Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2021
We end the year with a bang - festive holiday tablescapes to help set the table for entertaining, and holiday fashion for the latest trends in what to wear this season. We also showcase our top picks for dining over the holidays.
We end the year with a bang - festive holiday tablescapes to help set the table for entertaining, and holiday fashion for the latest trends in what to wear this season. We also showcase our top picks for dining over the holidays.
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Tablescapes<br />
Inspired<br />
Holiday Table<br />
Settings<br />
Toys<br />
for Tots<br />
‘Tis the Season<br />
It can be hard to embrace the<br />
holiday season when in <strong>Charleston</strong>, the<br />
weather can be mild on any given <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
day, and Santa sandcastles are more common<br />
than Frosty. For those who find it hard to get<br />
into the holiday spirit, this issue is for you.<br />
We’ve got something for everyone to<br />
make the most of the upcoming season in<br />
these pages—whether you’re hosting for the<br />
holidays, interested in taking in the wonder<br />
of holiday light displays, or even if you prefer<br />
to cozy up with a brand new read.<br />
We have holiday table inspirations on<br />
page 62—our favorite feature each year—<br />
and a unique way to decorate your home for<br />
the holidays (Hint: use mirrors you already<br />
have hanging on the wall for an extra “wow”<br />
factor—see page 60).<br />
We’ve included our annual gift guide<br />
from local stores and restaurants for the perfect<br />
person on your list. We hope it will help<br />
make the holidays less stressful - and maybe<br />
inspire you to grab an item or two for your<br />
own stocking.<br />
Holiday events are back, and we have a<br />
detailed calendar starting on page 24, which<br />
includes many holiday-inspired favorites<br />
to bring some holiday cheer, including the<br />
Sound of <strong>Charleston</strong> special holiday singing<br />
performance—followed by cookies and cider—inside<br />
the beautifully-decorated Congregational<br />
Circular Church in <strong>Charleston</strong>.<br />
Speaking of events, our holiday fashion<br />
spread on page 70 will ensure you are the<br />
best dressed at all your holiday gatherings,<br />
from black tie events to incredibly glam<br />
looks for a New Year’s Eve celebration or a<br />
memorable holiday meal.<br />
A special feature this year is our profile<br />
of the Lebanon Christmas Tree Farm,<br />
a must-see working Christmas tree farm in<br />
Ridgeville that has been welcoming families<br />
to choose and cut their own trees since the<br />
mid-1980s. Be sure to check out their weekend<br />
Santa’s village complete with hot cider<br />
and cocoa. Each letter to Santa “mailed” at<br />
the farm gets a hand-written reply!<br />
Lastly, there’s nothing better than giving<br />
back during the holidays.<br />
On page 48, we profile the local Toys<br />
for Tots organization, which accepts donations<br />
of new toys for children to open on<br />
Christmas Day, and on page 50, we delve<br />
into the Dragon Boat <strong>Charleston</strong> organization’s<br />
Festival of Trees holiday fundraiser,<br />
which supports cancer survivors.<br />
‘Tis the season to be merry however<br />
you like, and I hope you find inspiration and<br />
joy in these pages.<br />
Jenny Peterson<br />
Managing Editor<br />
editor@charlestonlivingmag.com<br />
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