Upper King Charleston

After Christmas Madness Sale at Butterfly Women's Consignment Boutique

Save 33% off all merchandise, all locations as we launch our After Christmas Madness Sale

Starts Monday, December 28 at 10:00am

Ends, Monday January 4 at 6pm
 

Be Early For The Best Bargains

Felice Designs a Carmen Miranda from Handmade Lampwork Beads

Bulky necklaces are very trendy and this amazing piece by Felice Killian, Felice Designs is beautifully so.

Wall to wall glass jewelry in every color imaginable greets you as you when you visit Felice Designs. Her technique is called lampwork, and Felice has been using it to make glass beads since 1994.

Lampworking differs from glassblowing in that glassblowing uses a blowpipe to inflate a glass blob, whereas lampworking manipulates glass with tools and hand movements. Whatever the terminology, Felice makes wonderful use of color and shape. The piece show, appropriately named the Carmen Miranda, is even more stunning in person.

Visit Felice Designs at 424 King Street in the Upper King Design District.

Midtown offers Urban Living in Historic Charleston

Downtown does have its charms, and living downtown is utopia for many, especially residents of the Midtown of Charleston project just steps from Upper King on Cannon. Craig Comer of Revis-Comer, developers of Midtown, has been invited to sit on a prestigious panel at the NAHB International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas in January. The panel is titled, “Re-thinking Density: Maximizing Infill Development Opportunities. Midtown was chosen for its design quality, contemporary take on historic Charleston architectural character, innovative use of the infill site and sales activity in a difficult market. There are just eleven private homes and condominiums still available at Midtown, with recent reductions making them an incredible value.

Last Minute Shopping Not a Problem at Mac & Murphy, Open Christmas Eve

Mac & Murphy always has the most wonderful and clever paper items, and they're open Christmas Eve for last minute gift ideas. Don't forget your babysitter, petsitter, letter carrier, teacher, best friend and significant other... everybody loves paper!

Mac & Murphy is located at 74 1/2 Cannon Street in the Cannonborough Elliotborough neighborhood, just a short walk from Upper King Street.

Christmas Dinner Made Easy by Carolina Catering

We all love the occasional drop in guest especially during the Holiday Season. Amy Olsen of Carolina Catering says you will always have something to offer for an impromptu gathering if you keep on hand a few staples. Smoked salmon, capers, cheese, salami, pepperoni, olives, anything pickled, mustard and crackers all have a long shelf life and can make an impressive but easy offering. If you are under the gun or have no time for holiday meal preparation or party trays, just call a caterer and they will more than likely have an easy menu to pick from for the Holidays. Carolina Catering has everything you need for a stress free Holiday meal or party.Contact them at info@carolinacaters.com or call 843-577-7188 x 15. Happy Holidays!

Plan Your New Year's Eve at Fish

Haven't made your plans for New Years Eve yet? Come downtown to King Street as Fish Executive Chef Nico Romo will present a four-course, prix-fixe menu for only $50. Plus, for only $15 more, you will savor the hand-selected optional wine pairings. 

Gratuity and taxes are extra. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Call 843-722-FISH (3473) for reservations.

Fish, located at 442 King Street, is just steps from The William Aiken House and the American Theater. Fish is a proud member of Charleston's historic Upper King Design District.

 

The perfect gift for that IMPOSSIBLE to buy for person at KSKC

a href="http://www.kingstreetkitchencompany.com/" title="The King Street Kitchen Company">The King Street Kitchen Company has the perfect gift for for that IMPOSSIBLE to buy for person. Yea, that one. You're welcome! One Card - SIX cooking Demos! The perfect gift. This unique holiday gift card allows the recipient to register for SIX of the hugely popular monthly cooking demo's held in the KSKC Showroom Kitchen. (CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE)

Each month we host a different local chef who demonstrates their specialty in a fun, interactive and informative way. These events have become so popular that we have already registered 12 of the BEST local Charleston Chefs for 2010. Hall's, Fig, Fish, Peninsula Grill - if you know the best, they're probably on our list. Come hungry & ready to get your hands dirty with the pros!!! Six event card is only $90. (CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE Your Card Now)

King Street Kitchen Company, one of Charleston’s most creative kitchen design showrooms, is at 543 King Street in the Upper King Design District in historic downtown Charleston.

Canvas Salon Design Part of "Best of Show"

Cannon Street's Stitch Design Co. won seven graphic design awards including "Best of Show" at the annual awards of the SC Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Included in the presentation was the design of Upper KIng Street's Canvas Salon. Stitch is a full service design company located at 9 Cannon Street in downtown Charleston.

Canvas Hair Color and Design at 436 King Street in the Upper King Design District in historic downtown Charleston is the perfect salon for your holiday hair style. Give them a call at 843.727.1166.

“Elasticity of Your Skin” by Sweet 185's Christina Robertson

Christina Robertson, Licensed Esthetician, Aromatherapist, Master Sugarist and owner of Sweet 185 has some thoughts to share with you on the Elasticity of Your Skin.

"Alpha-hydroxy acids, a popular ingredient in skin care, are being added to skin products in ever-increasing strengths. Alpha-hydroxy is a trade name for one combination of fruit acids including citric, malic, tartaric, lactic and glycolic acid extracted from fruit, sugar cane, milk, or made synthetically. Most AHA cremes sold by department stores and dermatologists contain synthetically-made glycolic acid.

Alpha-hydroxy is popular because fruit acids dissolve the intracellular “glue” that holds the outer layer of cells to the surface of the skin. This often makes skin plumper-looking and even reduces the appearance of fine lines.

But I have to wonder, what does that do to the elasticity of our skin? The whole idea is too aggressive for me. No matter how impressive the short term results, we can’t traumatize and weaken our skin cells repeatedly without an adverse reaction. Over time the skin will react defiantly by toughening up. After all, it has a critical job to do. Meanwhile, we’ve made our skin extra vulnerable, not only to the chemicals in the product, but to environmental pollutants and the sun.

Keep your skin elastic by keeping it moist. Spray it with a floral water that is made to balance your skin regularly (with the essential oils of rose or lavender). I recommend Hydrating Mineral Mist from Anakiri.

Also, use a moisturizer made by a company that truly has your health as a priority. I recommend Calendula Cream for skin by Jurlique. When you apply the moisturizer, take a few minutes and stimulate your skin with a light massage. Stretch your mouth in every direction, open your eyes extra wide and give your skin a little workout. The best exercise combination of all? A holistic facial and all the smiling you’ll be doing afterwards."

Receive 15% off any Anakiri Mineral Mist or Jurlique skin crème at Sweet 185 when you mention this article.

Sweet 185 is Charleston’s only location for beyond natural, organic skin care to rejuvenate, support and reveal healthy skin. Sweet 185 is at 476 King Street in the Upper King Design District in historic downtown Charleston.  843.329.3500.

Holiday Tips from Mary Helen McCoy

It's not every day that you can get some holiday decorating tips from one of Charleston's most renowned interior designers. In addition to being one of the nation's leading dealers in fine period, 18th century French furniture, Mary Helen McCoy is also a full-service interior designer.

Here are her first four tips for your holiday decor:

• If you have silver be sure to polish it and set it out. Now is the time to let it shine. If you prefer brass the same applies.
• Make sure that you have an ample supply of fresh candles and light them to create ambiance.
• Keep your home smelling like the holidays with potpourri or boiling water and cinnamon sticks.
• Make arrangements with fresh fruit which can last and be eaten. Be sure to add whole walnuts and pecans as well.

Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques is one of the nation’s premier sources for fine and unusual period, 17th to early 19th century, French furniture and decorative arts with an emphasis on the finest period, 18th century French furniture. You can find her at 120 King in the King Street Antiques District in historic downtown Charleston.