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Things to Do This Weekend on Hilton Head

Discover our list of curated things to do in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort areas.…

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Restaurant News – Hilton Head & Bluffton

Get the latest on all things food and drink. From new restaurants and coming soon to hot products and updates.…

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Celebrate the Holidays Lowcountry-Style: Boat Parades, Tree Lightings & More

Holiday lights and coastal delights Here in the Deep South, a “White Christmas” is more about sandy beaches than snow-covered…

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LOCAL Life’s Favorite Things 2024

Oprah’s famous “Favorite Things” list has become its own holiday tradition, celebrating unique, thoughtful gifts. This year we’re excited to…

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, thanks in no small part to these holly-jolly locals

Faces of the holidays Story by Barry Kaufman + Photography by Lisa Staff When you live in a place like…

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Escape the chill of winter with three new nonstop flights from SAV to Florida

Explore the Sunshine State For locals, Florida has always been the perfect winter getaway — a place where you can…

December Fashion

December Fashion

Photography by Lisa Staff + Styled by Bailey Gilliam As temperatures drop, Hilton Head’s trendsetters embrace winter’s chill with accessories…

Great egrets

An inside look at the annual Hilton Head Audubon Christmas bird count

For the birds Story by Bailey Gilliam If you’re an avid birder or just someone who enjoys the outdoors, the…

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We need our LOCAL Life readers to help us pick the 2024 Cover of the Year! Which one was your…

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Grandbaby-approved holiday treats

Deck the kitchen with easy and festive treats to make with kids from one to ninety-two. Story By Sheila Paz…

Traditional food for Orthodox Christmas. Kutya - wheat porridge with nuts, raisins, honey, poppy seeds. traditional Christmas sweet meal in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland.

How the world celebrates the season with unique customs, favorite foods and a little festive flair

A global feast of holiday traditions The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness and unapologetically overeating. Across the…

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Stuff your stockings with books written by local authors this season

Stories from home The holidays are the perfect time to support our talented local authors by sharing their work with…

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Home showcase: Southeast meets Southwest

Home showcase: Southeast meets Southwest

Prepare for a slightly spicier take on Lowcountry luxe with this Palmetto Bluff home inspired by the rich textures of…

Take it outside: From the porch to the pool

Take it outside: From the porch to the pool

From the porch to the pool, this outdoor space in Palmetto Bluff captures the best of both worlds. Story by…

Layer in textures and colors to set a sizzling southwestern-inspired stage in your home

Layer in textures and colors to set a sizzling southwestern-inspired stage in your home

From the ground up Story by Barry Kaufman + Photography by Josh Gibson From the ground up, the Palmetto Bluff…

Room of the month: Layers of luxury

Room of the month: Layers of luxury

Sophisticated window treatments transformed this Palmetto Bluff bedroom into a chic retreat. Story by Sheila Paz Step into a master…

Tips for designing the perfect multi-purpose room

Tips for designing the perfect multi-purpose room

Room to grow Photos by Kelli Boyd Photography In the ever-evolving landscape of home design, a multi-purpose room is a…

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