Locally Owned, “Wild and Wooly” is a special place for Knitters, Quilters and Sewers!

I recently started knitting, and I must admit I am OBSESSED!  Super relaxing and rewarding!  But here’s the thing… I am short on time, right?  So I invested about 7 minutes on Youtube to learn my new skill… and it worked.  For a bit.  Then I dumped some money at Michael’s on some yarn, only to realize it is scratchy and itchy.  I was stuck, not knowing hot to move ahead.  So I took the plunge and walked into Wild and Wooly.  And I loved everything about it!  Locally owned and operated by Debbie Newman, this place is SOMETHING SPECIAL!  I was welcomed with open arms!

Not only do they sell everything you need for knitting, quilting, sewing, etc, but they know their stuff!  And they share their knowledge.  After spending about 20 minutes with Debbie, I walked out having learned some really great skills, armed with some soft, yummy yarn, and I am off!  I am creating some lovely items and enjoying the process.  But the best part is that there is always more to learn.  And the Wild and Wooly Team can help, they offer classes and events for all skill levels.  It is as much of a community as it is a store and I feel really lucky to have found this quaint little shop right down the street!

Oh, don’t believe me?  Click here to meet the team and tour the store on Facebook!

Wild and Wooly is located at 1212 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.  They are opened from 10am-3pm Mon- Sat.  Click here to visit their website. 

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The Power Of Thor! Helping “Hammer Out” Doggy Homelessness!

Meet Thor, winner of Red’s Ice House Pup Bowl.  Thor will be gifting his prize ($250) in appetizers and hosting an adoption event & fundraiser for LowCountry Animal Rescue.  Event will be held on Sunday, March 1 from noon-4pm at Red’s Icehouse on Shem Creek.

LowCounty Animal Rescue will have pets at the event for adoption! Everyone is welcome and we look forward to  seeing you there!

Follow the event on Facebook by clicking here! 

 

Old Village Neighborhood Events!

For more info, contact the Town of Mt Pleasant Recreation Dept. at 843-849-2061 and go to www.tompsc.com as most events require advance registration. 

Here’s Why I Love The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble Walk!

The Turkey Day Run is super fun, here are just a few things I love about it!

• This was my first road race, back in 2019!  I have been hooked ever since!
• What a great way to tour historic landmarks, the battery, and see tons of beautiful homes!
• The Turkey Day Run long-sleeved t-shirts are the BEST (I am wearing the 2015 T-shirt right now).
• The race is OVER 100 YEARS OLD!  FUN FACT!!
• Over 8,000 participants from 35 states, Canada and Mexico
• Walkers and runners allowed!
• Super laid back attitude… Crisp, cool weather!
• AND COSTUMES, DON’T LET ME FORGET TO TELL  YOU THAT PEOPLE RUN IN COSTUMES!!
• And finally, I eat guilt-free for the rest of the day!

If you are into this kind of thing, or maybe even if you have never tried it, I highly recommend this event as a great way to start your Thanksgiving Holiday!  Hope to see you next week!

Pitt St Pharmacy Grilled Cheese Eating Contest! It’s on!

Join me at the Pitt Street Pharmacy, Thursday, Oct 3rd at 6:30 pm for The Grilled Cheese Sandwich Food Challenge!   Randy Santel, professional food eater, will be pursuing his goal of winning 1000 food challenges in all 50 states and 50 countries.

The current Pitt Street Pharmacy Grilled Cheese Eating Contest Record Holder is David Hester, who ate 27 grilled cheese sandwiches on May 30, 2013.  Think about it… that’s 54 pieces of bread and cheese, not to mention, a good bit of Duke’s mayonnaise!

And Santel plans to crush this number?  We will see if he can!

Santel is founder and owner of foodchallenges.com. He has won over 779 food challenges and has over 860,000 YouTube and Facebook followers.  And although he will be eating big, he is an advocate for nutrition, fitness and personal wellness and won the  2010 Men’s Health/Spartacus Body Transformation Challenge.

The Pitt Street Pharmacy is such a staple of our community, and how fun for us to come together to watch this exciting and, well, yes.. cheesy event!  See you there!

 

 

New Art Studio on Pitt Street!

 

Charlotte Elizabeth Photographer

 

Formerly The Vault on King, Studio Shoppe is an epicenter of Art and Design, where fine craftsmanship and curated services merge to create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Situated in the beautiful Old Village of Mount Pleasant, Studio Shoppe offers 2000 square feet of signature historical beauty and unique expertise in photography, painting, furniture design, fashion and entertaining with a luxe local flavor.

This vibrant showroom, open studio and marketplace houses deluxe textiles and home furnishing from Loro Piana + luxury apparel, shoes and accessories from France, handmade gifts, and 7 creatives at work, offering original art and photography, handcrafted furnitures and a variety of specialized services.

Studio Shoppe also hosts a number of exhibitions & pop-up events with some very exciting collaborators.

Make Your Next Event SUPER COOL! Call Brian with Ice Age Ice Sculptures!

Thinking about how to take your event to the next level?  I found the secret!  Call Brian with Ice Age Ice Sculptures and let him help design something special.  He is super talented, professional and let’s face it… he’s cool  Here are some samples of his work, and to learn more, check out his website at IceAgeIceSculptures.com!

Blessing of the Fleet- April 28th

Looking for something fun to do on Sunday, April 28th?

The 32nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival is right around the corner, and it is so much fun! Held at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, the festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop! It doesn’t get much better than this!

Here is the Schedule of Events for the day:

11:00 am   Opening Band

12:30 pm   National Anthem, Mayor’s Welcome

12:50 pm   Blessing Procession on Pier

  1:00 pm   Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet

  2:00 pm  East Coast Party Band

  3:30 pm  Shrimp Eating Contest

  4:00 pm  Shag Dance Competition

For more information, click here.  Hope to see you there!

Need a Personal Trainer? Meet Dawn Blackstone with Blackstone Fit!

I love my Personal Trainer, she is THE BEST!  She comes to my home and challenges me to take my fitness program to the next level.  Oh, and I must mention, she makes it fun!  Each time we do something totally different and unexpected, and I really appreciate her breaking up the monotony of the dreaded work out!

Dawn Blackstone, owner/trainer with Blackstone Fit, resides in the Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Certified Advanced Sports Nutrition Specialist. She has been running Blackstone Fit for 12+years, and offers one-on-one personal training, small group training, and nutrition guidance.  She can meet you at your place of choice (your home, a local park or pool, and even the beach!) To learn more about Blackstone Fit go to blackstonefit.com  or check them out on Yelp!  Tell her Jackie sent you!!!

Betty Carlton Beer Mile- Benefiting I GOT LEGS! Dec 15, 2018

Grab some friends and join us as we DRINK BEER AND RUN 1 MILE! 

Crazy?  Maybe…  Fun?  Probably…. For a good cause?  Most definitely! 

DECEMBER 15, 2018, 11:30AM-2PM, COMMONHOUSE ALEWORKS

Proceeds will go towards I GOT LEGS’ ReEnabled Racing Circuit and I NEED LEGS programs. Both programs are designed to give people with disabilities a platform to raise awareness and the necessary funds for their specific individual needs.

Click here to register for this fun event and to learn more about the I GOT LEGS mission CLICK HERE