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Tips, Trends and TraditionsThat’s a Wrap! 18
Center Stage 20
Trim and Tradition 24
O Christmas Tree 26
Do it Yourself Garland 28
Around the Table 30
Poinsettia Connection 35
Enchanting Events 38
They’ll Never Find it Here 39
Holiday Road 40
Take a Deep Breath 44
Holiday Meals Made Easy 45
Gifts for EveryoneAQUA SAFARIS/PALMETTO BREEZE 10BATTERY BENCH 8CAROLINA GIFTS & SEA SHELLS 6THE CHARLESTON ANGLER 2CHARLESTON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 7CHARLESTON HARDWARE 14CHARLESTON LIGHTING & INTERIORS 8CLAREY’S LIQUORS 14COASTAL CUPBOARD 12DANIEL ISLAND 16DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER 21EAST COOPER CRAFTER’S GUILD 8FLOWERTOWN PLAYERS 10FOR ALL THE RIGHT SEASONS 14GENE’S JEWELRY CENTER 5HERITAGE TRUST FEDERAL 9
CREDIT UNIONHOME DECOR LIQUIDATORS 11JOHN GIBSON ANTIQUES 12KAREN’S KORNER 10LIVINGSTON & SONS 14LOWCOUNTRY PAWN & JEWELRY 10LOWCOUNTRY ROOFING 17
& EXTERIORSMARIGOLDS 12MELLOW MOOD 10MRS. CAPPERS COLLECTIBLES 14OCEAN SURF SHOP 8PALMETTO MEDICAL INITIATIVE 6PALMETTO MOON 12POSSIBLY PICASSO 4PRISM ONE HOUR PHOTO 6RUTH’S HALLMARK 10SALON 120 DAY SPA 14
SWEET GOURMET 3TEAK HUT 12TERRACE OAKS ANTIQUE MALL 4TIME OUT SPORT & SKI 6TOWNE CENTRE 15TRADING PLACES CONSIGNMENT 6WHITLOCK OPTICIANS 8YE OLDE MUSIC SHOP 6YOUMANS SHOPS 8YOUNG’S PECAN PLANTATION 13ZINNIA 12
Gifts for HerAFFORDABLES 27ATP GUN SHOP 31BARRY’S JEWELERS 29BEADS ON CANNON 23BEBA LUXE 23BYRNES JEWELERS 23CHARLESTON BEAD COMPANY 29CHARLESTON GOLD & DIAMOND 31
EXCHANGECLOTHES HORSE 29CONSIGNING WOMEN 31CORE ESSENTIALS PILATES 29CROGHAN’S JEWEL BOX 27DAYS GONE BY 31FASHION SCRUB OUTLET 31HIGH COTTON 27LITTLE BLUE COTTAGE 31MARY MOJO 22MERLE NORMAN 27, 29MILLIE LEWIS MODELS & TALENT 23MRS. CAPPERS COLLECTIBLES 27ORVIN’S FURNITURE 23PALMETTO PLASTIC SURGERY 29REINVENTED CONSIGNMENT 23SARAH’S VIEW 22SHOE FAIRY 22VENUS PLUS NAILS & PEDI SPA 22ZINNIA 27
Gifts for HimATP GUN SHOP 34ATLANTIC GAME & TACKLE 32BARRY’S JEWELERS 34BERKELEY LOCKSMITH 32BIRDIE BOTTLE 34THE CHARLESTON ANGLER 33CHARLESTON GOLD & DIAMOND 35
EXCHANGEFIRE HOUSE CASUAL LIVING STORE 35
GOLF GURUS 32HURRICANE ELECTRONICS 34ORVIN’S FURNITURE 34PARROT SURF SHOP 34WHIRLY BIRD 32
Gifts for KidsEARTH ART POTTERY STUDIO 36GINGER SNAPS 39PARROT SURF SHOP 39PICCOLO 36READY, SET, ROCK-N-ROLL 36SOUTHERN BELLES 37ZINNIA 36
Gifts of FoodCHERIE’S SPECIALTY MEATS 42COASTAL CUPBOARD 43, 47EVER SO SWEET 47GENNARO’S ITALIAN 42J. PAULZ 42SAVORY SUSHI AND CATERING 42
CONTENTS
Gift Wrapped Holiday GuideAn advertising supplement to
The Post and Courier • November 13, 2010
CATHY BARR I E
Editor
MEL I S S A K ELLEY
K RENA LANHAM
Graphic Designers
S T E PHAN I E B U RT
Contributing Editor
S HANNON BR I GHAM
Assistant Editor
K IM CATANZ AR I T E
CAROL I N E O ’ H AGAN
Contributors
GREG GORMLEY
Ad Sales Manager, Key Accounts
TAMARA MURRAY WR I GHT
Advertising Art Director
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2 2 5 - 5 9 3 6WWW.CHARLESTONSWEETGOURMET.COM
CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH PRODUCTS
TRUFFLE OIL | VINEGARS | OLIVE OILS | PICKLED VEGETABLES | RETRO CANDIES | EXOTIC TEA | TAPENADES | SPICES RUBS | BAKING SUPPLIES | GERMAN CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES | FRESH CAVIAR
HARRY & DAVID MOOSE MUNCH & GOURMET TREATS | GERMAN CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIESLOCAL GOURMET FOOD PRODUCTS | BISSINGER'S CHOCOLATES
36 WINDERMERE BLVD | SOUTH WINDERMERE CENTER | NEXT TO NORMANDY FARMSSUN TO TUES-10AM-6PM | WEDS TO SAT 10AM -9PM R40-410283
SWEET GOURMETA GOURMET MARKET PLACE
FAMOUS HAMMONDSCANDY CANESALL Handmade
SNOWMAN POOPis a perfect gift for
anybody on your list
GIFT BASKETDesign your own!
Large Selection ofHANUKKAH SWEETS
AND TREATS
GODIVA CHOCOLATE GODIVA COFFEE & BISCUITS
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AQUA SAFARIS/PALMETTO BREEZE
BATTERY BENCH
CAROLINA GIFTS & SEA SHELLS
THE CHARLESTON ANGLER
CHARLESTON CHRISTMASSPECIAL
CHARLESTON HARDWARE
CHARLESTON LIGHTING &INTERIORS
CLAREY’S LIQUORS
COASTAL CUPBOARD
DANIEL ISLAND
DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER
EAST COOPER CRAFTER’S GUILD
FLOWERTOWN PLAYERS
FOR ALL THE RIGHT SEASONS
GENE’S JEWELRY CENTER
HERITAGE TRUST FEDERALCREDIT UNION
HOME DECOR LIQUIDATORS
JOHN GIBSON ANTIQUES
KAREN’S KORNER
LIVINGSTON & SONS
LOWCOUNTRY PAWN & JEWELRY
LOWCOUNTRY ROOFING &EXTERIORS
MARIGOLDS
MELLOW MOOD
MRS. CAPPERS COLLECTIBLES
OCEAN SURF SHOP
PALMETTO MEDICAL INITIATIVE
PALMETTO MOON
POSSIBLY PICASSO
PRISM ONE HOUR PHOTO
RUTH’S HALLMARK
SALON 120 DAY SPA
SWEET GOURMET
TEAK HUT
TERRACE OAKS ANTIQUE MALL
TIME OUT SPORT & SKI
TOWNE CENTER
TRADING PLACES CONSIGNMENT
WHITLOCK OPTICIANS
YE OLDE MUSIC SHOP
YOUMANS SHOPS
YOUNG’S PECAN PLANTATION
ZINNIA
Gifts forEveryone
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Paint unique Christmas gifts at Possibly Picasso. Gift Certificates Available.
Bring this ad into receive $5 OFF your purchase.Avoid the Holiday rush, pick up a paint brush!
10050 Dorchester Road, Summerville843.871.8090
www.possiblypicasso-pottery.com
Where the "locals" shopfor Unique and One-of-a-Kind Gifts!
❋ Estate Jewelry, ❋ Vintage Couture❋ Sterling Silver, ❋ Fine Porcelain & Pottery
❋ SC Authors
Gift Certificates Available!
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2037 Maybank Highway, Charleston, SC 29412M-Sat 10-5:30pm • 843-795-9689www.terraceoaksantiques.com
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The Perfect Gift for the Holidays! Buy agift certificate to the Jekyll Island ClubHotel this holiday and give the gift of
history, or the gift of romance or fun orrelaxation. All of this in one place! Your
family will love this National HistoricLandmark and premier vacation resort.
371 Riverview Drive • Jekyll Island, Georgia912-635-2600 ext.1065 • 800-535-9547
jekyllclub.com
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5818 Rivers Ave.North Charleston(843) 225-5404M-F 9:30-7, Sat 10-6
114 S. Hwy 52Moncks Corner
761-0709M-F 9-6:30, Sat 9-6
Serving the North Charleston Area Since 1987
Financing Always AvailableWE BUY GOLD
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1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd.Mt. Pleasant • 843.884.0320gatewaytothebeach.com
Create a coastal wonderland with our shell wreaths, garlands, and ornaments; exotic coral and sea fan from the South
Pacific; sand dollars; starfish; and Christmas cards. Free gift wrapping.
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CAROLINA GIFTS& SEA SHELLS
675-A Johnnie Dodds Blvd.Mt. Pleasant • 843.388.6266www.TimeOutSports.net
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Lowcountry's Largest Selection of Snowboards. Full service Ski Shop,
sales, rentals, ski tuning
Providing a personalized touchto your holiday gifts
914 Folly Road, James Island, SC843-762-7840
www.prismphotolab.com
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*Quality Framing*Holiday Photo Cards
*Personalized Photo Gifts
*Tapes to DVD*Photos to Canvas*Photo Restoration*On-site Film Lab
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Baby Taylor Acoustic Guitar.Best Prices in Charleston for Musical Instruments.
1276 Yeamans Hall RoadHanahan • 843-747-0014
www.yeoldemusicshop.com
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Give the gift of hope this holiday season.Show that special someone how much youcare by making a donation in their honor to
Palmetto Medical Initiative. Your donation willhelp Palmetto Medical provide sustainable
health care to the people of Uganda.Your gift is tax-deductible.
palmettomedical.org
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863 Coleman Blvd.Mt. Pleasant • 843.884.6880
www.whitlockopticians.com
Costa del Mar Sunglasses -for the person who has everything
Gift Certificates AvailableIndependent doctor of optometry now
available & competitive prices for comprehensive eye exams.
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Join us Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27 from 9am to 5pm forthe 27th Annual Christmas Show at the OmarShrine Convention Center, Patriots Point Blvd,
Mount Pleasant (next to Yorktown).Free Admission and Parking. A great place for unique and handcrafted gifts for your
loved ones this holiday season!
843-813-4141 or 843-559-1105
EASTCOOPER
CRAFTER’SGUILD
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Benefiting:ECCO & Toys for Tots
191 King St. • 843.722.3842www.birlant.com R
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Think ChristmasThe Original Charleston Battery Bench®
Charleston Made, Heavy cast iron - Cypressslats, DIP painted in Charleston Green,
48"W X 29"H 75 lbs (custom sizes too),Mail order available, Still Only $299.50
POP for all your Holiday shopping!
Our gift certificates makeperfect holiday gifts for everyone!
Ocean Surf Shop31 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
(843) 588-9175www.oceansurfshop.com R
34-410697
IN
Distributor of Propane Gas, Appliances,& Petroleum Products
• Appliance Sales & Repair • Fireplaces• Accessories • Lamps • Gas Logs • Propane Gas
• Gasoline • On Road & Off Road Diesel
6010 Highway 162 • Hollywood, S.C.843-889-2212 or 843-889-2220
www.youmansgas.com
C33-410954
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Napa Firelights-Great Gift under $20.Napa Firelights can be used indoors to set the mood or outdoors to keep the
insects at bay. Choose from many designs,size and color for any decorating style.
Charleston • 1640 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. • 843-766-3055Summerville • 850 Bacons Bridge Rd. • 843-285-2884
www.charlestonlightingandinteriors.com
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1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd. • Suite 101Mt. Pleasant • 843.971.4110
Mon.-Fri. 10-6 • Sat.10-4www.karenskornerframeandart.com
R56-409652
Handcrafted PotteryTurtles, Fish & More - Plus Photography,Sculpture, Jewelry, Original Art & Giclée
Karen’s KornerFrame and Art Gallery
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133 South Main StreetSummerville • 843.875.9251
Let us take the guesswork out of gift shopping!This year we're offering a discount on our giftcards for single tickets! Save $5.00 off theregular $20 ticket price when you buy a gift
card for a single ticket to any show inthe 2010/2011 Season.
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Come see us for all your Christmas gifts,ornaments and decorations. Introducing
our Interactive Storybooks such as Jingle AllThe Way. Jingle the Husky responds to yourvoice as you read this book. Only $24.95.
1219 N. Main Street, Summerville843.851.2378
RUTH’S
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Don’t just give a gift. Give an adventure!PALMETTO BREEZE, Charleston’s popular
sailing catamaran, offers holiday gift certificates - perfect for anyone that enjoys the water. Gift certificates also available forsmaller sailing vessels, motor yachts andfishing charters. CALL TODAY and put the
breeze under your tree.
843.886.8133palmettobreeze.com R
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Sterling SilverPalmetto Tree Collection
Necklace, Earrings & BraceletStarting at $39.00
1738 Ashley River Rd. • Charleston769-0107
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TEAK Furniture at Wholesale PricesThe Teak Hut imports grade A teak outdoor furnitureand accessories directly from Indonesia. Formerlyknown as Classic Furniture, The Teak Hut has been
providing furniture to the Charleston area for more than15 years.We now offer collections which include morethan 100 items such as dining tables, chairs, benches,
lounges, rockers, steamer deck chairs,Adirondackchairs, coffee tables, end tables, bars, and more.
433 West Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm Ph: (843) 856-2095 | Fx: (843) 856-2096
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Improve the quality of the air you breatheat home with Lampe Berger lamps - to clean, perfume, and decorate.
Also, now in stock, the new Easy Scentaromatherapy system.
644-O Long Point RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-388-9433 [email protected] SOMETHING NEW. SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
145 Short Central Ave.Downtown Summerville • 843.851.2828www.marigoldssummerville.com
Marigolds has all your unique gift ideas including Collections from
Clay Rice, Tocca Candles and our new SCOyster Bags. Attend your next oyster roast instyle! SC oyster bags come complete withhand-painted oyster knife, matching towel,
drink holder and hot sauce.
R55-410960
Tervis TumblerExclusive Custom Designs
The Perfect Gift.
Citadel Mall • 763-7444Northwoods Mall • 553-0552
Towne Centre • 849-8122Azalea Square • 871-7727
Coastal Grand Mall • 839-9915Magnolia Mall, Florence • 669-1925
www.palmettomoononline.com
ALL ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
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SodaStream "Pure" Soda Makers arefashionable, fun, sleek and easy to use! Allmodels allow you to prepare great-tasting,
fresh, fizzy beverages precisely to your taste atHalf the cost with no discarded bottles, cans,electricity...and no clean-up. #1 Gift Of the
Year!!! $149.99 Come anytime for a Demo!
644-J Long Point Rd. • Mt. Pleasant843.856.4321 • Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun Noon-5
www.thecoastalcupboard.com
John Gibson Antiques183 King Street • 709-7977 • 24 hours
3 blocks below King & Market.Parking in rear. In a safe place. R
30-416198
I want your Gold, Sterling Silver, Jewelry,Old Coins, Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Paintings,Furniture, Watches, Guns, WWII Items, etc.
We have $30 Million to purchaseall valuables. Please, please, see me first–
local and 37 years in business.Please Help Us! David vs. Goliath
Local Merchant - Our $$ Stays Here - VeteranCall John Gibson. We Pay More.
We are not a pawn shop, but antique dealers.We sell local estate jewelry and furniture.
Mon - Sat 10-4:30
NEED MONEYfor the Holidays?
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T H I S I S O N E S W E E T D E A L
Shoppes at Seaside Farms 1964 Riviera Dr., Suite GMt. Pleasant, SC 29464 • 843-849-8449
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Shop our online catalog atYoungPlantations.com
Just $9.95*
Catalog Price:$23.95
Pecan Pie Sale
NEW! Carolina Samplers Deliver Flavorful Combinations of Pecans, Fruits and Snacks in One Great Grab-and-Give Box.
Hurry in to Young Plantations for the sweetest deal around: Southernpecan pies for $9.95. Loaded with premium pecans and ready to serve,you’ll want at least one for Thanksgiving and another for Christmas!
Don’t wait to visit us. Pie sale: November 20-24
Shop our online catalog at YoungPlantations.com
Great Gifts for Everyone!
PECAN TRIO IN A CLASSIC COLLECTIBLE GIFT BOXEach 22-ounce box contains Double Dipped Chocolate Pecans,Honey Crisp Pecans and Butter Roasted & Salted Pecans. #7620
*While supplies last. Offer good on
store sales only"
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Want to give someone special something special?Our store features handmade American artisanproducts along with international handcrafteditems. We also have a sleighful of treasures to
enhance your holiday décor. Festive trimmings forthe tip of the tree to the bottom can be found
throughout the store.Come visit us on November 18th from
5:00-8:00 for an Open House where not a creature will be stirring, except lots of mice!
616 Long Point Rd. Suite A, Belle Hall Center,Mt. Pleasant, 654-4132
R40-410257
Candles, puzzles, gardeningaccessories and more. We have something
for everyone on your list. We are more than just hardware.
1028 Wappoo Road, Charleston843.556-0220
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1632 Palmetto Grand Drive Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre • 843.971.1002
New! Christmas At Grandma's House now available in our showroom!
Start A Collection and Build A Family TraditionWe've Moved. But Not Far!
1632 Palmetto Grand Drive in Towne Centre.(Now located on the Front side of the Belk
building between Winestyles and Genealogy)
C33-410947
Class B WholesalerParties • Banquets • Weddings
Gene Hesse and Billy Clarey
1909 Highway 17 N. • Mt. PleasantSweetgrass Shopping Ctr, at Isle of Palms Connector & Hwy.17
Phone 843.849.0872 • Fax 843.849.0814
2137 Savannah Hwy • Charleston843-556-6162
(about 5 miles south of downtown Charleston,near I-526 across from Costco)
www.LivingstonAntiques.com
Antique Furniture, Decorative Items & Fine Art From Around The World
C12-411098
LIVINGSTONANTIQUES
®
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Try the newest thing in nails–the 14 daymanicure. There is no drying time, and it
doesn’t chip. Call now for an appointment.Spa packages available for Christmas,
Swedish Massage, Facials, Hair or Nails–pickup your gift certificate today
120 East Richardson Ave. • Summerville843.832.3037
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HAIRY WINSTONPET BOUTIQUE & GROCERY
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R57-412212 R57-412205
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R57-411595
R57-411598
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Lowcountry Roofing & Exteriors, LLCSpecializing in:
Metal and Architectural Roofing • Fiber Cement and Vinyl SidingReplacement Windows • Replacement Doors
Member of the BBB
licensed • bonded • insured free estimates financing available
R54-409698
www.lowcountryroofing.com(843) 303-4080
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By Kim Catanzarite
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That’s a Wrap!MASTERING THE ARTOF GIFT WRAPPING
G bow or layering two different wrapping papers in a clever way.
Try using a solid color as a background and wrap a 2- or 3-inch swatch
of patterned paper around the middle like a belt. If you want to go
further, layer that with a combination of colored ribbons. Or liven things
up with magazines. It costs nothing to clip slick holiday-themed graphics
from the pages and glue stick or paste them strategically. Another
option: When working with a box that already has an interesting
pattern, wrap kitchen plastic cling around it for ice-like appeal.
Perhaps you prefer to go high-tech. If all the bells and whistles
are what you’re after, Hallmark stores are offering exactly that in the
form of holiday gift bags with lights and sound and motion sensors
that set them off. Spokesperson Deidre Mize mentions die-cut elf
pants with suspenders, a peppermint spinning wheel, and a reindeer
with lighted antlers. One bag even plays the song “I Hear Some
Jingle Bells” while lights on the outside blink to the music. “And since
they’re used year after year, they are great environmentally friendly
alternatives,” she says.
GO GREENIn keeping with the rest of the world, many wrapping-paper
manufacturers are going green. That’s good news, considering an
estimated 50,000 trees lose their lives in the name of holiday gift wrap
each year, and paper and bows are responsible for a 25 percent spike in
curbside trash volume between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.
ift wrapping at its best is like a culinary art form.
Today’s standouts look too good to open,much in
the same way gourmet foods look too good to eat. It is
not uncommon for photographs to be taken of beautifully
wrapped packages before greedy fingers rip through the
fancy embellishments.The packages that inspire such
attention require some effort in the creativity department,
and basic technique is a prerequisite.
TRY SOMETHING NEWA manager at Michaels says he can’t divulge the nature of their holiday gift
wrap – you’ll have to visit the store for that top-secret information – but he
did say shoppers can “expect something very different this year.” That’s what
we all need from time to time, isn’t it? Something to jazz up the usual paper
and bow repertoire? (For upcoming wrapping demos check the Michaels’
calendar: www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html.)
Your “something different” need not be extreme. It could be as low-tech
as making a lineup of knots in the ribbon instead of donning the expected
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1. Remove the pricetag, if there is one.
2. Roll out the gift wrapand place the packageat its center. Make sureyou have enough tocover the package, plusoverlap about 2 inches.Cut the paper.
With the printedside down, place thepackage at the paper’scenter. Check that thesides will cover with nottoo much overage. Trimas necessary.
3. Bring up one lengthof paper to cover the
box, pulling it tight,and tape it to the box.Before bringing up theother side, fold overthe cut edge (about 2inches) and finish it witha neat crease. Thenbring it up to the centerof the package, pull thepaper snug and tape it
over the paper that’salready there.
4. Choose a shortend to work on. Gentlyfold down the leftand right sides so thattop and bottom flapsform. Crease the folds.then tape the edges:
first the top, then thebottom. Repeat on theother side.
5. Accessorize thepackage as desired.
Wrapping 101: Basic Technique
U.S. Post Office PackingTips
When sending presents through the mail, follow these tips
to ensure a safe and easy ride for your parcels.
TheBox:Choose a box with enough room for cushioning
material around the contents. If you are reusing a box, cover
all previous labels and markings with heavy black marker or
adhesive labels.
Cushioning:Place the cushioning all around your items.
Close and shake the box to see whether you have enough
cushioning. Add more newspaper, Styrofoam, or other
cushioning material if you hear items shifting.
Sealing:Tape the opening of your box and reinforce all
seams with 2-inch-wide tape. Use clear or brown packaging
tape, reinforced packing tape or paper tape. Do not use
cord, string or twine because they get caught in mail
processing equipment.
Correct Address:Using a complete and correct address is
critical for efficient delivery. Use ZIP Code + 4 when possible.
Locate a correct address for accurate mailing.
DropOff: Packages may be handed to your carrier or
taken to the post office. Packages may also be dropped into a
blue collection box with the following restrictions: Stamped
packages must weigh 13 ounces or less; packages with
postage printed using Click-N-Ship or another PC Postage
provider may weigh more than one pound, but must fit in the
collection box.
Visit www.usps.com for holiday shipping deadlines.
Lessen the strain by investing in recycled materials (paper and foil)
or items like banana fiber paper (yes, Virginia, there is such a thing),
soy-ink printed patterns, and a host of natural materials. Try spicing up
brown office paper with hemp, raffia, and twine ribbons and bows, then
accessorize further with candy canes or a small wood ornament. Pier
One sells inexpensive sets of mini ornaments that are perfect for such a
thing. Or even more cost-effective, visit the beach or nearby woods and
collect pinecones, branches, and shells to liven things up (quite literally).
Another green idea is to use waxed paper with a cummerbund of fabric
ribbon or wool yarn, which can be recycled into a craft project later in
the year.
MAKE OR BUY REUSABLETake reusable a step further (and wow your friends and relatives at
the same time) by adhering to the ways of Japanese Furoshiki, a form
of gift wrapping that uses fabric in lieu of paper. In the demonstration
at www.recyclenow.com/what_can_I_do_today/furoshiki_japanese_w.
html, learn how to fold and tie books into something that resembles
a purse, and roll wine bottles into an upright bag with a handle (no
cutting involved). You can do something similar with a scarf: Wrap up
a book or box and tie it with an attractive knot. It’s like giving two gifts
in one, and it’s environmentally friendly to boot. A pretty package that
doesn’t hurt the environment – now that’s something worth taking a
picture of.
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Center StageHOW TO MAKE AN EASYCENTERPIECE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE
H oliday get-togethers often mean getting together around the
table for a meal or party — and that means your centerpiece is
center stage.
Mount Pleasant resident Harriet Gilmore, who has a knack for coming
up with creative, innovative flower arrangements for parties around
town, shares several ideas that are easy enough for just about all of us
to pull off.
Part of what makes these Thanksgiving and New Year’s centerpieces
great is that they can be made with items right outside your front (or
back) door. That not only saves money, but also makes the arrangements
very personal.
For both of these designs, Gilmore used greenery from her yard as the
backdrop for festive colors. The other elements in the centerpieces are
available at low cost at grocery, discount and dollar stores as well as crafts
markets. Check not only the seasonal goods, but also the wedding aisles
at those stores, Gilmore suggests.
THE CENT ERP I E C E :
HappyThanksgiving!S U P P L I E S : Greenery from your yard; flowers of choice; ornamental and
winter squash from grocery store; plastic cups or votives that will fit inside
each squash.
HARR I E T ' S HOW- TO : Cut the top off each squash as you would cut
a pumpkin to make a jack-o’-lantern at Halloween. Use a spoon to scoop
out the inside of the squash, then insert the cup or votive so it sits securely
in the squash. Fill the cup or votive with water, then arrange the greenery
and flowers inside.
EX P ERT ADV I C E : Yellow roses and Asiatic lilies are ideal partners for
the oranges and golds that color the squash, and the pittosporum rounds
it all out with fresh green. The arrangements can be assembled a few days
ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, if desired, to keep the flowers
from opening until the day of the get-together. Ornamental squashes have
a pretty long shelf life; these, with the inside surfaces exposed to air, can be
expected to last about 10 days.
THE CENT ERP I E C E :
Happy NewYear!S U P P L I E S : Greenery from your yard; New Year’s supplies such as party
poppers, horns and other noisemakers; metallic bows; hot glue gun; dow-
els; water-retaining floral foam; bowl.
HARR I E T ' S HOW- TO : Soak the floral foam in water until it’s satu-
rated, then place it in the bowl. Insert stems of greenery from several types
of plants so that the foam is concealed. Hot glue the poppers and bows
to dowels, then nestle them into the greenery. Add horns and other party
items as desired.
EX P ERT ADV I C E : Pittosporum, philodendron and cypress lend
different textures to the arrangement, and the New Year’s party para-
phernalia add flash and color. If you don’t mind guests pulling your
arrangement apart, let them take out the horns and poppers for use at
the stroke of midnight or to take home as a souvenir of the arrival of
the new year.
*Originally published in Holiday Traditions, November 2005.
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By Stephanie Burt
MANY FIND MEANINGIN CREATING A HOLIDAY
ENVIRONMENT
Trim andTradition
e hear it a lot.The holidays aren’t about stuff,
they’re about connecting with family. Really?
Then what about all that stuff? Especially the stuff
that stays in the attic for 11 months out of the year
and then is hung, perched and lit for just a few weeks?
Can that décor really be about the season, and not just
about the stuff?
For many people, the
answer seems to be a
resounding yes. While
some of us cannot seem
to understand why it is
important to work hard to
decorate when it’s only going
to have to be taken down,
others find real meaning –
and connection – in creating
a holiday environment in
their home.
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GHOSTS OFCHRISTMAS PAST
Decorating for the holidays can come with a
pretty heavy dose of nostalgia, even if you are
missing a family heirloom.Vintage holiday
style is hot, from aluminum trees to strings of
lights with big colored bulbs to little figurines
of characters from the classic stop motion
animation special “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed
Reindeer.”Heck, Rudolph even has his own
Facebook page.
Especially popular right now are decor-
ations reminiscent of the 1950s and early
1960s (our country’s collective childhood
at the moment). So even if you don’t have
specific memories of
the past, you can
celebrate with
a more general
retro vibe ...
just don’t get
cut on that silver
Christmas tree.
Vania Agee Reckard is used to the askew glances she sometimes receives.
As the author of the popular blog “Christmas Rapping”, she’s “come clean”
about her obsession with the holidays by revealing her Christmas collections,
targeted holiday travel and even organizer notebooks to an enthusiastic and
sometimes incredulous readership.
“I have had basically two reactions: people that are happy that there is
someone else out there like them, and then people who have no idea what this is
all about,” she says.
Still, no matter how many notebooks Reckard has filled with decorating ideas,
she is simple when it comes to decking her family’s halls.
“I’m not a cover-every-surface decorator,” she explains.
Probably her most significant holiday item is a nativity figurine set that she
displays on her coffee table. Although it is a collectible brand (Fontanini), Reckard
lets her daughters Sophie and Elisabeth play with it; it isn’t breakable, and she
wants them to be able to enjoy it too.
“My mom had a really simple nativity, and having one reminds me of growing
up,” she says.
After she was married and first decided to purchase one of her own, Reckard
looked for one “that reminded me of my mother’s, but when I couldn’t find one
I liked in that style, I decided to go in the opposite direction.”
Her nativity is full of realistic human details, and Sophie especially loves
moving the pieces to create an informal parade around the edge of the table.
Carrie Morey, owner of Callie’s Charleston Biscuits, also thinks of family when
she decorates for Christmas.
“I have ornaments passed down in my family, ornaments I made, and now
we’re adding to that with the ones my children have made in the past few years,”
she says.
She also has about 15 sand dollar ornaments that are important to her.
Her mother, Callie, collected the shells on the beaches of Sullivans Island, Kiawah
and Seabrook years ago.
“She used to have the ultimate Lowcountry Christmas tree, decorated with
bleached sand dollars and white lights,” Morey explains. “I loved it.”
The natural beauty of the sand dollars were accentuated with simple gold
ribbon, and today, Morey remembers that tree as she hangs those remaining sand
dollars on her own tree. Like many families, the tree is the centerpiece of the her
holiday décor, and she always plans a relaxed Sunday night dinner for extended
family to join in the decorating fun with her three girls: Caroline, Cate and Sarah.
Carl Kriscovich thinks about children, too – his grandchildren – while decorating
one of the numerous trees that he and his wife, Bonnie, have in their home.
The couple own A Charleston Christmas on Market Street, and they have
stores in Hilton Head, Savannah, Ga., and Amelia Island, Fla., as well – so it’s only
logical that they would have access to plenty of decorating options. And although
they are in the business of knowing the newest trends in holiday décor, the
special tree for the kids is all about one of their past collections from the 1980s.
“We have one tree full of Polish glass ornaments,” Carl says. “We’re keeping
those for the grandkids.”
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O Christmas Treeor many families, picking out the Christmas
tree is one of the highlights of the holiday
season – whether it’s spending an afternoon
in the country cutting your own or wandering
through rows on a corner tree lot.
The first consideration, regardless of where you
find your tree, is whether it will be live or cut.
“Most people choose a cut tree,” says Steve
Parsley, a horticulturalist at Abide-A-While Nursery
in Mount Pleasant, “but some people want a live
tree that they can replant after the holidays are
over. One of the advantages is a live, replanted
tree doesn’t fill up a landfill.”
He says boxwoods and junipers are popular
picks. “They can be trimmed easily, and some can
sit on a table in their containers.”
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According to George Hyams, owner of Hy-
ams Garden and Accent, many buy the Leyland
cypress and juniper in containers. “It’s best not
to keep them inside more than two weeks. They
won’t be happy in the house.”
Of the cut trees, Hyams says the Fraser fir, a
large tree imported from the mountains, is the
most popular. “It accounts for 95 percent of sales
(of Christmas trees).” Other favorites include the
blue spruce and Eastern red cedar.
If you want a cut tree, Parsley and Hyams both
recommend shaking the tree to see how many
leaves or needles fall. If a large number fall,
it can indicate that the tree was cut long ago.
A recently cut tree is best.
If you want to cut your own, visit a tree farm
such as Toogoodoo Christmas Tree Farm on
Yonges Island. Owner Julie Walters says one of
the benefits of cutting your own is that you know
it’s fresh. “You’re not getting a tree that’s been
sitting in a parking lot. It’s an extremely fresh tree.
It’s also a South-Carolina-grown tree, and that
means a lot to a lot of people.”
Among the more popular varieties at Toogoo-
doo are the Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Caro-
lina Sapphire (a cultivar of Arizona cypress) and
white pine. The farm also imports Fraser firs.
Tree care tips are similar for cut and live trees.
For live trees, Hyams recommends putting ice
cubes in the container. “You don’t want them to be
soaking wet, and that’s a good way to keep it from
drying out. Just remember to put a tray under it.”
For cut trees, Parsley says to make a cut on the
trunk before adding water. The fresh cut will help
the tree absorb water; otherwise it will seal itself.
You should use lukewarm water, never hot.
Hyams suggests putting the tree in a bucket of
water in a shady area and keeping it there over-
night to let it absorb the water. “When you bring
it inside, keep it away from vents. Air blowing on it
dries it out,” he says.
Keeping the tree hydrated is important, too.
Hyams says water is all you need, although Parsley
recommends adding sugar to the water to keep
the leaves green.
To get a nice shape from a misshapen tree,
Hyams suggests taking pruned limbs and reattach-
ing them in another area by wrapping with wire.
By Sheila Watson; originally published in
Holiday Traditions, November 2005.
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Do It Yourselfere’s some garland-making advice and
a few general tips, all adapted from
ehow.com and the Clemson Extension
Service’s Home and Garden Information Center.
• Work over newspapers – this can be messy.
• Pines, firs and cedars are good to use for in-
door decoration because they’re slow to dry out
and they hold their needles well at warm interior
temperatures. For a detailed list of greenery
options you’re likely to see in this area, as well
as advice on keeping greenery fresh and which
types are hazardous to pets and children, visit
www.clemson.edu/extension.
• Items you’ll need for an 8-foot garland
include an 8-foot length of heavy twine, No. 24
floral wire (also called paddle wire; look for it
where craft supplies are sold) and garden shears.
• Some of the places you can use garlands are
draped over a picture, door, window or mantel;
piled on a piano; or curved around groups of
family photos on an entryway table.
Step by StepSTEP 1: Gather evergreen trimmings. Place
an 8-foot length of heavy twine on a large, flat
surface. Tie a loop in one end as a handle.
STEP 2: Attach No. 24 floral wire to the loop
end of the twine. Keep the wire attached to the
spool and unravel it as needed.
STEP 3: Select several pieces of different
types of greenery and bunch them together
with all the stems at the same end. Place the
bundle of foliage at the loop end of the twine
with the stems pointing toward the long end of
the twine.
STEP 4: Wrap the floral wire around the
stems and twine to secure them in place.
Wrap the floral wire around the bundle twice
and then pull it tight, making sure to leave the
wire attached to the twine.
STEP 5: Gather another bundle of foliage
and lay it so that the stems overlap the first
bunch and cover the stems. Make sure that
all the stems are facing the same direction.
Continue the process of overlapping the
bunches of foliage and wiring them to the
twine until you run out of twine.
STEP 6: When you get to the end of the
twine, twist the wire tightly around the last
bundle’s stems, and knot the wire and the string
together. Leave some extra wire, about 10
inches long, if you’ll need to attach the garland
to another item. Cut the wire with scissors or
pruning shears.
• STEP 7: If hanging the garland, use evenly
spaced tacks, nails or picture hooks so it is well-
supported and hangs uniformly.
TIPS FOR MAKING A GARLAND
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*Originally published in Lowcountry Living, November/December 2006.
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Around the TableIDEAS AND INSPIRATIONS FOR SERVING, DECORATING AND CENTERPIECES
ome of us go for months without using our dining rooms, but this time
of year we’re sure glad they’re there. Eating at the kitchen table is always
comfortable and familiar, but November and December are prime time
for platter-packed parties and big sit-down dinners with extended family.
Lowcountry innkeepers Linda Shelbourne of Linwood Bed & Breakfast in
Summerville and Karen Spell Shaw of the Governor’s House Inn in Charles-
ton share the following tried-and-true advice for presenting a festive table.
• BRIGHTEN BLEARYEYES WITH FRUIT.For a breakfast table, Shelbourne often
uses a platter of fresh fruit as a center-
piece. “It’s colorful and simple and people
can help themselves to the things they
like,” she says. Citrus-fruit colors – orang-
es, yellows, ruby-pinks and greens – are
great for helping get the eyes open in
the morning.
• USE YOUR PRETTIEST THINGS – linens, the “good” china,
any lovely old spoons or salt shakers or serving pieces handed down
through the family.
• MIND THE LINE OF SIGHT.Most of us have sat at a dinner table with a
floral centerpiece so big that we can’t see the
person across from us, much less carry on a
conversation, without constantly bobbing and
weaving to see around the vase or the stuff
spilling out of it. Shelbourne has a neat solu-
tion – one that lets the hostess show off a little
with an out-of-the-ordinary arrangement but
still keeps the lines of sight clear. Pick up a tall,
inexpensive, clear plastic vase at a discount or
crafts mega-store. Fill the vase nearly to the top with colored ornaments,
perhaps red, then nestle a shallow bowl just inside the top of the vase.
Saturate some water-retaining florists’ foam (such as Oasis) and add that to
the bowl, then arrange a selection of greenery by inserting the stems into
the foam. Magnolia, pine, holly, nandina and other backyard favorites are
great choices.
• ADD FLORALS AND FLAMES.The most famous holiday flower, the
poinsettia, is lovely in groups on a dining
room buffet, sideboard or in the middle of
a table. Shaw uses poinsettias and candles
on the dining room table at the holidays.
“Nothing is as lovely as candles,” she says.
“Everybody looks good by candlelight, and
it puts everyone in a very festive mood.”
• CONVEY “MAKEYOURSELF AT HOME.”Shelbourne makes sure her guests
know that they don’t have to wait
for breakfast to get their caffeine
kick – they are more than welcome to
help themselves to coffee as soon as
they get up. She makes sure before
bedtime that they know how to work the coffeemaker and know where all the
necessary add-ins are located. Shaw says, “I have one friend that I visit who
always, when she hears me stirring around in the morning, will come knock on
my door with a mug of coffee for me and say, ‘This is to help you start your
day.’ I really like that.”
• PERSONALIZETHE SEND-OFF.If you’re having meals with overnight guests,
make a mental note if they rave about the
cinnamon-pecan bread you bought at a local
bakery or the coffee you found at a gourmet
shop in town. It’s a nice touch, Shelbourne says,
to pick up the same product to send back home
with your guests. You can even make them a
goodie bag for the road. “Use those holiday gift
bags that we all save and include some bottled
water, crackers, any leftovers of that cake you served that they loved, an apple
or banana. You could write a little note saying, ‘Have a safe trip home.’”
Now that’s Lowcountry hospitality.
By Ann MitchellThrash; originally published in Lowcountry Living,
November/December 2006.
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I t was a Charleston native – Joel Poinsett – who first brought
the poinsettia to the United States.
Born in the Holy City in 1779, Poinsett was well-educated in
medicine, law and military science and spoke Spanish, French,
Italian and German fluently. He was the U.S. secretary of war, the
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It was from Mexico that he brought back a distinctive plant –
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ENCHANTINGEVENTS
WHERE TO GO,WHAT TO DO
lll The Holiday Festival of LightsWhen: through Jan. 2Where: James Island County ParkCost: $10 per vehicle (1–15 guests), $25 pervehicle (16–30 guests) and $100 per vehicle (31+guests)Three-mile driving tour features more than 600light displays, Winter Wonderland and Santa’sVillage. Call 795-4FUN or visit www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.
lll Lights UpWhen: Nov. 20, 6 p.m.Where: Mount Pleasant Towne CentreEnjoy a special holiday performance bythe Charleston Community Band, a sneakpeak Santa appearance and horse-drawn carriagerides in front of the Belk Department Store.Visit www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com.
lll Chanukah BazaarWhen: Nov. 30, 5–8 p.m.Where: Jewish Community CenterCost: $5 for a dinner that includes soup, a latkeand a drinkFeatures craft projects and gift vendors.Call 571-6565, ext. 307.
lll Charleston Sleigh RideWhen: Dec. 1–31Where: Shem CreekCost: $40 for adults and $30 for ages 3–12, freefor children younger than 2Wrap yourself in a cozy waterproof blanket andsip hot chocolate during a leisurely tour of theCharleston Harbor. Visit www.ThrillerCharleston.com or call 276-4203.
lll Holiday Farmers MarketWhen: Dec. 4–19, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays and10 a.m.–4 p.m. SundaysWhere: Marion SquareLocal farmers and artisans showcase their bestassortment of food, art, crafts and gifts.Visit www.charleston-sc.gov.
lll Holly DaysWhen: Dec. 4, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Where: downtown SummervilleShopping, caroling, live holiday window displays,cocoa and cider and more. Call 821-7260 or visitwww.summervilledream.org.
lll North Charleston Christmas FestivalWhen: Dec. 4, 4–9 p.m.Where: Park CircleChildren’s events, marshmallow-roastingcrafts, farmer’s market, parade and annualtree lighting ceremony. Call 740-2531 or visitwww.northcharleston.org.
lll City of Charleston Tree LightingWhen: Dec. 4, 4:30–6:30 p.m.Where: Marion SquareCommunity bands and caroling, with Mayor JoeRiley Jr. and Santa Claus officially lighting the treearound 6 p.m. Visit www.charleston-sc.gov
lll The Annual Spirituals ConcertWhen: Dec. 4–5, 3 p.m. and Dec. 6, 6 p.m.Where: Drayton HallCost: $35 for adults and $30 for friends of DraytonHall.Features Gullah music and spirituals performed byAnn Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers. Cateredreception and informal house tours offered beforethe concert starts. Call 769-2605 or visit www.draytonhall.org.
lll Chanukah in the SquareWhen: Dec. 5, 4–6 p.mWhere: Marion Square ParkA celebration of the festival of lights with the me-norah, live music, crafts and food. Call 724-7305 orvisit www.charlestoncity.info.
lll The Charleston Christmas SpecialWhen: Dec. 10–19Where: Charleston Music HallCost: Ticket prices varyA musical variety show that includes a cast of localprofessionals as well as entertainers from all overthe country. Visit www.bradandjennifermoranz.com.
lll Holiday EntertainmentWhen: Dec. 10–12 and 17–19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Fridays and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. weekendsWhere: Marion SquareChildren’s choirs, bands and more.
lll The NutcrackerWhen: Dec. 11–12, 17Where: Gaillard Auditorium (Dec. 11–12); NorthCharleston Performing Arts Center (Dec. 17)“Charleston” version features hundreds of lo-cal children from downtown Charleston, NorthCharleston and Dorchester District 2 Schools. Call723-7334 or visit www.charlestonballet.org.
lll A Gingerbread House WorkshopWhen: Dec. 12, 2–4 p.m.Where: The Inn at Middleton PlaceCost: $15 for adults, $12 for ages 3–16, free forchildren younger than 3 with paying adultDesign an edible architectural masterpiece atan architectural award-winning inn. Reservationsrequired. Call 556-0500.
lll Grand Illumination: Christmas 1782When: Dec. 17–18, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Where: Middleton PlaceCost: $45 for adults and $20 for childrenStroll through gardens illuminated by torchlight,candlelight and starlight, and see the House Muse-um seasonally decorated and glowing in candle-light. Dinner buffet included; cash bar. Reserva-tions required. Call 556-6020.
lll Santa in the SwampWhen: Dec. 18Where: Cypress GardensCost: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6–12 andfree for children 5 and youngerSanta will arrive by swamp boat and take photoswith guests including pets. Local vendors will sellhandmade gifts and crafts. Call 843-553-0515 orvisit cypressgardens.info.
Happy New Year
Paradeslll City of North Charleston: Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.(Park Circle)
lll Annual Parade of Boats: Dec. 4 at 5:30p.m. (Mount Pleasant viewing) and 6:30 p.m.(downtown viewing)
lll Tri-county Fire Chief’s: Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.(from Meeting and Calhoun to Broad andAshley)
lll Mount Pleasant: Dec. 12 at Sunset (Hous-ton Northcutt to Sea Island Shopping Center)
lll Summerville: Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. (from West4th North Street to Main Street, Richardsonand Cedar)
Winter Carnival: Dec. 31 at the HolidayFestival of Lights at James Island CountyPark. Amusement rides, old-fashionedcarousel rides, bands, storytellers andfireworks at 9:30 p.m. Cost is $10 pervehicle for one to 15 guests.
Happy New Year Charleston: Dec. 31 atMarion Square and surrounding locations(starts at 4 p.m.). Non-alcoholic event fea-tures family-oriented concert and presen-tations to ring in the new year. Free.
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ho says hide-and-seek is just for kids?
This time of year, we all play at least
one part in the game – hiding gifts we
have for others, seeking gifts we hope someone
might have hidden for us, or even a little of both.
Here are a few hiding-spot ideas that just might
thwart your resident snoopers and keep your
secrets safe until it’s gift-giving time. Wrap gifts
(and use lots of tape) before you hide them so that
even if the snoop finds them, he’ll have some work
to do to get into the package undetected.
• Place small gifts inside old purses, bags or
briefcases and store them in a spare bedroom or
closet that isn’t used very often.
• Stash gifts in empty suitcases in a closet. Every-
one is used to seeing luggage stored there and
won’t suspect that it might not be empty.
They’ll Never Find it Here!CREATIVE HIDING PLACES TOHELP YOU FOIL THE SNOOPS
IN YOUR HOUSE
• If your children aren’t allowed in
the attic, take advantage of
that and hide gifts there.
• Store your gifts at work or
swap presents with a friend
who also has a snoop at
home.
• Put a tag on a wrapped
gift that indicates it’s for someone
other than the true recipient – for example,
put an “Aunt Jane” tag on gifts for your son or
daughter. If you think you might forget who the
gift is really for, jot it down in your organizer or
on a list you can hide in a wallet or purse.
In fact, it might not hurt to write down where
you hide everything – just in case you’re sneaki-
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■ Holiday Island on Jekyll Island at the JekyllIsland Club HotelJekyll Island, Ga.Nov. 27–Jan. 1
The hotel’s Holiday Island celebration featuresmore than a dozen events rooted in Colonialtradition. The Community Christmas Tree Lightingkicks off the season the Saturday after Thanksgiv-ing with an evening of hayrides, entertainment,faux blown snow and an appearance by St. Nick.
The usual afternoon high tea served in theGrand Dining Room is dressed up with instrumen-tal holiday music and fancier fare. The DickensFeast, brought to life by the Atlanta Acting Com-pany, is a musical dinner theater that is a favoriteamong regular holiday guests. From caroling atThe Club to animated holiday storytelling, thespirit of the season touches everyone who stepsfoot down the hotel’s Hall of Mirrors or views oneof its appointed, towering live trees. With Thanks-giving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day,holiday banquets are memorable, and the partydoesn’t end until New Year’s.Cost: variesMore info: www.jekyllclub.com
■ Christmas at Biltmore Daytime CelebrationAsheville, N.C.Nov. 5–Jan. 2
Enjoy America’s largest home decorated withdozens of Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths,bows, and poinsettias, miles of evergreengarland, and thousands of ornaments. This year,the seven-story high Banquet Hall will appearas if the Vanderbilt family has prepared for theemployee Christmas festivities. Tricycles, dolls,toy furniture, books, horns, trains, hoops andtops will hang from the massive, 34-foot Fraserfir tree, with garlands of evergreens, mistletoeand shining holly dressing the Banquet Hall din-ing table.
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includes access to Biltmore House, the Gardens andAntler Hill Village and Winery. The village links tothe winery, where visitors may take a complimentaryguided tour culminating with a complimentary winetasting. You will also find Santa and Mrs. Claus eachweekend at the Antler Hill Village Barn.Cost: Tickets start at $57 for adultsMore info: www.biltmore.com/visit/calendar/christmas.asp
■ Holiday Lights Safari Benefit at HollywildAnimal ParkWellford, S.C.Nov. 20–Jan. 2
Drive your own vehicle through nearly 100 acresdecorated with twinkling lights, dazzling holidaythemes, light sculptures, and a life-sized Nativity,all while herds of live animals roam the site at thisnature park just outside of Spartanburg.
Open nightly from 6 to 9 p.m. with extendedhours on weekends through December, the animalpark will also include children’s activities such aspony rides, a giant slide, visits with Santa and acampfire. Feed can be purchased for the animals.Cost: $6 per person; children age 2 and youngerare admitted freeMore info: www.hollywild.com or (864) 472-2038.
■ All Aboard The Polar ExpressHeart of Dixie Railroad MuseumCalera, Ala.
“All Aboard” says the conductor, as an hour-long train ride begins at the Heart of Dixie RailroadMuseum. Families are transported into the popularchildren’s tale, “The Polar Express,” and childrenare encouraged to wear pajamas as they ride therails to the North Pole, enjoy chocolate milk andcookies and listen to a reading of the book. Uponarrival at the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Claus visiteveryone on the train and each child will receivethe “First Gift of Christmas,” just like in the story.
This is a popular event, hosting approximately12,000 people throughout the holiday season, soadvance tickets are recommended.Cost: $23.15 per ticket, plus tax and processing.More info: www.hodrrm.org/CalendarofEvents/PolarExpressInfo/tabid/62/Default.aspx
■ Holiday Season in Old SalemWinston-Salem, N.C.Nov. 13–Dec. 30
Old Salem Museums and Gardens is a livingmuseum Moravian community of original build-ings, authentic craftsmen practicing their trade,collections of rare antiques and unique retail shop-ping opportunities.
A visit to Old Salem Museums and Gardensduring the holiday season is a step back to a timewhen the holidays were simpler, less stressfuland more focused on faith and family. Traditionalwreaths hang from the doors, lamp posts andfence posts are wrapped in their winter greenery,
the smell of fresh-baked treats wafts from the bak-ery and the sound of music drifts through the air todraw you into the holiday spirit.
All of the winter holidays and traditions arecelebrated, including Thanksgiving, New Year’s,Twelfth Night and much more, and there are nu-merous events, from candlelight strolls to wreath-making classes to holiday concerts.Cost: variesMore info: www.oldsalem.org/holiday-season.html
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he holiday season is quickly
approaching. During this time
of festive decorating, it is wonder-
ful to delight the eyes with seasonal
ornamentation, but the best way to
enhance the joy of the season is to tap
into the sense of smell.
The lingering scent of baked cinnamon or a
fresh-cut pine tree can instantly boost your holiday
theme and evoke memories, old and new. Try
these helpful tips to craft your favorite scents and
fill your home with delicious aroma.
WAX ONIt is effortless to create enticing smells with
candles. Simply light the wick, and the candle will
fill the air with pleasure. A well-known place to
look for season scents is Yankee Candle. Some
popular choices include “Sparkling Cinnamon,”
“Christmas Tree,” “Red Apple Wreath” and
“Holiday Bayberry.” Christen Henry, manager of
Bath & Body Works in Citadel Mall, suggests the
store’s scrumptious array of scents as well. “Va-
nilla Bean Noel,” “Twisted Peppermint,” “Winter
Candy Apple” and their newest scent “Snow
Kissed Berry” comprise this year’s collection.
OIL IT UPOils provide another wonderful option for creat-
ing a strong fragrance. A traditional way to use oils
is to place them in a warmer. However, reed dif-
fusers have become a popular trend. Simply place
the reeds in a fragrance bottle filled with an oil
By Caroline O’Hagan
of choice; the oil will collect in the reeds, releas-
ing the scent as it is drawn to the top. Pluggable
diffusers offer a similar effect. These options are
available in a variety of places, including Bath &
Body Works, Target, Walmart and local supermar-
kets and drug stores.
GOING TO POTPotpourri is a classic tradition, and it can be
purchased or made. This is also an easy way to
decorate. Centerpieces for tables can be filled
with seasonal potpourri items including pinecones,
cinnamon sticks and garland. Another idea is to
simply fill a decorative bowl with dried orange
slices and rosemary. Scented potpourri center-
pieces are wonderful items to use when hosting
holiday brunches or dinner parties.
CIRCLE OF SCENTSpeaking of decorations, wreaths are a fun way
to ornament your home with fragrance. Attaching
dried fruit not only adds color but also provides a
lovely smell.
Try using scented, dried apple slices (see side-
bar) and cranberries. Nuts can be used as well.
Nutmeg would be a good choice, especially if you
spray the wreath lightly with adhesive and sprinkle
some nutmeg cooking spice on top.
SWEET SMELLSAs a final suggestion, baking, of course, is the
easiest way to fill your house with delectable
aroma; however, not everyone has time to do so.
A trick to producing the illusion of baking is to
warm a pot of water and cinnamon sticks on the
stovetop. You can also purchase bakery items.
“Gingerbread has a strong scent, and it’s great
for the holidays because it’s something you can
eat as well as make items with,” says Bill Bowick,
co-owner of Sugar bakeshop.
In addition to gingerbread men and women
cookies, Sugar also sells kits for gingerbread
houses modeled on Charleston single-style homes,
providing customers with a unique treat that smells
and tastes as delicious as it looks.
Our sense of smell is a powerful influence in our
excitement for the holidays; so indulge in some
of these helpful tips to incorporate the joy and
warmth of season into your home.
Homemade Dried Apple Slices
Items needed: 8 apples, 8 teaspoons cin-namon, 1 teaspoon clove, baking sheet
Instructions: Preheat oven to 200 de-grees. Peel, core and cut apples intoapproximately ¼-inch-thick slices. Placeslices on baking sheet, and mix cinnamonand clove together. Sprinkle mixture onboth sides of each slice. Bake for six hoursor until dry.
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busy holiday season can make cooking elaborate
dinners a difficult task, but with a little thought and
preparation, you can have everything on hand to
throw together a few wonderful meals and simple snacks
in a snap.“For transparency’s sake, my holiday pantry really isn’t any different than
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that may occur.
It is also helpful to have cooked chicken in the refrigerator. If roasting a
chicken isn’t your style, keeping a rotisserie chicken on hand can go a long
way toward being prepared for on-the-fly meals such as chicken quesa-
dillas, tacos and chicken soup. (Just make sure you have a plan to use
the meat within a safe time frame.) Don’t forget that the bones from that
chicken are valuable and make a wonderful stock.
“If you don’t have time for that right now, save them in the freezer.
Homemade stock is far superior to canned broth or bouillon cubes. Give it
a try,” Solos says.
While roasts are great for involved holiday dinners (and a chuck roast in
the slow cooker is almost effortless), try to keep a few less time-intensive
cuts of beef around in the freezer like sirloin tips for beef stroganoff or
blackened beef tips over alfredo.
“One of the best things about the fall is that squash and root vegeta-
bles are all in abundance. Having these items on hand can bring wonderful
seasonal flavors from the fall right through the winter.”
Baked acorn squash or sweet potatoes, sprinkled with cinnamon and
brown sugar can transform plain meals like baked chicken with rice into a
meal rich with holiday flavors.
Lucinda Scala Quinn is the senior vice president and executive editorial
director of Food and Entertaining for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia,
and host of “Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn,” which airs on the Hall-
mark Channel. She suggests orange and marscarpone stuffed dates as a de-
licious and quick dessert or a bruschetta or salsa as simple crowd-pleasers.
Her advice for the best party ever?
“Enjoy your company over food,” she says. “To try and live up to per-
fection is not only building up to disappointment, but isn’t being together
with family, friends and loved ones the point of having holiday meals in the
first place? Include everyone, make preparing for the holiday an event in
itself and enjoy the meal yourself – being the hostess doesn’t mean you
need to be glued to the kitchen or that you have the sole responsibility in
THE KEY TO AN EASY PARTY IS AWELL-STOCKED PANTRY
HOLIDAY MEALSMade Easy
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making the meal memorable.” Blackened Beef Tips over Fettuccine AlfredoNote: While the water for fettuccine noodles is heating, cook the sirloin tips. Set
it in a place it can keep warm and make the alfredo sauce while the noodles are
boiling.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. sirloin tips steak
¼ cup Cajun seasoning
2-3 Tbsp. butter
flour (optional)
4 cups cooked fettuccine noodles
Cut the sirloin tip steak into ½- to 1-inch cubes. Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron
if you have one) over medium high heat; while the skillet is heating, toss or roll
the steak in Cajun seasoning, adding flour if you prefer milder heat. Add the
butter to the skillet, lift the skillet off the heat and tip the pan from side to side,
front and back, to coat the bottom. Return the pan to the heat and immediately
add the beef.
Quickly stir the beef for a few seconds. Then allow the meat to cook for two
minutes. Stir and cook an additional two minutes. The beef should be medium
rare and tender.
Alfredo Sauce
1¼ cup grated Parmesan or Parmesan/Romano blend
1 Tbsp. whole wheat flour (white will work)
4 Tbsp. butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup half and half
In a small bowl, combine stir the Parmesan and flour. Heat a skillet over
medium heat, melt the butter in the pan, then sauté garlic until just golden.
Add the half and half, then slowly stir in the Parmesan flour mixture. Stir con-
stantly and bring to a low simmer until thickened. Serve immediately over your
favorite pasta.
Makes 4 servings.
– Heather Solos, Home-Ec101.com, Recipes
Macerated Oranges with Stuffed Dates and PistachiosINGREDIENTS
3 oranges, peeled
2 Tbsp. grappa (Greek liqueur)
2 tsp. honey
¾ cup mascarpone cheese
1½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. instant espresso
2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
12 Medjool dates
1 cup salted pistachio nuts, in the shell
Section the oranges by cutting away each section from the mem-
brane. Place in a medium-size serving bowl. Stir in the grappa and
honey. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In another bowl, mix together the mascarpone, sugar, cinnamon and
espresso until well combined. Stir in the chocolate and set aside.
Cut a lengthwise slit in each of the dates and remove the pit. Fill
each date with ¾ tsp. of the cheese mixture. Serve the dates and
nuts alongside the bowl of chilled oranges.
Makes 6 servings.
– Reprinted with permission from “Lucinda’s Rustic Italian Kitchen,” by Lucinda
Scala Quinn/John Wiley & Sons Inc.
What’s in your pantry, happy holiday host?A pantry is like a tool box, and the more tools you have, the
easier it is to build great meals in minutes. Successful cookshave suggested the following items to get you started, andthese ingredients can be the basis of many a great recipe:
• dried herbs and spices (rosemary, oregano,Kosher salt, basil, cumin and cinnamon to start)
• dry pasta• olive oil• garlic• onions• canned tomatoes• rice (regular and wild for variety)• assorted cheeses• cookies or frozen cookie dough
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NAVIGATING WINE COUNTRYA good bottle of wine is in the
taste buds of the individual. Be-
come familiar with the style of wine
you like best and explore various
producers in order to develop a
familiarity with it.
“I love funky red Bur-
gundy, my grandmoth-
er loves buttery Cali-
fornia chardonnay,”
says Brad Ball, local
wine expert and owner
of Social Restaurant and Wine Bar. “It should be
noted though, that when dealing with imported
wine, certain importers are known for working with
the best producers of the region.”
WHEN CHOOSING WINE, PRICE RARELY MATTERS.
“You can find amazing values from Portugal and
South America, but if you want an outstanding
bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, buying the cheapest
one available would be a bad idea,” Ball says. It’s a
region that commands higher price points, so spend
the extra $10 for a better-established producer.
Ball says it’s always a good idea to bring a bot-
tle of sparkling wine to the host when you attend
a holiday party. “It’s the perfect primer to start an
evening and always much appreciated. Also, you
don’t need to spend the money on Champagne.
A great bottle of Cava or Prosecco are delicious
options as well.”
SPARKLING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Trevisol, Prosecco, Italy $16
Castellroig, Cava Rosada, Spain $20
Aubry, Grower Champagne, France $45
White Recommendations:
Encostas Vinho Verde, Portugal $10
(light, spritzy white)
Domaine Pichot, Vouvray, France $18
(serious Chenin Blanc with a hint of residual sugar)
Sass, Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon $18
RED RECOMMENDATIONS:
Belle Pente Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette
Valley Oregon $20
Damilano, Barbera d’Asti, Italy $18
Niepoort, “Twisted,” Douro, Portugal $20
STRESS-FREEPARTY SNACKS
• Dessert apples. Slice the top off several apples
and scoop out the core, leaving the bottom intact.
For an indulgence, stuff each one with a chopped
mini candy bar; otherwise, butter, cinnamon and
brown sugar will do. Splash a little water or cider
in the bottom of the pan and bake at 350 degrees
for 40 minutes, or until apples reach desired
tenderness.
• Spicy cheese crackers. Place a block of cream
cheese on a plate and pour a ¼ to ½ cup of jalap-
eno jelly over it (or blend the two together into a
dip). Serve with crackers and veggies.
•Texas Pinwheels. Place a flour tortilla in a warm
skillet and cook for one minute.Turn it over and
sprinkle with shredded cheese. As soon as the
cheese starts to melt, move the tortilla to a cutting
board and spread lightly with salsa and cooked,
shredded chicken. Roll, allow the cheese to cool
and set, then slice the tortilla roll crosswise to
form round sections or pinwheels.
• “Homemade”Cider. Pour cider into a pot or
slow cooker and add a cinnamon stick or ground
cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg; warm over low
heat. “Sometimes I like to add a slice of orange or
a splash of orange juice to brighten the flavor with
citrus,” says Heather Solos of Home-Ec101.com.
“As a bonus the whole house will smell amazing.”
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