The weekend is nearing and this one is looking to be quite nice, with temperatures reaching the 70s during the day and 60s at night. Not too shabby! The Myrtle Beach Market Common is a great place for strolling, shopping and dining, and if you’re looking for a real weekend treat, I suggest you hit up Travinia Italian Kitchen. Both… Read More “Jazz Nights at Travinia Italian Kitchen in Myrtle Beach”

If you’re in the Litchfield area and are in the mood for a pub-like experience with lowcountry flair, be sure to check out Quigley’s Pint & Plate, located in the Mingo Center, off Hwy 17 behind the Piggly Wiggly. Reminiscent of a British pub, with lots of wood and clean, modern lines, Quigley’s is a family friendly restaurant that boasts… Read More “Quigley’s Pint and Plate: A Unique Grand Strand Pub”

Today is a slow day, but a pretty one; we’ve been having some dreary rainy weather, but the sun has decided to shine today and it has put everyone in a great mood, although it has us natives yearning for Spring! So today, I shall just share some nice pictures of the Garden City and Surfside Beach area. Doesn’t this… Read More “Pictures of the Glorious Grand Strand”

To continue our recipe series, I thought I might post one that is always a crowd pleaser: Chocolate Delight. This extremely easy dessert is quick, simple and not too sweet, and is perfect for parties, tailgating, potluck dinners, and office get-togethers (it always disappears fast when I bring it for our office Thanksgiving). Enjoy! Chocolate Delight Recipe Crust: 1 cup… Read More “Recipes Along the Grand Strand: Chocolate Delight”

If you’re in Murrells Inlet and are looking for a little café with nice calm atmosphere, simple cooking and great prices, look no further than Salt Water Creek. (Don’t be confused; the name was Salt Creek up until a few months ago, but the menu and service remain the same). Locals and visitors alike can cozy up in a booth… Read More “Salt Water Creek Cafe in Murrells Inlet”

I belong to a local quilt guild, Coastal Carolina Quilters. It is one of several in our area. We meet once a month on the 3rd Monday at Ocean Side Village. We have 150 members and probably half of these members are Snow Birds. We have a lot of fun and we do a lot for charity. We sometimes have… Read More “Quilt Guilds along the Grand Strand”

Many visitors to the Grand Strand are familiar with The Original Pawleys Island Rope Hammock, but may not know much about Pawleys Island itself. Pawleys Island is located about 15 minutes south of Garden City, between Georgetown and Murrells Inlet. The actual town of PI is on the island itself, a barrier piece of land on which hundreds of old… Read More “Slightly South on the Strand: Pawleys Island”

Visitors to the Myrtle Beach area have once again chosen Garden City Realty as the 2010 Best Vacation Home Rental Company in the annual Sun News “Best of the Beach” contest. Murrells Inlet, SC (PRWEB) January 20, 2011 Garden City Realty announced this month that for the second year in a row, visitors have named them Best Vacation Home Rental… Read More “Garden City Realty Wins Best Vacation Home Rental Company For Second Consecutive Year”

Located next to the new Inlet Sports Lodge, Bliss is a nice new edition to Murrells Inlet. The owners have done a really good job of transforming what was formerly a ramshackle bar into a cozy, upscale establishment. The dining room seats about 50, with small tables and booths making for an intimate dining experience, and the exposed wooden rafters,… Read More “Bliss Restaurant in Murrells Inlet”

Quite recently, the trend of roller skating has been making a comeback. This staple of the 70’s and 80’s is now coming full circle, and children who may not have known what roller skating was are experiencing the fun. The Grand Strand is no exception. After many years of being vacant, the former Paradise Skate Center on 544 in Surfside… Read More “Let the good times roll! Skating at the Fun Warehouse”