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1st Holiday Season With Baby Bella
I think in general this time of year flies by for everyone having Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all back to back. Going from collecting candy, carving turkey, to wrapping gifts and then dealing with the aftermath just in time catch your breath for the New…
A Christmas Story
When I think about memorable holiday moments, it is hard to ignore the Christmas that my cousin Jimmy was in jail. My sister, brother-in-law, then-husband, and I, marched in from the cold, shook off the chill, and proceeded to take off our coats to reveal…
A Christmas Story
When I was a kid, I stole $40 from my dad’s wallet and bought myself a watch. I wrapped it and put it under the tree with a tag that read, “To Courtney, From Santa.” I got away with it, too. For about six hours……
A Grand Christmas Tradition In The Lowcountry
New York City is sparkling with the Rockefeller Christmas Tree; the White House is adorned in holiday splendor for America to see; New Orleans heats it up with Christmas style throughout the city; and here in the Lowcountry, we look forward to one of our…
Annual Christmas Concert Warms The Heart
Each December, as the temperature turns from a nip to a chill, the magical twinkle of the holidays begins to descend upon us. The sound of crunching leaves slowly gives way to the tinkling of bells and the sound of carols. The smell of fireplaces…
Beach Properties of Hilton Head
Beach Properties is a locally owned Hilton Head vacation homes rental company representing the owners of some of the finest luxury oceanfront homes, villas, and condominiums on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. One of the premier resort destinations in the United States, Hilton Head Island…
Bluffton Christmas Parade
What started last year as my family’s annual ritual to the Bluffton Christmas Parade ended with a muddied shoe and a bruised ego. That’s the day I fell into a drainage ditch along May River Road. Now, I didn’t take a header straight into a…
C2's Gift Guide for Her
Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove and Palmetto Bluff 843.686.6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com UGG Earmuffs – Great for cold weather and perfectly stylish UGG Fur-Trimmed Boots – It’s boot season! Why not have the most stylish winter boots around? These will keep you toasty warm on those colder winter days…
C2’s Christmas Gift Guide For Him
- SAILBOAT, THE BLUE PARROT – $259 - MEN’S BREEZE LEATHER HAT, GOLF HEADQUARTERS – $49 - NATURAL STONE & BRASS VALVE LIQUOR/ WINE TAP, NASH GALLERY – $136 - OSTRICH EGG WITH GIRAFFE PRINT AND ELEPHANT STAND, THE BLUE PARROT – $137 - BLUE HERON ROCKS GLASS,…
CH2's Holiday Hoopla!
A Christmas Story I’m driving to work today and listening to Christmas carols and it hits me, what in the heck is a pum? The reason I ask is that, well, it’s mentioned 61 times in the 181 word song “Little Drummer Boy.” A full one…
Christmas Fun Facts & Recipes
CH2 STAFF PICKS…CHRISTMAS MOVIES! There is nothing better than a bit of holiday eggnog and a good movie during these (slightly) chilly winter months. Here’s a few that we think are the BEST of the bunch. Morgan’s Pick: A Christmas Story Ralphie’s brother falling down in the snow…
DEC 2012: EDITOR'S NOTE
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This is a very busy time of year for everyone (and by “busy” I mean, busy playing hooky from work, going to holiday parties and shopping). So, I am going to keep it brief this month. I have four quick things to say: • Thank…
DEC 2012: Holiday Gift Guide For Her
Polymer Belts by Arden Bardol Smith Galleries $165-$175 Buy Her Tickets for Two to the 2013 Wine & Food Festival March 9, 2013 Hiltonheadwineandfood.com $50 each G. Ribbon Gold Jeweled Clutch The Porcupine $98 Customized Golf Cart Quality Golf Cars Call for Pricing Frye Boots in Cognac Outside Hilton Head…
December 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR HER
Pictured Above Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize! All of these beautiful baubles & accessories can be found at Patricia’s in the Village at Wexford. www.beachboutique.com or 843.785.7795 —————————————————————————————————- Rivella Ladies English Saddle Equine Couture Riding Jacket 5/A Baker Blanket by Curvon Your complete horse & rider outfitter Lowcountry Saddlery Moss Creek Village 843.837.8700 —————————————————————————————————- “Hipsweet” Brown Flowered Belt Tusk…
December 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR PETS
RED AND WHITE DESIGNER PET CARRIER CUSTOM BEJEWELED COLLARS – YOU CHOOSE THE BLING! The Funkey Monkey 71 Pope Avenue 843.715.0512 ———————————————————————————————————- TAIL-WAGGERS DOGGIE HOLIDAY STOCKING FILLED WITH TOYS WHETHER THEY’VE BEEN NAUGHTY OR NICE. Tail-Waggers Coligny Plaza 843.686.3707 ———————————————————————————————————- A GIFT WITH A WAGGILY TAIL! (Editor’s Note: Giving a pet as a gift should be thought…
December 2010: OUR TOWN: How the Lowcountry Does The Holidays
For those who have spent holiday seasons in the north, hoping for snow, but enduring the bleak brown of bare trees, welcome to the Lowcountry, where we don’t fret about such things. Snow’s not happening, and we know it (last year was an aberration), so…
December Gift Guide For Her!
Halloween History and Traditions
With spooky Spanish moss draping from ancient oaks and places named Skull Creek and Bloody Point, come October 31, there’s no better place than the Lowcountry to make merry or mischief. Halloween is one of the world’s oldest holidays. Over the eons, each generation has added…
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY - June 17th, 2012
HATS OFF! Rev Up your Fall Style with a Chapeau, Lid or Fedora!
He Says, She Says: Christmas Presents
A Woman’s Point of View My Christmas list, circa 1985: Barbie Dream House, Cabbage Patch Kid, Skateboard, Super Mario Brothers Nintendo game. Proudly, I tell you that I was a very good girl that year, and Santa made my Christmas dreams come true. That very well may…
Hello My Name is: Santa Claus (St. Nick)
Ho, Ho, Ho! My name is St. Nicholas, but my friends call me Santa Claus. You may have seen me at the Mall or flying over your house with my reindeer. I grew up in the boring/**exciting** town of The North Pole. When I was five,…
Heritage Fine Jewelers – A Few Glittering Suggestions for Your Holiday Shopping List
LET THIS BRACELET AND RING BRING YOU A REFRESHING RAINBOW OF COLOR! The 18KT yellow gold bracelet contains a total carat weight of 4.46 in various semi-precious stones that are surrounded by a total carat weight of 1.93 in diamonds. Complete the look with this…
Holiday Gift Guide 2008
Unique Belts by SuZBee Snappy patterned cotton fabric belts to match your style. A perfect adornment for your beautiful waist. (many designs available) Found at Lowcountry Saddlery – Moss Creek Village (843) 837-8700 $26.95 Shiraleah Green Catalina Clutch Found at All About Me in The Village Exchange 785-2558 $39 Special Price! (good through…
Holiday Libations All Naughty And Nice
Looking for holiday drink ideas? While many people enjoy wine, some prefer to mix it up. So why not offer a variety of choices to keep spirits bright? Here are some of my favorites to enjoy throughout the season: Smirnoff Cranberry Vodka A MUST have for any…
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
Jingle Fest: Main Street Merchants Join Hands for Charities
Even a gloomy economy can’t stifle the American spirit of giving. Nevertheless, consumers are searching for ways to stretch their dollars and make their gifts count. To that end, the merchants at Main Street Village are offering a stimulus package that not only benefits you…
November 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM
MOVADO WATCH FOR HIM Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900 _______________ MIX & MATCH SALTY DOG APPAREL For Him, Her, Kids & Pets! Special November Offer: Buy any item, get the second item half off! The Salty Dog Retail Store 63 Arrow Road 843.842.8265 ______________ DECORATIVE TABLE-TOP “LOWCOUNTRY” CHRISTMAS TREE Branches Palmetto Bay Road 843.785.2535 ______________ ASSORTED NCAA, NFL, MLB GOLF PRODUCTS,…
Our Town: Hilton Head Go Bragh: The 30th Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patricks Day Parade
“We had about 50 participants, plus a trolley and a little fire truck. The route started on Dunnagan’s Alley, went up Arrow Road and made a right turn on 278 to the Sea Pines Circle and ended at the bar’s (Reilley’s) original location in the…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tips & Cautions!
No, not the one in New York (the biggest) nor Savannah (biggest in the South). It’s the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration. Dozens of floats, thousands of people, in excess of 50 distinguished members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department and…
Thanksgiving Fun Facts & Recipes
DID YOU KNOW? Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was better than the eagle as a symbol for our country. He had this to say in a letter to his daughter. “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our…
The Bluffton Christmas Parade
It may not have the reputation of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the frenetic fans of Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but the Old Town Bluffton Christmas Parade has its own history. And it’s certainly grown from its beginnings 30-some years ago, when half the…
The History of Mistletoe "How kissing went out on a limb"
A good smooch depends on a fascinating number of things. Did you know two-thirds of people tilt their heads to the right when they kiss? Scientists believe this stems from the way we hold our heads in the womb—but the top three, generally speaking, are…
The Truth about Mothers and Daughters
Few things are certain, courageous Mothers, but here is one: No matter what type of relationship you have with your daughter, she will always be seeking your approval, even if she never admits it and especially if she never receives it. Even…
The Truth about Mothers and Daughters
Few things are certain, courageous Mothers, but here is one: No matter what type of relationship you have with your daughter, she will always be seeking your approval, even if she never admits it and especially if she never receives it. Even…
Things to Do: A Holiday List that Leads to Pure Bliss
There is a little inscription on my electric pink to-do list stationery that reads, “I want to be Barbie—that bitch has everything.” Well, my list is several pages and counting this month, and I often imagine what it would feel like to just shred up…
Valentine's Day
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE? THINK AGAIN! Let us get the bad news out of the way first. No matter how you cut, mold, or shape it, chocolate has calories. With a main ingredient in chocolate being sugar, it’s easy to assume it must not be good for…
I think in general this time of year flies by for everyone having Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all back to back. Going from collecting candy, carving turkey, to wrapping gifts and then dealing with the aftermath just in time catch your breath for the New…
A Christmas Story
When I think about memorable holiday moments, it is hard to ignore the Christmas that my cousin Jimmy was in jail. My sister, brother-in-law, then-husband, and I, marched in from the cold, shook off the chill, and proceeded to take off our coats to reveal…
A Christmas Story
When I was a kid, I stole $40 from my dad’s wallet and bought myself a watch. I wrapped it and put it under the tree with a tag that read, “To Courtney, From Santa.” I got away with it, too. For about six hours……
A Grand Christmas Tradition In The Lowcountry
New York City is sparkling with the Rockefeller Christmas Tree; the White House is adorned in holiday splendor for America to see; New Orleans heats it up with Christmas style throughout the city; and here in the Lowcountry, we look forward to one of our…
Annual Christmas Concert Warms The Heart
Each December, as the temperature turns from a nip to a chill, the magical twinkle of the holidays begins to descend upon us. The sound of crunching leaves slowly gives way to the tinkling of bells and the sound of carols. The smell of fireplaces…
Beach Properties of Hilton Head
Beach Properties is a locally owned Hilton Head vacation homes rental company representing the owners of some of the finest luxury oceanfront homes, villas, and condominiums on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. One of the premier resort destinations in the United States, Hilton Head Island…
Bluffton Christmas Parade
What started last year as my family’s annual ritual to the Bluffton Christmas Parade ended with a muddied shoe and a bruised ego. That’s the day I fell into a drainage ditch along May River Road. Now, I didn’t take a header straight into a…
C2's Gift Guide for Her
Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove and Palmetto Bluff 843.686.6996 www.outsidehiltonhead.com UGG Earmuffs – Great for cold weather and perfectly stylish UGG Fur-Trimmed Boots – It’s boot season! Why not have the most stylish winter boots around? These will keep you toasty warm on those colder winter days…
C2’s Christmas Gift Guide For Him
- SAILBOAT, THE BLUE PARROT – $259 - MEN’S BREEZE LEATHER HAT, GOLF HEADQUARTERS – $49 - NATURAL STONE & BRASS VALVE LIQUOR/ WINE TAP, NASH GALLERY – $136 - OSTRICH EGG WITH GIRAFFE PRINT AND ELEPHANT STAND, THE BLUE PARROT – $137 - BLUE HERON ROCKS GLASS,…
CH2's Holiday Hoopla!
A Christmas Story I’m driving to work today and listening to Christmas carols and it hits me, what in the heck is a pum? The reason I ask is that, well, it’s mentioned 61 times in the 181 word song “Little Drummer Boy.” A full one…
Christmas Fun Facts & Recipes
CH2 STAFF PICKS…CHRISTMAS MOVIES! There is nothing better than a bit of holiday eggnog and a good movie during these (slightly) chilly winter months. Here’s a few that we think are the BEST of the bunch. Morgan’s Pick: A Christmas Story Ralphie’s brother falling down in the snow…
DEC 2012: EDITOR'S NOTE
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This is a very busy time of year for everyone (and by “busy” I mean, busy playing hooky from work, going to holiday parties and shopping). So, I am going to keep it brief this month. I have four quick things to say: • Thank…
DEC 2012: Holiday Gift Guide For Her
Polymer Belts by Arden Bardol Smith Galleries $165-$175 Buy Her Tickets for Two to the 2013 Wine & Food Festival March 9, 2013 Hiltonheadwineandfood.com $50 each G. Ribbon Gold Jeweled Clutch The Porcupine $98 Customized Golf Cart Quality Golf Cars Call for Pricing Frye Boots in Cognac Outside Hilton Head…
December 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR HER
Pictured Above Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize! All of these beautiful baubles & accessories can be found at Patricia’s in the Village at Wexford. www.beachboutique.com or 843.785.7795 —————————————————————————————————- Rivella Ladies English Saddle Equine Couture Riding Jacket 5/A Baker Blanket by Curvon Your complete horse & rider outfitter Lowcountry Saddlery Moss Creek Village 843.837.8700 —————————————————————————————————- “Hipsweet” Brown Flowered Belt Tusk…
December 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR PETS
RED AND WHITE DESIGNER PET CARRIER CUSTOM BEJEWELED COLLARS – YOU CHOOSE THE BLING! The Funkey Monkey 71 Pope Avenue 843.715.0512 ———————————————————————————————————- TAIL-WAGGERS DOGGIE HOLIDAY STOCKING FILLED WITH TOYS WHETHER THEY’VE BEEN NAUGHTY OR NICE. Tail-Waggers Coligny Plaza 843.686.3707 ———————————————————————————————————- A GIFT WITH A WAGGILY TAIL! (Editor’s Note: Giving a pet as a gift should be thought…
December 2010: OUR TOWN: How the Lowcountry Does The Holidays
For those who have spent holiday seasons in the north, hoping for snow, but enduring the bleak brown of bare trees, welcome to the Lowcountry, where we don’t fret about such things. Snow’s not happening, and we know it (last year was an aberration), so…
December Gift Guide For Her!
Special thanks to Celia Stokes, our cover model!
Halloween History and Traditions
With spooky Spanish moss draping from ancient oaks and places named Skull Creek and Bloody Point, come October 31, there’s no better place than the Lowcountry to make merry or mischief. Halloween is one of the world’s oldest holidays. Over the eons, each generation has added…
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY - June 17th, 2012
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY – Here are some Fun Facts and Good Lessons for all Dads and Dads-To-Be!
HATS OFF! Rev Up your Fall Style with a Chapeau, Lid or Fedora!
Hair by Tracee Spencer of Salon Artistry
Make-Up by Jessica Shefisck, Skinzin – Special Event Makeup
Model – Catherine Davies
All Hats from Saks Fifth Avenue off 5th
He Says, She Says: Christmas Presents
A Woman’s Point of View My Christmas list, circa 1985: Barbie Dream House, Cabbage Patch Kid, Skateboard, Super Mario Brothers Nintendo game. Proudly, I tell you that I was a very good girl that year, and Santa made my Christmas dreams come true. That very well may…
Hello My Name is: Santa Claus (St. Nick)
Ho, Ho, Ho! My name is St. Nicholas, but my friends call me Santa Claus. You may have seen me at the Mall or flying over your house with my reindeer. I grew up in the boring/**exciting** town of The North Pole. When I was five,…
Heritage Fine Jewelers – A Few Glittering Suggestions for Your Holiday Shopping List
LET THIS BRACELET AND RING BRING YOU A REFRESHING RAINBOW OF COLOR! The 18KT yellow gold bracelet contains a total carat weight of 4.46 in various semi-precious stones that are surrounded by a total carat weight of 1.93 in diamonds. Complete the look with this…
Holiday Gift Guide 2008
Unique Belts by SuZBee Snappy patterned cotton fabric belts to match your style. A perfect adornment for your beautiful waist. (many designs available) Found at Lowcountry Saddlery – Moss Creek Village (843) 837-8700 $26.95 Shiraleah Green Catalina Clutch Found at All About Me in The Village Exchange 785-2558 $39 Special Price! (good through…
Holiday Libations All Naughty And Nice
Looking for holiday drink ideas? While many people enjoy wine, some prefer to mix it up. So why not offer a variety of choices to keep spirits bright? Here are some of my favorites to enjoy throughout the season: Smirnoff Cranberry Vodka A MUST have for any…
How To Host Thanksgiving Dinner For Foodies
At the last second I was asked to pen a story about Thanksgiving. I would like to think I was asked because I am a super hostess with culinary skills that make my guests pine for an invite to enjoy a dinner cooked by me.…
Jingle Fest: Main Street Merchants Join Hands for Charities
Even a gloomy economy can’t stifle the American spirit of giving. Nevertheless, consumers are searching for ways to stretch their dollars and make their gifts count. To that end, the merchants at Main Street Village are offering a stimulus package that not only benefits you…
November 2010: GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM
MOVADO WATCH FOR HIM Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900 _______________ MIX & MATCH SALTY DOG APPAREL For Him, Her, Kids & Pets! Special November Offer: Buy any item, get the second item half off! The Salty Dog Retail Store 63 Arrow Road 843.842.8265 ______________ DECORATIVE TABLE-TOP “LOWCOUNTRY” CHRISTMAS TREE Branches Palmetto Bay Road 843.785.2535 ______________ ASSORTED NCAA, NFL, MLB GOLF PRODUCTS,…
Our Town: Hilton Head Go Bragh: The 30th Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patricks Day Parade
“We had about 50 participants, plus a trolley and a little fire truck. The route started on Dunnagan’s Alley, went up Arrow Road and made a right turn on 278 to the Sea Pines Circle and ended at the bar’s (Reilley’s) original location in the…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tips & Cautions!
No, not the one in New York (the biggest) nor Savannah (biggest in the South). It’s the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration. Dozens of floats, thousands of people, in excess of 50 distinguished members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department and…
Thanksgiving Fun Facts & Recipes
DID YOU KNOW? Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was better than the eagle as a symbol for our country. He had this to say in a letter to his daughter. “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our…
The Bluffton Christmas Parade
It may not have the reputation of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the frenetic fans of Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but the Old Town Bluffton Christmas Parade has its own history. And it’s certainly grown from its beginnings 30-some years ago, when half the…
The History of Mistletoe "How kissing went out on a limb"
A good smooch depends on a fascinating number of things. Did you know two-thirds of people tilt their heads to the right when they kiss? Scientists believe this stems from the way we hold our heads in the womb—but the top three, generally speaking, are…
The Truth about Mothers and Daughters
Few things are certain, courageous Mothers, but here is one: No matter what type of relationship you have with your daughter, she will always be seeking your approval, even if she never admits it and especially if she never receives it. Even…
The Truth about Mothers and Daughters
Few things are certain, courageous Mothers, but here is one: No matter what type of relationship you have with your daughter, she will always be seeking your approval, even if she never admits it and especially if she never receives it. Even…
Things to Do: A Holiday List that Leads to Pure Bliss
There is a little inscription on my electric pink to-do list stationery that reads, “I want to be Barbie—that bitch has everything.” Well, my list is several pages and counting this month, and I often imagine what it would feel like to just shred up…
Valentine's Day
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE? THINK AGAIN! Let us get the bad news out of the way first. No matter how you cut, mold, or shape it, chocolate has calories. With a main ingredient in chocolate being sugar, it’s easy to assume it must not be good for…








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