Stop by Vanessa's corner at Liberty and King and see the special fall arrangements she whipped up for 2nd Sunday. She's also got a lovely assortment of wreaths and does custom work, both fresh and dried. Flowers by Vanessa (843) 991-1626.
Charleston Made
Who's coming to 2nd Sunday September 12
Charleston Made, FlowersFirst up, Sweet Jessamine Flower Truck. She likes the Library Society and Buxton Books, plus the village feel of Lower King. Thank you, SJ!
Sweet Jessamine at 2nd Sunday on King Street
Tate's Nation: Puzzle Pieces of Charleston
Art, Charleston MadeArtist Tate Nation creates a world--one could call it his own nation. It has motion, wobble and bright colors, mostly based on his home town, commissioned houses and local events like the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. He is as friendly and likable as he is skilled; Charleston's own Mr. Rogers.
Tate Nation has turned some of his paintings into puzzles, coasters and other needful things. Each of his puzzles measures 18 x 24", with a whopping 550 pieces.
Select from any of Tate's puzzles, toss them in your virtual Shopping Cart, and you'll enjoy three gifts:
• Free Shipping
• 5% off with promo code SUNDAY
• Hours of relaxing, creative fun
As your puzzle comes together, it will almost feel like you're painting with Tate. Post your finished puzzle on Instagram, hashtag #IpaintedwithTate.
When this is all over and you're dying for some real social interaction, 2nd Sunday will be back in downtown Charleston with everybody, including Tate Nation.
Pieces of History: Charleston Nostalgia Reigns
Art, Charleston Made, Jewelry, SculptureCharleston Rice Beads
Rice has a long history in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Rice originally came to the United States in 1694, when a ship sailing from Madagascar was blown off course by a storm.
Landing in Charleston for repairs, the captain expressed his gratitude by giving the governor of the colony a handful of rough rice grains. From this small amount, rice became a dominant commodity and export of the coastal rivers.
Today, the shape and texture of rice beads symbolize Charleston's long and bountiful history from humble agricultural beginnings.
Like the sun setting over the water, Charleston's own Gold Creations continues to welcome locals, new visitors, and longtime client friends who return year-after-year for irreplaceable mementos of their time here, timeless pieces that add joy and meaning to milestone moments and the treasured gifts of kindness, laughter, and good stories.
Many captivating pieces can be found in Rick Reinert's Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden at 179-181 King Street. Whether you're looking for one of Rick's American impressionist paintings or one of Lorri Acott’s impressionistic figurative sculptures, The Garden is the place to find it. Or online, today.
Rick Reinert's many accolades include a cover story in Time Magazine in 2000, when his commitment to painting caught fire, and he began creating seven days a week, nine hours a day, establishing the unique and passionate style that he is known for today. One of America's most prolific painters, his work has won distinctions across the country.
Acott's sculptures reside in private and public collections throughout the US and abroad. A favorite of collectors and critics alike, her work receives a powerful emotional response wherever it is placed. Above: Who Rescued Who?
Philanthropic Artist Fer Caggio has made coloring pages available for those of us who are feeling artsy and need a shove in the right direction. Creativity is frequently the way out of depression, boredom, ennui, and a host of other demons. "Clinical psychologists sometimes encourage patients to use artistic expression as a way to confront difficult feelings," Psychology Today.
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Share your co-creations on social media, tagged #Icoloredwithfer. And more will come soon! Mine is at right. I've always had trouble staying inside the lines.
Fer Caggiano shows her work at Lowcountry Artists Gallery at 148 East Bay Street. Open by appointment 843-577-9295.
As it Turns Out, Soap is One of the Heroes
Charleston Made
Charleston's own Old Whaling Co. soap has a gentle, creamy lather that is great for shaving, bathing, hands and faces. It is cleansing, moisturizing and lovely to use from hair to toes! The handcrafted soap bars are large, weighing around 5oz each.
Just a few examples are Coastal Calm, French Lavender, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, Seaberry & Rose Clay, Seaweed & Sea Salt. There are so many beautifully packaged, delicious smelling soaps available. The downtown store at 43 Broad Street downtown is temporarily shuttered, but their beautifully crafted, effective and affordable modern bath and body products, inspired by the sea, are available online, with free shipping over $40.
One of our all-time favorites, Savannah Bee Company will have you finding every excuse possible to wash your hands, just so you can relish in the luxurious lather and fresh fragrance. Wash all you want because Savannah Bee hand soap is made with skin-softening pure honey, a gentle but highly effective cleanser and moisturizer.
The bottle says hand soap, but it's gentle enough for your face, Energizing lemongrass and cooling spearmint, sweet orange blossom, rosemary lavender, too. 276 King Street is closed for now, but order online here and these sweet smelling saviors will come to your door at discounted shipping rates.
When your hands are clean and you're looking for something to do, here's another hero, our public library, CCPL. Free audiobooks, free internet access in the parking lot, virtual programs for kids and adults, audiobooks, streaming music, magazines, TV and music.
You can get your library card online, and the app is free too! Click here for CCPL'S extensive learn-at-home program.
Berkeley County has a similar online library program, and here's Dorcester.
Here's to us! Keep clean, healthy and in touch.