Abstract artist Kate Long Stevenson lives and works in Charleston, SC. What Kate does so well is represent women. Her paintings seem to capture the core of who the specific woman is, but they also offer universal appeal. Any woman can look at one of Kate's paintings and see their own reflection. That's something I've really come to respect and try to emulate. Someone once wrote a comment on this blog saying they love the way I represent women, which is about the highest compliment I can get. When I was younger, I felt like I was the type of person who was not going to have a lot of women friends, but the older I get the more I love seeing all the beauty and goodness in the women around me. There is something artful and unique in every woman that deserves to be celebrated, and Kate tapped into that and carved a place for herself as someone who can visually represent the essence of what it is to be a woman.
Read MoreLooking to take a weekend road trip? Let the girls from Twine & Twig be your guides!
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last year, I'm sure you're heard of Twine & Twig ;) These Southern made necklaces are sweeping the country. I found them on Instagram right when the line launched. I remember they were being sold in Charleston, and I was very tempted to get in the car and drive up there!
Read More10 Questions with Sara Crosby of Produce Candles
A few weeks ago my friend Elise and I went to the Atlanta Gift Market. While we were there we discovered the Charleston-based brand Produce Candles and the brand manager Sara Crosby. Sara and I clicked right away. She had great style and was very passionate about their products. I brought home a few candles and have really been enjoying them. I have "Kale" and "Carrot."
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