Boy, I never thought I would say this, but I am ready to be WARM again. Not sweltering with 100% humidity at “feels like 115 degrees,” but warm with a few less layers would be nice.
After one of the coldest winters I can remember, March is upon us, and with it, longer days for all the things Lowcountry locals like best – festivals! Jesse Blanco gives us the run-down on don’t miss events on page 133. Wingfest, The Hilton Head Island Food & Wine Festival and the 40th St. Patrick’s Day parade (see article on page 104) are right around the corner and I am ready!
And just because every good thing in the Lowcountry must be shoved into the coveted months of March, April, and October, Dancing with the Local Stars returns, also vying for a spot on your calendar. In Cheryl Ricer’s story on page 96, we meet the contestants. This year’s line-up promises to be as spectacular as last year’s, with Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls and Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s CEO Natalie Osterman putting on their dancing shoes to raise money for the Kiwanis Club. Although at press time the event is sold out, WHHI will be live-streaming it again like last year.
Every March, we bring you our home and garden issue, and once again, Barry Kaufman returns with his recurring feature, “Property Envy,” in which we get a peek inside some of Hilton Head Island’s hottest listings (see page 33). It’s also time to get back out there and touch dirt – so put down those phones and head on over to Becca Edwards’ column about gardening and how to get started.
It’s spring, and you know we love fashion around here. The florals are floral-ing harder than Blake Lively on an “It Ends with Us” press tour, and we got to see some of the latest looks from local boutiques at our Farmhouse Chic photoshoot. We also got to see a chicken or two, with a side of fresh sourdough bread. A very special thank you to Erin Rollins, who hosted us on her lovely property.
Heather Quinn reminds us that amongst all the spring events and festivals, it’s also time to entertain the kiddos for spring break. Whether it’s a staycation or a trip (because if it’s with children, it is most definitely NOT a vacation), she has some suggestions. Cruise on over to page 111 for some laughs and suggestions for staying sane with the littles.
I will leave you with a quote, as this is a tradition my mentor had around the office, and one I think I’m going to start carrying on in my column every month.
“Ego is the enemy of what you want and of what you have: Of mastering a craft. Of real creative insight. Of working well with others. Of building loyalty and support. Of longevity. Of repeating and retaining your success. It repulses advantages and opportunities. It’s a magnet for enemies and errors. It is Scylla and Charybdis.” – Ryan Holiday
Go ahead – google Scylla and Charybdis. I’ll wait.
