Life + Culture

This ‘Jeanie’ Lives For Granting Interior Design Wishes

Secure Décor Decisions Deemed Therapeutic And Life-Changing Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by apartmentjeanie Dubbed as ‘the chaos conqueror,’ Jeanie Engelbach vows to create thoughtful and creative spaces out of cluttered or disorganized homes. As founder of apartmentjeanie, this aesthetics whizz bounces between Charleston and New York City with her bulldog, Crème Brûlée, yet will travel to wherever lackluster interior design lurks.  “We so much enjoy providing fresh...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Root Vegetables Can Be Your Winter Rainbow

Chef Juan Cassalett of Charleston’s Malagón shares a bright and bountiful carrot recipe, perfect for cold nights. Article by Eileen Daily | Photography by Provided by Malagón As winter nights approach and our days become shorter, the thought of fresh, crisp vegetables and salads may seem like a summer's dream. But we can - and should - bring those healthy, colorful veggies into our kitchens and onto our plates this time of year.  Even though the air is cooler and the ground is harder in the...

December 2023

Health + Wellness

Here’s a Toast to Better Sleep in the New Year!

A good night’s sleep can do wonders for your health Article by Eileen Daily | Photography by The National Sleep Foundation In our screen-obsessed, multi-tasking society, one thing that often moves to the bottom of our myriad lists is sleep. Absolutely essential for physical, emotional, and psychological health, sleep is one of the most natural ways the body and mind heal and restore. However, most adolescents and adults do not get enough sleep. Dr. Glenn Horres, M.D., a psychiatrist at...

December 2023

Food + Beverage

Eat Green, Eat Local

Incorporating greens into your diet is a big step toward a healthier lifestyle. Article by Eileen Daily Most of us have distinct memories of being told to “eat your veggies” when we were children, and we would begrudgingly eat a couple of bites of soggy broccoli so we could have dessert. But today, the amount and variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables we have access to have increased exponentially, and that has changed the way many people think about their greens. For the better! According to...

December 2023

Arts + Culture

The Wonder of Libraries

Charleston County Libraries are the perfect launchpad for ideas. Article by Eileen Daily The subject of health and wellness often defaults to our physical health, but true health is more holistic than just physicality. Our minds need constant nurturing to thrive, and nurture can mean different things to different people. Sometimes, nurturing the mind is about learning a new skill, answering a question, or accomplishing a goal. Other times, nurture is about restoration. Every day, we are...

December 2023

Health + Wellness

Charleston Moves on So Many Levels

They do the heavy lifting so we can walk and bike Article by Pamela Jouan | Photography by Jason Layne and Charleston Moves We take for granted walking, running, and biking the Ravenel Bridge. But without a mighty push from Charleston Moves in the early 2000s ­– then called the Charleston Bicycle Advocacy Group (CBAG) ­– the bridge would have easily been built without a bike and pedestrian lane. “This group did the drudgery, going to endless council meetings, developing a coalition, and...

December 2023

Health + Wellness

This Year, Radiate Light

Shine Brightly Founder Kendall Koste is helping thousands of Lowcountry women live their potential. Article by Eileen Daily | Photography by Provided by Kendall Koste Kendall Koste doesn’t shy away from setting big goals: “This next part of my life is helping women lead lives they really, really want, even if they don’t know what that looks like yet.” The certified life coach and motivational speaker is the founder of Shine Brightly, and she plans on helping 2,500 women create vision boards in...

December 2023

Health + Wellness

Pushing For Good

Racers for Pacers provide running chairs and volunteers to push individuals with disabilities in races. Article by Pamela Jouan | Photography by Courtesy of Racers for Pacers Most runners will tell you that they get a charge out of achieving a personal record (PR). But today, Sean Glassberg, who has completed five marathons and countless shorter races, is thrilled to just cross the finish line. Because his motivation isn’t his finish but the person in the running chair he is pushing. Early...

December 2023

Health + Wellness

Life’s Circles, Overlapped

Director of Wellness at the Country Club of Charleston, mom, and elite amateur triathlon athlete, Kayla Edwards finds her balance. Article by Pamela Jouan | Photography by Suzanne Pilla There’s lightness to her strength, softness to her hard edges, and a smile that makes all things possible. Meet Kayla Edwards, a lifelong athlete who grew up with her brothers “outside” playing sports for every season. A D1 college diver at Marshall University, there she was introduced to two different circles...

December 2023

Health + Wellness

Motion Analysis is the Future

DARI Motion identifies fitness improvement and injury prevention. Article by Pamela Jouan | Photography by Courtesy of MUSC Health For the past year, the MUSC Health and Wellness Institute in Mount Pleasant has helped clients – an even mix of men and women ranging from young adults to seniors – reach their exercise goals with the help of DARI Motion. It’s an FDA-approved motion analysis system that captures and crunches data within seconds, from a series of simple exercises. The comprehensive...

December 2023