For the active and eco-chic traveler, the United States’ most popular and energetic cities are home to luxury hotels that practice sustainable techniques. Many of these eco-friendly hotels are LEED-certified (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design), which means that they fit the United States Green Building Council’s criteria for sustainable practices. Some of these criteria [...]
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Charleston Naturally—Perfect Housewarming Gifts
Moving into a new abode is a huge undertaking. There are heavy boxes, packing and unpacking, and moving trucks to contend with. The process can be an emotional and physical strain.
Having gone through the sweat and tears of several major moves myself, I understand the importance of transforming a foreign space into your own. From [...]
Who Says Easter Baskets Are Just for Kids?
Some may associate the Easter basket as kids only, but who says adults can’t enjoy an Easter basket? And for that matter, who says your dog can’t receive an Easter basket? It’s time to crush the Easter basket kids-only stereotype and have some fun this spring.
First, let’s cover the basic components of a classic Easter [...]
Top 4 Destination and Day Spa Getaways
In order to lead a healthy and happy life, it’s essential to take time for yourself and unwind from the stresses of everyday life. From bubble baths to gym workouts and book-reading sessions to gardening, we all have activities we can do every day to help reduce the stress in our lives.
But those stress-relieving exercises [...]
Spring Flowers: Who Says It’s Too Early to Start Planting?
Spring is in the air here in Charleston, South Carolina. Well, almost. With the Festival of Houses and Gardens coming up this month, the Charleston Naturally team is ready to start planting.
Depending on where you live, it may be too early to start gardening outside. The good news is that it’s never too early to [...]
Spring Trips: Simplify Your Packing
Whether traveling for work or pleasure, deciding what to pack has always been an issue for me. No matter where I go, I always seem to over pack. Recently, I was introduced to
Lee Heyward, style coach and owner of Charleston Style Concierge, LLC, a company which specializes in teaching women how to achieve easy and effortless [...]
Pinot Envy at Charleston’s Wine + Food Festival
Did you know that Charleston, South Carolina is where the Cocktail Party originated?
My good friend Harlan Greene, author and archivist, uncovered this bit of Lowcountry trivia in a memoir. As I’ve said before, Charleston is a port city, a sultry melting pot of culture, food, art and music, a celebration of beauty, outdoors and in. And this [...]
5 Gardening How-To Information Sources
This post is the third in a series of 3 weekly posts focused on gardening resources — whether you’re a novice or avid gardener, I think you’ll find these information sources helpful. Make sure to read the other two posts in the series, Tips for Herb and Kitchen Gardening and Resources for the Novice and [...]
Nourish Your Baby’s Skin with The Finest Natural Products
Your baby’s skin is not only sensitive to the outdoor elements and temperatures but also to the products you use on his or her delicate skin. From diaper rash to chapped lips and cheeks, baby skin needs constant care and attention. When you use organic lotions, ointments, and treatments, you’re providing your baby with a [...]
Resort Basics: Items You Don’t Want to Leave Home Without
We’ve all been there: in a rush to catch our plane destined for the crystal waters of Bonaire or the fluffy slopes of Aspen, we realize we’ve forgotten to pack something important. Sometimes it’s the underwear. Sometimes it’s the cell charger. Other times it’s our toiletries.
Too often, the things we forget simply add stress to [...]


