North Charleston has, at times, had a reputation for being…how to say this delicately…one of the less enchanting corners of the Charleston region. It’s not exactly known for dreamy live oak avenues or historic mansions…
No two people have the same financial journey over the course of their lifetime. REV Federal Credit Union not only understands that; they celebrate it. This is a credit union deeply rooted in the Lowcountry community and committed to helping it thrive…
Kelsey Ferguson has grown up with Bobbles & Lace. This Maine native and Charleston transplant started her career with the company, fell in love with the brand, and now she and her husband are excited to share this fun…
Alayna Bowman knows a thing or two about spray tans. A natural redhead, she’s had great ones—and terrible ones. She knows the secret to a good spray tan is working with someone who listens to your needs…
Downtown Charleston. West Ashley. Mount Pleasant. To locals and visitors alike, these three areas evoke entirely different descriptions, expectations, and emotions. They can feel almost as disparate as they are separated by water…
Ask any local where to eat in Park Circle, and one restaurant inevitably makes it to the top of the list: EVO. Mmm. Just the name gets our taste buds excited. Great pizza…
At the forefront of businesses fusing sculpture and whimsy for all your decor needs sits HK Balloons, a Charleston-based company founded by Hampton Keith Bishop that specializes in inflatable art. Whether it’s simple decor, a colorful arch, or a grand centerpiece, Bishop can do it all. In fact…
If you own a home with a crawlspace, chances are you either never think about it or, if you do, you probably shudder. Crawlspaces are home to bugs, rodents, and all sorts of things we'd rather not contemplate…
Some stores are as much a product of the space they occupy as they are a part of it. When Sally Hester—a new grandmother, longtime Park Circle resident, and retired nurse looking for her next chapter—noticed more and more young families moving into the neighborhood…
Nestled in Mount Pleasant’s historic Old Village is a gateway back to 1937; the year Pitt Street Pharmacy was born. Founded by Washington “Wattie” Zeigler, this pharmacy has been serving Charleston from 111 Pitt Street for almost ninety years. …
Maria Scott always planned to own a business. What she didn't plan for was feet. But when the idea for her spa came to her organically, she realized she'd found an opportunity to redefine luxury in the Lowcountry…
Louise Thackeray has always loved plants. Born and raised at her family’s farm on Wadmalaw Island, Thackeray’s talent for Lowcountry flora blossomed early. From braving the Carolina-summer heat to grow and pick vegetables with her sister…
Meet Sara Chakeris. Born and raised in Charleston, the daughter of Caroline Chakeris—founder of the well-established women’s clothing store Madison Mathews—Sara is no stranger to Lowcountry retail and the art of textiles…
Coffee, pastry, and friendship: these three things are the foundation of Odd Duck Market’s charm. Launched in 2023 by two best friends, Andrew Hare and Jared Hellman, it quickly became a staple in the Park Circle community. Then in January of this year…
Anyone who’s ever woken up with a cracked or badly cavitied tooth understands: there’s no pain quite like tooth pain. It burrows into your brain, making it nearly impossible to think, work, or focus on anything else…
Latasha Tavelle is a woman with a mission, and we feel certain she’ll make it happen. When shedoes, the wine scene in the Charleston area will never be the same. Tavelle is the first Black female sommelier in Charleston…
By now, we hope you've seen our latest print issue of Fig Magazine. If you haven't, we suggestyou grab a copy, head downtown to The Palmetto Row Collective, and have every businessowner there autograph it…
