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Design

Today we are featuring a fabulous find: the Alesya laptop bag.  And may we say, “Hello, gorgeous.”  This laptop bag says, “I Want To Be Your Next CEO” while also saying, “Doesn’t this just go great with my skinny jeans and floral tank?”  That’s because it embodies the best two things about women: power and beauty.  It’s not clunky like other laptop bags; in fact, it looks just like a fabulous bucket bag.  It has a shallow pocket so that you can avoid digging for your keys or parking pass for what-seems-like-hours in the sweltering Carolina heat, and a medium pocket for less immediate needs.  Did we also mention that they are designed in Charleston?  So check out Alesya Bags; your Tory Burch flats will thank you.

Alesya laptop bags come in eggplant, tan and kelly green.  Can you guess which is my favorite?

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Alesya is conducting an Alesya Bag Ambassador search.  She is giving away a free bag for fab women who want to carry it and shout it from the rooftops (or, you know, tweet & blog about it).  Interested?  Apply here.

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As featured in Anthropologie's Bridal Line BHLDN

As featured in Anthropologie's Bridal Line BHLDN

Anthropologie’s much anticipated bridal line launched a few months ago,  but today, Charleston designer Blake Vaigneur’s shoe line Rowen was featured on the site.  The iridescent slingbacks are gorgeous and only $185.  If you know any brides in the Lowcountry (or just damn stylish people), tell them to check out the fashionably feminine shoes on Anthro’s BHLDN.

More of Blake’s creations that we love:

Jealous

Jealous

Proper

Proper

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Boeing Powers Up on Solar Energy

April 19, 2011

The Boeing manufacturing plant (coming soon to North Charleston) will cover its ten acre roof in solar panels, which will power the entire local site.  This is an awesome move and we’re so happy that it was announced during Earth Week!

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King Street Chic’s Interview with Janie Bryant

March 29, 2011

Our friends at King Street Chic were lucky to steal a minute with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant over the weekend at Charleston Fashion Week. Here it is:

In related news, the AMC drama will not be back on the air until early 2012, and we’re depressed.

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Modern Trousseau’s Flagship Store in Charleston

February 24, 2011

Since Callie Tein’s designs have historically done so well in the Southeast, she has decided to open a flagship store of her wedding gown line, Modern Trousseau, on King St. in our fair city.
Here’s the low down we’ve gathered so far:
The Grand Opening will be in April
Modern Trousseau will present the line at Charleston Fashion [...]

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IKEA Ektorp Sofa for Sale on Charleston Craigslist

March 22, 2010

I love the Ektorp sofa and it comes in this awesome blue and white stripe.  The seller is in West Ashley and selling it for $250.  It looks to be in excellent condition.  I could see it in a white room with some hot pink or soft yellow accent pillows!  Check out the full Craigslist [...]

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Beautiful Modern Art Rug on Chucktown Craigslist for $45

January 9, 2010

A person in James Island is getting rid of this great modern art rug for $45.  The dimensions are 4′4 x 6′5.  It was featured in the New York Times and looks pretty great.  Anyone have a place for it?  You can see the full Craigslist post for more information.

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Francis Street Lofts look to First-Time Buyers

June 19, 2009

Let’s not mention the economy. After all, it’s tough enough finding a new house — a place of your own, for which you will pay for the next 30 years! — without chatting about the financial debacle blackening everything in sight. No, let’s talk opportunity. And promise, design, surprise even. Because that’s we felt when [...]

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The Light of Inspiration

June 9, 2009

Terri Tall Table Lamp — The latest from Thomas O’Brien is a slender little beauty, with an enviro-mind and a mineral body…

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The Navy Yard at Noisette in North Charleston, SC

May 6, 2009

The Navy Yard at Noisette blends Old with New

The old Navy Yard in North Charleston opened as a dry-dock in 1909 and then served as a ship production plant through the Second World War. It is now in its third incarnation as an urban hub, a neighborhood with sustainable real estate, restaurants, office space and [...]

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