledge, tools and skills for the job? Your project may
require specific tools that you’ll need to rent or purchase. Study up on the project prior to starting
and ask for tips and advice from friends who’ve done similar work.
3. Complicated Jobs. Does your job involve gas, electricity and plumbing? Best leave it to the professionals.
Be mindful of heavy lifting - you don’t want to damage your home, furniture, or, most importantly, your body.
4. Quality Assurance. Don’t skimp on the necessities to cut costs. Poor quality is instantly noticeable, and you’ll be
reminded of it everyday that you’re in your home, and again at resale time.
5. Simple Tasks. Most people can accomplish tasks like painting, replacing mirrors or switch plates or hanging shelves.
Read instructions carefully before starting to make sure you have all of the items that you need and take your
time to make sure you get it right.
6. Time is Money. Calculate the amount of time you would expect to spend
on a project and be truthful with yourself. If you do not have the time to
devote to the project, or if your time is best spent doing other things,
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Bringing in help to complete that home improvement or renovation project? Be sure
you know what to look for and how to work with a contractor.
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1. Get Recommendations. Call Every Busy Woman at 843.958.8600 or visit
EveryBusyWoman.com to see whom women have recommended most often.
2. Contact & Verify. Make a short list of contractors. Call to verify that they are
licensed, bonded and insured. Ask for pictures or additional references for
similar projects they have completed.
3. Request a Quote. Make sure the bid is in writing and includes detailed
information and specifications.
5. Completion & Payment. Never pay more than a 10% or $1000 deposit. Only
pay for work and materials that have been completed, and schedule additional
payments as work progresses. Make final payment based on final inspection
and a signed completion statement.
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art centers
bookstores
Sullivan’s Trade-A-Book
Recycle your old reads and pick up something new.
Friendly Staff • Great Selection • Locally-Owned and Operated
1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Ste 3, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
tel 843.884.8611
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Gibbes Museum of Art
• The Charleston Story: Ongoing
View treasures from Charleston’s beginning as
a British colony through today.
• Modern Masters from the Ferguson Collection:
Through August 22, 2010
Paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by significant
twentieth-century artists such as Pablo Picasso,
Willem de Kooning, and Christo from the private collection
of Esther and James Ferguson
• Face Lift
September 3 – December 5
This special exhibition offers fresh and thought-provoking
juxtapositions of outstanding American portraits from the
18th century to today.
• Stacy Lynn Waddell: The Evidence of Things Unseen
September 3 – December 5
Stacy Lynn Waddell’s innovative technique involves burning,
singeing, and branding paper and fabric to create works that
explore perceptions of American history and culture.
135 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.722.2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org
photographers
special events
Lowcountry Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Join us for the 2010 Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure® -
October 16 on Daniel Island.
For more information please call tel 843.556.8011 or
Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
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sports
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Charleston RiverDogs
Minor league baseball team and Class-A affiliate of the
New York Yankees. Family-friendly, affordable,
FUN entertainment at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Family Fun
for as little as $5. We offer group discounts, birthday parties,
pre-game picnics and luxury sky suite rentals. Every Sunday
Buy & Sell, Arts & Crafts kids (12 and under) eat FREE (hot dog, soda & chips) and
parking is FREE. Select Sundays are Dog Days where
Etsy
you can bring your dog to the ballpark.
Arts and crafts from thousands
of people around the globe who For more information or a schedule:
make and sell them. tel 843.577.3647
etsy.com www.riverdogs.com
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ShopSCAD
Online retailer of student’s work theatres
from Savannah College of Art
and Design. Theatre 99
shopscadonline.com Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy
This local favorite makes the perfect night out with
Indie Craft Parade comedy improv, stand up and performances throughout
Some of the best handmade the year at unbeatable ticket prices. An in-house bar and
artists from all over the fun atmosphere top off the experience.
Southeast together under one Visit the Web site for a full schedule including Wednesday
roof: September 10 & 11 in night’s Laugh for a Lincoln, and Friday and Saturday night
Greenville, SC. performances including The Have
indiecraftparade.com Nots! and Improv Bingo.
Fireworks Available for Corporate & Private Events • Improv Classes
Products from over 300 280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe, Charleston, SC 29401
nationally and internationally tel 843.853.6687
acclaimed artisans and studios www.theatre99.com
and a woman-owned business.
fireworksgallery.net web sites
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computer repair
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Portable Computer Geeks with People Skills
On-site repair, maintenance plans, upgrades, retail computer
systems, components and software
tel 843.814.0858
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non-profit organizations
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betty buzz: networking know-how
1) Know your networking style. Whether better one on one or in large groups, you can find a networking
opportunity that works for you! Visit EveryBusyWoman.com’s Business & Finance Special Section for a comprehensive list
of local networking opportunities.
2) How can I help you? When you enter a situation with the goal of fulfilling another’s need, you create a connection
and establish a relationship that will stand the test of time.
3) Don’t Start from Scratch. Make a list of your existing network. Connect people on your list to each other, and
they’re likely to return the favor. Also, look for third party connections to the people you need to meet.
4) Have a Goal. Make a list of your career objectives and join professional groups, volunteer for committees, speak at
conferences, etc. that directly relate to the goals you’ve set for yourself.
5) Networking isn’t about business - it’s about relationships. When you get to know someone, you create a
relationship and THAT is what networking is all about. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a car or need a new logo, you are
going to call on someone that you have a relationship with.
6) Organize Your Contacts. When you come away from a networking opportunity, take the time to establish that
contact in your management system of choice. Write down tips to help you remember this person and how you met. Set
reminders for yourself to check in with them.
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Women at Work
Supporting the professional growth and development of
business women throughout the Charleston area. Monthly
lunch meetings, a Web site listing and participation in the
member-to-member discount program are just some of the
benefits of membership. Visit the Web site for details on
meetings and membership. We look forward to seeing you at
our next meeting!
PO Box 12957, Charleston, SC 29422
tel Teka Pierce, President: 843.412.6548
tel Virginia Lee, Membership: 843.789.1411
www.womenatworkinc.com
bakeries
Ashley Bakery
Expertly baking and creating beautiful and delicious cakes since
1988. Call us for your holiday baking needs including red velvet
cookies and festive coffee cakes in holiday shapes!
1662 Savannah Hwy, CHarleston, SC 29407
tel 843.763.4125
www.ashleybakery.com
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catering
BUSY WOMAN tips
Cru Catering
Eclectic Modern American Cuisine
Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including
in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private
parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help
coordinate pre-planned menus for groups from 2 to 2,000 for
every occasion – everything from take-out brunch, lunch and
dinners to on-site hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals. Skewer Alternatives
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2010 by Food on a stick is easy to grill
Charleston City Paper readers and to eat. The next time you’re
Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate grilling out, try an alternative
18 Pinckney Street, 2nd floor, Charleston, SC 29401 to your metal or wood skewers
tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439 to spice up your recipe and
www.crucatering.com presentation.
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• Sugar Cane Swizzle Sticks –
Granville’s Catering try with grilled salmon or
For great food and accommodating service, let fruit kabobs
Chef Trae Wilson handle all your catering needs. From small,
• Stalks of Lemon Grass –
casual gatherings of friends to your most important formal
try with shrimp or pork
events, Granville’s Catering will please every taste. Full bar
service also available. • Sprigs of Rosemary –
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486 try with chicken or beef
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com
See our ad page 29 • Fennel Branches –
try with sausage and peppers
Savory Sushi and Catering Company
• Vanilla Beans –
For events large and small,
try with grilled peaches
RSVP to Savory Sushi and Catering Company.
or bananas
Gourmet To-Go & Retail Wine
tel 843.762.3338 •Cinnamon Sticks –
email: contactus@savorysushiandcatering.com try with grilled apples or pears
www.savorysushiandcatering.com
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BUSY WOMAN tips events venues
Willow Cove
Just 8 miles from Charleston and nestled in the Francis Marion
Forest, Willow Cove is a charming location for weddings,
corporate gatherings, children’s birthday parties or family
reunions. Featuring a large main lawn, beautiful flowers
and foliage, 2 ponds and a century old live oak as a glorious
Serving Food Outdoors centerpiece. A small cottage is also available as well as a 50’
• Use netted food domes and x 100’ hard surface for use with a tent and a small outdoor
baskets covered with a decorative fireplace perfect for roasting oysters!
linen to keep away pests 4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, SC 29429
• Keep food cold by using bowls tel 843.568.4183
made of ice or ice on a plate or www.willowcoveevents.com
bowl that you set your serving
restaurants
dish on
• Keep food hot with chafing
dishes or a crock pot Cru Café
Enjoy the best in upscale comfort food, indoor and
outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied
menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
Feeling Saucy Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
18 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Looking for a quick way to make tel 843.534.2434
world class dinners? Master the www.crucafe.com
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in bulk, freeze and defrost when
you need them. By adding Fat Hen
other ingredients, you can make Paying homage to the Huguenot culture in Charleston by
hundreds of other sauces. serving comfort food with a Lowcountry and French flair.
3140 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455
Bechamel Sauce (white)
tel 843.559.9090
Veloute Sauce (blond)
www.thefathen.com
Demi-glace (brown or Espagnole)
Hollandaise Sauce (butter)
Gaulart and Maliclet French Café
Tomato Sauce (red)
Fast and French : Entering our 26th year of friendly service
and casual good French food.
98 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.577.9797
www.fastandfrench.org
camps
Southern Belles
A Children’s Clothier
Getting Children Involved Voted Charleston’s Best Children’s Shop five years in a row!
An easy way to get children Traditional, yet up-to-date clothing, sizes
to try new foods is to get preemie to girl’s 16 and boy’s 14
them involved in meals. Here Smocked apparel • Vineyard Vines • Zutano • Kissy Kissy •
are some age-appropriate Mulberribush • Plum • Hartstrings • Life Is Good • & More!
suggestions. Gift items: Melissa & Doug (puzzles and toys) • Gund •
Bunnies By The Bay • Monogramming • Reese Li Baby Bags
3-year-olds can Southern Belles Shoes: an extensive selection of children’s
• Wash and tear lettuce shoes for any occasion, including Geox • Tsukihoshi •
• Snap green beans Footmates • Lelli Kelly • Kid Express • Nina •
• Mix ingredients and Jumping Jacks • L’Amour • Angels and more.
pour liquids 280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
• Knead and shape yeast dough (Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
4-year-olds can also
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• Peel oranges or
hard cooked eggs
PET Accessories & Supplies
• Set a table
• Cut parsley or green onions Good Dog Bakery
with kid-safe scissors All natural homemade treats!
Deliveries Available.
5-year-olds can also
1750 Savannah Highway (inside Rococo Bakery),
• Measure ingredients
Charleston, SC 29407
• Use an egg beater or whisk
tel 843.762.9092
www.thegooddogbakery.com
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betty buzz: summer family fun
Select Saturdays, June - October 2010; 9 pm Saturday, September 18; 11 am - 4 pm
Movies at the Mount Pleasant Pier Lowcountry Paws and Claws Pet Expo
Spread out on the lawn with chairs and blankets, enjoy Pets for adoption from local rescues, demos and
drinks, treats and snacks and watch a free outdoor movie. presentations, local pet businesses and more.
Mount Pleasant Pier : ccprc.com/movies Ladson Exchange Park : lowcountrypaws.com
Consigning Women
Recycle • Reuse • RESALE
Dressing smart women since 1989.
Carrying all dress sizes and styles from petite to plus, casual to
cocktail. Remember, if they are not becoming to you,
they should be coming to us!
Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm; Sat 10 am – 5 pm
21 Magnolia Road, Avondale, Charleston, SC, 29407
tel 843.556.1871
www.consignwomen.com
BUSY WOMAN tips
South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
“Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
Visit our 10,000 sq ft Store for Daily Arrivals.
A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support
The Center For Women in Charleston.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm and Sundays 12 - 5 pm
1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Timeless Jewelry tel 843.971.0552
Pair fun, trendy pieces with these email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
classics for a sophisticated style. www.scthriftandresale.com
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Diamond stud earrings
Image Consultants
Pearl necklace
Silver or gold hoop earrings Southern Protocol
Cocktail ring Our style experts can help you revamp your look – even just by
Elegant wrist watch shopping in your own closet. Imagine several “new” outfits, all
for less than a new designer ensemble! Our packages range
from closet organization to personal shopping to social
occasion styling and everything in between. Learn how to
choose, save, and splurge on the right things.
Image Consulting Services • Etiquette Classes •
Cotillions • Wedding & Social Planning
Take a peek at our fabulous blog, featuring a gallery portfolio,
upcoming Pink Carpet Events & chic fashion,
entertainment, and behavior tips!
tel 843.763.7780
email: contact@southernprotocol.com
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jewelry
It Fitz Jewelry
by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
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betty buzz: faSHION
Find Your Look
✔ Clip out pictures, images, colors and patterns that you
like out of magazines, fabrics, catalogues, etc.
✔ Paste the images onto a plain page of a book or put
them on a display board.
✔ Use the collage as inspiration for pairing items together
in your wardrobe. Make a list of any items you need
to complete your desired look, and take your list with
you shopping.
we specialize in:
Buy Smart image:
✔ Purge the closet and donate or consign all of the Our stylists can help you rebrand
clothes you have not worn in over one year. No more your image, prep for that
“I’ll lose the weight” or “Maybe next year!” Take a upcoming interview, shop for
deep breath and GET RID OF IT! Goodwill will even the most-flattering finds & weed
pick-up from your home, and if you choose to consign, through your closet to identify
you’ll have extra cash for buying clothes you WILL key pieces you're missing &
wear. This goes for shoes too! what should stay or go.
✔ Pick out the items you love the most in your closet.
What do you love about them? Search for items that
manners:
have the same qualities, or will accessorize well with
Jr Cotillion registration has begun!
your favorites to create a new look.
Log onto our website for registration.
✔ Buy quality, not quantity. Do not
We also offer public classes &
be fooled by the sale price.
private lessons in the comfort
You are much better off
of your own home!
buying a couple of high- events:
quality items seasonally than Social occasion & wedding planning
getting 15 different cheap ones for the chic, Southern lady! With
that will not be wearable or The Knot's Best Of title under our
en vogue next season! belt, we can help pull all the details
together for any soiree.
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women
recommended
chiropractors
LIFEWORKS Chiropractic
Justin Fisher, DC
4 Windermere Boulevard, South Windermere Shopping Center,
Charleston, SC 29407
tel 843.573.LIFE (5433)
email: info@lifeworkschiropractic.com
www.imchiro.com/~lifework
Crystal-Barkley Corporation
Originators of Life/Work Planning
Solid strategy for real results — and real satisfaction in life!
tel 843.727.7990
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
www.careerlife.com
How Many Fat Grams?!
COUNSELING Because it’s popped in coconut
oil, movie popcorn can have
Center for Women up to 77 grams of fat - without
Individual counseling and support groups for women. butter! To find out more about
Fees based on sliding scale. Call for appointment the fat and calorie breakdowns of
or more information. typical restaurant fare, visit the
129 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403 Center for Science in the Public
tel 843.763.7333 Interest’s Web site: cspinet.org.
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dentists
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843.884.0701
924 Tall Pine Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
www.DrJimSexton.com
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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plastic surgeons
senior services
Sweet 185
Offering optimum, long-term beauty and wellness
enhancing results with an unwavering commitment to using
treatments based on time honored principles of nature.
All Natural Hair Removal in our Premiere Sugaring Studio •
Holistic Massage Therapy • Oxygen Bar •
Calories Burned for Natural, Organic Skin Care Products & Beauty Treatments •
Common Activities Gift Items & More
(per pound/per minute) 476 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
email: christina@sweetbodysugaring.com
Multiply your weight by the per
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that number by the minutes
spent performing that activity.
The Turning Leaf
A collective for well being offering a variety of means to a
ACTIVITY PER LB
healthy lifestyle for all ages. The Turning Leaf promotes the
Sitting still .009 body, mind & spirit and does so through inspiration, motivation
Cooking .022 & education. The elements of this holistic & unique center
Grocery Shopping .028 include: Personal Training • Yoga • Pilates • Wellness Coaching
Weeding .033 Massage Therapy • Outdoor Adventure
Mowing the lawn .051 One of the studio’s most dynamic priorities is getting outside.
The benefits of fresh air, the environment & natural resources
Weight training .042
play a vital role in every facet of The Turning Leaf &
Walking .036 set it apart from other studios.
Bicycling (9.5 mph) .045 815 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
Swimming fast .075 tel 843.225.7148
Running (6 min. mile) .115 email: darby@theturningleaf.org;
harriott@theturningleaf.org
www.theturningleaf.org
Shuttle Hogs
A 12-passenger van providing reliable transportation service
throughout the Charleston area for all of your special event
needs. Available for private service including airport pickups,
wedding parties, sporting events and concerts. Please call for
special event pricing. Rest your hooves in the Shuttle Hog and
let us get you to your event safely!
tel 843.424.1323
email: shuttlehogs@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/shuttlehogs
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Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.722.4900
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www.charlestonplace.com
Give the Gift of a Recipe
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Bakeries
Hosting a bridal shower? Have
each guest bring a favorite recipe Ashley Bakery
printed on cute cards from Skip 1662 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
to My Lou. Simply log on, fill tel 843.763.4125
in your info and print on your www.ashleybakery.com
desktop printer. These are also
perfect to attach to a kitchen or Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal
cooking gift you give the couple tel 843.795.6114
on their special day. www.weddingcakesbyjimsmeal.com
skiptomylou.org/recipe-card-maker/
bartending services
beauty
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bride buzz: wedding checklist
12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING o Order formal wear for groom and attendants
o Set a budget o Book hair and makeup
o Select a theme, colors, etc. o Wedding cake and groom’s cake
o Ceremony date, time and site
2 MONTHS BEFORE
o Book officiant
o Final dress fitting
o Reserve the reception site
o Finalize ceremony details: procession, seating chart, etc.
o Select your attendants
o Gifts for bridal party
o Caterer, Florist, Wedding Consultant
o Cake knife and champagne glasses for toast
o Photographer and Videographer
o Guest registration book
o Music - ceremony and reception
o Wedding rings
o Wedding dress, headpiece and accessories
o Select who will be in charge of what on day of
o Bridesmaid’s dresses
o Plan your getaway - car, carriage, etc.
o Begin compiling guest list
o Be sure to sign contracts! 6 - 8 WEEKS BEFORE
o Mail invitations
9 MONTHS BEFORE
o Photo list for photographer and videographer
o Register for china, gifts, etc.
o Send announcement to newspaper
o Plan the honeymoon!
o Send out save the date cards 2 WEEKS BEFORE
o Pick up wedding gown
6 MONTHS BEFORE
o Marriage license
o Order bridesmaid’s dresses and flower girl’s dress
o Put all necessities in one bag or container for easy transport
o Current visas and passports?
o Discuss rehearsal dinner with groom 1 WEEK BEFORE
o Guest count to caterer
4 MONTHS BEFORE
o Check in with all service providers
o Finalize guest list
o Inform attendants and family where to be and when
o Order invitations, programs and stationery
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Settings
Your Table • Your Party • Your Life
1956 Maybank Highway, The Terrace Plaza,
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James Island, SC 29412
tel 843.795.5995
Cinderella (Non-alcoholic)
• 1 oz Soda Water, Sprite
or Ginger Ale
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine or Preferred
• Sugar Syrup (mix up
“For all your wedding stationery elements that
are sent before your wedding, it is not appropriate
the flavors!)
and bad luck to use your three-letter married Pour all ingredients (except
monogram. If you want to use a three letter soda) into a shaker with cracked
monogram then you should use your maiden name ice. Shake, strain, add soda and
monogram or, as a more contemporary alternative,
serve in a high ball glass.
use a two letter monogram that is the first name
initial of the bride enlaced with the first name supercocktails.com
initial of the groom.”
- DULLES DESIGNS LLC
catering
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Cru Catering
Eclectic Modern American Cuisine
More than just a catering service, we present a team of event
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Southern Belles
Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for
Weddings and Special Occasions
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tel 843.881.1741
Emergency Wedding Day Kit www.southernbellesonline.com
No need to say, “If only I had See our ad page 31
my _____” on your big day!
floral design
Gather the following things
together to make your own
wedding day “emergency kit”. Lotus Flower
The day you get married is not an ordinary day. Why celebrate
with ordinary flowers? No pre-set package deals forcing you to
❍ Band-Aids
fit a standard. You tell us what you want, and together we plan
❍ Any medications
for your wedding flowers. Call us to set up an appointment
you may need
with one of our designers and visit our online gallery to start
❍ Bobby pins
exploring ideas. Visit us in our new location.
❍ Make-up
❍ Hairspray 32 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC 29401
❍ Clear nail polish tel 843.534.2837
(for pantyhose runs) email: info@lotusflowercharleston.com
❍ Brush www.lotusflowercharleston.com
❍ Tissues
invitations & stationery
❍ Baby powder or white chalk
(for covering stains)
❍ Comfortable shoes CluuCards
❍ Safety pins Custom Magnetic Cards
Shower Invitations • Save the Dates
❍ Spare pantyhose/stockings
Custom Design Services Available
❍ Cell phone & a list of
vendors numbers tel 703.655.8883
❍ Water & spirits for a www.cluucards.com
Mention The Little Black Book to
pre-wedding toast with the gals
receive a 10% discount
(don’t overdo it)
See our ad page 59
jewelry
It Fitz Jewelry
by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
We specialize in customized jewelry for the bride,
mother of the bride/groom and the bridal party that captures
the essence of your special day, creating a timeless,
one-of-a-kind keepsake. Visit the online gallery and
contact Nikki for a design consultation.
tel 843.343.3242
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
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lighting & sound
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Lowndes Grove
Nestled on 14 stunning acres on the Ashley River,
Lowndes Grove is an unrivaled Lowcountry setting
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email: info@patpropevents.com
Wedding Do’s www.lowndesgrove.com
1) Set a Budget –
Generally costs should Willow Cove
breakdown like this: Nestled in the Francis Marion Forest, featuring a
Reception and catering – 40% large main lawn, beautiful flowers and foliage, 2 ponds and
Alcohol and bartenders – 10% a century old live oak as a glorious centerpiece.
Gown and accessories – 10% 4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, SC 29429
tel 843.568.4183
Music – 10%
www.willowcoveevents.com
Ceremony and rings – 10%
See our ad page 29
Photos/Video – 8%
Flowers – 7% wedding planners
2) Remember the Details –
Mentally imagine the day and Distinctive Events
how it will flow. Everything you wedding coordination, design and consulting
see happening in your head, 115 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
write down on a running list. tel 843.723.1355
email: shasha@distinctive-events.com
3) Give Yourself Time – www.distinctive-events.com
You can start planning for your
special day over 12 months wedding rentals
in advance. Check out the
Wedding Day Checklist on page All Occasions
51. Group errands and to do’s The Party & Event Division of AAA Rentals
by location and bring “work” 3555 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, 29405
(invitations, thank you notes, tel 843.554.6334, fax 843.744.3701
etc) with you to occupy any email: partyinsc@aol.com
waiting time. www.alloccasionsparty.com
4) Delegate –
From planning your big day to Distinctive Events
leaving for the honeymoon, there Creating your distinctive vision through
is a lot to get done. Your friends infinitely creative design.
and family want to help you, so Our designers find the best possible resources, pulling from
let them! our extensive inventory of state-of-the-art design materials,
as well as utilizing local vendors that we trust. Floral and
5) Hire a Coordinator foliage designers, lighting, draping and event specialists
or Planner – work together with our planning and logistics team to perfectly
Whether you have complete plan and produce your dream wedding design.
planning or just day-of We listen, hear your ideas, share in your dreams, and help
coordination, you’ll end up you create the day you will remember for a lifetime!
saving money and your sanity 115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401
by having an expert helping tel 843.723.1355
you. There are planners and email: shasha@distinctive-events.com
coordinators for every price www.distinctive-events.com
range, so call around.
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Event DRS
Dining Rental Solutions
Offering premium rental items for your special event.
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During this time, the 6% state sales and use tax, and any applicable
local sales and use tax, will not be imposed on clothing, clothing
accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers, printers and
printer supplies, computer software, blankets, bed spreads, bed
linens, sheet sets, comforter sets, bath towels and cloths, shower
curtains, bath rugs and mats, pillows and pillow cases.
The sales tax holiday does not apply to sales of jewelry, cosmetics,
eyewear, wallets, watches, furniture, rental of clothing or
footwear, items for use in a business or items
placed on layaway or similar deferred payment
and delivery.