Garden City Realty Blog – Page 17 – Garden City Beach & Surfside Beach Vacation Info

January 15, 2013

Seasonal Summer Beach & Inlet Treats Heat Up January

Inaugural Taste of the Inlet Together,Murrells Inlet 2020 and the Inlet Square Mall will kick-off the Inaugural Taste of the Inlet on January 27 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Inlet Square Mall. Guests can delight in sampling various menu items from Murrells Inlet and Garden City Beach restaurants as chefs showcase their signature dishes and serve up a delicious… Read More

December 3, 2012

Coastal-style Christmas trees: A Garden City Beach holiday tradition

Whatever your style, whatever your budget, decorating in a coastal theme for the holidays can be as diverse and individual as you are. Gathered items such as seashells, starfish, driftwood, pine cones, Spanish moss and magnolia leaves work perfectly into any traditional seaside motif; the best part – these items can be acquired for free. Add powder-blue ornaments and ribbons… Read More

November 19, 2012

Thanksgiving at the Coast: Recipes for a Southern feast

Enjoy this final installment of fabulous Thanksgiving recipies that have inpsired our Southern coastal feast. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Chestnut & Oyster Stuffing1 (12-ounce) loaf French bread 4 tablespoons butter 2 onions, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon… Read More

November 12, 2012

Thanksgiving at the Coast: Recipes for a Southern feast

Here’s another appetizer idea for a coastal Thanksgiving, this one’s quick, easy and perfect for any occasion. Baked Brie in Phyllo 1 (6-inch) round of brie4-5 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted4 tbsp. butter, melted3/4 c. good quality jam (raspberry or strawberry)French bread, crackers or Pita Chips Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter each sheet of phyllo dough and place in a pie… Read More

November 5, 2012

Thanksgiving at the Coast: Recipes for a Southern feast

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but it is and just a few weeks away. It seems like just yesterday the beach was filled with thousands of vacationers donned in their latest swimming apparel as the scent of coconut sunscreen and freshly prepared local seafood filled the air. Even though the temperatures have fluctuated over the… Read More

October 22, 2012

Jack of All Faces

If you’re looking at today’s Jack-o’-lantern’s for a reminiscent reminder of the classic carvings from your childhood, the toothy grinned pumpkins with pyramid-shaped eyes and nose, you may have difficulties. That’s because, for many pumpkin carving has taken on a whole new life, propelling it to the forefront as a serious seasonal art form. Equipped with power tools and sculpting… Read More

October 15, 2012

Grand Strand Fall Festivals & Events

Fall is the perfect time for festivals along the Grand Strand. Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds create a perfect atmosphere for folks seeking activities to fill-up their weekends. With everything from the Greek Festival at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach to the Harvest Home Weekend Festival at Brookgreen Gardens, the festival scene along the beach has a… Read More

September 18, 2012

Shabby Chic Beach Design

Shabby chic beach decor is a quintessential design style that embraces the effortless and comfortable feeling of coastal living. Reworking repurposed furniture, fabrics and mismatched household items into an environment that favors distressed, weathered and faded features are just a few elements that help to create a shabby chic setting. Taking imperfections from the elements of nature such as shells,… Read More

August 21, 2012

Summer Recipe Series: Tomato Pie

I have a confession to make: I am a tomato fiend. To me, nothing tastes better than fresh, homegrown tomatoes in the summer. There are endless ways to utilize these wonderful fruits, of course- you can make salsas from them, use them on salads, sandwiches, or eat them sliced with a little salt, to name a few. But one of… Read More

August 15, 2012

Summer Recipe Series: Peach Salsa

Summer is in full swing and one of the greatest things about this time of year is the amazing fresh produce available. If you’re like me, now is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the freshest ingredients and make dishes that are full flavored yet still light enough to beat the heat without being heavy (because the last thing… Read More