Candice Puthawala the founder of Beauty Bar Chocolate began her career in the fashion industry, but didn’t find her true calling until she gave up her work in fashion and went into the business of creating chocolate. Her delicious chocolate…
An Inside Look at the Floral Tapestries of Artist Emily Morgan Brown
I’ve been following along with Birmingham, Alabama-based artist Emily Morgan Brown’s work for years via Instagram. Her floral tapestries are so detailed that you can almost smell the flowers just by looking at them. Emily who was recently featured in…
An Inside Look at Toccare Day Spa with Founder Caci Di Russo
Back in February, I had my first facial at Toccare Day Spa, a little self-care haven located on Providence Rd. It was my first facial experience and it was one of the most relaxing spa experiences that I’ve ever had….
An Inside Look at the French Country Life of Sharon Santoni
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a charming home in the French countryside, you’ll love this inside look into the French Country Life of Sharon Santoni. Sharon, the writer behind ‘My French Country Home,’ ‘My Stylish French Girlfriends,’ and…
Maren Devine | Artist Spotlight
Odette As an avid art lover, I never get tired of discovering an artist for the first time. I first saw work by artist Maren Devine at one of our local boutique’s Crossings on Main. I was instantly attracted to…
Behind the Brand | Atelier Aliénor with Founder Laurie Cazaux
Nothing is more precious than a unique thing. – Gabriel Girard One of the things I love most about interviewing artists, creatives and entrepreneurs is hearing the passion in their voice as they tell me about what inspires them. When…
Inside Verry Robin & Co with Brand Stylist and Photographer Robin Verrier
I love it when interviews are fun, and that’s definitely the word I would use to describe my interview with Robin Verrier, the founder of Verry Robin & Co. There’s always the nervous excitement on my part when it comes to…
Inside ‘The Little(r) Museums of Paris’ with Emma Jacobs
While many travel books and tours give visitors to Paris the highlight reel of sites such as the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, or Eiffel Tower, The Little(r) Museums of Paris gives readers an illustrated look at some of the cities smaller museums…
Inside Crossings on Main with Co-founder Cathie Smith
When you’re looking for the perfect gift for family, friends (or even a little something for your own home) Crossings on Main located in downtown Fort Mill is a go-to destination. Since the shop first opened in 1994, the Fort…
Dorothy Shain | Artist Spotlight
Dorothy Shain is a Greenville, South Carolina-based artist whose work has been seen in publications such as Garden & Gun, Southern Living and Architectural Digest. Dorothy has also been named as one of the ‘South’s Best Tastemakers of 2019’ by…
An Inside Look at London Illustrator Sarah Smart
Illustrators will always have a special place in this art lover’s heart. I grew up on books like Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, and the Beatrix Potter books, and it wasn’t just the words being read aloud, but…
An Inside Look at the Art of Bookbinding with Bari Zaki
I first heard about Bari Zaki during my interview with her good friend Angela Liguori of Studio Carta. Angela and Bari began their friendship before the days of email, DM’s, and text messages. Through hand-written letters, the two women continued…
