Ok, so a recent comment about one of our posts on Facebook got me thinking, and since I haven’t written a blog in a long time – like a long, long time– I thought it might be worth writing about. Or at the very least I can finally cross – Write Blog – off of my to-do list.  I’m originally… Read More “Vintage beach houses and childhood memories”

Garden City Realty was voted best vacation home rental company in the visitors voice section of the 2013 Best of the Beach contest, a specialty publication of The Sun News. This recognition marks the fifth year in a row that Garden City Realty placed in this category, taking first place in 2010 and 2009. Voting for the annual Best of… Read More “Voted 2013 Best of the Beach”

It’s been quite some time since I’ve made a blog entry here. Well folks, where to start? Last year was quite busy, we had a great summer. We gave away four family portrait sessions through our Facebook page to guests who stayed with us May through August. It was very successful and the photos turned out great! The winning families… Read More “Looking Forward to Another Great Year at Garden City Realty”

Where has the summer gone? Back to school commercials have already started inundating radio and television, and this Saturday I plan to take advantage of South Carolina’s tax-free weekend with my daughters back to school list in hand.  In just a few short weeks, the beaches will be empty and classrooms will be filled with anxious children readjusting themselves to… Read More “Where Has Summer Gone?”

Stock photography Spring is busting out all over and soon the days will be warmer, the evenings longer and families will spend more time outdoors resuming activities placed on hiatus during the winter months. It’s time to get those old flower beds popping with color, wash the pollen off the house, spruce up that front porch and dust off the… Read More “Spring Fever and Beach-Time Fun!”

My husband and I represent the millions of working class Americans who struggle to make ends-meet living paycheck to paycheck. Our budget does not allow for hefty mortgage payments in custom-built neighborhoods with comfy amenities. On the contrary, our comfort-zone includes; low mortgage payments, moderate neighborhood amenities and the realistic expectations of raising two children in a troubled economy with… Read More “Chasing the Dream…on a Budget”

One of the hardest things about planning a vacation with children is making sure everything you select; the area, resort and restaurants are kid-friendly and full of options for accommodating rambunctious and exhausted kiddos. I have two children; a 5 year old and 20 month old. Finding a perfect selection to satisfy both is often challenging.  My son, the baby,… Read More “Vacation Planning on a Budget”

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 “Seasonal Summer Beach & Inlet Treats Heat Up January”

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

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 “Thanksgiving at the Coast: Recipes for a Southern feast”