Celebrating Kids, Pets, and the Last Days of Summer
This month, we're celebrating both kids and pets. And as a mom of four kids and two very spoiled dogs, I can confidently say that both bring equal parts joy, love, and chaos into a home.
August always feels like a season of transition. We're squeezing in the last beach days, staying up a little too late, and trying to soak up every bit of summer before backpacks replace beach bags and routines return.
In just a few weeks, my youngest children—twins—will be heading to Moultrie Middle School. I'm not entirely sure how we got here so fast. One minute they were learning to ride their bikes, and now they're picking electives and talking about the future. While part of me wishes I could slow time down just a little, I'm incredibly proud of the kind, funny, and resilient people that all my children are becoming, and I can't wait to see them flourish in their next chapters.
Meanwhile, our dogs remain blissfully unaware of any seasonal transitions. They continue their year-round responsibilities of barking at delivery drivers, chasing lizards, and leaving dog hair on every surface imaginable.
What I love most about kids and pets is how they teach us to be present. To find joy in small moments. To laugh more, worry less, and appreciate the beautiful imperfections that make a house feel like home.
This issue is filled with stories that capture that spirit.
You'll meet the inspiring founder of Katie's Krops, a nonprofit that began with one young girl, a giant cabbage, and a simple desire to help others.
You'll also discover the story behind Golden Hour, one of Charleston's happiest traditions, where hundreds of golden retrievers gather on Sullivan's Island for a morning filled with sandy paws and wagging tails.
And if you're looking for one last summer adventure, join our writer, Sarah Rose, as she and her daughter set off on a memorable mother-daughter road trip through the mountains of Georgia.
As always, thank you for welcoming us into your homes each month. Whether you're preparing for a new school year or soaking up the final days of summer, I hope this issue inspires you to embrace the beautiful chaos, cherish the people (and pets) you love, and savor the season you're in.
See you next month!
August 2026
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ARTICLE BY KRISTI SELLERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KYLE SHEETS
From first haircuts to lifelong customers, Arrow Barbering Co. is building community one visit at a time.
A barbershop has long been more than a place for a trim. It's where conversations happen and community is built. At Arrow Barbering Co., that sense of connection is just as important as the haircut itself.
Founded and owned by brothers Pete and Andy Phipps, Arrow Barbering Co. was built on a shared passion for quality barbering, authentic relationships, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Their vision has grown to 12 shops, each committed to serving their communities.
According to Andy Phipps, “Most guys look at getting a haircut as an errand. We wanted to create an atmosphere where a haircut is fun. From the start, we have hired stylists with great personalities, offered clients a free beer, and designed spaces that feel upbeat. From how we decorate, to our merch, to our “Guaranteed Shorter Hair” tagline, we want the Arrow brand to be fun.”
That welcoming spirit extends to every client who walks through the door, including young customers. Whether it's helping calm first-haircut jitters, getting kids ready for a new school year, or simply making every family feel comfortable, the team believes every visit should be a positive one.
“Our Mount Pleasant location will open at the newly renovated Fairmount Landing in August 2026. We will open a shop in the new Ashley Landing development in West Ashley in 2027,” says Andy.
While hairstyles and trends may evolve, genuine hospitality never goes out of style. For Pete, Andy, and the entire Arrow Barbering Co. team, success isn't measured only by great haircuts, it's found in
the relationships they build with clients who return year after year, often bringing the next generation along with them.
According to Andy, “From the start, we have sought to have Arrow be a cornerstone of the local community. We participate in local events, donate to local non-profits, showcase local artists and artisans, and partner with local breweries. Coming to Charleston, we look forward to participating in the local community.”
Whether it's a child's first haircut or a fresh look for a new season, Arrow Barbering Co. is committed to making every visit one to remember. To learn more about their services, visit guaranteedshorterhair.com
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to the Mountains A MOTHER-DAUGHTER ESCAPE
Perched above the clouds, this mountaintop retreat offers unforgettable views and quality time together.
ARTICLE BY SARAH ROSE
Once home to the Cherokee people and established later by Scottish settlers, Rising Fawn, Georgia is perched on a plateau overlooking Pigeon Mountain and a cavernous valley dense with forests. Crowning the rugged landscape at 2,300 square feet above sea level is Cloudland, a stunning 245-room luxury resort that opened in Feb. 2024. While many visitors are drawn to the property for its proximity to Lookout Mountain and Cloudland Canyon State Park, where outdoor adventures such as hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and hang gliding abound, my teenage daughter Sophie and I booked a stay so that we could experience the locally-sourced food, fresh air, a change of scenery and some peace and quiet while relaxing by the pool.
After arriving at the valet parking, we checked in, dropped bags off in our spacious room with a view, changed into swim suits and cover-ups and set out to get a lay of the land.
On the main floor, we found The Pocket Cafe, which serves coffee and pastries for breakfast, lite bites and sandwiches for lunch, pizza in the evenings and a happy hour that was in full swing with two complimentary beverages from a selection of pinot grigio, pinot noir and a variety of Mom Water.
Across the lobby is the library, tastefully decorated with leather-tufted sofas and chairs upholstered in tartan plaid as a nod to the region’s Scottish heritage. Its walls are lined with built-in bookshelves brimming with tomes of every genre, along with puzzles and games for every age.
On the terrace level downstairs, there is a full-service spa, Selah, a state-of-the-art gym that’s open twenty-four hours and a Peloton room with seven bikes. On the same floor, a spacious living room featuring a massive wood-burning fireplace and a large-scale topographical map of Lookout Mountain opens out onto a lawn that leads to the near cliff-side heated infinity pool
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and sizable hot tub. Conveniently, servers from the adjacent Skyside open-air restaurant and bar deliver food and beverages to the pool area.
After a swim that felt as though we were floating in the clouds, Sophie and I enjoyed an early dinner at Skyside, where menu choices include a burrito bowl, lollipop chicken wings, a crispy grouper or brisket sandwich and a kitchen sink salad, along with a robust selection of beer that are all produced within a two-hour radius. Although it was hard to choose a favorite from a tasting presented by the bartender, I went with the Snake Handler, a refreshingly hoppy Double IPA made in Alabama by the Good People Brewing Company.
For dessert, Sophie and I picked up complimentary smores supplies from the front desk and pulled up a couple of chairs at one of several fire pits stationed around the property.
The next morning, we set off on a golf cart tour to check out the rest of the resort, including the Highlands, an intense mountainous award-winning golf course designed by Reese Jones and Bill Bergan. From a distance, we could see Cloudland’s other crown jewel, The Keep, which requires shuttle transportation. Named the number one best new golf course by Sports Illustrated and the second best by Golf Digest, The Keep has 18 walkable holes and caddies are available. Also onsite is a six-hole short course, driving range and putting green. Access to two newly opened tennis courts, a pickleball court and a one-mile hiking trail are also complimentary.
ABOUT THE WRITER
As a resident of the Lowcountry for over twenty years, freelance writer, journalist, editor, independent researcher, book collector and food and wine enthusiast Sarah Rose has spent most of her life traveling and living around the world. She and her fourteen-year-old daughter Sophie also love taking road trips around the country together to learn about history, cuisine, culture and lifestyle.
“A swim that felt as though we were floating in the clouds”
With the rest of the afternoon spent at the pool, we were ready for dinner at the Auld Alliance, Cloudland’s signature restaurant. As the first and only Scottish and French concept in the country, Auld Alliance is named for the earliest bond formed between two nations, when in 1295 C.E., Scotland and France organized against England.
Behind the scenes of the upscale establishment, French-trained local chef du cuisine, Christopher Cofino and a team of three Scottish chefs with experience in Michelinstarred restaurants, use only fresh, seasonal produce and protein that is sourced directly from nearby farms in North Georgia and Tennessee.
In a welcoming gesture, the kitchen sent our table a variety of breads, including treacle, and a side of pesto, along with a smoked salmon spread that was so good I saved leftovers for breakfast. For a starter, I ordered oysters on the half shell with mignonette, paired with French Chablis. Sophie had filet mignon for her main course and I enjoyed the foie gras with a side of giant golden potato fries. To cap off our last night at Cloudland, the talented sommelier Ruth Verijnikova, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in 2013, shared one of her favorite vintages, a 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape.
On our way home, as we slowly traversed the mountain’s sharp switchbacks, Sophie and I agreed that this trip was exactly the reset we’d been hoping for –and we can’t wait to go back again soon to experience it all over again.
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SEEDS OF KINDNESS
How one young girl's idea transformed hunger relief in the Lowcountry.
ARTICLE BY SARAH ROSE
At nine years old, Katie Stagliano-Rios had grown up listening to her dad remind the family every night at dinner how lucky they were to have food on the table when others weren’t as fortunate. Wanting to make a difference, Stagliano-Rios thought that donating a forty-pound cabbage she’d grown
“The Mission: Empowering youth to start and maintain vegetable gardens and donate the harvest to those in need.”
from a seedling might be helpful. Through Fields to Families, she and her mother, Stacy Stagliano, connected with Tri-County Family Ministries, now Neighbors Together, and contributed the giant vegetable that volunteers turned into a cabbage soup paired with ham and rice, serving 275 people.
When the director of the charitable group, Sue Hanshaw, who has since retired, remarked how rare it was to receive fresh produce rather than packaged and processed food, the gears started turning for Stagliano-Rios, who told her parents she wanted to start her own garden so that she could grow more fruits and vegetables to donate. In fourth grade, she spearheaded a project to plant a garden at her school so there would be additional food to harvest and give to the community. She also sought out a mentor through the Clemson
Master Gardener program, Lisa Turocy, who taught her what crops to grow and efficient practices such as how to properly rotate them in different beds to make sure they had the nutrients they needed. While delivering a harvest from her garden to the only full-time local soup kitchen one day in 2010, Stagliano-Rios was confronted with a notice on the door that the establishment had closed due to a lack of funding. Although she was heartbroken for the people who relied on the program, the resourceful sixth-grader was not to be deterred. With support from her classmates and the head of food services at her school, she used the fresh produce to prepare a healthy free meal. That’s how she started Katie’s Krops Dinners, a monthly seated dinner at Summerville Baptist that regularly fed 150-250 people.
These combined experiences, along with her mom’s support, led Stagliano-Rios to start the youth-based nonprofit organization, Katie’s Krops, that same year.
Throughout middle and high school, the charitable program continued to flourish. After graduating, Stagliano-Rios attended the College of Charleston so that she could stay local and maintain the momentum she’d built alongside the family, friends and community who had shared the nonprofit gardening journey with her over the years.
Now, eighteen years later, the flagship garden, located on the campus of Crossroads Community Church in Summerville, harvests upwards of 9,000 pounds of produce such as eggplant, jalapenos, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe, beans, okra, butternut squash, herbs, and zucchini annually. According to Stagliano-Rios, everything the garden grows is organic with no pesticides, so that the organization can provide the most nutritious, healthy options to the community. “It’s important for everyone to know where our produce comes from and how it’s grown,” she says.
She adds that the mission, “empowering youth to start and maintain vegetable gardens and donate the harvest to those in need, as well as assist and inspire others to do the same,” is always at the forefront of her mind. As such, maximizing the harvest to make the greatest impact is the focus. “We have a lot of fun making sure that every year we can grow more and more,” she says.
Indeed, since Stagliano-Rios founded the program, Katie’s Krops has donated more than 900,000 pounds of fresh produce and served over 250,000 meals through its Garden-to-Table Dinners, which now provide meals for 750 community members each month. During the school year, students from the James Island Charter High School culinary program prepare one of the meal's featured dishes, while Chef Chris of Just Eat This Catering oversees the preparation of the protein. Dedicated family volunteers help prepare the remaining menu items, and additional volunteers
Katie’s Krops has donated more than 900,000 pounds of fresh produce and served over 250,000 meals through its Garden-to-Table Dinners
assist with packaging meals, grocery items and desserts for distribution. Members of the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office also play an important role in supporting the distribution process.
From the beginning, volunteers have played an integral role in Katie’s Krops' success. Throughout the year, the core group ranges in age from 1 to 12 years old; helpers of all ages are welcome to come out several times a week to plant, harvest, weed and care for the garden. Other ways to get involved are crocheting melon hammocks, baking goods for Katie’s Krops Dinners, following katieskrops on Instagram and Katie's Krops on Facebook,
donating to support the efforts and signing up for the newsletter at katieskrops.com
Looking back on the journey, StaglianoRios reflects on how one gigantic cabbage, along with the encouragement of her parents and the community, changed the course of her life forever. “My absolute favorite part about working side by side with my mom would be the relationships we’ve created with our dinner guests, the individuals, and families we donate our produce to, and the organizations we partner with. They are truly like a second family, and through good times and tough times, we have created such a wonderful bond and have such love for each other.”
THE HAPPIEST HOUR
WHERE SULLIVAN’S ISLAND MORNINGS TURN INTO SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE
If you've ever strolled down Sullivan's Island and suddenly found yourself surrounded by a sea of wagging tails, sandy paws, and smiling faces, chances are you've stumbled upon Golden Hour.
What began as a simple Saturday morning tradition between friends has quietly grown into one of Charleston's most heartwarming communities.
ARTICLE BY ASHLEY NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY HANNAH ALYSSA
Founder Hannah and her golden retriever, Brinkley, regularly met her best friend, Kendra, and her golden, Eddy, for beach mornings on Sullivan's
Island. As they shared photos and videos of the dogs online, more and more people began asking the same question: "Can we come too?"
The answer was yes—and Golden Hour was born.
The first official meetup welcomed just eight golden retrievers. Today, more than 150 Goldens often gather on the beach, creating a joyful scene that has become a local favorite. Dogs race through the surf, splash in the waves, chase tennis balls, and greet one another like old friends while their owners laugh, chat, and form friendships of their own.
"It's chaotic in the best way," Hannah says. "It really feels like every golden retriever's favorite day all in one place."
While the Goldens may be the stars of the show, it's the people behind the leashes who have made Golden Hour so meaningful. Hannah has watched countless friendships form between owners, much like her own friendship with Kendra, which began years ago while walking Brinkley and Eddy on the Pitt Street Bridge. What started as a shared love of dogs has blossomed into a community that extends well beyond the beach.
She never expected Golden Hour to grow the way it has. Today, people travel from across the country just to attend, and some visitors don't even own a dog—they simply come to experience the happiness that fills the shoreline.
One story has stayed with her in particular. A family shared that their father, who was battling a terminal illness, found genuine joy in sitting on the beach watching the Goldens play. It's moments like these that remind Hannah that something as simple as gathering together can have a profound impact.
That ability to brighten someone's day isn't limited to Golden Hour. Brinkley, now five years old, is also a certified therapy dog who volunteers each week at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, bringing comfort and smiles to young patients and their families. Whether he's visiting children in the hospital or sprinting across Sullivan's Island with dozens of his golden friends, Brinkley seems to embody exactly what Golden Hour is all about: kindness, connection, and unconditional joy.
Golden Hour continues throughout the summer and early fall, with meetup dates announced on Instagram (@goldenhourchs). While the events take place on a public beach, Hannah hopes they'll always remain centered around golden retrievers and the uniquely sweet temperament that makes the gatherings so special.
For Hannah, Golden Hour is proof that community often begins with something wonderfully simple. In this case, it started with one golden retriever, a Saturday morning at the beach, and an open invitation.
Now, it's one of Charleston's happiest traditions—a place where dogs run free, strangers become friends, and everyone leaves with a smile.
Hannah & Brinkley -
photo by Julie Livingston
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A home is made up of countless details, but sometimes it's the finishing touches that have the largest impact. From controlling natural light to improving energy efficiency and creating a welcoming atmosphere, window treatments can transform the way people experience their homes. At ResCom Designs, owner Kyle Huggins has spent years helping homeowners discover that the right window coverings are about much more than just style.
According to Kyle, “I wanted something different that worked with my passion for color, design, and technology, along with the joys of meeting people. These checked the boxes of what made me happy to go to work every day and continues to motivate me.”
Founded with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized service, ResCom Designs specializes in custom window treatments for both residential and commercial spaces. Every project begins with understanding how clients live, work, and use their space before recommending solutions that complement both their design preferences and practical needs.
As technology continues to shape modern living, window coverings have evolved well beyond traditional blinds. Motorized shades, smart-home integration, and energy-efficient solutions have become increasingly popular, offering homeowners greater convenience while enhancing comfort throughout the day.
ARTICLE BY KRISTI SELLERS
“ResCom Designs is not simply a provider of custom window treatments - manual and motorized blinds, draperies, and screens. The design option is only one aspect of what I enjoy providing to clients. What makes ResCom Designs different is another passion of mine - my love for technology - which motivates me to find smart home solutions for my customers,” says Kyle
Personalized service has helped establish lasting relationships with homeowners, builders, designers, and business owners alike. Rather than treating projects as one-time transactions, the team strives to create experiences that leave clients feeling confident from consultation through installation.
So many aspects of the client experience are important to Kyle like, “The smiles that you see when spaces have been transformed. The inner joy of helping persons to achieve their visions for spaces. The joy they feel when you hear them describing their finished projects to their friends, family, or neighbors. The journey begins as a
customer and ends with them feeling like a friend. It is really lovely to be able to help people - to make their visions for their homes a reality.”
As homes continue to become smarter and more connected, ResCom Designs remains focused on combining innovation with exceptional service. By blending technology, craftsmanship, and a genuine passion for helping people love where they live, the company continues to prove that sometimes the smallest details can make the biggest difference.
According to Kyle, “Looking ahead I want ResCom Designs to be the go to supplier for window covering solutions in Charleston. One of our challenges is that potential clients sometimes feel that we are out of their budget - nothing could be further from the truth! Yes, we work on
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The opportunity to allow everyone to have smart solutions and enjoy their home is my biggest motivation. I truly believe “when you bought your home your view was important and having the right shade to get you that with ease is a must.”
When he’s not working, you can find Kyle exploring, cooking and enjoying new restaurants with his family.
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TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
ON MARRIAGE, KIDS, AND THE COMEDY OF REAL LIFE
Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.
Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.
Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.
ARTICLE BY KALI KASPRZYK PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”
Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.
After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”
The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.
FEATURING TREY & KATIE KENNEDY
Trey and Katie talk about marriage, parenting, and the moments that don’t make the Instagram feed.
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summer is POPSICLE SEASON
KIDS AND POPSICLES ARE THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME PAIR
ARTICLE BY LINDA DITCH PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
As temperatures rise, children race to the freezer for this frosty treat or wait anxiously for the approach of the musical ice cream truck. Making homemade popsicles is a fun, kidfriendly activity. These recipes feature kid-favorite flavors with an added taste twist. The only tricky part is waiting for them to freeze.
SPICED GRAPE POPSICLES
ingredients:
Makes 18 to 24
• 2 quarts Concord grape juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 3 tablespoons whole allspice
directions:
Put all of the ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to barely a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the juice through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove the spices. Allow the juice to cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate until well chilled. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.
CHERRY LIMEADE POPSICLES ingredients:
Makes 18 to 24
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup lime juice
• 2 cups tart cherry juice
directions:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Add the cherry juice and taste. Add additional sugar or water if needed. Let come to room temperature and then refrigerate until well chilled. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.
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AUGUST
Local Farmers Markets
The farmers' market season is in full swing. Go support our local vendors! Mount Pleasant Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 3:30pm7pm @ 645 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant Market North: The 1st Saturday of every month from 10:30am-1:30pm @ 3520 Park Ave. Blvd. Isle of Palms Farmers Market: Every third Thursday from 4pm-7pm @ 24 28th Ave
AUGUST 11TH
Back To School
The first day of school for all CCSD students is here! From kindergarten milestones to senior year memories, here's to a successful and exciting year ahead for every student and educator.
AUGUST 15TH
Dog Day Afternoon
Splash Island Waterpark, 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC | 10:00 AM
Celebrate the end of summer with your furry best friend at the Dog Day Afternoon at Splash Island Waterpark, dogs get exclusive access to the leisure pool and kiddie pool to splash around before the waterpark closes for the human season.
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