Category Archives: living

Field Trip: Hope and Union Coffee

If you’re going to Charleston, you cannot leave without a stop (or two) at Hope and Union Coffee Co, right around the corner from Stitch Design on Saint Philip Street. It’s been open since November 2009, and owner John Vergel de Dios did an amazing job designing not only the logo (adore the goat w/balloon), […]

Sweeteeth Artisan Chocolate

Cannot say enough good things about Sweeteeth’s “Sea is for Caramel” bar. Gorgeous wrapping, and made with delicious dark chocolate, sweet caramel, and sea salt. I need to restock. Right now, the chocolates are available at various Charleston, SC shops and restaurants, but online ordering is coming soon! images courtesy of sweeteeth

A Very Modest Cottage

Charming, isn’t it? Tereasa Surratt’s new book, out this week, chronicles her process of relocating + restoring a small cottage on a budget of $300. It turned out pretty great: check out the accompanying website for more info, including video. Update: I’ve now had a chance to read Tereasa’s book. It’s super charming and soooo […]

VDJ Paper Dolls

Not only does 10/11-year-old Jeanne have a wardrobe to die for (you know the saying: more style in her pinkie finger ….) but now you can buy a paper doll set, created by Maria Chavez Larkin, in Jeanne’s likeness, featuring her wardrobe. This kid is seriously cool. I stand in awe. images from blog-vdj.blogspot.com

Sarah Drake Design + Monograms

I’ve been preoccupied with monograms lately, thanks to Sarah Drake, who can create a stunning custom monogram for you on stoneware, china, linens (and soon, stationery). Simple + completely splendid (and yes, pretty). images courtesy of sarah drake design