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My grandmother was fond of the Zen proverb, Health & Wellness............................................. 3 - 18

Bath & Body Products ......................................................3
“you cannot give from an empty cup.” Beautiful Chiropractors . ....................................................................3
Coaching, Counseling & Psychotherapy ................. 4 - 7
words that she rarely heeded as she tended Dentists . ..............................................................................7
Health Organizations .........................................................8
her psychology practice, teaching and speaking Massage Therapy ..............................................................8
Oculo Plastic Surgery .....................................................11
engagements. How full is your cup? While we Pilates ................................................................................11
busy women take great care to protect our loved Plastic Surgeons ..............................................................11
Rubenfeld Synergy Method® .........................................12
ones, we’re not always so kind to ourselves. Senior Services.................................................................12
Well Being . .......................................................................12
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Arts & Leisure................................................... 19 - 23
Bookstores.........................................................................19
14% of US women are in fair or poor health. Invitations & Stationery...................................................19
Museums............................................................................19
We encourage you to use the checklists within Photographers...................................................................20
to assess your Mental, Physical and Spiritual Special Events...................................................................20

Sports..................................................................................23
Health so that you can stay on track – or get on Theatres.............................................................................23
Web Sites...........................................................................23
board – taking the best care of YOU. Business & Finance......................................... 24 - 29
Advertising, Marketing & PR..........................................24
We’ll be “filling ears” on May 14 as Banking...............................................................................24
Career Counseling............................................................25
we partner with the RiverDogs to break the Colleges & Universities....................................................25
World Record for Largest Game of Telephone. Computer Repair...............................................................25

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Birthday Parties & Entertainment .................................30
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Clothing & Accessories ..................................................30
can ever be of help, please let us know. Dining & Entertaining...................................... 32 - 35
Bakeries.............................................................................33
Best, Catering..............................................................................33
Event Venues.....................................................................34
Restaurants........................................................................34
Fashion & Accessories................................... 36 - 37
Consignment & Vintage ..................................................36
Image Consultants ...........................................................36
Jewelry...............................................................................36
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Hair & Skin Care............................................... 38 - 40 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
Day Spas............................................................................38 s p e c i al se c t i o n
Hair Removal.....................................................................38 page 3 - 18
Hair Salons................................................................. 38 - 40
Skin Care............................................................................40
Home & Garden................................................. 41 - 45 G r een B u s i ness
Architects . ........................................................................41 Look for the green leaf next
Cleaning Services ............................................................41 to businesses that practice
Consignment & Vintage ..................................................41 sustainable principles.
Framing ..............................................................................42
Furnishings & Accessories ............................................42 S AV I N G S
Gardening & Lanscaping ................................................42 Look for valuable savings
Interior Designers ............................................................44 for every busy woman.
Pest Control ......................................................................44
Pet Care......................................................................46
Accessories & Supplies..................................................46 Bride Guide
Pet Services.......................................................................46 Page 49 - 65
Veterinarians.....................................................................46
Travel & Transportation................................... 47 - 48
Accommodations..............................................................47
Automotive Parts & Service............................................47
Limousine & Car Services...............................................47
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Beauty......................................................................... 50 - 52 Charleston Publisher: Jennifer Dyer Buddin,
Bridal Events......................................................................52 Jen@EveryBusyWoman.com
Bridal Registry...................................................................54 Account Executive: Kyle Wilcox, Kyle@EveryBusyWoman.com
Bridal Showers & Parties................................................54 Creative Director/Illustrator: Cindy Luu, CluuDesign LLC
Catering...................................................................... 54 - 55 Art Director: Kendra Haskins, Kendra Haskins Design, LLC
Children’s Wear.................................................................55 Editorial Assistant: Reina Gascon-Lopez
Fitness.................................................................................55 Sales Assistant: Lenore Shickmanter
Floral Design......................................................................56 The Little Black Book for every busy woman® is published quarterly
Invitations & Stationery...................................................56 and distributed free throughout Charleston. The directory is based
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Wedding Apparel..............................................................58 Copyright©2010 by VELOCITY PUBLISHING LLC. All rights reserved.

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EVERY BUSY WOMAN’S GUIDE TO
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Springtime brings renewal and the following
Health & Wellness recommendations help connect
you with resources for leading a healthy, happy
and rejuvenated life.
- I Will Reflect…page 5-7
- Health Checkup…page 10
- Heart Health…page 17-18
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Stella Nova Salon Spa & Esthetique

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Strawberries: 292 King Street, Downtown, 29401
The New Tooth tel 843.722.9797 or 800.577.NOVA
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Whitener email: customercare@stella-nova.com

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coffee or tobacco stains from chiropractors

teeth. Crush a few strawberries

and rub the pulp onto your LIFEWORKS Chiropractic
teeth. Not only does it taste Justin Fisher, DC
good, it helps whiten your teeth! 4 Windermere Boulevard, South Windermere Shopping Center,
West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.573.LIFE (5433)
email: info@lifeworkschiropractic.com
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coaching, counseling & psychotherapy
Lemon Eraser
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No matter how carefully you
apply self-tanners, streaks and Crystal-Barkley Corporation
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no further than your kitchen for Solid strategy for real results — and real satisfaction in life!
the remedy. The citric acid in tel 843.727.7990
lemon juice acts as a natural skin email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com
lightener and exfoliant. Wipe www.careerlife.com
down problem areas with a half See our ad page 25
of a lemon or a juice-soaked
cotton ball to slough off overly COUNSELING
tanned skin cells.
Center for Women
Individual counseling and support groups for women.
Fees based on sliding scale. Call for appointment
or more information.
129 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.763.7333
Natural Aspirin www.c4women.org
To keep your diet high in natural See our ad page 29
salicylates (the main ingredient
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heart attacks), eat more oranges,
raspberries, apricots and cherries.
For additional salicylates, try
seasoning foods with cinnamon,
curry, cayenne and thyme.
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The ABCDEs of Melanoma
You should check your skin regularly for spots on your body – moles, freckles, age spots, etc. If you notice changes, check
your ABCDE’s for signs of trouble. Always see a dermatologist when you have any changes, questions or concerns!
A – Asymmetry B – Border C – Color D – Diameter E – Evolving

One half of the mole The border of the Varies, ranging in Melanomas are Over time, the
is unlike the other mole is either shades of: tan, usually > 6mm, but mole or skin lesion
half. They look like irregular in shape and brown and black; when they’re first changes in size,
two different moles is scalloped or poorly sometimes even diagnosed they can shape or color.
merged together. defined. white, red or blue. be smaller.
Self Examination Checklist

Keep notes on each area or create your own mole map. If you have a hereditary risk or sun damage, be sure to see a doctor
annually for a check up.
• Entire front & back of torso; left & right sides • Torso under your arms
• Forearms, arms front & back; under arm area • Palms & tops of hands
• Legs front & back; between legs; buttocks • Soles & tops of feet; between toes
• Back of neck; along hairline • Scalp
Source: American Academy of Dermatology, www.aad.org

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“I Will Ref lect” is a national melanoma skin care initiative that The Spa at Charleston Place
and MUSC have partnered on to raise awareness, educate and help prevent melanoma. Meet the
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Julie Parrish
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Sister of June Wallace; Director of Finance & Administration at MUSC
June Wallace’s fair skin and red hair required that she protect herself when going out in the sun, so she
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stayed in the shade and wore her sunscreen. As a nurse at Roper and an active, single mother of a
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5-year-old son, the eraser-size spot on her inner leg bothered her. The spot had no sun exposure and her
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dermatologist wasn’t concerned, but because it irritated her, she insisted on removing it, and, routinely,
had it sent for testing. Two weeks later, the 31 year old discovered that she had Stage 3 Melanoma.
After aggressive surgery, June was cancer-free, but six years later, just before her 38th birthday in December 2003, she felt a lump in the
same general area. A biopsy revealed that the cancer had returned and had spread to her liver, lungs, spleen, spine and throat. In May
2004, June lost her courageous battle.
June’s sister, Julie Parrish dutifully educates friends and strangers alike about skin cancer prevention and education. The mission is a
family matter, to honor June and because of the hereditary component of the disease. Early detection in June’s mother and father led to
successful treatment of melanoma. Julie, who’s chances of developing skin cancer increased by 50% when her sister was diagnosed, sees
her dermatologist annually and had digital mole mapping done to account for every spot and freckle from head to toe. “You have to take
control of your own health and your own destiny,” says Julie, “it is so important to be conscious and proactive.”
Dana C. Mitchell
Real Estate Management; Improv Comedian; Survivor
A routine doctors appointment in December 2005 was the perfect opportunity to ask the doctor about
the bump that had appeared on 26-year-old Dana Mitchell’s hip. The doctor removed and tested it, and
everything was fine, so in February, when another bump appeared on his right knee, he wasn’t worried. At
a follow up appointment in March, he showed the doctor the bump but was assured that it was probably the
same thing and was counseled to see a dermatologist if it changed in appearance. “I had sold myself on the
thought that ‘it was fine,’” explains Dana, “and in doing so, had lost a bit of focus on terms of watching it.”
By early-June, in the late evening, the spot would start to hurt, and occasionally it would bleed if lightly scratched, but never once did Dana
consider that it might be dangerous. While on vacation in California in July, a friend asked about it and recommended he get it taken off
soon. So, when he returned home, he made an appointment to see a dermatologist for purely cosmetic reasons. The removal took 5
minutes, while the results changed his life: it was melanoma, it was deep and it was serious.
Together with a very supportive family, Dana made a plan of action. The following morning he had a wide biopsy and a lymph node
dissection. “Three days later, with my entire extended family gathered in Greenville and going crazy with worry, we got the call letting
us know that it was really bad,” Dana explains. The cancer was found in 3 of 4 lymph nodes and he was diagnosed at Stage 3b. “Amid
everyone freaking out – I was scared, but I was really calm,” explains Dana. “It sounds cliché and is hard to explain but I felt a sense of
comfort and peace and felt so lucky to be surrounded by people who loved me. I wasn’t afraid.”
Dana was given a 50/50 chance of survival, and after the removal of the remaining lymph nodes on his right side, began a 12-month
course of the relatively new Interferon Alpha treatment, an immunotherapy drug that increased his odds by 5 – 10%. Almost 4 years
later, Dana is happily living cancer-free. He gets PET scans twice a year and annual check ups with a dermatologist to compare his skin
to a digital mole map he had done. Dana gives a lot of credit to support, access to health care, and faith and optimism in carrying him
through this experience. He implores others to pay attention to any new spots on your skin or spots that have changed in appearance and
to not hesitate in making an appointment with a dermatologist. “Sometimes it takes just 30 minutes of your life to save it.”
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Susan Parsons, MEd, LPC, Angi Klick
Certified Rubenfeld Synergist Senior Store
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Over 30 years experience guiding ALL women holistically Manager
through life’s challenges. Specializing in end of life issues, TrySports -
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pain management, grief & loss; pre-marital, marriage & divorce;
Charlotte and
infidelity issues & blended families; adolescents;
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catastrophic illness, menopause & life transitions.
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I work frequently with gay, lesbian, transgendered & bi-sexual Angi’s love for
clients, helping to navigate through relationship challenges. sports is more than a passion, it’s a job.
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94 Vincent Drive, Mt. Pleasant, 29464 Working with new athletes to “TrySports”,
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she instructs them on the right footwear,
email: slparsonscrs@comcast.net
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www.rubenfeldsynergy.com
See our ad page 14 She had first hand knowledge of how
important it was to be diligent about taking
PSYCHOTHERAPY care of her skin, as her mother, father and
sister all had had cancerous cells removed
The LifeGuidance Center from their faces. Her job and hobby keep
Founded by Psychotherapist Judy Heath her outdoors often, and in the back of her
Welcoming individuals, couples and families for appointments mind, she knew that skin cancer might be
with our exceptional Counselors, Therapists, Psychiatrist, an issue for her. This knowledge led her to
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Acupuncturist. take note of a small, brown spot on her left
The Life Guidance Center, 3030 Ashley Town Center Drive
cheek that appeared in 2009.
(Located near Costco), Charleston, 29414
tel 843.735.5900 The spot turned out to be basal cell
www.lifeguidance.com carcinoma and her doctor removed it. “I
See our ad page 15 did another triathlon soon thereafter, and
it came back,” says Angi. “I knew that I
dentists
should be checking regularly, but until I saw
that spot, I didn’t understand how important
Dr. James H. Sexton, Jr. & Dr. Jared L. Slovan
General Implant Cosmetic Dentistry it was.” Now, Angi regularly visits her
85% of people consider a person’s smile important when doctor and is very conscious of applying
meeting for the first time, and 50% of people say it is the sunscreen. In fact, one recent day when
FIRST thing they notice! What is your smile saying about you? she forgot to apply her broad spectrum
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tel 843.884.0701 on every runner that she passed.
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See our ad page 13 Angi has worked hard to find a sunscreen
that works for her sensitive skin and stands
up to the heat, water and sweat that comes
with being an active athlete. But she
knows that prevention is key: “Don’t wait
until you have a problem, take care of
yourself before you have an issue.”
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The American Heart Association

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but it can largely be
prevented. Join the Go Red Movement to receive a free red
dress pin and life-saving information. Take the Heart CheckUp
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tel 1.888.MY.HEART
Health Screenings www.goredforwomen.org
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Blood Pressure: once a year

Lowcountry Affiliate of
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Breast: clinical breast exam

Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
at least every 3 years;
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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise: to save lives and
monthly self-exam
end breast cancer by empowering people, ensuring quality
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Cholesterol: at least
care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

once every 5 years Race for the Cure is Saturday, October 16, 2010, and
Tie One On, an Evening of Impact, fundraiser will be held on
Dental: every 6 months
Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the Daniel Island Club.
Pap Test and Pelvic For breast health information please call
Examination: annually tel 843.556.8011 or Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
Skin: skin cancer examination or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
every year; check your own
massage therapy
skin once a month
40+ Loggerhead Massage

Bone Density Exam: annually Jessica Ann Smith, LMBT
for adults 50 or older Through Choice ~ Change Happens!
Deep-Tissue, Therapeutic & Pre-natal Massage Therapist.
Breast: mammograms 748 B Saint Andrews Boulevard, Charleston, 29407
recommended every other tel 843.214.4597
year for women ages 40 - 50, www.loggerheadmassage.com
and annually after that
Diabetes: every 3 years The Spa at Charleston Place
beginning at 45 years; The Spa at Charleston Place, named “Best City Hotel Spa”
earlier if you are at risk in North America by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, is a
full-service European spa featuring an extensive menu of lavish
Colorectal Cancer: suggested for services, including skin care, massage therapy, pedicures,
all adults 50 years or older; healthy spa cuisine, and many more delights.
FOBT (fecal occult blood Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of
test) every year; flexible downtown Charleston, 205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
sigmoidoscopy every 5 years; tel 843.937.8522
total colon examination by www.charlestonplace.com
colonoscopy every 10 years or See our ad page 5
double-contrast barium enema
every 5 - 10 years; person at
higher. risk should start at
a younger age
Eye Exam: annually
Hearing: annually for adults
65 and older
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stress, acupuncture for pain and
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– A Survivor
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week, and changed my diet
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– Elise Graham; Survivor

Don’t be afraid to look for outside support.
Call 877-GO-KOMEN for local support groups
– A Survivor
Know your doctors! Ask questions; get answers!

– Sue Young; Survivor
Do a self-exam every time you shave.

– A Survivor
Become a volunteer! It makes a big difference.

– Sheila; Survivor
Collected at the Every Busy

Woman “Breast Health Tips”
booth at the 16th Annual Komen
Lowcountry Race for the Cure,
October 17, 2009.
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Busy women often forget to take time for themselves, but scheduling regular checkups
with your doctors can add years to your life. Get your calendar out and make these
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Dental
Vision
woman
The American Dental Association recommends that adults

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, most and children have a dental check up and cleaning every
people should receive a complete eye exam every two years.
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six months. Patients with gum disease should visit the

People who wear glasses, have diabetes or are over the age of dentist every 3 months.
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Breast Exams
Hearing Women should perform breast self-exams

The risk for hearing loss dramatically increas- monthly beginning at age 20. After age 40,
es after age 50. If you are worried about women should have mammograms done
your hearing, talk to your doctor or nurse annually. These exams check for any cancer-
and they can schedule a hearing test. ous lumps. Early detection improves the
chances of diagnosing and treating cancer
successfully. Women with a family history
may need to have exams done at an earlier
Heart age and more frequently. For more informa-
Cholesterol tests assess the risk for coronary tion on breast cancer and how to perform
heart and/or artery disease. Women should self-exams, visit www.breastcancer.org.
begin getting a cholesterol check up every
5 years at the age of 45. Women
between the ages of 20 and 45 who
have other risk factors for heart
disease should also get their choles-
terol tested. These factors include tobacco use,
diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history
of heart disease. To find out what the numbers
mean, and learn how to lower them, check out
the Cholesterol Center at www.webmd.com.
Pap Test Colonoscopy

This procedure allows the doctor to look inside
A Pap test consists of a pelvic examination and a check for
your large intestine in order to detect any abnor-
cervical cancer. All women over the age of 18 and/or who
mal growths, ulcers or cancers. A colonoscopy
have been or are sexually active should have a pap test done
should be performed at the age of 50 and should
every year. But, new guidelines issued by the American Cancer
be done every 5 – 10 years thereafter. According
Society suggest that women over the age of 30 who
to the Center for Disease Control, colorectal cancer
have had three normal Pap tests in a row, may
is the second leading cancer killer in the US, but
get screened every 2 – 3 years, unless
with regular screening tests, one-third of those
they have other risk factors.
deaths could be avoided. For more information,
visit www.cdc.gov/screenforlife.
Dermatologist
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends annual screenings for skin cancer. Pay attention to any changes in size, shape,
color or texture of a mole or sore, you need to visit a dermatologist immediately to have it checked. Can’t remember to make a regular
appointment? Go to www.aad.org/professionals/SkinCancerScreenings/skincancerreminder.htm and sign up for a free email reminder!
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Galin J. Spicer, M.D., LLC
Charleston Eyeworx
Cosmetic & Reconstructive Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
Certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and
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Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Spicer specializes exclusively Galin J. Spicer, M.D.
Cosmetic & Reconstructive
in the rejuvenation and restoration of the eyelid and
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Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
surrounding facial areas through a variety of
cosmetic treatments and procedures.
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Chemical Peels • Botox® Cosmetic • Dysport™ •
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Offering private, semi-private, and small group
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plastic surgeons
Anne L. Edwards, MD, PC

Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery from a Woman’s Point of View.
Breast Surgery • Reconstructive, Enhancement, & Reduction
Facial Cosmetic Surgery • Skin Care & Facial Peels • Botox
Spider Veins • Permanent Makeup • Restylane • Skin Cancer
Radiesse • Body Contouring & Liposuction
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West Ashley, 29414
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Susan Parsons, MEd, LPC, CRS

Licensed Professional Counselor,
MEd in Clinical Counseling,
Certified Rubenfeld Synergist
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Integrating psychotherapy with bodywork for over 30 years

94 Vincent Drive, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
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email: slparsonscrs@comcast.net
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www.rubenfeldsynergy.com
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Sandpiper Retirement Community

A Premier Senior Living Community

Situated in the heart of Mount Pleasant, minutes from the
beach and historic downtown Charleston, we’ve served the
Lowcountry for over 25 years. We are a continuum of care
community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living,
Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing. We have a variety of
individualized programs: social, recreational, cultural and
spiritual activities including day trips, events, gardening, and
other life enrichment activities. We welcome the opportunity
to meet with you and assist you in making the right choice
for retirement living. Schedule a tour and enjoy a
free lunch in our Village Dining Room.
tel 800.732.6761
www.PremierSeniorLiving.com
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tel 843.860.4242
email: roz@hormonelady.com
www.hormonelady.com
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Come in for a checkup & cleaning, & get a free membership in
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843.884.0701
924 Tall Pine Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
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wellness
The Life Guidance Center

Bring your problems and challenging circumstances to
the caring professionals at this unique, warm and welcoming
place. Our patients feel comforted upon entering the
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Whether endeavoring to make needed changes, successfully
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Massage Therapy • Outdoor Adventure
One of the studio’s most dynamic priorities is getting outside.
The benefits of fresh air, the environment & natural resources
play a vital role in every facet of The Turning Leaf &
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815 Savannah Highway, West Ashley, 29407
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email: darby@theturningleaf.org;
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betty buzz: go red for women heart checkup

Take this chart with you to your next check-up and f ill in your personal numbers for
each health category. You can take your numbers and log onto the American Heart
Association’s Web site to learn how to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke:
www.americanheart.org/goredheartcheckup.
FACTOR MY NUMBERS GOAL
Total Cholesterol ____________________________ Less Than 200
LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol ____________________________ Less than 100
HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol ____________________________ 50 or higher
Triglycerides ____________________________ Less than 150
Blood Pressure ____________________________ Less than 120/80
Blood Sugar Level ____________________________ Less than 100
Height/ Weight ____________________________
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bookstores
Sullivan’s Trade-A-Book
Recycle your old reads and pick up something new.
Friendly Staff • Great Selection • Locally-Owned and Operated
1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Ste 3, Mount Pleasant, 29464
tel 843.884.8611
invitations & stationery
CluuCards, custom magnetic cards

Birth Announcements • Save the Dates • Invitations • Birthdays
Custom design services available.
tel 703.655.8883
email: cindyluu@cluudesign.com we’re getting a facelift!
www.cluucards.com
Mention The Little Black Book to receive a 10% discount.
mac & murphy

a charleston paper company
Add to listing: Now offering wedding invitations.
open M – F, 10:30 am – 6 pm; Sat 10:30 am – 5 pm Logon to discover a whole
74.5 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.576.4394
new way to find &
email: write@macandmurphy.com share your favorites.
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museums
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Gibbes Museum of Art
• The Charleston Story: Ongoing
View treasures from Charleston’s beginning as
a British colony through today.
• Modern Masters from the Ferguson Collection:
April 30 – August 22, 2010
Selected from the private collection of Esther and James
Ferguson, this exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, and
works on paper by significant twentieth-century artists
such as Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, and Christo.
• JoAnn Verburg: Interruptions:
May 28 – August 22, 2010
This photography exhibition, offered in partnership
with Spoleto Festival USA, features the architecture of
1,000s of paperbacks
Spoleto, Italy with an emphasis on the intersection Books on tape and CD
between past and present.
135 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401 1303-3 BEN SAWYER BLVD.
MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464
tel 843.722.2706
www.gibbesmuseum.org (843) 884-8611
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photographers
Taylor Stewart Photography

Taylor Stewart offers candid, documentary-style
photography and innovative portraiture.
3226 E-5 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, 29455
tel 843.557.1468
www.taylorstewartphotography.com
special events
Lowcountry Affiliate of
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Join us for the 2010 Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®
on Daniel Island.
For more information please call tel 843.556.8011 or
Race for the Cure® office 843.556.3343
or visit us at www.komenlowcountry.org
10th Annual Piccolo Fringe Festival

presented by Theatre 99
Celebrating its 10th season, The Piccolo Fringe Festival
features one-of-a-kind performances like the impressive
“One Man Star Wars” and the timely, stick-it-to-the-man, true
story told in “Man 1, Bank 0”. Lineup includes: Frankenmatt,
Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company, The Cody Rivers
Show and local favorites The Complete History of Charleston
for Morons and Mary Kay Has a Posse.
Visit the Web site for the complete schedule, show descriptions
and ticket information.
www.theatre99.com or www.piccolospoleto.com
Spoleto Festival USA 2010

Program includes: the delightfully whimsical Flora, an
Opera; Noël Coward’s farce, Present Laughter; the National
Ballet of Georgia dancing the classic ballet, Giselle; jazz diva
Lizz Wright in a one-night only performance; an exquisite
production of Cinderella presented by the Colla Marionettes
and perfect for the entire family; Bank of America Chamber
Music in the newly renovated Dock Street Theatre;
and much more.
For tickets, visit spoletousa.org or call 843.579.3100
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PASS IT ON!
We’ve been spreading the word about the best of the best for
10 years, and to celebrate the launch of our new Web site,
we’re attempting to break the
world’s record for “passing it on”
to our neighbor with the The Telephone Game
Longest Game of Telephone. The 1st player whispers a phrase to
the next player then each participant
passes what she has heard to the next
until the final player announces the
statement to the whole group.
(aka Gossip or Chinese Whispers)
Friday, May 14, 2010

Charleston RiverDogs’ Girl Scouts Night at “The Joe”
See you there!

sports
Charleston RiverDogs
Minor league baseball team and Class-A affiliate of the
New York Yankees. Family-friendly, affordable,
FUN entertainment at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Family Fun
for as little as $5. We offer group discounts, birthday parties,
pre-game picnics and luxury sky suite rentals. Every Sunday
kids (12 and under) eat FREE (hot dog, soda & chips) and
parking is FREE. Select Sundays are Dog Days where
you can bring your dog to the ballpark.
For more information or a schedule:
tel 843.577.3647
www.riverdogs.com
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theatres
Theatre 99
Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy
This local favorite makes the perfect night out with
comedy improv, stand up and performances throughout the
year at unbeatable ticket prices. An in-house bar and fun
atmosphere top off the experience.
Visit the Web site for a full schedule including Wednesday
night’s Laugh for a Lincoln, and Friday and Saturday night
performances including The Have
Nots! and Improv Bingo.
Available for Corporate & Private Events • Improv Classes
280 Meeting Street, Above the Bicycle Shoppe, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.853.6687
www.theatre99.com
web sites
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advertising, marketing & pr
The Charleston Cotton Exchange

Specializing in screen-printed and embroidered corporate
apparel and quality customer service. We offer the most
extensive lines of promotional items and premium gifts with
competitive pricing and on time delivery. Let our experienced
team help you achieve your marketing goal!
1758 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
tel 843.763.0740 or 800.749.2041
email: stephanie@charlestoncottonexchange.com
www.charlestoncottonexchange.com
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Limelight Custom Sign Company
A one stop shop for signs, banners, retail and
fleet lettering. Call Gregg Pavone to talk about
putting your company in the Limelight.
tel 843.697.7873
email: gp@limelightsc.com
Marketing 101
Powerspeak Communications LLC
•Create a distinct brand and use
Claire A. Gibbons, President
it consistently on your business
Powerspeak specializes in customized communications
cards, brochures, Web site, etc.
training services, including strategic planning, spokesperson
• Build a marketing plan and
and executive presentation skills, organizational development,
budget; update annually.
public relations, and crisis communication strategies.
• Don’t stick with one strategy;
utilize advertising, social 241 Howle Avenue, Suite G, Charleston 29412
networking, PR and community- tel 562.208.6500
building as a collective process. email: cgibbons@powerspeakcommunications.com
banking
Community FirstBank
A community bank is one that steps in...
when other banks walk out!
• Totally Free Checking – both business and personal
• Free online banking and bill pay
• A full line of consumer, business, and commercial services
• Friendly and knowledgeable staff
• Locally-owned and operated – all decisions made locally
• Talk to a person – not a “press 1-for-this-2-for-that”
recording – when you call
It will be my pleasure to be your banker!
- Richard Pierce, Branch Manager
FDIC/Equal Housing Lender
288 Meeting Street, Downtown
tel 843.723.7700
www.commfirstbank.com
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career counseling BUSY WOMAN tips
Crystal-Barkley Corporation Home-Business Insurance

Originators of Life\Work Design.
For more than 20 years, we have helped thousands of men and Don’t rely on your homeowner’s
women learn how to create their own successes — their own insurance to cover your business.
jobs. Crystal-Barkley’s disciplined approach helps you find and Most policies limit loss of
grow your innate strengths. You will discover - or rediscover - business property to $2,500 and
what you care about the most. We will help you craft that into don’t cover losses away from the
real work. The result: success. On your terms. home. Make sure you obtain
tel: 843.727.7990 business insurance separate
email: crystalbarkley@careerlife.com from your homeowner’s policy
www.careerlife.com or, if your insurance company
offers it, an endorsement to your
colleges & universities existing policies. This type of
extension, where available, can
Lowcountry Graduate Center be as low as an additional $200
Expanding opportunities for graduate education, with or so annually.
collaboration among the College of Charleston, The Citadel,
MUSC, Clemson and USC. Designed for the convenience
of working adults, classes are held in the evenings and
weekends. Graduate degrees and certificates are offered in the
following areas: Social Work • Communication • Computer
and Information Sciences • Project Management
• Urban and Regional Planning • Business • Education
• Financial Planning and more.
5300 International Boulevard, Building B, Suite 100,
North Charleston, 29418
tel 843.953.GRAD [4723]
www.lowcountrygradcenter.org
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computer repair
Geeks in Transit
Portable Computer Geeks with People Skills
On-site repair, maintenance plans, upgrades, retail computer
systems, components and software
tel 843.814.0858
non-profit organizations
The Center for Women

The Center for Women is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing resources to help all women find
what they need to be successful every day. The Center
offers support groups, individual counseling, referral and
information and educational outreach programs. For a
current schedule of events contact the Center at:
129 Cannon Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.763.7333
email: info@c4women.org
www.c4women.org
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Lowcountry Local First

The vision of Lowcountry Local First is to see every resident
of the Lowcountry shift an additional 10% of their purchasing
to local independent businesses and farms, and in doing so
transform our local economy!
1345 Avenue G #AA, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.740.5444
www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org
professional resources
Advice at the Drop of a Hat

Archie Burkel – Event Speaker
Ever feel like hanging up your hat? Don’t! Inspiration can
be pulled out of that hat. With Archie Burkel, Top Hat of
The Hat Ladies of Charleston, as speaker at your next event,
everyone will leave with something to hang her hat on.
email: hatladies@aol.com
www.hatladies.org
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

. . .where business and community meet
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an organization that
was there for your business – you know, really there
when you needed it? Well, you’re in luck. The Charleston
Metro Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization
that has what it takes to build a strong business community.
Your Chamber membership delivers business resources,
community leadership, professional development,
networking opportunities, and so much more!
Find out what we can do for you.
2750 Speissegger Drive, Suite 100, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.577.2510
www.charlestonchamber.net
Production Design Associates

PDA is one company with many solutions. Whether you need
a video profile for your company’s Web site, an A/V upgrade
in your corporate conference room or technical equipment
for your next board meeting, we specialize in state of the art
productions and installations and providing lighting, audio, and
sound equipment for any business need.
Charitable Events • Conferences & Conventions
Grand Openings • Any Event or Occasion
Call today to begin planning your next event.
2799 Three Lakes Road, North Charleston, 29418
tel 843.554.3466
email: info@pdastage.com
www.pdastage.com
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Women at Work
Supporting the professional growth and development of
business women throughout the Charleston area. Monthly
lunch meetings, a Web site listing and participation in the
member-to-member discount program are just some of the
benefits of membership. Visit the Web site for details on
meetings and membership. We look forward to seeing you at
our next meeting!
PO Box 12957, Charleston, SC 29422
tel Teka Pierce, President: 843.412.6548
tel Virginia Lee, Membership: 843.789.1411
www.womenatworkinc.com
staffing
Charles Foster
Dottie Karst, Owner and Operator
Serving prestigious companies throughout the Lowcountry
and nationwide since 1969. Our industry specific recruiters
can help with your executive search, contract assignments
or on-going employment needs. 100% Woman Owned.
3436 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.572.8100 or 800.919.9808
www.charlesfoster.net
“Be good to yourself while you’re working.

I keep a foot massager right in front of the chair
I use when I’m grading exams and papers. And
I also make sure that I have at least a little bit of
dark chocolate when I eat lunch in the office!”
- JENIFER KOPFMAN, PhD
Professor of Communications, College of Charleston
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birthday parties & entertainment
Tanis J. Events, LLC Candy Buffets

A candyland delight created just for your theme!
Birthdays • Halloween • Valentine’s Day • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Visit our Web site to view “sweet” samples.
tel 843.847.8478
email: organizeyourevent@gmail.com
www.tanisjevents.com
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camps
BUSY WOMAN tips
RiverDogs Baseball Camps
June 14 – 16 and July 14 - 16
Take lessons from the NY Yankees single A RiverDogs
players, coaches and staff! Spend 3 days receiving
specialized instruction on Pitching, Hitting, Bunting,
Fielding and Base Running.
$150 for 3 days 9am-1pm. Ages 6-13
Tips for Mom Camper Receives: Group and One on One Instructions •
“When it comes to taking my RiverDogs Camp T-shirt • Goodie Bag • Lunches
family out to eat, we end up at Contact us for detailed information!
Quyen/Party Kingdom on James tel 843.577.3647
Island at least a couple times a www.riverdogs.com
month. The Vietnamese food is
amazing – we love the pho – and clothing & accessories
the kids can scamper into the
back room to play video games Southern Belles
and skeeball. We usually invite A Children’s Clothier
some friends to meet us there so Voted Charleston’s Best Children’s Shop five years in a row!
the kids can socialize while the Traditional, yet up-to-date clothing, sizes
adults enjoy a quiet dinner. It’s preemie to girl’s 16 and boy’s 14
also a great place to introduce Smocked apparel • Vineyard Vines • Zutano • Kissy Kissy •
your children to a different Mulberribush • Plum • Hartstrings • Life Is Good • & More!
variety of foods.” Gift items: Melissa & Doug (puzzles and toys) • Gund •
Bunnies By The Bay • Monogramming • Reese Li Baby Bags
- STEPHANIE BARNA, Southern Belles Shoes: an extensive selection of children’s
Editor-in-Chief, shoes for any occasion, including Geox • Tsukihoshi •
Charleston City Paper Footmates • Lelli Kelly • Kid Express • Nina •
Jumping Jacks • L’Amour • Angels and more.
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
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COLOR ME BETTY
4-year old screaming in the backseat?

Hand them a crayon and a little black book. Color away!
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betty buzz: Fruit & Veggie Garden Calendar

Jim Martin, Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Executive Director and a lifelong
gardener who has worked for over 20-years in public horticulture, is known as the
“garden guru” by other landscape and garden professionals. He’s shared his expertise on
some key calendar items to note to help keep every busy woman’s thumb green.
April
• Plant tomatoes now that the last spring frost date is past.
• Plant cantaloupe, cucumber, squash and watermelons. Here in the south,
it works best to plant them on mounds for optimum drainage.
• Plant basil and other herbs that will enjoy the approaching warm weather.
They need 5 - 6 hours of direct sunlight to prosper.
• Mix full sun annuals such as zinnias and marigolds for a pop of color in the vegetable garden.
• A fresh 2-inch straw mulching under strawberries keeps them clean and ready to pick when ripe and juicy.
May
• Plant peppers now, because they love the heat. There are many to choose from ranging in
size of fruit, and the heat they provide when used in the kitchen.
• Put a layer of newspapers between rows and plants and finish it off with a 2-inch layer
of straw or leaves. It will help keep weeds out, moisture in and cools the
roots during hot summer days.
• Start a compost pile with the garden weeds, kitchen waste and left over
cool season vegetables that have passed their prime.
• Add mushroom compost to all vegetable areas before planting more warm
season plants such as sweet corn and okra.
June
• Keep picking herbs to use for cooking and floral arrangements,
thus forcing new growth and keeping the plants in an active growth cycle.
• Rabbit eye blueberries and fig are starting to ripen. Protect the fruit from
birds with fine netting made specifically for keeping them out.
• Walk the garden every evening and look for potential pest and disease problems.
Catch them in the early stages and minimize the damage.
• Keep the vegetable garden watered during dry periods to ensure tomatoes ripen
properly without the splitting problems that occur with uneven watering.
The Charleston Park Conservancy is a public-private partnership

with the city to improve, renovate and maintain parks throughout the city.
To make a donation or to become a Park Angel,
visit charlestonparksconservancy.org.
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bakeries
Ashley Bakery
Expertly baking and creating beautiful and delicious cakes since
1988. Call us for your holiday baking needs including red velvet
cookies and festive coffee cakes in holiday shapes!
tel 843.763.4125
www.ashleybakery.com
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catering
Cru Catering BUSY WOMAN tips

Eclectic Modern American Cuisine
Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including
in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private
parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help
coordinate pre-planned menus for groups from 2 to 2,000 for
every occasion – everything from take-out brunch, lunch and
dinners to on-site hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals.
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2010 by Chocolate Cake Doctor
Charleston City Paper readers To make a cake mix taste
Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate like homemade, get a Duncan
18 Pinckney Street, 2nd floor, Downtown, 29401 Hines Devil’s Food Cake,
tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439 substitute water for milk and
www.crucatering.com use an extra egg.
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Granville’s Catering
For great food and accommodating service, let
Chef Trae Wilson handle all your catering needs. From small,
casual gatherings of friends to your most important formal
events, Granville’s Catering will please every taste. Full bar Breakfast Party
service also available.
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486 Consider hosting your next
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com gathering during the breakfast
hour rather than at night.
Savory Sushi and Catering Company Serve casseroles, pastries and
For events large and small, fresh fruit. For cocktails, try
RSVP to Savory Sushi and Catering Company. mimosas and poinsettias and
Gourmet To-Go & Retail Wine a Bloody Mary Bar. Having a
tel 843.762.3338 small gathering and need lots of
email: contactus@savorysushiandcatering.com Bloody Mary “fixings”? Find a
www.savorysushiandcatering.com good salad bar and order “to go”;
See our ad page 55 load up on olives, celery, pickles,
pickled okra and pepperoncinis.
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events venues
Willow Cove
Just 8 miles from Charleston and nestled in the Francis Marion
Forest, Willow Cove is a charming location for weddings,
corporate gatherings, children’s birthday parties or family
reunions. Featuring a large main lawn, beautiful flowers
and foliage, 2 ponds and a century old live oak as a glorious
centerpiece. A small cottage is also available as well as a 50’
x 100’ hard surface for use with a tent and a small outdoor
fireplace perfect for roasting oysters!
4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, 29429
tel 843.568.4183
www.willowcoveevents.com
restaurants
Cru Café
Enjoy the best in upscale comfort food, indoor and
outdoor porch seating, a wine list tailored to the varied
menu and rich, satisfying desserts.
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
18 Pinckney Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.534.2434
www.crucafe.com

Fat Hen
Paying homage to the Huguenot culture in Charleston by
serving comfort food with a Lowcountry and French flair.
3140 Maybank Highway, Johns Island 29455
tel 843.559.9090
www.thefathen.com
See our ad page 53
Gaulart and Maliclet French Café

Fast and French : Entering our 26th year of friendly service
and casual good French food.
98 Broad Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.577.9797
www.fastandfrench.org
Savory Sushi and Catering Company

Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time
visitors always agree: the atmosphere is great, the food
is superb, and the service is outstanding.
Casual atmosphere • Creative menu • Daily specials
Gourmet to Go
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
1956-B Maybank Highway, Charleston, 29412
tel 843.762.3338
email: hailey@savorysushiandcatering.com
www.savorysushiandcatering.com
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CONsignment & vintage
Consigning Women
Recycle • Reuse • RESALE
Dressing smart women since 1989.
Carrying all dress sizes and styles from petite to plus, casual to
cocktail. Remember, if they are not becoming to you,
they should be coming to us!
Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm; Sat 10 am – 5 pm
21 Magnolia Road, Avondale, West Ashley, 29407
tel 843.556.1871
www.consignwomen.com
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South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
“Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
Visit our 10,000 sq ft Store for Daily Arrivals.
A Portion of the Proceeds Help Support
Fun In a Fabulous Bag The Center For Women in Charleston.
The Center for Women Purse Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm and Sundays 12 - 5 pm
Auction is one of our favorite 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
events of the year. Enjoy wine tel 843.971.0552
and food, with an opportunity email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
to bid on one-of-a-kind purses www.scthriftandresale.com
designed and decorated by See our ad page 43
women in the community. Image Consultants
Thursday, April 29; 6 – 8:30 pm Southern Protocol

City Gallery at Waterfront Park Our style experts can help you revamp your look – even just by
$25 in advance/$30 at door shopping in your own closet. Imagine several “new” outfits, all
www.c4women.org for less than a new designer ensemble! Our packages range
from closet organization to personal shopping to social
occasion styling and everything in between. Learn how to
choose, save, and splurge on the right things.
Image Consulting Services • Etiquette Classes •
Cotillions • Wedding & Social Planning
Take a peek at our fabulous blog, featuring a gallery portfolio,
upcoming Pink Carpet Events & chic fashion,
entertainment, and behavior tips!
tel 843.763.7780
email: contact@southernprotocol.com
www.southernprotocol.com
jewelry
It Fitz Jewelry
by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
See our ad page 56
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betty buzz: CLOSET ORGANIZIER
Clean Out
• If it doesn’t fit or you haven’t
worn it in a year, put it
in the consignment, donation
or recycling basket.
• Have something nostalgic?
Store it with other memorabilia.
• Place items that need mending or altering or cleaning
in separate baskets.
• Properly store out of season clothing and shoes. upcoming
how-to entertaining
Organize classes:
• Hang like-items together in sections:
shirts, dresses, slacks, jackets, etc. spring entertaining:
• Coordinate each section by color March 24 & April 21
to make it easy to create
ensembles. girls night in:
• Invest in clear shoe boxes (try the Family Dollar), and May 26
recycle the boxes they came in. Stack shoes neatly so
that you can see and access each pair. southern entertaining:
• Hang decorative hooks to hold June 8
belts, necklaces, scarves and
other items. summer entertaining:
• Use baskets or bins to hold June 16 & July 13
purses, socks, or other items
that don’t have a “home”. closet & wine package:
A stylist – armed with your
Personalize favorite bottle of wine – will come
The last step to organizing any closet is making it your to tackle your wardrobe! Identify
own! Don’t neglect the space just because it is behind pieces to keep & toss and learn
closed doors. You start and end your day there, so what silhouettes to look for
decorate it to your tastes. A nice rug, fun light fixture, when investing in new staples.
pictures on the wall and a coat of paint can transform *$25 off the package when you
your closet into your “me” space. mention The Little Black Book!
843.763.7780
contact@southernprotocol.com
www.southernprotocol.com
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hair & skin care Lowcountry
women
recommended
day spas
The Spa at Charleston Place

Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel,
in the heart of downtown Charleston.
205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522
www.charlestonplace.com
See our ad page 5
Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique

Stella Nova has the most sought-after &
BUSY WOMAN tips accommodating day spa staff in Charleston.
Massages. Facials. Natural Nails. Body Treatments.
Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
(Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
www.stella-nova.com
See our ad back cover
Do-it-Yourself Salon Color
Want a fresh, new color, but hair removal
can’t afford salon prices?

Powder Puffs to Brushes’ Jacey Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio
Cosentino recommends Frederic Charleston’s Premier Studio for gentle, natural
Fekkai’s elegant, new home & environmentally friendly hair removal.
hair-color line available in 20 Offering services from brows to brazillians.
flattering shades. The $30 kit Sugar adheres to the hair and dead skin cells only
comes with straightforward meaning an appointment at Sweet 185 leaves you
instructions, a mixing bowl, not only hair free but exfoliated as well!
a professional-quality brush 476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403
applicator and pre/post-color tel 843.329.3500
treatments to ensure even www.sweetbodysugaring.com
coverage and lasting color. See our ad page 3
hair salons
Shiny Hair from Katz Hair Studio

the Kitchen Design • Color • Kindness
Cut, Color & Waxing
Mix 1 tsp rosemary oil with Coppola Keratin Smoothing System for
1 cup of green tea 100% no frizz for 5 months!
or 1939 D Maybank Hwy, James Island, 29412
Mix 1 tsp of honey with 4 cups tel 843.406.1119
of warm water
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betty buzz: Hair Trends
Bring out the wave because curls are big this Spring. Hair goddess Joanna Katz at
Katz Hair Studio shares her recipe for getting the look!
1) Mix 2-drops of essential, lavender oil and 16-oz of water in a spray bottle.
2) Spray on your hair while scrunching, then set in some plastic, jaw clips and let dry naturally.
3) Finger comb your locks and scrunch in some hair spray for a light hold.
This works best the day after you’ve shampooed.
Joanna also recommends taking your high lights down a bit to a

more golden tone, giving those curls depth and dimension
while enhancing your eyes and skin tone.
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Stella Nova Spa Salon & Esthetique

Voted Best Salon by City Paper for 8 years. Since 1991.
Downtown: (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.853.6161,
(Store) 843.722.9797; Mt. Pleasant: 843.884.3838;
Summerville: 843.875.7525; West Ashley: 843.766.6233
email: customercare@stella-nova.com
Safe Cosmetics www.stella-nova.com
Cosmetic and beauty companies
are not regulated by the FDA. skin care
To make sure you are using safe
products from ethical companies, Makeover Magic
visit www.SafeCosmetics. w/BeautiControl Cosmetics
org. From lead in lipstick to New to the Charleston/Mt. Pleasant area, this company offers
chemicals in your deodorant, a complete range of Skincare, Cosmetics (Including new
this site will help inform you Mineral Formulas) and Spa Treatments. Makeover Magic
about what you’re putting on is owned by certified skincare, spa and makeup consultant
your body. Beverly Murphy, formerly of Aiken, SC. The botanically-based,
anti-aging skincare, spa and beauty treatments are formulated
with pharmaceutical grade ingredients and compare to those
offered in the finest spas in the world, at a fraction of the cost.
For private, office or group appointments, call Beverly.
tel 803.599.3169
email: info@makeovermagic.net
Wand-erful Cleaning www.makeovermagic.net
Don’t throw away your
mascara wand. Instead, clean The Spa at Charleston Place
it thoroughly and recycle it as The Spa at Charleston Place, named “Best City Hotel Spa”
a great cleaning tool. It fits in North America by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, is a
perfectly into tight spaces and full-service European spa featuring an extensive menu of lavish
makes for a terrific computer services, including skin care, massage therapy, pedicures,
keyboard cleaner! healthy spa cuisine and many more delights.
Located on the 4th floor of Charleston Place Hotel in the heart of
downtown Charleston, 205 Meeting Street, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.937.8522
See our ad page 5
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Woman Buzz
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women
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architects
Prescon, LLC
Ashley K. Jennings, AIA
Principal Architect
tel 843.577.7030, fax 843.577.8060
email: prescon@bellsouth.net
cleaning services
MaidPure, Inc.
An Organic Cleaning Company with a Twist
Cleaning homes naturally with kid-safe, pet-friendly, non-toxic
products that leave your home sparkling clean and smelling
NOW OPEN!
fresh as can be. Visit our new Green Cleaning Boutique to pick
up the products we use to make everything from the kitchen
to the bath and baby to laundry shine. Our gift baskets make
great gifts. Shop in-store or online.
The Commons at Shem Creek,
217 Lucas Street, Suite J, Mount Pleasant, 29464
Dorsey Fairbairn 843.576.9466
Heather Fairbairn 843.576.9465
email: sales@maidpure.com
www.maidpure.com
See our ad page 43
Consignment & Vintage

VENDORS
Chic Antiques Hidden Treasure’s Of Charleston WANTED!
Antiques to Shabby Chic - Design, Decor, Consign & More!
Come Experience shopping bliss in our 3,000 sq. ft., Don’t let the economy
Mt Pleasant storefront offering: Vintage Florals, Hand Painted dictate your future...
Furniture, Faux Finishing, Home Decor & Rugs, Custom Make 2010 your
Bedding & Pillows, Local Art and Jewelry and Much More. BEST YEAR!
Don’t forget to ask us about rental booths for vendors & Are you looking for a place to
Your Consignment Items in our NEW Upscale shop! display your product, service,
Call Patsi Phillips: 843.216.1463 if you have any questions. or creative talent?
675 D Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 We are now interviewing for
tel 843.216.1463 vendor space and consignment
email: shop@charlestonchicantiques.com items in our upscale shop!
www.charlestonchicantiques.com
Receive 10% off on any one item in the store.
(Expires June 30, 2010)
CharlestonChicAntiques.com
framing
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BUSY WOMAN tips
Artizom Frame Gallery

Artizom is a custom picture frame gallery conveniently located
in the heart of downtown Charleston at 334 East Bay Street.
Locally owned and operated for nearly 10 years, the husband
and wife team are both native Charlestonians who graduated
from the fine art department at the College of Charleston.
Hanging a Picture They offer museum quality, conservation framing for fine art,
Perfect Wall photographs, prints, posters, mirrors, textiles and collectibles
1. Make measurements of your as well as replace broken picture frame glass.
wall, noting details like switches, Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
receptacle covers and molding. Ansonborough Shopping Ctr, 334 East Bay St, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.723.3726
2. Transfer your wall’s www.artizom.com
dimensions to the floor using
strips of masking tape. furnishing & accessories
3. Arrange your framed pieces South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store
on the floor, making sure not to “Where Thrift Shopping Never Looked So Good”
overlap any taped areas. Move, Visit our 10,000 square foot Store for Daily Arrivals of Donated
swap or adjust your pieces and Consigned Home Furnishings & Household Items.
without making multiple nail Looking to consign your household items?
holes in your wall. A portion of the proceeds help support the Center for Women.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm and Sundays noon – 5 pm
4. Move the art to the wall. 1670 Highway 17 N, Mount Pleasant, 29466
Starting at the top of the wall, tel 843.971.0552
transfer measurements for email: scthriftstore@comcast.net
each frame’s hanger from the www.scthriftandresale.com
tapelines on the floor.
gardening & landscaping
5. Use a level to ensure you have

hung each frame straight. O’Dell Landscaping
A family-owned, landscaping company that
understands the Low Country’s unique micro-climate
and the art of fine gardening.
Garden Maintenance • Decorative Masonry
Irrigation • Garden Renovation & Design
We look forward to creating a timeless, personalized
landscape for you and your family.
tel 843.556.7333
email: odelllandscaping@comcast.net
www.odelllandscaping.com
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interior designers
BUSY WOMAN tips
Ginger Brewton Interiors

Full service, high-end residential and commercial interior design
Chic, Comfortable, Sophisticated
Named one of the 20 designers to watch (2010) in the US
by House Beautiful magazine.
76 Spring Street, Downtown, 29403
Decorating Sense tel 843.270.7491
Keep these tips in mind the next email: info@gingerbrewtoninteriors.com
time you are updating a room: www.gingerbrewtoninteriors.com
• Set a budget and stick to it!
pest control
• Make a list of the functions
that a room must have and Barrier Pest Services
let the form follow. We offer lifetime termite bonds, guaranteed pest control
• Use a bulletin board to pin up services, moisture services, and Cl-100 reports.
your paint choices, wallpaper 7335 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC 29419
samples, fabric selections and tel 843.225.8250
magazine clippings to help email: trip@barrierpestservices.com
inspire you and give direction. www.barrierpestservices.com
• Use a piece of graph paper
to make a scale size room and
cut paper to represent your
furniture so you can play with
the arrangement.
• Take inventory of the items
you have in your home before
buying something new. Open
your mind – that china cabinet
in the dining room could make a
great piece in the study!
• Save money on drapery by
selecting a fabulous, pricier
fabric for the front and putting
an interlining between that
fabric and the lining.
“My favorite words of wisdom to remember

everyday are the Four Toltec Wisdoms to live by
according to author Don Miguel Ruiz and outlined
in his book “The Four Agreements®”:
1. Use your words impeccably
2. Do not take things personally
3. Do not make assumptions
4. Always do your best”
- ELLEN DRESSLER MORYL, Director of the
Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Charleston
betty buzz: Yard & Landscape Calendar
Jim Martin, Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Executive Director and a lifelong
gardener who has worked for over 20-years in public horticulture, is known as the
“garden guru” by other landscape and garden professionals. He’s shared his expertise
on some key calendar items to note to help keep every busy woman’s thumb green.
April
• If it’s flowered, prune it. Forsythia, quince, flowering almond and azaleas can be
cut back, but don’t delay. Azaleas start to form flowers in late June for next
year’s floral display and need time to grow some before then.
• Easter lilies and Christmas amaryllis make fine additions to the garden
when the flowers fade. They will flower in the ground at least 3 - 4
weeks later, and will be a welcome arrival even if they miss the holidays!
• Fertilize roses with a slow release fertilizer or choose an organic formulation
that will provide nutrients throughout the growing season.
• Move your shade-loving tropicals such as bromeliads and orchids outdoors; they’ll enjoy the warm, humid spring days.
May
• With the weather warming up, apply 3 inches of mulch around shrubs, trees and mixed color plantings to help
keep weeds from germinating, cool the soil and help conserve moisture.
• Rake and discard all old flower blooms of camellias and any old leaves that dropped as new ones grow on the plant.
These carry diseases that can re-infect the plants down the road.
• Add 2 - 4 inches of mushroom compost to sun-loving tropicals such as elephant ears, cannas and pineapple lilies.
• Cut out the yellowing foliage of spring flowering bulbs. They no longer are making energy for next year’s floral display.
June
• Look closely for potential pest problems. Handpick pests - a natural, healthy way to take care of pest problems.
• Fertilize citrus with a slow release or ask your favorite nursery what special fertilizer they have specifically for fruit trees.
• Experiment with drought tolerant succulents. This is the month where there will be lots of treasures to pick and choose
from in the big box stores. Have fun and try some new container combinations.
• The big rose bloom is finished and it’s time to deadhead China, Tea and Noisette roses. Add 2 - 4 inches of compost as
they begin to grow new foliage before the next bloom cycle.
• It isn’t too late to plant containerized plants in the garden. The secret is keeping them watered so they can get
established during our hot summer days ahead.
The Charleston Park Conservancy is a public-private partnership

with the city to improve, renovate and maintain parks throughout the city.
To make a donation or to become a Park Angel,
visit charlestonparksconservancy.org.
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women
recommended
Accessories & Supplies
Good Dog Bakery

All natural homemade treats!
Deliveries Available.
1750 Savannah Highway (inside Rococo Bakery),
Charleston, 29407
tel 843.762.9092
www.thegooddogbakery.com
pet services
Dogstar Dogrunning & Pet Care

BUSY WOMAN tips Daily runs not only improve a dog’s physical health and well-
being, but also help curb behavioral issues and relieve stress
and anxiety. Call today for a free consultation!
Services: Dog Running • Dog Walking • Cat Sitting
Overnight In-Home Care • Pet Taxi & More
tel 843.518.2312
email: info@dogstarcharleston.com
www.dogstarcharleston.com
Park Your Dog
James Island County Park Veterinarians
871 Riverland Drive,
Greater Charleston Emergency Veterinary Clinic
James Island
3163 West Montague Avenue, Charleston, 29418
tel 843.744.3372
Wannamaker County Park
8888 University Boulevard,
Patrick Veterinary Clinic
North Charleston
667 Meeting Street, Charleston, 29403
tel 843.722.4470
Palmetto Islands County Park
444 Needlerush Parkway.
Mount Pleasant
Park Features:
✓ Drinking water for dogs
and handlers
✓ Bag stations and
collection cans “Be sure you have time for your pet! Pampering is
often for people, and takes a different form for pets.
✓ Water hoses for cleaning Other than a high-quality diet, basic training for
and cooling off safety and companionship and regular grooming,
affection & engaging in play/exercise is the best
✓ Entry and exit gates pampering for any pet. You don’t need to spend a lot
of money, either – paper bags can quickly become
✓ Lake access for dogs prized possessions before they hit the recycling bin!
(JICP only) Pets don’t care about materialistic possessions as we
might, but they do care about receiving
your attention.”
www.ccprc.com
-JEANINE STRATTON, Behavioral Analyst
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accommodations
Folly Beach Holiday Inn

Charleston’s only full-service oceanfront hotel. Only nine miles
from downtown Charleston, our newly renovated hotel sits on
the beach and offers all the amenities and Southern hospitality
you desire. Turn to us for a wonderful vacation destination,
wedding, get-together with friends and family, business
meeting or corporate retreat.
tel 843.588.6464
www.follybeachhotel.net
automotive parts & services
Williams Tire & Automotive

Servicing the Lowcountry since 1975
We offer automotive maintenance and repair, alignment,
aftermarket accessories, wheel sales and other
valuable services to get you back on the road.
Have an auto question and need a trustworthy answer?
Ask Kimberly – our resident, busy-woman car expert
who will tell it to you straight!
Oil changes • Alignments • Tire Mounting and Balancing
• Brakes • Suspension • Shocks • Electrical
Busy women stay “on the go” while we work on your car;
we have a conference room with free wi-fi!
Minutes away from I-26 and I-526
3995 Dorchester Road, Charleston 29405
tel 843.554.0700; 800.968.9827
fax 843.554.1334
email: info@williamstire.com
www.williamstire.com
10% off parts and labor on mechanical repairs with this ad
(Expires: July 15, 2010)
See our ad page 48
Limousine & Car Service
Shuttle Hogs
A 12-passenger van providing reliable transportation service
throughout the Charleston area for all of your special event
needs. Available for private service including airport pickups,
wedding parties, sporting events and concerts. Please call for
special event pricing. Rest your hooves in the Shuttle Hog and
let us get you to your event safely!
tel 843.424.1323
email: shuttlehogs@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/shuttlehogs
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betty buzz: Favorite Travel Tips

Buy airline tickets on Wednesday nights as close to midnight as possible when the airlines are releasing
their held tickets and trying to fill flights. Never purchase on a weekend!
Use an organizational application like Evernote to store your tickets, reservations, directions to and from
the hotel, rental car receipts and other needed items you’ve booked online so that you can access them
on the fly from your PDA.
Make dinner reservations through your hotel concierge whenever possible. Restaurants often give the
best tables and the best service to these guests to maintain a good rapport with the hotel.
When on the road with the family, give your child a map. Circle your starting point and where you will
end up. Let your child play “navigator” and tell you what city or town you will pass next. Find fun facts
or makeup stories about each place you pass.
Travel frequently? Keep a bag packed with travel size toiletries. Hair products (ask for them at your
salon); Hand wipes; Toothbrush, tooth paste and dental floss; Hair ties and a brush; etc.
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THE
bride GUIDE
Here comes the bride and with her –

lots of things on the to do list! Whether you
are a bride, a mother of the bride or a supportive
friend, The Bride Guide lists only vendors who
have been recommended by busy, Lowcountry women.
Exclusive content, including a Wedding Workbook,
is available at EveryBusyWoman.com.
Be sure to sign up for the Busy Bride
Buzz eNewsletter to stay up to date as the
big day approaches.
Enjoy!
Betty
accommodations
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Charleston Place
tel 843.722.4900
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A Toast for the Folly Beach Holiday Inn

Bride & Groom Charleston’s only full-service oceanfront hotel.
tel 843.588.6464
Not a fan of the bubbly? It’s www.follybeachhotel.net
your day, so pick a toasting
beverage that reflects who you Bakeries
are. From Sangria to a specialty
cocktail to a local beer, toast Ashley Bakery
your new husband and all of 1662 Savannah Highway, West Ashley, 29407
your friends with your tel 843.763.4125
drink of choice! www.ashleybakery.com
Wedding Cakes by Jim Smeal

tel 843.795.6114
www.weddingcakesbyjimsmeal.com
bartending services
ICEBOX Bar Services

Outstanding, high quality event bar services offering
fresh, innovative and exciting beverage ideas.
Professional & Friendly • Fully Insured
Standard & Tailored Bar Packages
Our dedicated team will ensure every element of the
service we offer exceeds your expectations.
tel 843.437.6720
email: info@iceboxbar.com
www.iceboxbar.com
beauty
Powder Puffs to Brushes

We provide classic beauty and airbrush makeup services,
full hairstyling, Donna Bella Hair Extensions, Eyelash
Extensions and Custom Airbrush Tanning. Experience
only the finest in direct to you beauty services for
your wedding, pageant or special event.
tel 843.737.3790
email: Jacey@powderpuffstobrushes.com
www.powderpuffstobrushes.com
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The Spa at Charleston Place

Located on the 4th Floor of Charleston Place Hotel,
in the heart of downtown Charleston.
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Green Your Ring tel 843.937.8522
• Recycled gold or platinum are
See our ad page 5
widely available
• Buy conflict-free diamonds
Stella Nova Salon Spa
and fair trade gemstones only
Esthetique & Make-Up Studio
• Antique or handed-down
Stella Nova is the bridal expert, let us prepare you for the aisle.
heirloom rings are meaningful
Bridal Gifts, Bridal Suite. Outcall Hair & Make-Up.
and the ultimate in recycling
• Rings made with wood and
tel (Spa) 843.723.0909, (Salon) 843.577.2500, (Store)
even coconut are a sustainable
843.722.9797
alternative to metals
or 800.577.NOVA
www.stella-nova.com
Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio

& Organic Boutique
The only sweet spot in Charleston providing
the most accommodating, unique and upscale venue
for your bridal soiree.
Customized Bridal & Bachelorette Events •
Full Menu of Sugaring and Holistic Skin and Body Therapies •
Oxygen in our Zero Gravity Chairs •
Private Event Space • Complimentary Parking •
Bridal Party Gift Baskets • Catering
Call and speak with our studio’s event concierge
to plan your sweet day!
New Location:
476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.329.3500
See our ad page 3
bridal events
A Wonderful Wedding
A Wonderful Wedding magazine and The Charleston
Bridal Show pride themselves on quality wedding vendor
services. They screen and promote only the most
professional vendors in the wedding industry.
Choose wisely for a day you’ll never forget!
July 11, 2010, from Noon to 5 pm
at the Gaillard Auditorium.
Wedding professionals interested in participating can call or
visit A Wonderful Wedding’s website for more information.
tel 843.795.7544, fax 843.795.5221
www.awonderfulwedding.com
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bridal registry
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BUSY WOMAN tips
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Settings
Your Table • Your Party • Your Life
1956 Maybank Highway, The Terrace Plaza, James Island, 29412
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tel 843.795.5995
www.settingsllc.com
Dining Bridal bridal showers & parties

Registry Checklist
Cru Cafe
❍ 12-piece set of formal china
Pinckney Room & Piazza
50 people (standing, hors d’oeuvres)
❍ 12-piece set of everyday 21 people (sit down)
dinnerware 18 Pinckney Street, 2nd floor, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439
❍ Set of serving dishes and www.crucatering.com
bowls to match the above See our ad page 35
❍ 2 serving platters Sweet 185 Body Sugaring Studio

& Organic Boutique
❍ 1 gravy boat customized bridal & bachelorette events
476 King Street, King Street, Downtown, 29403
❍ 12 water glasses tel 843.329.3500
❍ 8 white wine glasses, See our ad page 3
8 red wine glasses
catering
❍ 8 high ball glasses
Cru Catering
❍ 8 old-fashioned glasses Eclectic Modern American Cuisine
Cru Catering offers full-service, customized catering, including
❍ 12 Champagne glasses in-house personal chefs, meetings, receptions and private
parties. Our experts, with over 20 years experience, can help
❍ 8 mugs coordinate pre-planned menus for groups from 2 to 2,000 for
every occasion – everything from take-out brunch, lunch and
❍ 12-piece set of silver dinners to on-site hors d’oeuvres and multiple-course meals.
Voted Best Caterer 2001 – 2008 by
❍ 12-piece set of everyday Charleston City Paper readers
flatware Chef John Zucker, 1st in Class, Cordon Bleu Graduate
1784 Harmon Street, Downtown, 29405
❍ 1 tea service tel 843.534.CHEF (2433), fax 843.534.2439
(tray, pot, sugar and creamer) www.crucatering.com
See our ad page 57
❍ Serving utensils (large forks,
spoons, cheese knives)
❍ 12 placemats
❍ 12 napkins and rings
❍ 2 table cloths
Fat Hen
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Responding to overwhelming requests from guests at his
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restaurants, Fred Neuville, executive chef of Fat Hen and
Wild Olive and the creative force behind some of Charleston’s
favorite dining establishments, has teamed with his wife Joan
THE BRIDE
Neuville to launch Fat Hen Catering. He brings over 30 years
experience, and always says, “In Catering, the only limitation

is your imagination.” With our custom menu creations,
we will make your event truly memorable. Kitchen Registry
3140 Maybank Highway, Johns Island 29455 Checklist
tel 843.559.5561 ❍ 1 set of pots and pans (1 stock
www.fathencatering.com pot, 2 sauté pans, 1 sauce pan)
See our ad page 53 ❍ 1 set of knives (one of each:
paring knife, chef ’s knife, bread
Granville’s Catering knife and serrated knife)
Full-service catering for all your special event needs. ❍ 8 steak knives
Chef Trae Wilson, tel 843.224.5873 or 843.577.0486 ❍ 1 standing mixer
Catering Manager Jane Murphy, tel 843.330.8971 ❍ 1 blender
www.granvillescafeandcatering.com ❍ 1 coffeemaker
See our ad page 35 ❍ 2 cutting boards
❍ 1 set each of measuring cups
Savory Sushi and Catering and spoons
We know that every event is unique and we work with you ❍ 1 set of mixing bowls
to create a menu for your special day that fits your individual ❍ 1 set of cooking utensils
needs. View our sample menus online for some of our (spatula, whisk, slotted
specialties including Canapes, Carving Stations, and wooden spoons)
Phyllo Pastry Cup Bites and of course, Sushi. ❍ Salt and pepper shakers
1956-B Maybank Highway, Charleston, 29412 ❍ 2 covered casserole dishes
tel 843.762.3338 ❍ 3 baking sheets
email: hailey@savorysushiandcatering.com ❍ A cake pan, a pie pan and a
www.savorysushiandcatering.com bundt pan
❍ Oven mitts
children’s wear ❍ 2 sets of kitchen towels
Southern Belles
Exquisite and Unique Children’s Attire & Gifts for
Weddings and Special Occasions
280 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, 29464
(Northcutt Plaza Specialty Shops)
tel 843.881.1741
www.southernbellesonline.com
See our ad page 31
fitness
Allison Zimmerman, RYT

Yoga for busy brides! Relaxing, energizing, calming and
strengthening yoga sessions for brides and their wedding
parties. Schedule a session the day of your wedding or
months prior to help you clear your mind and relieve stress.
tel 843.367.0437
www.allisonzimmermanyoga.com
floral design
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Lotus Flower
The day you get married is not an ordinary day. Why celebrate
with ordinary flowers? No pre-set package deals forcing you to
THE BRIDE
fit a standard. You tell us what you want, and together we plan
for your wedding flowers. Call us to set up an appointment
with one of our designers and visit our online gallery to start
Wedding Flowers Checklist exploring ideas. Visit us in our new location.
❍ Floral arrangements 32 Laurens Street, Charleston, 29401
for the ceremony tel 843.534.2837
❍ Floral arrangements email: info@lotusflowercharleston.com
for the reception www.lotusflowercharleston.com
❍ Bride’s bouquets
invitations & stationery
❍ Bridesmaids’ bouquets
❍ Corsages & boutonnieres
❍ Flower girl’s buds CluuCards
Custom Magnetic Cards
Shower Invitations • Save the Dates
Custom Design Services Available
tel 703.655.8883
www.cluucards.com
See our ad page 59
In Season Savings
jewelry
Talk with your wedding
planner or florist about what It Fitz Jewelry
will be in bloom during the time by Nikki Fitzgerald Wood
of your wedding. You’ll save We specialize in customized jewelry for the bride,
big on the cost, and can even mother of the bride/groom and the bridal party that captures
keep it local by purchasing the essence of your special day, creating a timeless,
from a local grower! one-of-a-kind keepsake. Visit the online gallery and
contact Nikki for a design consultation.
tel 843.343.3242
email: nikki@itfitzjewelry.com
www.itfitzjewelry.com
lighting & sound
Production Design Associates

PDA is a national leader in providing lighting, audio, video,
staging, sets and trained technicians for events. Our designers
assist each bride and planner early in the planning process,
incorporating theme and color choices and making every event
unique and unforgettable. PDA is experienced in all venues in
Charleston. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment
to quality and customer service. PDA has appeared in major
publications, including Weddings Unveiled, Grace Ormond’s
Wedding Style and Romantic Destinations.
2799 Three Lakes Road, North Charleston, 29418
tel 843.554.3466
email: info@pdastage.com
www.pdastage.com
See our ad page 59
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photographers
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Taylor Stewart Photography

Taylor Stewart offers candid, documentary-style wedding
photography and innovative portraiture.
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3226 E-5 Maybank Highway, Suite E-5, Johns Island, 29455

tel 843.557.1468
www.taylorstewartphotography.com
Before the Ceremony
Photographer’s wedding apparel
Shoot Sheet
Bella Bridesmaid
❍ Bride having her hair styled A collection for the modern bridesmaid.
and make up applied 341 King Street Suite C, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.425.8079
❍ Bridesmaids helping the www.bellabridesmaid.com
bride get dressed
Berlins For Women
❍ Bride’s mom helping with a Bridesmaids and Party Dresses
detail like adjusting the veil or Specializing in mother of the bride and groom
zipping the dress 116 King St, Downtown, 29401
tel 843.723.5591
❍ Close ups of the Bride’s www.berlinswomenclothing.com
bouquet
Maddison Row
❍ Still shots of the Bride’s gown, Bridal Chic
shoes, something borrowed… 171 Spring Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.720.7979
❍ Bride with attendants email: info@maddisonrow.com
www.maddisonrow.com
❍ Bride with the flower girl
Mary Porter House of Couture
❍ Bride with her parents Embrace the finest expertise in Couture.
and siblings 72 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
tel 843.720.1120
❍ Groom getting ready with www.maryportercouture.com
his father and groomsmen
wedding event venues
❍ Groom with his parents
and siblings Charleston Harbor Tours
Carolina Belle
❍ Groom with the best man Make your wedding a truly special occasion aboard the
Carolina Belle – one of Charleston’s most unique event
❍ Groom with the ring bearer locations. Whether you’re planning a rehearsal dinner,
wedding ceremony or wedding reception, delight your
❍ Groomsmen putting on guests with exceptional service, delicious food and
boutonnieres or ties the ever-changing views of Charleston’s picturesque harbor
as you cruise on the Carolina Belle.
10 Wharfside Street, Charleston 29401
tel 843.722.1112 or 843.568.TOUR
email: sales@charlestonharbortours.com
www.charlestonharbortours.com
See our ad page 61
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Drayton Hall
A timeless setting on the Ashley River for
unforgettable weddings.
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3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston, 29414

tel 843.769.2600
www.draytonhall.org
Wedding To Dos
to Delegate Folly Beach Holiday Inn Oceanfront
Thinking of a casual ceremony on the beach or an elegant,
There’s so much to be done, black-tie gathering? With the beach right outside our doors and
but you don’t have to do it all! over 4,000 square feet of flexible event space we have the
Delegate some of these ideal location. Our professional staff will guide you effortlessly
responsibilities: through the process of planning your special day. Located nine
short miles from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach
❍ Table and chair set up for the offers spectacular sunrises and seaside ambiance. To learn
reception. Make a diagram or more about planning a wedding at the beach, send us an email,
meet with who will help you at give us a call or schedule a tour to see the hotel in person.
the site before the big day. 1 Center Street, Folly Beach 29439
tel 843.588.6464
❍ Mark the rows or seats that email: Kelly Killeen,
are reserved for family at the Catering Manager kkilleen@follybeachhotel.net
ceremony site. Give them a www.follybeachhotel.net
diagram of the arrangement See our ad page 51
and materials.
Lowcountry Park Venues
❍ Make sure the flowers are Your wedding...Lowcountry style.
delivered from the vendor Invite your guests to fall in love with your vision.
and set up/distributed Introduce them to the wonder and beauty of salt marshes,
appropriately. deep rivers and stately oaks.
No matter your style we have the setting to begin
❍ Check with the band or DJ. your lifetime of memories.
Cooper River Room:
❍ Hand out programs. Mt Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
It’s all about the view.
❍ Greet guests as they arrive Founders Hall:
and make sure they know Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
where to sit or stand. 21st Century Lowcountry.
Legare Waring House:
❍ Lace bridesmaids’ bouquets at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
head table for reception. History. Beauty. Charm.
tel 843.852.2965
www.lowcountryparkvenues.com
❍ Keep the bride’s lipstick,
See our ad page 63
powder, etc. handy for touch
ups at the reception. CONTINUED...
❍ Give bride her shoes to

change into at reception.
❍ Check to make sure the

getaway car is stocked with
everything the new couple
will need for the honeymoon.
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bride buzz: wedding checklist
12 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING o Order formal wear for groom and attendants
o Set a budget o Book hair and makeup
o Select a theme, colors, etc. o Wedding cake and groom’s cake
o Ceremony date, time and site
2 MONTHS BEFORE
o Book officiant
o Final dress fitting
o Reserve the reception site
o Finalize ceremony details: procession, seating chart, etc.
o Select your attendants
o Gifts for bridal party
o Caterer, Florist, Wedding Consultant
o Cake knife and champagne glasses for toast
o Photographer and Videographer
o Guest registration book
o Music - ceremony and reception
o Wedding rings
o Wedding dress, headpiece and accessories
o Select who will be in charge of what on day of
o Bridesmaid’s dresses
o Plan your getaway - car, carriage, etc.
o Begin compiling guest list
o Be sure to sign contracts! 6 - 8 WEEKS BEFORE
o Mail invitations
9 MONTHS BEFORE
o Photo list for photographer and videographer
o Register for china, gifts, etc.
o Send announcement to newspaper
o Plan the honeymoon!
o Send out save the date cards 2 WEEKS BEFORE
o Pick up wedding gown
6 MONTHS BEFORE
o Marriage license
o Order bridesmaid’s dresses and flower girl’s dress
o Put all necessities in one bag or container for easy transport
o Current visas and passports?
o Discuss rehearsal dinner with groom 1 WEEK BEFORE
o Guest count to caterer
4 MONTHS BEFORE
o Check in with all service providers
o Finalize guest list
o Inform attendants and family where to be and when
o Order invitations, programs and stationery
WEDDING EVENT VENUES CONTINUED...
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Lowndes Grove
Nestled on 14 stunning acres on the Ashley River,
Lowndes Grove is an unrivaled Lowcountry setting
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for truly unique weddings.

266 St. Margaret Street, Downtown, 29403
tel 843.853.1810
email: info@patpropevents.com
Emergency Wedding Day Kit www.lowndesgrove.com
No need to say, “If only I had
my _____” on your big day! Willow Cove
Gather the following things Nestled in the Francis Marion Forest, featuring a
together to make your own large main lawn, beautiful flowers and foliage, 2 ponds and
wedding day “emergency kit”. a century old live oak as a glorious centerpiece.
4620 Causey Pond Road, Awendaw, 29429
tel 843.568.4183
❍ Band-Aids
www.willowcoveevents.com
❍ Any medications
See our ad page 26
you may need
❍ Bobby pins wedding planners
❍ Make-up
❍ Hairspray Distinctive Events
❍ Clear nail polish wedding coordination, design and consulting
(for pantyhose runs) 115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401
❍ Brush tel 843.723.1355
❍ Tissues email: shasha@distinctive-events.com
❍ Baby powder or white chalk www.distinctive-events.com
(for covering stains) See our ad page 64
❍ Comfortable shoes
❍ Safety pins Tanis J. Events, LLC
❍ Spare pantyhose/stockings Where modern ideas meet old-fashioned service.
❍ Cell phone & a list of Planning and coordinating for weddings, vow renewals,
vendors numbers bat/bar mitzvahs, reunions, anniversaries and any other social
❍ Water & spirits for a occasion. Call about our $99 Getting Started Package.
pre-wedding toast with the gals Full Service Planning & Day-of Coordination • Candy Buffets
(don’t overdo it) Perfect Proposals • Surprise the Bride
Vow and Speech Writing
tel 843.847.8478
email: organizeyourevent@gmail.com
www.tanisjevents.com
“Most dress shops require brides to order their

dress six months in advance so make sure you
time any weight loss goals with your dress
shopping. Having your dress altered several
times can be time consuming and expensive.”
– TANIS JACKSON, Tanis J. Events
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wedding rentals
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BUSY WOMAN tips
All Occasions
The Party & Event Division of AAA Rentals
3555 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, 29405
tel 843.554.6334, fax 843.744.3701
email: partyinsc@aol.com
www.alloccasionsparty.com
Rental Questions
Distinctive Events
Creating your distinctive vision through A good rental company will
infinitely creative design. work hand in hand with you to
Our designers find the best possible resources, pulling from make sure you have all that you
our extensive inventory of state-of-the-art design materials, need. Planning on your own or
as well as utilizing local vendors that we trust. Floral and using several different sources
foliage designers, lighting, draping and event specialists can lead to miscommunication,
work together with our planning and logistics team to perfectly so make sure you are asking the
plan and produce your dream wedding design. right questions.
We listen, hear your ideas, share in your dreams, and help
you create the day you will remember for a lifetime! ✓ How and when do I pay?
115 Calhoun Street, Downtown, 29401 ✓ How early should I make
tel 843.723.1355 my reservation?
email: shasha@distinctive-events.com ✓ Is there a fee for changes
www.distinctive-events.com to my order?
✓ Can I pick up and return
Event DRS my order?
Dining Rental Solutions ✓ When do you deliver/pick up?
Offering premium rental items for your special event. ✓ Is there a charge for delivery?
The quality of our rental items sets us apart, and we are ✓ Do I need to be there at
committed to providing the best customer service possible, time of delivery?
ensuring that you are able to enjoy your day. ✓ Are there any special
German Crystal • Stainless Steel Flatware • Fine China requirements for delivery?
Farm Tables • Lanterns • More Unique Products (size of entrance; ramps; etc.)
tel 843.209.2267 ✓ Will you set up and take
email: info@eventdrscharleston.com down all rentals?
www.eventdrscharleston.com ✓ Do I have to wash any
of the items?
Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing ✓ What is your policy regarding
3875 Meeting Street, North Charleston, 29405 loss or damage?
tel 843.766.3366 or 800.932.5381 ✓ Looking over my order, is
www.snydereventrentals.com there anything that I need to
complete my set up? (floor with
wedding transportation the tent; fabric for furniture;
candles for votives; etc.)
Shuttle Hogs ✓ Do you need a power source
A 12-passenger van providing reliable transportation service for any of the items on my list,
throughout the Charleston area for all of your special event and who provides extension
needs. Please call for special event pricing. cords, power strips, etc.?
tel 843.424.1323 ✓ How do you anchor your
email: shuttlehogs@gmail.com tents? (important to know
www.facebook.com/shuttlehogs for venue)
See our ad page 47 ✓ What are your general rental
terms and conditions?

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