Cathy Martin

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Summer in the city: Charleston, South CarolinaMay 27, 2025The Loutrel is a luxe base camp for your Holy City adventure by Cathy MartinFamilies flock to Charleston's beaches in the summer, meaning there are often thinner crowds in the city proper. Stay close to shopping, restaurants and iconic attractions like Waterfront Park, the Pineapple Fountain and Rainbow Row atThe Loutrel, a 50-room boutique hotel in the French Quarter.

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SOCO Gallery celebrates 10 yearsMay 27, 2025Push & pull: SOCO Gallery marks a decade of amplifying local talent - and attracting museum-quality artists to Charlotte. by Cathy MartinBy square footage, SOCO Gallery, founded by Chandra Johnson in 1995, might be one of the smallest art galleries in town. Housed in a charming 1920s bungalow on Providence Road, SOCO shares space with menswear boutique Tabor and Not Just Coffee. But don't let its modest size fool you.

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Wildest dreams: A guest suite in HighlandsHome + GardenMay 27, 2025by Cathy Martin | photographs by Becca BondInterior designer Louise Hane believes in creating highly personalized spaces, rich in art, color and furnishings that reflect her clients' distinct backgrounds and stories. In this Highlands home, the Rock Hill, South Carolina, designer created a two-room sanctuary tailored around the homeowners' existing artwork.

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Wild Dunes Resort has activities beyond the beachApril 29, 2025From a soothing spa to activities galore, Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, has perks to please all ages. by Cathy MartinTraveling with extended family is fun - at least for a day or two. But a big beach house filled with grandparents and cousins can start to feel a little crowded after a while - unless you have plenty of diversions. That's where Wild Dunes shines.

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Annie Leibovitz brings her iconic photos to the Mint MuseumApril 28, 2025by Jay AhujaIn recent years, the Mint Museum has committed to making photography exhibits a larger part of its mission. In 2025, the museum is demonstrating that in a big way, showcasing new and rarely seen photos by contemporary photographer, Annie Leibovitz. While not a chronological retrospective, this exhibit at Mint Museum Uptown presents a visual journey through 55 years of American culture, celebrity and creativity.