Stonewalled over fireplace decor

Q The fireplace wall in our '70s home is stone. The flat-faced natural stones are various shades of gray. My husband loves the stone, but I find it very dark. Is there any way to paint the stone so it doesn't look like we just covered it with latex? Read More

Discover history, value of antiques at local Heirlooms Road Show

It's time to satisfy your curiosity about that mysterious heirloom that's been sitting in the attic. The Charleston International Antiques Show's Heirlooms Road Show takes place Saturday at the Captain James Missroon House, 40 East Bay St. Read More

Flavor is draw for Irish Cream Cake

St. Patrick's Day already is upon us and spring just three days later. Everyone is antsy for a change of seasons this year. We had quite a winter for the Lowcountry. Read More

CSO showhouses to open this week

Two Charleston Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouses, one at 120 South Battery and the other at 54 Gibbes, will be open March 18-April 18 (except Easter). Read More

Not so fast blaming pines for itchy eyes, runny noses

I'm an allergy sufferer. I remember my grandpa carried a white handkerchief neatly folded in his pocket. He'd bury his big red nose in it and blow, then fold it up nice and neat and put it back into his pocket. It was gross. As a kid, I could rarely breathe out both nostrils. Read More

Monkeying around the garden

There might be a monster in your backyard: King Kong of the garden. Be careful if you monkey around with it. In North America, there is a group of about 12 species of plants, all related to lilies (and placed in the lily family, or Liliaceae), that are popular in garden borders and as ground covers and frequently are lumped together as different kinds of "monkey grass." Read More

Irish whiskey star of holiday

For all the holiday's focus on drinking, St. Patrick's Day libations usually push the limits of absurdity and good taste. Green beer? Cocktails spiked with green creme de menthe? Shamrock Shakes? Novelty usually trumps all. Read More

Pet Calendar

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This Week's House Plan

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It was love at first sight with her Sugar Bear

Sugar Bear found me at the SPCA in Reno, Nev., where I used to live. I just returned to South Carolina from living out West many years. My baby was 10 months old when she ran away from her owner. She had a chip that was never registered with the owner's information. Read More

Options add extra goodness to treat

Brownies may be delicious on their own, but sometimes you want one that's more than just a brownie. We decided to see what would happen if we pushed brownies over the top. We started with a basic pan of baked brownies. Read More

Garden Calendar

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Sticking to plan simple

Checklist aims to keep households organized

Stay organized, one day at a time, with this easy-to-follow checklist from Home and Garden Television: Read More

Spring is in the air

Event to blend Charleston art, antiques, architecture and music

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Real Estate Transactions

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