Sasee - April 2015

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From Pee to Perfect by Diane DeVaughn Stokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 My Two State Wedding by Marsha Tennant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Wedding Bouquet by Ann Ipock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Finding the One by Diane Stark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 A Gleam in the Eye and a Casserole in the Oven by Rose Ann Sinay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Conversations at the End of the Road: The Green Monster by Phil La Borie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Southern Snaps by Leslie Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Too Old for Romance? by Janey Womeldorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

In This Issue Read It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Spring 2015 Bridal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Living Her Dream: Tilghman Smith, Studio 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Spring 2015 Wedding Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Preserving the Past: Dr. Gary McKeel & J. Harold Cunningham, Rosewood Manor House, Marion, South Carolina . . 30 Designer by the Sea: Tara Grinna, Tara Grinna Designer Swimwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lasting Love: Luanne Pigford, The Pink Cabana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Fashion Forecast: Shop Smart and Dress One of a Kind by Whitley Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 April Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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letter from the editor My parents were married in the late1950s, and their marriage was fairly typical of the times. My mother didn’t work outside the home, but boy did she work around the house. A true homemaker, my mother shopped, cooked, cleaned and ironed absolutely everything. (Can you imagine ironing underwear?) She even hired someone to help her several days a week, but still never seemed to get everything done. Every weekday, when my father came home from work, a homemade dinner was on the table, her hair was “fixed,” and my gorgeous mother was dressed to the nines (in a dress, with stockings, heels and lipstick – really). Thank goodness she never made her tomboy daughter (me) dress for dinner. If he happened to come home for lunch, she made him a sandwich, cut it in half and presented it with a side of potato salad or something similar. I never remember him lifting a finger around the house. But, I do remember a lot of laughter between them, and I know my father worked very hard to provide a good life for my mother and me. They each had their job to do and were always there for each other. When I was raising children, things were very different. If I had ever run home from work to put a neatly cut sandwich on a plate for my husband at lunchtime, he most likely would’ve thought I was having an affair. I did do the majority of the housework and diaper changing, but it worked for us, and we were happy. My daughter is now married and raising two children born 15 months apart. The two of them work side by side; partners in raising their precious little girls. He is involved in every aspect of childrearing, from diapers to colic to finding the right daycare. They, too, are happy and share a lot of laughter. It works for them. Each couple defines marriage in their own special way.

After being widowed, I remarried, and our relationship is nothing like my first, but it works for us. When my son decides to marry, he and his future partner will create their own, unique definition of a joined life. With shared laughter and tears, we go through life together, creating an extraordinary “us” – and maybe that is the real definition of marriage.

RE: “Sleeping on the Day Bed,” by Sally Gosen Case Since my husband of 50 years passed away, I’ve been doing the same thing! [sleeping on the day bed] Sally writes about widowhood with great empathy, and thank you Sasee for writing about ALL of us.

– Kathi RE: “Southern Snaps: Lee Jones and Anne Hartis” I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful article. You made it personable and interesting…Thanks again to all at Sasee!

– Anne RE: February Sasee cover Kudos to the person who designed the [cover] of Sasee this month. I love the image and quote so much I have framed it to hang it in my study.

– Linda RE: “Just Call Me Grandma,” by Rose Ann Sinay As always, Rose Ann has me in tears, she always has a way of getting to the “heart” of things. I am blessed to be a grandmother and a great grandmother and Rose Ann has once again nailed that joy!

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Cover Artist Cheri Miller Ruby Red, by Cheri Miller On a whim, Cheri signed up for an art class as a junior in high school and immediately fell in love with painting. As she says, very tongue in cheek, “Since then, the art world has never been the same.”

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Voice

From Pee to Perfect

by Diane DeVaughn Stokes

Nothing leading up to our wedding was traditional. Even as Chuck was on one knee on the beach proposing to me, a homeless man came out from under the hotel pool deck and tried to pee on us, but we refused to let him rain on our parade. Then, Chuck got a speeding ticket as he took me home from the big engagement.

Two days later his mom found out that he had moved in with me and cried for twenty-four hours. It wasn’t because she did not like me, she just could not figure out how her only son, who never missed a day of Sunday school, could co-habitate before marriage!

Next, I was threatened by my boss at the TV station who said that if I did not agree to anchor the news at six and eleven, he would cancel my talk show leaving me jobless one month before my wedding, which is exactly what happened.

The next day I was at the bank getting a loan to pay for the honeymoon cruise.

Now, after all that you would expect the wedding to have been perfect.

Far from it.

A horrendous storm battered the area on our magical day, September 29.

Our first bad phone call came from the country club where they reported several leaks in the roof. But they assured us that they would provide plenty of buckets around the dance floor to catch the drippings.

Then an ominous phone call came from my sister who was stuck at the Charlotte airport, coming in from Philadelphia with my stepmother and stepgrandmother, as all flights were cancelled. They were in the process of renting a car to get to us on time since my sister was in the wedding. Thank goodness they made it.

Then as the organist was to play seven chimes announcing the wedding processional, the key stuck and continued playing over and over again…finally after about twenty chimes and lots of giggles from the storm-drenched guests, she gave the organ one quick bang with her fist and the chord cut us some slack.

The rest of the ceremony was lovely, but the reception was a big wet mess. And yet, the craziest part of our day was yet to come. One of the best pieces of advice we got from friends while planning our wedding was to wait a week

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before going on the honeymoon, as we would be too exhausted to enjoy it. That made perfect sense, so our plan was to spend the night back at our own house.

However, we never expected to have a house full of family as well. We knew that Chuck’s mom and dad were going to be spending the night in our guest room, but after the late arrival of my sister, her mom and grandmother, there were no hotel rooms left to rent, so we offered them our king bed. We took all the cushions off the sofa and slept on the floor. Not much of a honeymoon night, as there was no “honey,” but we were surrounded by family and surrounded by love.

Many folks might have thought that all these negative situations leading up to the wedding were signs of bad things to come: Turn back now while there’s still time! Run as fast as you can! What are you people thinking? But, the fact is, it’s all been pretty perfect ever since. After jumping through many hurdles leading up to our stormy wedding day, there’s not been a cloud in the sky since, just thirty-one years of sunshine.

Diane DeVaughn Stokes Diane is the Host and Producer for “Diane At Six” on EASY Radio and “Inside Out” on HTC channel 4. She and her husband own Stages Video Productions in Myrtle Beach. Diane is also the author of Floating on Air – A Broadcasting Love Affair, found on Amazon.com.

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I read T. Lynn Ocean’s Southern Fatality a couple of years ago and loved it so much that I had high expectations when I started reading this book. I am pleased to say that Mayhem in Myrtle Beach did not disappoint. I was able to relate to each of the characters and laughed out loud so many times that I lost track. This book is a witty read for established fans of T. Lynn Ocean and readers who are new to her work.

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Voice

My Two State Wedding

by Marsha Tennant

The story I am about to share is the truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth…so help me God! My nuptials, in April 1969, took place in two states, in one afternoon. My husband, Randy, and I started our journey in Norfolk, Virginia, and ended it in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. We had the paperwork started in a Virginia courthouse and finalized it in an office over a barber shop in North Carolina.

The morning of April 4th, I met the prospective groom in the parking lot of the Little Creek Naval Base. (So much for not seeing the bride before the ceremony.) I was wearing a cream-colored, knit mini dress with an empire waist. It was piped in navy blue. Pappagallo pumps completed my outfit. Randy sported his one and only suit. It was gray with tiny white stripes. His starched Gant shirt and sandy blonde hair made him look like Robert Redford to me. Love and lust were filling the salt air. Be still my heart!

We were on a tight timeline. We only had the weekend to get married, go on a honeymoon and return to our respective locations. A Monday morning Shakespeare exam was waiting for me in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Randy had a three day pass and had to return to his Coast Guard Cutter as well. If we didn’t meet these obligations, I would fail the course, and Randy would be AWOL. You could not make up what happened next. After a big breakfast at a local dive we headed to the health department to get our required blood tests.

That was done without fanfare or problems. Our next stop was the courthouse in Norfolk. We had our birth certificates and blood tests in hand. All we had to do was pay the marriage fee and wait for the Justice of the Peace to call our names.

NOT TO BE! When we walked up to the clerk’s window to complete the process, she looked at me and said, “Young lady, you are not twenty one.” My heart stopped. One month and one day away from my birthday and I could not get married in Virginia. She went on to say that if I got a note (really) from my parents, the license could be issued. The problem was that our parents did not know we were getting married. We were eloping. I started crying, but Randy was calm and asked where we could get married. The clerk laughed, because she saw many young servicemen nuptials, and told us we could head over the state line. In North Carolina I was of legal age. We would not need a note from my parents.

Yes, she really said that!

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Road trip! We arrived in Elizabeth City in the late afternoon. Another blood test was required so we repeated the process. The next stop was the courthouse. We walked up to the clerk and presented our documents. We had a GO! She was kind and gave us directions to the Justice of the Peace. She told us the office was located above the local barbershop. We were presented with a plastic bag of household samples and a card that said “Congratulations.”

By now it was late afternoon and we knew small towns closed up tight on Fridays. We made it to the office just after 4:30. The sign on the door said 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Randy presented our documents and paid the ten dollar marriage fee. The Justice of the Peace said we needed a witness. His wife was usually there but she was out shopping with her sister. We did not know a soul in this tiny town.

Bingo! His friend was downstairs getting his hair cut so he could come up after he was finished. The Justice of the Peace was sure he would not mind doing it.

At 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4th, 1969, our two state wedding took place.

We left Elizabeth City as Mr. and Mrs. Tennant. We had two hundred dollars to our name. We were hungry and exhausted. Our reception was at Shoney’s, somewhere between the two states. We sat down and eyed the menu. My new husband told me I could order anything on the menu. Ahhhhh. TRUE LOVE!

Marsha Tennant Marsha is the author of the children’s book Margaret, Pirate Queen. A second adventure will set sail in the near future. Her essays can be found in several national and regional publications. Her grandson, Preston Blane, keeps her busy outside exploring the Carolina coast.

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Voice

The Wedding Bouquet

by Ann Ipock

The wedding bouquet was beautiful –the bride, even more so. (Of course she was, being that the bride was our daughter, Katie.) Picture this: rich, yellow (like French’s mustard) velvety calla lilies, muted pink peonies, yellow Billy-buttons, deep plum roses (which matched the wrapped satin ribbon), papery dusty-rose anemones with the bold black centers, and green-and-pink tinged hydrangeas, plus spiky lilies in both plum and green. Breathtaking.

The bridesmaids had similar bouquets – of course, smaller. But the theme of deep plum and mustard yellow continued throughout the décor for this October wedding. And it worked perfectly! In addition, the altar flowers featured amaranth, with its regal burgundy, feathery tendrils draping over the urn and mounds of hydrangeas supporting the base.

Being a nature lover and gardener, I spent many hours perusing catalogs and visiting nurseries and florists, since this was “my thing” and Katie was happy to let me do so. How can I describe this passion of mine?

Henry David Thoreau said it best, “I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.”

It was my intention to preserve this perfect globe of glory after the wedding. With a mixture of fear and trepidation, I did it! I simply hung the bouquet upside down to dry (like I’d done with countless herbs and roses over the years) and it worked wonderfully! Because it was the most spectacular, personal flower project I’d ever done, I fretted over the method. Maybe I should try something more substantial, more complicated, more guaranteed, requiring research and a new method. But, why? Maybe I should Google “flower preservation” and send it away to a company that does this full-time, if such a company exists. But, would I trust them? What if it got lost or damaged? I couldn’t take that chance. Plus, again, my previous results of much-less revered plant bundles dried just fine. It paid off to go with my gut instinct. It usually does – talk about women’s intuition! The bouquet dried perfectly!

But, an added bonus: I was able to dry every single bouquet (that wasn’t taken home with the bridesmaids), altar flower arrangements (two), reception table bouquets and even boutonnieres and corsages. For anyone who has ever contemplated this seemingly gargantuan task, let me tell you: it’s easy, cheap and extremely rewarding! In fact, the only negative – and it’s really not one to me – is the time it takes to dry, being a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the flower’s nature.

As I mentioned, I took the bridal bouquet and the mini-bouquets and tied each one individually with heavy twine. I then turned them upside down and hung them on a hook in a closet that’s dark and rarely used inside our home. For the more papery flowers, I placed them on actual window screens, which I placed between two chairs upstairs in our loft. Next, I took the chunkier flowers, such as peonies and gerbera daisies, and placed them in plastic shoe boxes with silica gel, a

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powdery drying medium available at craft stores, directions are on the box, read them carefully. There were a couple of flowers that didn’t dry as well, such as belles of Ireland, but even those were passable.

You may wonder what I was planning to do with all these flowers! Let me tell you: of the “loose” flowers or non-bouquet ones, those will be made into potpourri at some point in time. In fact, my sister, Cathy made potpourri for both of her daughters from their wedding flowers; they each picked out their own essential oil for fragrance as well. And finally, one very tall, clear cylindrical vase holds most of the gorgeous round green-and-pink tinged hydrangeas; and adds ambience and warmth to our guest bedroom.

But the most exciting thing for me was presenting the bouquet, housed inside a sturdy shadowbox, to Katie and Michael. As it was Christmas time, Michael’s parents were dining at our house for our yearly standing rib roast (they have us in their home for turkey and all the trimmings at Thanksgiving); and my sister, Cathy, and her husband, Paul, were also with us. The eight of us stood there speechless. I grabbed my cellphone and took some pretty awesome photos.

I was actually a little sad to see the bouquet leave my home – I’m like that with treasured items. But I realized I’ll have the pleasure of knowing Katie and Michael will look at it fondly in their own home, thinking back to that wonderful day in our beautiful church which was filled with family and friends.

The day they wore the Greek crowns (his family tradition) and Katie held that beautiful bouquet (drying it, now being my new tradition) and said, “I do.”

Plus, I’ll see it every time I visit them – and you can bet that’s pretty often.

Especially since they will be having their first baby, a girl, to Ann Ipock is a Wilmington, North Carolina, author, be born in the speaker and humorist, who is shoe-obsessed and a recovspring. And perering wannabe Debutante. After getting the mayor’s haps, one day, mustache caught in her dental hygiene polisher, she I’ll get to dry turned to writing. Hubby Russell calls her a “legend in her wedding her own mind.” They have two daughters and two bouquet as well. granddaughters. Life Is Short, I Wish I Was Taller is her third book. Visit her website at www.annipock.com

Ann Ipock

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Finding the One

by Diane Stark

I pulled back the cheese on my pizza and sighed in disgust. Mushrooms, onions, green peppers, you name it, this pizza had it. “I hate picking this junk off my pizza every time,” I told my parents.

They looked at me and shrugged. “Sorry, Honey, but everyone else in the family likes supreme pizza. Majority rules, Hon.” And that’s when my 12-year-old self made an important decision. “When I get married, I’m going to choose someone who only likes sausage and pepperoni on their pizza. I refuse to spend the rest of my life picking out these nasty mushrooms.”

My parents exchanged a smirk. “Any other qualifications for your future husband?”

I thought for a minute. “Yes. You know how I hate my name, and I wish my name was Julia? Well, when I get married and have a baby girl, I am going to name her Julia, and any guy I marry has to like that name too.”

My mom nodded. “Well, when the time comes, I’m sure you’ll add some other things to the list.”

I’m sure Mom was thinking my guy should have intelligence and integrity. I was probably thinking that he must like dogs and enjoy eating Skittles.

I’d love to tell you that I added Mom’s qualifications to my list, but I just wasn’t that smart back then. At 19, I met my future ex-husband at the clothing store where I worked. He asked me out, and I accepted. And on that first date, I asked him what he liked on his pizza. When he said, “Just meat, no veggies,” I figured he’d passed Test #1.

“And if this works out and we get married someday, and we have a baby and it’s a girl, I am naming her Julia,” I said. “If that’s not OK with you, then I don’t think we should go out again.”

He blinked twice and said, “Julia is a nice name.”

My qualifications had been met. Three years later, he proposed, and I said yes. But mutual like of pepperoni pizza and a little girl’s name do not always result in a happy marriage.

Ten years in, he wanted out. (We did make a Julia – and a boy named Jordan – during our years together though.)

I was a 32-year-old single mom, and thankfully, I’d learned a few things in the last decade. When I started dating again, my list of qualifications was significantly more substantive. Gone were my concerns about mushrooms on pizza and, well, I already had my Julia.

I needed a man who would love my kids as though they were his own. I also desperately wanted one more baby, so I needed someone who was on board with that. He needed to share my belief in God and have a great sense of humor.

And yes, Mom’s intelligence and integrity finally made the list as well.

I met Eric on the dating website eHarmony in February of 2007. Our first phone conversation lasted four hours. At the end of it, I knew Eric was the one for me. We professed our love before we even met in person, and when he proposed two months later, I knew saying yes would be the best decision I ever made.

During our very brief engagement, Eric and I lived about 150 miles apart.

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One Monday in May, five weeks before our wedding, I got a call from Julia’s daycare center. “We found a tick on Julia,” they said.

My kids and I had spent the weekend at Eric’s house. He lived on 78 acres, much of it wooded. There was no question where Julia had picked up the parasite.

I freaked out. Eric and I had already decided that I would move down there as soon as the school year ended, but now, I had questions.

Did I really want to move to a place where parasites lived? I imagined myself doing daily tick checks on the kids, and the thought turned my stomach. I decided I couldn’t do it.

I called Eric in tears and told him I was having doubts about marrying him.

“About me?” He asked.

“No, I’m positive about you. It’s the tick thing,” I said.

He actually laughed. “Sweetheart, they have ticks where you live too. Stop being silly, and marry me.”

But I still wasn’t sure. The thought of a blood-sucking bug on my kid was so repulsive that I nearly had a panic attack.

But then something else gave me a panic attack. Two days later, I saw a news report that there was a blizzard in Eric’s area. He was on a business trip and had a flight scheduled that day. I called his cell phone, but he didn’t answer. And I panicked. The love of my life was on a plane during a snow storm.

Two hours later, he called me. He was fine, and by then, I’d made a decision. Not marrying someone because there are icky bugs where they live is just as silly as marrying someone because they like a certain kind of pizza. I’d been there, done that, and I wasn’t 19 anymore.

In my heart, I knew I’d never find anyone more perfect for me than Eric, and throwing that away over a bug – even a nasty blood-sucking bug – would be the biggest mistake of my life.

Eric and I got married in June of 2007, and I’ve never regretted it for a minute. The past eight years have been the happiest of my life. Eric is everything I’ve ever wanted in a husband and more. He is practically perfect, with two small exceptions.

Eric works too much.

And he likes mushrooms on his pizza, a fact I didn’t even know until after the wedding.

But life at our house is good. It’s full of love and laughter, despite the occasional parasite and undesirable fungi on my pizza.

Diane Stark is a wife and mom of five. She Eric’s the one, and loves to write about her family and her I’m glad I finally grew up faith. Her essays have been published in enough to realize it. over 20 Chicken Soup for the Soul books.

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I moved to Myrtle Beach when I was in the 2nd grade and attended St. Andrew Catholic School and graduated from Coastal Academy. Everyone asks me about my name – I was named after my grandmother’s best friend.

Now there are two more Tilghmans! After I attended USC, I came home and worked for 15 years in the golf industry, selling golfing apparel. Even then, I always wanted my own shop.

I knew my husband, Warren, long before he knew me! He is six years older than I am, and he didn’t notice me at all when I first saw him as a young teenager. Finally, when I was 25, a mutual friend set us up, but I had always known he was the one. We’ve been married for 22 years, and have one son, Reed, who is attending Horry Georgetown Technical College and plans to go into business with Warren, who owns a construction company.

What is your favorite wedding memory?

We were married at the church I grew up in, First Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach. It was a small wedding, held around Christmas. At the time, all my friends were getting married and having huge affairs with six or eight bridesmaids. I only had one! Our reception was at the Dunes Club.

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Who proposed?

Warren proposed on my birthday. I had asked for a fancy watch, but I got a ring instead! He wrapped the ring in a watch box. (I did finally get the watch I wanted, but it was a few years later!)

What makes Studio 77 such a popular store?

Owning my own store was a dream of mine, and when Elaine Karavan agreed to sell Studio 77 to me nine years ago, I was thrilled. She gave me a great gift.

This is a unique store, and we have the most wonderful customers.

We are very personal with everyone. When you come in, we’ll always greet you, and we really want to get to know you. Our regular customers are like family – we know their families and what’s going on with them. This is a homey, comfortable and genuine place – we like to say we’re like the oldtimey beauty shops!

Our merchandise is always changing, and we have items you won’t find anywhere else on the beach. Stop by and get to know us!

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Dr. Gary W. McKeel is a physician and has practiced in Greensboro, North Carolina, for 35 years. J. Harold Cunningham is a home furnishings designer and travels the world developing products for retailers across the country.

Together, they enjoy collecting antiques and art, gardening and the continued restoration of Rosewood Manor House.

What is your favorite wedding memory?

Every wedding at Rosewood Manor House is a good memory. However the anticipation of our first bride descending the grand staircase and making her “story book wedding” come true will always be a memorable day.

How long were your parents married? What were their weddings like?

Both of our parents had lavish, traditional weddings with large wedding parties, beautiful gowns and exuberant bouquets…It must be in our blood to carry on these beautiful traditions! My parents were married 58 years and John’s, 65 years.

Why did you decide to open Rosewood Manor House as a wedding destination? What makes it the perfect place to be married?

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We are so happy to own and operate Rosewood Manor. It was built in 1895 for Seaboard Railway director, William Stackhouse. He later found the house too large for his family, and traded homes with a Marion grocer, McCoy Rose. The house was unoccupied for many years, and later purchased by Thomas Griggs.

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A Gleam in the Eye and a Casserole in the Oven

by Rose Ann Sinay

My husband had walked into the house with a grocery bag in one arm and a bouquet of my favorite flowers, white Gerber daisies and red roses, in the other. I hadn’t sent him to the store with a list, so I was curious as to what other surprises were in the bag.

The flowers were for our thirty-fifth anniversary. Thirty-five years, such a long time, yet gone in the blink of an eye! That year our special day fell in the middle of the week, and I was bummed. Somehow, a Wednesday event never felt as special as the ones that magically landed on a Friday, or better yet, a Saturday. Wednesdays just meant spaghetti and lots of paper napkins, not filet mignon, crystal candle stick holders and white linens.

It was probably just as well – I was miserable with an attack of summer allergies. A red, runny nose and a scratchy throat didn’t lend itself to a romantic evening, so our hump-day anniversary was being postponed until Saturday night with dinner reservations at our favorite restaurant, a bottle of sweet wine and a (non-allergy related) gleam in our eyes.

I cut the flowers with a knife and carefully arranged them in a glass vase while I watched my husband remove the contents of the paper bag: a personal size bag of chips, a can of cream of mushroom soup and a box of macaroni and cheese. We didn’t need any of the items. I already had at least two of everything in the pantry, and a big, sharable bag of chips. Then, out came a bag of frozen peas. Frozen peas? What could possibly have made him pick up a bag of frozen peas unless it was on a grocery list written by me?

What kind of surprise was this, and what could be left in that bag? It wasn’t until he pulled out the last item that I understood.

When my husband and I got married my cooking abilities were limited. I could boil water, put together a great sandwich and fry an egg – over easy. It may have taken three or four eggs, but at least one would land on the plate with the yolk intact.

I can’t blame my lack of culinary talent on my parents. My father was an excellent cook. He would make great Polish meals on the weekends. A pinch of this, a lot of that, and a “hey, what the hell, throw it into the pot.” It took all day long and the dishes were made in great quantities to be frozen for future consumption. My mother, on the other hand, had a select-few favorite recipes. Let’s just say, I took after her.

Both my husband and I were so busy working and remodeling an old (new to us) house, there had been no time to learn how to cook a proper meal. We ate takeout, fish sticks, chicken nuggets, Hamburger Helper or any meat that could be salted, peppered and fried in a pan.

All the girls at work talked about the new recipes they tried. They brought in stacks of hand-printed index cards with long lists of ingredients that certainly were not in my pantry. It was a big deal to swap recipes, try it out on their families, and critique the results during our lunch hour. One day, I reluctantly took a recipe – tuna casserole.

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“It’s so easy, and my husband loves it,” my co-worker said.

For the first year of our marriage, tuna casserole became a staple in our house. Like eggs, milk and margarine, it was always in the refrigerator in the same white, CorningWare dish with the trademark “Cornflower” pattern.

I thought of the casserole as my homemade, from scratch, meal. It had seven ingredients lovingly combined by yours truly. The recipe easily fed six people which meant for three days each week we ate the tuna casserole moistened with milk and reheated.

Of course, I changed it up. One week I added peas to the casserole, the next week crushed potato chips and peas. I experimented with unusual additions such as crushed pineapple and cashew nuts. I learned that more is not necessarily better.

At the time, I didn’t realize how lucky I was to be married to a man who would eat anything I put in front of him, night after night, and continue to say it was good.

For a bridal shower present, I had received the popular, red-covered Betty Crocker cookbook. It wasn’t until my husband suggested I may want to try one of the recipes in the book, did I realize that I didn’t have to perfect the very imperfect tuna casserole.

It took several years before I understood the difference between my tuna casserole made with powdered cheese and canned soup, and one with cheese sauce made from a roux, and blended with an assortment of grated cheeses and heavy cream.

I moved on to chicken divan, beef stroganoff and lasagna. The menu choices for the week grew slowly, but steadily. I discovered I wasn’t a bad cook after all. My tuna casserole became a funny, family story and finally disappeared from the dinner line-up.

So, when I saw my husband add the can of Chicken of the Sea solid albacore to the items taken from the mysterious grocery bag and lined up on my kitchen table, my heart melted. I rummaged through the cabinets found the original CorningWare dish, and together we opened each can and box. I decided some quartered, cherry tomatoes would make a nice addition.

We set the table with our old china and lit a few chunky candles. It was the most romantic anniversary celebration ever. He’d remembered one of the many quirky details that had made up our first year of marriage – with affection. And, it Rose Ann Sinay is a freelance writer typing would last for days – away in sunny North Carolina. Her three to be exact. articles/stories have been published in The Carolinas Today, The Oddville Press and The Brunswick Beacon.

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Voice Conversations at the End of the Road:

The Green Monster

by Phil La Borie

“What is that awful-looking stuff?” I asked my neighbor one bright spring morning. We were standing at the edge of our front yard, and I was pointing at a massive jungle of vines in the vacant lot next door.

My neighbor is quite the gardener and a very knowledgeable botanist.

The numerous plantings along her lot line, and around her mailbox, always display a wide variety of glorious flowers and are continually bursting with energetic new growth. On top of that, she knows the names (both in English and Latin) of just about every single plant that puts a shoot above the ground.

“Oh,” she said, “all that thorny, nasty, bushy business is Smilax.

Sometimes it’s called Greenbrier, or Cat Brier or Prickly Ivy, but whatever name it goes by, it’s a terror!”

Tell me about it!

The insatiable green creature was everywhere. Thick, thorny vines complete with heart-shaped leaves and red berries had overwhelmed every bush and tree in sight.

In addition, vigorous vines were climbing over, under and through our side yard fence – their origins ominously sprouting from over-sized stumps and big, fat tree trunks. And, although a large family of multi-generational squirrels, a bunch of different birds, and a couple of feral cats thought the Smilax made for a wonderful playground and comfortable housing, it was one awful mess.

“Is there anything I can do about this invasion?” I inquired of my knowledgeable neighbor.

“Well,” she replied, “you could try cutting it back or even burning it, but be prepared for the consequences.”

“Consequences? What consequences?” I asked.

“Well,” she replied. “You’ll find that the more you cut down, the more you’re going to have to cut down.”

Ever the stubborn male, I said with considerable disbelief in my response, “Really?”

“Trust me,” she replied with quiet confidence.

Of course, as a more knowledgeable member of the opposite sex, I ignored her advice and thought; “I’ve got to get rid of this stuff before it breaks into the house one night and strangles everyone in their bed.”

So, the following morning, armed with my trusty pole cutter, newly sharpened garden shears and heavy-duty clippers, I attacked the mass of hopelessly tangled vines.

I worked for days and days to bring the beast under control.

Finally I finished the job, at least to my satisfaction; stepped back to admire my handiwork and said to myself, “Well, that took a whole lot of effort, but just look how it’s paid off! So much for it ever reappearing!”

Confident that I had accomplished my objective, I loaded the enormous heap of dead and dying vines into the pickup truck bed and took them to the Landfill. As I was cramming the huge pile into one of the grinding machines, a lady appeared, took one look at the pile of vines and suddenly turned pale.

Clearly alarmed, she backed away and breathlessly asked, “Is that poison ivy? I can’t get anywhere near it. I’m terribly allergic to the darned stuff.”

The Landfill attendant knowledgeably nodded in silent agreement. It was poison ivy for sure. I tried in vain to assure the terrified woman that it wasn’t the dreaded vine, but to no avail. I was clearly an environmental terrorist and a personal threat to her well-being. Where was my neighbor when I needed her?

But, in spite of having been branded public enemy number one, at least at the Landfill; I felt very proud of myself and my work. That is, I was supremely confident about what I’d achieved until a few weeks later when I took another look at all my efforts.

Uh, what efforts? The Smilax had reasserted itself with a vengeance. Just as my neighbor had calmly predicted, everywhere I had chopped away one vine, at least two new ones had appeared. Worst of all, the new growth was clearly thriving and vigorously setting out to reclaim any and all lost territory.

Well, I had been forewarned, and had I listened, should have known better. (What is it about men not paying heed to good advice from feminine sources?) But, since I am somewhat weak of mind, but strong of back, I attacked the green growth yet again.

After several more days of trying to bring the monster under control, my neighbor and I met again in the front yard.

“That Smilax certainly is a bother isn’t it?” she said.

“You got that right,” I responded.

“But there are some other things about Smilax that are quite positive,” she said.

“You’re kidding,” I said.

“It’s true,” she replied. “Did you know that there are nearly 350 different species, some of which are used to make Sarsaparilla and other kinds of root beer?”

“Really? You can drink this mess?”

“That’s not all,” she added. “In certain parts of the world, folks use the roots to make soups or stews. Apparently, you can also eat the raw young shoots.

Supposedly, they taste something like asparagus.”

“I had no idea.” Privately I knew that whatever benefits Smilax might exhibit; I’d never try to eat it either cooked, raw or anything in between.

“You know,” she continued, “Smilax is a good example of the notion that some things are not always what they appear to be at first glance. If you take your time and look a little more closely at most situations, more often than not, you can find a whole lot of good mixed right in with the bad.”

“And,” she offered, “it’s just a suggestion mind you, but you might want to give up on trying to completely control all that growth. It’s nature’s way, you know.

Why not just take a little off the top; give it a trim from time to time and let it be.

Think live and let live. Could Phil is a recent transplant to the Grand it hurt?”

Strand; in a former life he was a “But, that’s just a Connecticut Yankee with a long history as a suggestion, of course.” writer/creative director in the ad biz. He And I had to admit, can be reached at plaborie@voxinc.net. it was a really good one.

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Murrells Inlet; Vandy Jewelers and Darden Jewelers. This fit and attractive couple work long hours, but still make time for walking or riding bikes on the beach, and Vandy’s favorite hobby, fishing. “I am happy,” he said with a smile. “I have a wonderful life.”

Cambodian natives, Vandy and Viriya’s early years were equally as idyllic.

Both are the youngest of five children, and both sets of parents were well educated with the means to provide a good life for their respective families. “My father was a well-known businessman,” began Vandy. “I had a very normal childhood.” Viriya’s father was a highly ranked soldier whose position also afforded the family many luxuries. At the time, Cambodia was a peaceful country, rich in natural resources with a warm, tropical environment.

When Vandy was 15 and Viriya was nine, just after the American troops left Vietnam, Civil War broke out in Cambodia, and the Khmer Rouge came to power, led by the infamous Pol Pot. Vandy eloquently describes this time of horror:

Choosing Happiness: Vandy & Viriya Kim

by Leslie Moore Life along the South Carolina coast is sweet, especially in the spring when warm air, blue skies and millions of blooming plants draw visitors from around the world to enjoy our sandy beaches and live oaks dripping with Spanish moss. And while there are always exceptions, most of us have enough: Enough to eat, a safe place to sleep, work to do and a friend or family member to call on when help is needed. In short, there is much to be thankful for in our little corner of the world.

Murrells Inlet residents, Vandy Kim, and his wife, Viriya, also feel blessed by the life they have here. Happily married for 29 years, Vandy and Viriya have two adult children; a son, Jovy, 24, who is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Technical Communication at NC State University, and a daughter, Arlene, 21, who will graduate from UNC-Charlotte this spring with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. Viriya also has a third “fur child,” her beloved Yorkie, Max. Vandy and Viriya are successful jewelry designers and own two jewelry stores in

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The Khmer Rouge (Communists who were under Chinese influence) evacuated everyone from the cities and forced us to live in undeveloped areas. They said, “We will start from year 0,” and began killing everyone who had any status – the wealthy, the educated, teachers, scientists and servicemen who fought against the Khmer Rouge, including Viriya’s father, who was beheaded with a sharpened piece of bamboo. His body was never found in the depths of the rice fields. They were cold-blooded and brutal, heartlessly killing people with the sharp jagged edges of palmetto stalks and plastic bags tied over victim’s heads. My father died from starvation, and I remember wrapping his body and digging his grave.

We were forced to live in a communist-run labor camp for almost four years and were separated by gender and age. Children who were eight years old and younger lived with their parents, while everyone else was divided. People who were 9-16 years old were in one group, while those over 17 and unmarried people were in another. We worked 12-14 hours a day, every day, barefoot, wearing the same black uniform. At night, we came back to a hut we built in the jungle (our “home”) with no food. Sometimes our captors would give us one tablespoon of uncooked rice and a grain of rock salt. We survived by finding anything that was edible, such as roots, bugs, types of tree bark, leaves, anything that could be eaten, including rodents, snakes, locusts, etc. We watched what the birds ate and caught what they caught. That way we knew it was safe. Everyone, including myself, was near starvation. I remember that it even hurt to sit or lie down because of my protruding bones. Out of a population of seven million Cambodians, around two million were killed during this genocide.

In 1979, we escaped to a refugee camp in Thailand. For two years I lived behind barbed wire fences, and while there I volunteered as a translator for doctors with the Red Cross, World Vision, and the Salvation Army’s English class. Afterward, they sent us to another refugee camp in the Philippines, and we finally moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with only the clothes on our backs, no money and only knowing a little English. A Baptist church sponsored my mother, siblings and me. They gave us a home, food and opportunities for which we are forever grateful. I graduated from the local high school and college, earning a degree in electronics. The church became family, and I settled in Winston-Salem for 33 years.

Vandy and Viriya originally met in the refugee camp, and their mothers kept in touch after immigrating to the United States. Viriya’s family settled first in

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Seattle, and then moved to Boston. With the help of matchmaking mothers, the two met, fell in love and were married in October of 1985. I asked Viriya about her wedding, and she told me it lasted three days! “We had a traditional Cambodian wedding, including two days of prayers and blessings by the monks and our loved ones. The next day we had a traditional American ceremony followed by a huge reception with live music, Cambodian dancing and lots of food!”

After their marriage, the couple settled in Winston-Salem, to begin their jewelry business, and in 1990, they opened Vandy Jewelers. Vandy is a goldsmith by trade with 30 years of experience, and quickly became known for his creativity, unique designs and antique restoration. “I love designing jewelry,” Vandy began.

“People from all around our area would bring me pieces they wore in their youth or that belonged to a loved one, and I would turn these precious items into something they could wear with joy for years to come.”

ite, but if I had to choose it would be any shellfish, specifically boiled crab.”

It has been seven years since the Kims visited Cambodia, but they still have friends and family there, and in Thailand, and are planning to visit again soon.

The dark years have been mostly erased from this small country, and it is now a popular tourist destination. I asked Vandy if he has ever truly recovered from his horrific experience. “I gradually got through it,” he told me as Viriya nodded her agreement. “Once in a while I wake up frightened, but then I realize where I am and say thank you! I am blessed with a wonderful life in the United States.” Vandy does admit to an aversion to standing in long lines as they remind him of the queues for food in the labor camps, where waiting for hours never guaranteed he would eat that day.

Viriya shares her husband’s creativity and love of jewelry design. “I design jewelry and string pearls. All of my personal pieces are my own design, and I enjoy helping customers create signature pieces that Vandy turns into masterpieces.”

After 24 years in business, in 2014 the couple decided to relocate to Murrells Inlet after falling in love with the area. They had vacationed here for many years, and it felt like a second home. “This is a beautiful area with friendly people,” said Vandy, but quickly added that Winston-Salem will always be home. “It was the only place we could live in peace for many years.”

Today the couple manages two jewelry stores in Murrells Inlet. After opening Vandy Jewelers in Inlet Crossing Shopping Center, Vandy invested in Darden Jewelers, also in Murrells Inlet, on Highway 17 Bypass, quadrupling the inventory in that store. Vandy runs Vandy Jewelers with Stuart Darden, and Viriya and Elizabeth Darden are based at Darden Jewelers. “Our stores can handle most repairs while you wait, and we encourage you to watch while we set your precious stones,” said Vandy. “Our work and prices are among the best in the area.”

With both children away at school, the Kims are mainly focused on their work, but do manage to find time for fun together. They both enjoy cooking the Cambodian cuisine from their childhoods, and when I asked their favorites, Vandy laughed and told me, “After our experience with starvation, every dish is our favor-

Vandy and Viriya’s experiences left them both with a keen sense of gratitude, both for their many blessings and for each other. When I asked their secret to a long, successful marriage, Vandy told me, “Listen and respect one another. Learn how to forgive and to avoid petty arguments. Know that we all eventually have to leave this Earth, and we have to cherish our precious moments together. Stress is self-created, and you can avoid it by looking at the good and happiness that you do have.”

Stop and say hello to Vandy at Vandy Jewelers in the Inlet Crossing Shopping Center or call 843-651-3517. Visit Viriya at Darden Jewelers, located on Highway 17 Bypass, across from Inlet Square Mall, or call 843-651-5067.

Both stores are open Monday-Saturday.

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Tara Grinna:

Tara Grinna Designer Swimwear

Profiles

Tell us a little about yourself.

I was born in Virginia in the 1960s. I trained and showed horses throughout my childhood and teen years which kept me very busy.

My family tells me that I used a small child’s singer sewing machine to make bikinis for my cousins when I was quite young! After graduating from design school and working for a couture swimwear company in Palm Beach, Florida, I moved to Myrtle Beach in 1987 and opened La Plage Swimwear. La Plage produced custom, one of a kind designs in the beginning years. I was married the following year to Rune Grinna, and we welcomed our only child in May of 1990, a girl named Kirsti.

What is your favorite wedding memory?

I have to say my favorite memory is probably my ride in a horse and carriage to the church with my father, and the ride back to the reception venue with my new husband. It was so calming, and the most enjoyable time with my two favorite men during a day filled with chaos and excitement.

Who proposed?

Rune proposed to me on the avenues at one of the beach accesses in the fall of 1987. He was in the habit of picking me up from work and taking me there often for lunch or just to sit for a few minutes and watch the ocean. He sold his older model Thunderbird to buy my engagement ring. Times were really tough! I just recently gave that same diamond to my future son in law who proposed to my daughter this past December. His mother and I both had single round stone diamond engagement rings that were almost identical so he asked us both if he could have a ring made for her that included our diamonds on the sides, and he would buy the larger center stone. We both loved the idea and knew the ring would be even more meaningful for both of them. We are now planning their wedding in March of 2016!

What’s new and exciting in your swimwear line this spring?

We are launching a new division of swimwear and resort wear for the plus-sized lady – “Voluptuous by Tara Grinna” will include our best selling styles in larger size offerings. We are currently shooting models and will begin production soon.

These suits, beautiful cover ups and resort wear will be available for purchase in late spring to early summer!

“We are known for making swimsuit shopping fun!”

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Another exciting announcement is the opening of our newest location at Barefoot Landing. We will fill a large space in the front section near White House Black Market and Chico’s. Set to open in early May, we will house two separate ideas within one location. One side will be home to our 3rd “Concept” store, a high end designer boutique with prices that equal what you would find in any better department store. The current collection of samples is what you will see upon entering this ultra modern, Euro-inspired boutique, where you can browse and easily see color and silhouette without regard to size. We then escort you into our spa-like large fitting rooms and begin to bring selected items to you which are housed in a private stock area. Our trained stylist will assist you in selecting the perfect swimsuit for your figure, and you never have to pay for her services. The other half of the store will contain overstock, seconds and previous season swimwear where prices are slashed to Outlet levels. Both sides will include all the accessories you have come to expect from all La Plage and Tara Grinna locations. You may even visit Tara’s on-site design studio where designs for the coming seasons are in progress. You might even get to meet Tara and offer your opinions on the new upcoming fabric samples! We are known for making swimsuit shopping fun!

In addition to their new location opening in May, find Tara Ginna Swimwear in Pawleys Island at 11412 Ocean Highway, in La Plage Swimwear at 2304 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, and the Tara Grinna Outlet at 2910 Church Street in Conway.

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Voice

Too Old for Romance?

by Janey Womeldorf

My husband and I shared a really romantic evening last weekend. We had looked forward to it all week and can’t wait do it next week already. What was this heart-pounding event? On Sunday night, we ate dinner, rushed through clean up, and then cuddled up on our big, brown recliner to watch Downton Abbey together.

It is entertaining, historical, humorous and addictive, and for that one hour, we watched, snuggled and devoured as one.

When we first married over 25 years ago, we thought the epitome of romance was to book a table at the Fondue Pot, get dressed up, order a special bottle of wine, and swoon over candlelight while eating gobs of high-fat, melted cheese. Calories and cost were the least of our worries – we were in love, and love is blind – at least for the first ten pounds anyway.

It’s funny, but as the number of our years together got larger, the checks got smaller. More often than not, celebratory dinners out would cause us to scrunch our faces about whether to go out at all. Italian is a prime example: Nothing oozes romance like cozy trattorias, low ceilings, dim lighting and the inviting aroma of garlic, but the problem is, I know how much a pack of spaghetti costs. Our kitchen may not have the ambience of a neighborhood restaurant but I’d rather light some candles, put on our Italian Love Songs DVD, and share a decadent glass of pre-dinner wine and bruschettas while rustling up a steaming bowl of garlicky, pesto pasta to finish the bottle with. Unromantically, this appeals more to our aging bodies than getting our shoes on, heading out, having someone else cook our pasta and paying for the privilege; besides, checks break the momentum. At home, the wine is cheaper, the evening can linger, and my husband swears my food’s better anyway. Bless him; 25 years and he still knows how to make a girl feel good.

As for our romantic night in front of the TV, the pathetic thing was we did three other things that weekend that were all contenders in their own right: On Friday night, we went rogue and tried a new restaurant. This may not seem risqué to some but gambling on a new place, on the one night of the week we eat out, is a big deal to us and cause for excitement. It felt young, daring and fresh, and for a few hours, so did we.

On Saturday, we went to the movies to watch American Sniper. It broke so many box-office records that it made the nightly news. Enquiring minds needed to know, so on Saturday afternoon we splurged on two tickets.

We only go to matinees: One, they are cheaper, and two, we can’t stay awake for evening shows. The earlier showing turned out to be a blessing because the movie was so intense we had to go to a bar afterwards to decompress before going home for leftovers. Our Saturday was invigorating, refreshing and fun, and we were still in bed by ten. Perfect.

The next day, after our Sunday morning oatmeal, we went out for a long walk together – exciting on two levels: First, after buying only skimmed milk for two decades, we recently rediscovered 2%. It tastes so creamy and decadent, we grin like naughty school kids when we pour it on our oatmeal, and naughty can be

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romantic, right? As for long walks together, that never goes out of style.

All three of these things could have easily topped the romance bill, but it was cuddling up on Sunday night to watch Downton Abbey that reigned supreme: For that one hour, we forgot about our own lives and immersed ourselves in someone else’s. It was romantic bliss with not a fondue pot or check in sight.

Our grandparents met during the depression, and when they got married, their “honeymoon” consisted of a trip to their local diner. They had squirreled away just enough pennies to be able to afford a single root beer float.

Penniless but happy, they sat at the counter, sharing their float, slurping and giggling away, as they celebrated their new life together. Over the years, their circumstances improved, but when it came to their anniversary, there was only one way they ever wanted to celebrate – over a root beer float. They shared 67 devoted years together and never lost the magic.

My husband and I have been married 25 years. Looking back, our most romantic moments were not the “staged” ones but the ones that were spontaneous and cost nothing. On Christmas Eve one year, we decided to sleep downstairs on the living room sofa bed and leave the Christmas-tree lights on, so we could wake up on Christmas Day morning and drink our tea under the magic of twinkling lights. Most Christmas memories have run together over the years but that one we’ll never forget. Another time, we had planned to go out for a picnic, but Mother Nature had different plans. Not to be defeated by the rain beating down on our windows, we moved some furniture, spread our blanket on the dining room floor and enjoyed our picnic at home. I can still picture it.

Nowadays, romance can be as simple as sharing guilty pleasures.

Fortunately, once you turn 50, that’s pretty much everything: Alcohol, chocolate, cheese, anything with sugar in it and, of course, movie popcorn; nothing beats watching a movie whilst clogging up your arteries together. Life would be too dull never to indulge so we still do, just less often. The irony is, that’s what makes it feel wicked and, therefore, romantic.

We may not gush the stuff of sizzling, steamy, lovey-dovey novels but here’s the thing about romance – it can be whatever you want it to be. Once upon a time, it was fondue and candlelight, now it’s cuddling up to watch TV together.

Especially on a Sunday night.

Janey Womeldorf Janey Womeldorf prefers the cone to the ice cream, loves elastic, and spends more than she cares to admit on Starbucks’ lattes. She scribbles away in Orlando, Florida.

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Profiles

“the boys love it when I cook, especially ribs & potato salad…”

Lasting Love

Luanne Pigford: The Pink Cabana

Tell us a little about yourself.

I was born in Wilmington, but grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, where my father was a tailor – probably where I inherited my love of clothes! My husband, Kirk, and I have been married for 28 years – our parents were friends, and I’ve known him since I was 8 years old. We started dating when I was 16. He’s the only one for me – we’ve been together so long and still love spending time together.

We have two sons – Bradley is 29 and Carter is 23. They run our RV/boat business in Wilmington with my husband, and we run our clothing stores in Myrtle Beach and Florence. Kirk and I have just settled into a new home in Myrtle Beach.

It’s a wonderful place with so many nice people – we’ve made a lot of good friends.

Kirk and I enjoy entertaining when we can – the boys love it when I cook, especially ribs and potato salad, their favorites.

What is your favorite wedding memory?

We were married in Wilmington and had a big church wedding. You know the superstition that says the groom isn’t supposed to see the bride before the ceremony? Well, I was walking around the church, dressed and ready, and Kirk and his groomsmen saw us through a big window in the sanctuary!

We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon to a couples-only resort. We’d only been there a few hours when I became deathly ill, and we had to go right back home. It wasn’t funny then, but we laugh about it now.

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Who proposed? Tell us about it.

Proposals are such a big deal now, but it wasn’t that way when Kirk proposed. I had been out of town, and when I came home, Kirk told me to go in the bedroom and look in a drawer. When I opened the drawer, there was the ring!

My son, Carter, and his fiancée became engaged on our anniversary in October.

When he proposed we all went out to dinner and it was a huge, planned event – and a lot of fun!

How did you come up with the idea for Pink Cabana?

I’ve always had a thing for clothes and love to shop. My husband says it’s cheaper for me to own a clothing store! I worked in construction and interior design for a while, but always wanted my own store. And, I’ve always loved Lily Pulitzer, so I decided to come to Myrtle Beach and open Pink Cabana. That was three years ago, and a year ago I opened another store in Florence.

I love being on the floor and working with my customers. We know our repeat customers and can help them pick out outfits and gifts. Our Myrtle Beach store has a little of everything – women’s and men’s clothing, gifts, shoes – lots of different brands. We will gift wrap anything, too!

Pink Cabana is located at 5900 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. Contact Luanne at 843-839-3571 or follow her on Instagram @pinkcabana.

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Shop Smart and Dress One of a Kind

by Whitley Hamlin

As the Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter of style-setting department store clothing buyers from a bygone era, I was exposed to, and learned about, well made clothes from a very early age. I played dress up in clothes that were decades older than me at the time, and to this day I still play dress up in those very clothes. The garments have all stood the test of time and wear. We all know everything was made better then. There are a few things out there still well made today,

but generally speaking, the cost reflects ten-fold. For this reason, and a love affair with these vintage garments, I’ve held on to every piece that was ever passed down to me. Not only has this practice expanded my wardrobe repertoire, but it has allowed me to save money along the way. Holding on to items passed down is my favorite way to shop smart and dress one of a kind. Not only is no money spent, but the garments and accessories have so much more meaning.

Likewise, shopping estate sales is a great way to collect unique items while saving your pennies. The best way to find out about these sales is still the old fashioned way of opening up your weekend newspaper. I recently came into possession of about 15 garments that I am going to guess date back to the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. I am not certain, but there is a chance a couple of the items could have dated to the late 1940s. What I am certain of is the quality of the garments.

Fashion is cyclical, so everything good comes back around every couple of decades anyway, but the well made stuff is timeless.

Just like pining over the pages of a meticulously-styled fashion magazine photo shoot, consignment shopping is another favorite pastime of mine. I very rarely pay full price for clothing, and so naturally, in that same vein, I have found some of my most favorite pieces consignment shopping. One of my treasured pieces is a grey herringbone-patterned Armani dress with a flutter hem skirt and sailor tie neckline. It came from one of my favorite boutiques in Charlotte, Summerbird, a high end consignment store dedicated to not merging onto the path of mainstream but rather staying true to the owner’s keen eye of procuring only the most unique, well made items by some of today’s most cutting edge designers.

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Vintage clothing shopping is another favorite pastime, if not my most favorite. Most of the well made garments like those you can find at estate sales do cost more. That doesn’t mean, however, you can’t find interesting pieces at accessible prices that possess the originality of garments decades old. Even if you pay $50 for a dress you wear three times, twice or even once, you will turn heads wearing something that no one else has, leaving your mark (albeit borrowed from the past) totally ahead of the trend. There are also thousands to millions of vendors today setting up their own shops online. Try a quick Google search in your own town, or start with Etsy.com to shop directly from designers, makers and sellers from around the world.

Thrifting is the ultimate way to create on a dime. This includes shopping stores like Goodwill Industries, Value Village and even your local Junior League Warehouse. Such stores are often the last stop prior to an item being tossed for good, so while you may have to do a little more digging for fewer quality items, with a fervent eye, you will be able to lovingly curate your one of a kind closet over time.

Last but not least, the smartest time of the year to shop is right at the end of a season. Designers are most eager to roll out their latest creations every six months, and in order to sell them, retailers must make room for the new inventory.

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Sizes are not always guaranteed, but the very best prices for the most current designs are. So whether you thrift, vintage or estate shop, or you hedge your bets by spending less on the current trends, there’s always one of a kind fashion and fun found when you choose to shop smart.

Whitley Adkins Hamlin Whitley Adkins Hamlin is a wardrobe stylist specializing in personal, editorial and commercial work, and the author of the fashion blog, the Queen City Style (www.thequeencitystyle.com). The granddaughter and great granddaughter of wardrobe stylists, Whitley has been exposed to, and collected, one of a kind wardrobe pieces since she was a young girl. As a result, Whitley both learned and taught herself the art of cultivating one of a kind looks she passes onto her clients. In her free time, Whitley is an avid runner who loves spending time with her husband and two young boys, cooking and entertaining and redecorating her house until there is nothing left to redecorate (which is never, ha!).

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4 11 18 25 28

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11-12, 18-19

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Spring Garden Festival, Lowcountry Herb Society, 8 am-5 pm both days, Inlet

Plantacular Sale, Brookgreen Gardens,

Art in the Park, 10 am-4 pm, 11th-12th

Culinary Garden, Murrells Inlet. For more info, visit www.lcherbsociety.info.

free with garden admission. For more info, call 843-235-6000 or visit www.brookgreen.org.

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Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am, hosted by Hootie and the Blowfish, The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort, gates open at 8:30 am. For more info, call 843-399-7238 or visit www.hootiegolf.com.

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Purses with Purpose: An Evening of Fun and Frivolity, hosted by the NMB

S.O.S. Spring Safari, various venues,

North Myrtle Beach. Parade on 4/25 at 1 pm. For more info, call 843-280-5570 or visit www.shagdance.com.

Earth Day Music Fest & Expo, Riverfront Park, Conway. For more info, contact Kristi Falk at wellnesscouncilcsc@ yahoo.com.

Moveable Feast, Susan Boyer discusses

24-26

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5/2

5/2

Women’s Club, 6 pm, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, $50 per person, all proceeds benefit local charities. For more info, call 843-450-4001.

Grand Strand Authors Book Signing Event, Third Annual Strawberry and Wine Festival, Silver Coast Winery, 6680

10 am-7 pm, Tanger Outlets, Hwy. 501, free. For more info, call 203-982-8652.

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Barbeque Rd. NW, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., 12-5 pm, $5 admission. For more info, call 910-579-9021 or visit www.oldbridgepreservationsociety.org.

Chapin Park, Myrtle Beach, 18th-19th Market Common, Valor Park. For more info, call 843-446-3830 or visit www.artsyparksy.com.

Lowcountry Boneyard, 11 am, Inlet Affairs, $25. For more info, call 843-235-9600 or visit www.classatpawleys.com.

Taste of the Coast at NMB Park and Sport Annual Blessing of the Inlet, Belin United Complex, 11 am-4 pm, $3 in advance, $5 Methodist Church, Murrells Inlet,

at the door, children under 12 free.

Food & ride tickets $1. For more info, call 843-399-8918 or visit www.tocnmb.com.

9 am-4 pm. For more info, call 843-651-7979 or visit www.blessingoftheinlet.com.

“BACK HOME AGAIN”

A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 • 7:00 PM Myrtle Beach High School Music & Arts Center SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 • 4:00 PM Winyah Auditorium, Georgetown

SMALLER TREASURES:

MASTERPIECES FROM THE CHAMBER REPERTORY

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 • 7:00 PM Trinity Church, Myrtle Beach SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 • 4:00 PM All Saints Church, Pawleys Island FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

843.448.8379

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Serving The Grand Strand For More Than 35 Years.

John S. Gore, Owner, Designer, Allied ASID Susie Darrah, Designer, Allied ASID

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday by Appointment

In House Custom Drapery, Bedding and Monogramming Showroom Location: 1307 Enterprise Ave. between Grissom Pkwy. & Seaboard Street in Myrtle Beach 843-692-7844

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Save up to 75% off close-out and discontinued furniture, fabrics, paintings and accessories.