From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Tomatoes get Ripe in Charleston

March 18, 2009

Ah, the fitful days of spring. Bet you’re feeling ambitious, huh? What’s that you say, you want a garden? You want to grow something and be a good kiddie, do like the farmers do and live off the land?
Great. Like AC/DC, we salute you. But what to grow and how to do it. Personally, we’re [...]

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High Brow Low Brow — Vintage Posters on King Street

March 17, 2009

We like to think of ourselves as knowingly sophisticated and charmingly low brow. It’s a matter of balance — or duplicity? — and makes it easier for us to declare equal admiration for George Baselitz and Dr. Muffins.

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Down, Dirty and Thrifty: This Year’s Spring Cleaning

March 16, 2009

Once upon a time life was minimal. We had only enough clothes to fill a couple of trash bags. We had our laptop, books and bathroom wares. Of course our kitchen was an appliance desert, and our interior aesthetic was largely determined by what the previous tenant left behind. Then something happened…

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Dream Away, Charleston — SieMatic Kitchens provide Escape

March 13, 2009

The clock nears five on a gray Friday afternoon here in Charleston and we’ve caught ourselves dreaming. Maybe it’s the promise of this weekend’s freedom. Maybe because we just got paid. Or maybe it’s because we’re tired — frankly — of the continuous thump of sodden economic news that’s been dumped on our chest all [...]

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Charleston Beer Exchange — Good, Honest Brew

March 13, 2009

Trust is earned. Just like good beer. The guys over at the Charleston Beer Exchange are working to establish themselves as a place where you can find both.

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Get Grilling, Charleston

March 11, 2009

We’ve had our first taste of warm weather. We even enjoyed our first BBQ this past weekend. (Note to Bacon lovers: Try wrapping a strip of bacon around a twig of rosemary and then grilling it. Delicious!)
Oh yes. It’s that time of year. And we’ve got grilling on the brain.

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Bring it, Spring. It’s Time to Clean

March 11, 2009

Spring brings rejuvenation. It brings energy and ambition. A new outlook, right? Then why is it so damn hard to get motivated for spring cleaning? Well, that’s an easy one. Because it’s too nice outside to be organizing closets.

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Get Around Charleston on Carta Buses

March 11, 2009

You don’t need a car in Charleston, especially if you live on or around the peninsula. Downtowners can walk or bike anywhere within a short period of time. And for folks across the river, well, biking is still an option. Or hop on one of the many Carta buses that rumble in and out of [...]

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Charleston’s Trash Collection Schedule

March 11, 2009

There’s no silver lining behind a forgotten trash day. Trash smells, after all. And we make alot of it. So do yourself a favor and remember to take it out. Chances are you’ll hear the ominous sound of garbage can wheels rolling toward the sidewalk in the pre-dawn hush. In which case it’s hustle or [...]

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Where, When, and How to Park in Charleston

March 10, 2009

It’s surprising how many people wind up staying in Charleston. Especially when you consider how tough it is to find a parking spot. But rest assured, young transplant. You can apply for a residential parking permit. Otherwise, street parking is usually limited to two hours. And beware. Parking enforcement is vigilant.

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