FRANCIS MARION BLOG

One of my favorite items to have at a wedding is a candy display! Mainly because I have a major sweet tooth. It’s a great way to add a pop of color to your reception or use as a fun favor for your guest.  Here are some great ways to help you decide how to get started....

Don't miss downtown’s Waterfront Park, with its unbeatable views and 1000 ft. walkway & pier along Charleston Harbor. The Pineapple Fountain heralds a welcome to all lowcountry visitors, but the splash fountain is loved by all children, who enjoy playing in it on...

I found myself roaming the halls of the Francis Marion in search of Charleston ghosts when I wandered into my hotel’s gift shop, The General’s Store.  I did not discover “frights,” but many delightful treats and keepsakes of my beloved Charleston.  The store has...

437 King Street; http://www.facebook.com/proofcharleston Upscale cocktails, craft beer and a selection of small plates which changes daily, make Proof the perfect place to visit again and again. Located just blocks away from the Francis Marion, this intimate new bar...

270 King Street; http://www.riverstreetsweets.com/ I celebrated my advocacy for fair trade nuts and healthy living by visiting Market Street Sweets on KING STREET.   Pecans are my favorite go-to nut, but I never expected to find such a mouth-watering assortment of...