#Spring Break in Charleston

[sofia1452]

The Ultimate Guide to Spring Break in Charleston: Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore

Introduction

Spring Break in Charleston is a time when the historic coastal city truly comes alive. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or solo, the city's blend of Southern charm, sun-soaked beaches, and vibrant culture makes it one of the best destinations to enjoy your break. This ultimate guide offers a detailed itinerary of where to stay, what to eat, and all the must-do activities for a Spring Break in Charleston that you’ll never forget.

Where to Stay

1. Downtown Charleston Downtown is the heart of Charleston, offering charming cobblestone streets, pastel-colored homes, and close proximity to historical landmarks. If you're looking to immerse yourself in the city’s rich history while still being close to shops and dining, this is the ideal spot.

2. Folly Beach Folly Beach is a Spring Break favorite, known for its casual beach town vibe, surfing opportunities, and vibrant beachfront bars. It's perfect for those who want to spend their days on the sand and their nights enjoying live music.

3. Isle of Palms & Sullivan’s Island Quieter than Folly Beach, these spots are perfect for travelers looking for a more relaxing beach atmosphere. Think laid-back mornings, beach walks, and peaceful sunsets.

4. Mount Pleasant Located just across the Cooper River, Mount Pleasant is a suburban area with easy access to both the beach and downtown. It’s great for families and groups looking for affordable accommodations with plenty of space.

Top Activities

1. Historic Tours Spring Break in Charleston isn’t complete without diving into its history. Explore iconic sites like Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began, and the Charleston Battery, with its stately mansions and cannons lining the promenade.

2. Beach Days No Spring Break in Charleston is complete without some beach time. Spend your days sunbathing, swimming, or playing beach volleyball at Folly Beach, or take it easy at Isle of Palms.

3. Culinary Experiences Charleston is a food lover’s paradise. From Lowcountry cuisine to modern Southern fare, every meal is a highlight. Try shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, and freshly shucked oysters at local hotspots.

4. Nightlife King Street comes alive at night. Head here for rooftop bars, craft cocktails, and live music venues. Whether you’re dancing until dawn or sipping drinks under the stars, this is the place to be.

5. Outdoor Adventures Enjoy kayaking through marshes, paddleboarding in Shem Creek, or taking a sunset harbor cruise. The mild spring weather is perfect for outdoor activities.

Dining Recommendations

Breakfast

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit: Famous for its buttery biscuits and Southern hospitality.

Miller’s All Day: A cozy spot for pancakes, grits, and craft coffee.

Lunch

Fleet Landing: Waterfront dining with fresh seafood and stunning views.

Leon’s Oyster Shop: A must-visit for fried chicken and oysters.

Dinner

Husk: Modern Southern dishes using local ingredients.

The Darling Oyster Bar: A trendy seafood spot with an Instagram-worthy interior.

Dessert

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Unique flavors served in handmade waffle cones.

Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe: Cakes, pies, and creamy milkshakes.

Tips for Travelers

Book early: Spring Break in Charleston is popular, so accommodations fill up fast.

Pack layers: Spring weather can be unpredictable—sunny one minute and chilly the next.

Walk or bike: Downtown is very walkable and bike-friendly, which makes exploring easy and fun.

Conclusion

Whether you're after beachside relaxation, cultural enrichment, or culinary adventures, Spring Break in Charleston delivers it all. Its combination of history, hospitality, and coastal charm guarantees a memorable vacation for every kind of traveler. Make the most of your break and let Charleston’s timeless allure sweep you off your feet.

[panvani]

I have a mild case of Must Always Be Right Disease but I do think I am falsely accused on occasions when someone else is just very confidently wrong

[sarahroutldge]

inked.

a/n: hey y'all! this is my first fic on this account. just a fun little jj one shot - lmk what you think!! (gif not mine - credits to the creator)

pairing: jj maybank x reader

summary: you and jj have been dating secretly for half a year, and a small question about a mysterious new tattoo leads to his friends finding out about the two of you.

word count: 2.8k

warnings: fluff/humor, marijuana use, implied sexual content, I think that's it

JJ’s not the greatest at dates, and he’s aware of that. But when it comes to you, he’s decided to step up his game, and that’s why he took the initiative to take you to Charleston for your birthday. While he currently can’t afford to spring for an elaborate dinner at a pricey restaurant, he’s trying to make tonight something special. Usually, you’re the one who has to pick up the slack when it comes to romance—though you’re not great at it either—but he figured that since it’s your birthday, all the planning should be his responsibility.

And so far it’s been great.

Walking hand-in-hand down the cobblestone streets of Charleston, you can feel how much freer JJ is when he can take you out somewhere people won’t recognize you. It’s been hard keeping such a big part of his life a secret from his friends for so long, but he doesn’t want to push it too far. You’re what he calls ‘kook-like,’ since you’re from Figure Eight but you went to the local public school instead. And while you never really interacted back in high school, JJ doesn’t want to have to explain to his friends everything about your relationship. It’s private, and though he knows he’ll confide in the Pogues at some point, he’s just not there yet. And thankfully, it doesn’t seem to bother you.

It’s been silent for a while, but not uncomfortable. You just enjoyed a delicious meal that JJ had to fight with you to pay the bill over, and you feel calm. Peaceful. Outside of the Outer Banks, there are no kooks and no pogues, just the two of you. 

Choosing to break the silence, you voice your inner thoughts. “It’s nice to not have to worry about running into people we know, you know?”

JJ nods. “Yeah, it’s nice to know that I can kiss you without being afraid of being punched by Topper,” he teases.

You chuckle at his comment before pulling him to a stop. “You said you’d never bring it up!”

“Hey, he’s your ex-boyfriend,” JJ retorts, pointing at your chest.

“Hardly. We dated for two weeks when I was fourteen. And it’s still my greatest shame.”

“I thought I was your greatest shame.”

You roll your eyes, knowing he’s joking. “Never.” As he leans in to kiss you, you can swear that you’ve never felt lighter. You’re a bit tipsy from the drinks at dinner and JJ has a sparkle in his eyes that’ll never stop making you smile. 

His lips press to yours, and you swear you know what the romantic comedies mean when they talk about fireworks. It’s nothing too heated—you’re standing on a sidewalk and you’re not that crazy—but it’s special and passionate. Your lips are a perfect fit for one another, and if you don’t pull away soon you know you’ll get swept up in it.

Knowing JJ has other plans for the two of you, you break away from the kiss and wrap your arms around his shoulders. “Alright, so what’s next on the agenda, Jayj?”

And that’s when you spot it—the signature twinkle in his eye that only shines when he has something a little bit crazy planned.

“Oh no…” you protest in preparation for whatever’s about to come out of his mouth.

“Okay, it’s just a crazy idea I had and it’s totally up to you. We don’t have to do it, but I think it would be fun.”

“What?” you ask. He unwraps your hands from his shoulders before grasping one of them in his own again, and starts to guide you down the street. “JJ, where are you taking me?”

“You’ll see.” He winks, and at that point you decide to just let him lead you wherever. You know he’d never put you in danger, and he’s safely gotten you out of your comfort zone many times before, so you’re sure that it can’t be too bad. Right?

As the two of you walk down the street hand-in-hand, your mind wanders. You’ve accepted your fate, but where could JJ possibly be taking you? And before your mind settles on a single answer, he pulls you to a stop in front of a little brick-walled building. ‘Inks Tattoo Parlor,’ the sign reads.

“Okay, I know it might be a crazy JJ idea,” he starts.

“I’m glad you’re self-aware,” you retort.

He rolls his eyes. “Just hear me out. I know we haven’t been dating for long and maybe I had too many drinks at dinner but I know you’re it for me. We’re young and I know we haven’t talked about marriage and I know we’re nowhere near there yet—”

“JJ, just breathe,” you say to comfort him, squeezing his hand in reassurance.

“Well, basically, I love you. Like a lot. Like more than I ever thought I could, and I think I want a tattoo of your initials on my ass.”

And then you give him the weirdest expression he’s ever seen. He can’t tell if he’s scared you off or turned you on or maybe both. But slowly, a smile makes its way onto your face.

“Okay, well, number one: this is definitely a crazy JJ idea,” you start. “But crazy JJ ideas are part of why I fell in love with you, and it’s your ass—you can do whatever you want with it. Frankly, I’m honored.”

He smashes his lips to yours and you kiss him back, chuckling against his lips. “Oh, babe, by the way, this ass belongs to you, too.” You playfully swat his chest, and his smile only grows.

You don’t know if the drinks from dinner are finally getting to you or you’re just on a high from spending so much quality time with your boyfriend, but as you and JJ wait for him to get tattooed, your mind starts to wonder if maybe you should get one as well. 

After the tattoo artist finishes up with his previous client, you get up from where you were waiting next to JJ and look at the intricate designs on the wall. “Hey, Jayj?”

“What’s up?” he asks, looking up from his phone.

“What do you think of this font?”

JJ squints before deciding he might as well come over to get a better look. Standing behind you, he rests his head on your shoulder and examines what you’ve been pointing to. 

“It’s alright, but not my thing,” he responds, as he wraps his arms around your waist. “Plus I think I’m just gonna stick with something simple. No twirly shit.”

You chuckle at his description of the font. “I didn’t mean for your tattoo, Jayj. I meant for me.” And that catches him off guard. 

Unraveling his arms from around your waist, he moves to stand in front of you. “You’re getting a tattoo?” he questions. 

A bit annoyed at his disbelief, you roll your eyes. “Why is that such a big deal?” 

Racking his head for an answer that won’t make him sound like a dick, the best he comes out with is “well, it’s just not very… you.” 

“Maybe that’s the point.” 

JJ lifts his hands in defeat. “Hey, it’s your body. Your body, your choice, and all that, or whatever.” You chuckle at his wording. “What would you even get?” 

“JJ, duh.”

His eyes widen. “You’re not serious.”

“Why not?”

He stares at you for a minute, looking deep into your eyes, trying to see if you’re joking with him, but he can’t seem to find any nervousness. “Well damn. Where are you gonna get it? And don’t say your ass because that would just be copying me.”

You roll your eyes. “No, I was thinking on my hip, right above my bikini line, you know? And it wouldn't be big or anything, just two J’s. No extra swirls or details or whatever.”

JJ puts his hand to his chin as if he needs to think it over, before stepping as close to you as possible and whispering in your ear, “that’s kinda hot, honestly.” He punctuates his comment with a kiss on the inside of your neck, and before you can do anything more you hear a clearing of breath from the tattoo artist.

“You’re up next.” 

The two of you break apart from one another as if you’re fifteen and you’ve just been caught making out by the lockers during class time. JJ winks at you before laying down on the cot. “Alright, man, tat my ass up.” 

Two weeks later…

“Kie!”

“Wake up!”

“Get up, Kie!”

“You’ve gotta see this!”

“Alright, I’m up!” Kiara relents, rolling her eyes as she wakes up from a heavenly nap in the hammock on the employees-only floor of the tackle and bait shop. “This better be an emergency.”

Sarah, John B., Pope, and Cleo squint a bit at her casual threat. “Okay, so it’s not exactly an emergency,” John B. clarifies. But before Kiara can object again, he explains, “JJ has an ass tat!”

“What?” Kiara asks, still a bit dizzy from her nap.

“JJ has a tattoo on his ass,” Pope clarifies proudly, and Cleo rolls her eyes in response.

“I know what an ass tat is, thank you very much,” Kiara bites back. “And why do we care that JJ has one? And also, how do you know that he has one?”

“Okay, well, you know how sometimes JJ doesn’t wear underwear?” John B. asks.

“Gross, but yes, I think we’re all unfortunately aware after the regrettable cliff diving incident last July.” Everyone shudders in horror at the memory. 

“We care because it’s not something JJ-y,” Sarah explains. “He has a tattoo of someone’s initials!”

“And it’s not like JJ to, you know, ink anything remotely sentimental on himself. To be honest, I was surprised he didn’t get a joint tattooed on his ass first,” Pope elaborates.

“Well, what are the initials?”

“Y/I. And I can’t think of anyone with those initials.” John B. answers.

Now invested in the mystery of JJ’s ass tat, Kiara concentrates, trying to think of who she might know with those initials. Coming up with nothing, she asks, “Are we sure it’s not just something stupid?”

“Come on, Kie. It’s JJ. If there’s anything we’re sure about, it’s that there was a high level of stupidity involved in this decision,” Pope answers.

“Fair point,” Kiara concedes. “How did you even see the tattoo?”

“John B. walked in on him sleeping butt naked,” Sarah confesses. He shoots her a look, and she smirks. “I’m just glad you didn’t find it cuter than mine.” John B. rolls his eyes in response, and Sarah chuckles.

“Never,” he says, before kissing her on the lips.

“Gross!” Pope interjects.

Elsewhere on the island, you and JJ are enjoying a day at your favorite secluded part of the beach. The waves never get especially big here so you’re not crowded by surfers, but it’s a nice area to get away from it all and simply relax with one another. 

You’re lounging on a towel, letting your back tan, as you engross yourself in your current book. Right next to you, JJ sits shirtless on his towel as he does whatever on his phone. It’s been relatively quiet for a while until you sense your boyfriend starting to stir.

You glance over at JJ only to see him typing incessantly on his phone. 

“Babe?” 

“Yo,” he says in acknowledgment, but without looking up from his screen.

You roll your eyes and move over onto his towel, making yourself comfortable behind his bare, sun-tanned back. Looking over his shoulder, you try to make out what he could possibly be doing.

Wrapping your hands around his stomach, you feel his abs tense under your fingers. “What’s going on?”

“I think our cover might be blown,” he answers, placing his hand above his phone so you can see the messages in the blaring sun. 

John B.: Please tell me she’s not a kook.

Sarah: Hey 🙁

Cleo: We want to meet her!

Pope: How did you convince her to go out with you? Is she being held against her will?

Kie: I stfg JJ if you don’t just tell us her name.

Sarah: We’re at the usual surf spot on the beach, bring her over!

Pope: You have to come now because I need proof that a real human woman agreed to go out with you. Also if she doesn’t exist then JB owes me fifty bucks.

“Your friends are funny,” you say into his ear, and he smiles wide.

“So, what do you say? Do you want to meet them? I know we’ve kept this thing a secret but I guess it’s pointless now.” 

“I’d love to meet them,” you respond, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek before standing up and packing your book, towel, and your cover-up into your bag. 

Once you’re all packed, he grabs your hand and pulls you into his chest. “Thanks for doing this, babe.” He lightly presses his lips to yours.

“Don’t thank me, I can’t wait to meet your friends and hear all the embarrassing stories you haven’t told me. And of course I’ll have to share some of my own in return.” You return his kiss, and for a few seconds the two of you just stand there, kissing under the hot sun. His tongue makes its way into your mouth, and you tug on his messy blonde strands in response. He moans into the kiss, but before it can get too heated, you pull away. “As much as I love this, if we don’t stop, I don’t think we’ll make it in time to meet your friends.”

“Who cares about them?” he jokes, before pressing his lips to you again. And then, in signature JJ fashion, he grabs your bag in one hand and tosses you over his shoulder.

You shriek in response. “JJ put me down!”

“You’re the one who wanted to hurry. I’m just making sure you don’t get distracted.” As he walks you to his truck, you giggle at being held upside down, swatting his butt playfully. 

Meeting his friends goes great, and you easily fall into a rhythm with Sarah, Kiara, and Cleo. John B.’s extra welcoming since your existence means that Pope now owes him fifty bucks, and by late afternoon you’re all relaxing around a bonfire. Gathered in a circle around the flames, you swap embarrassing JJ stories and enjoy just getting to know the Pogues. You pass around a joint, and a comfortable silence grows among the group, interspersed with a few chill conversations. Lounging in between JJ’s legs, his hands begin to wander before settling comfortably on your hips. 

He plays with the hem of your cover-up, pulling it up and down ever so slightly. Sarah sits next to you, tugged under John B.’s arm. She glances around the group before she notices a bit of ink along your bikini line. “Ooh, that’s such a cute spot for a tattoo, what is it?” she asks.

You feel your face warm and JJ shoves his head into your back, chuckling at the situation.

The rest of the group looks confused at JJ’s reaction, and now everyone’s attention is on the both of you. Realizing there’s no way out of this, you meet JJ’s fingers at your hip and ever-so-slightly move the string on your bikini bottom so that Sarah can make out what it says.

She squints. “Oh my god! You have JJ tattooed on you!” 

Everybody else’s eyes go wide and they all look at you in shock. 

“Really?” Pope asks, questioning your judgment, and Cleo slaps him in response. 

“Leave her alone, it’s cute.” 

You smile at Cleo in thanks, and JJ looks at Pope. “Pope, it’s like the hottest thing ever, I swear. The sex was great already, but now–” 

You cover JJ’s mouth with your hand in embarrassment, as John B. smirks in amusement. It’s silent for a second before JJ decides to lick your hand and you immediately pull away. “Ew!” you shout, and your boyfriend howls in amusement.

Standing up from between JJ’s legs, you wipe your wet hand on your cover-up, before tugging it off. “Anyways, I’m going to go for a final swim before the sun goes down completely. Anyone want to join?” 

“I just want to finish my beer, but I’ll join you in a minute,” Sarah answers, and you smile. Cleo and Kiara nod in agreement, and you make your way into the water. But before you can reach the ocean, JJ runs up to you and lifts you off the ground. You yelp at his antics, and again he lays you over his shoulder. He turns around to wave at the group as they laugh at the two of you.

The rest of the Pogues look on as JJ drops you into the water. “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but they might be perfect for each other,” Pope confesses.

Everyone nods in agreement. “They’re adorable,” Sarah adds. “Absolutely adorable.” 

so... please let me know what you think! I don't currently have a taglist, but if you'd like to be tagged in my next jj fic, please send me an ask :)))

[rafeslittlepup]

How many vacations do bunnywife!reader and rafe along with the kids go on per year? Do the two of them also go on vacays with only one another?

-🧁

three minimum, usually four, not including last minute getaways when rafe says things like “you need sun, bunny. pack the sunscreen and the baby hats.”

spring break – something beachy (turks and caicos, seychelles or even palm beach). she packs monogrammed swimsuits for the kids, floppy hats, and matching sunglasses, they rent a house with a pool and a private chef.

summer – big trip, like a villa in tuscany or the south of france. she post one photo dump with a Bible verse caption like “grateful for this season of family 🤍 Psalm 127:3”. rafe insists on no wifi for the kids (“they need to touch grass”)

fall – wholesome family trip like apple picking in vermont, they drink warm apple cider. rosie has a bow the size of her head and jamie keeps trying to eat leaves

for christmas sometimes they go to aspen, but if they stay home for christmas , they travel right after for new years.

and rafe and reader go on trips maybe twice a year, they leave the kids with reader’s parents or topper’s family. it’s usually a long weekend in charleston or napa. reader packs her frilliest lingerie and rafe doesn’t let her lift a finger. he books massages, private dinners and looootttss of sex.

[blakegwenstory]

2025 Highlights: January-May

January

Gwen and Blake attend Zuma’s performance at Ole Red after New Year's, and enjoy time in Oklahoma.

Mid-month, Blake and Gwen fly to Nashville for reasons then unknown. They take a photo with a group while out in Nashville. We later find out Blake was finishing up his new album, and Gwen also had a recording session.

Near the end of the month, Blake, Gwen, and Apollo are pictured together out and about. A few days later, No Doubt plays Fire Aid in L.A. and Blake & Zuma are seen riding the golf cart with Gwen backstage.

February 

Gwen and Blake both play sets at the Phoenix Open on Feb. 1.

For Valentine's Day, they both call each other “forever Valentine” in their V-Day posts.

Blake plays his brief residency in Vegas, and Gwen joins for the final few shows.

Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani: ‘As Long As We’re Together’ Blake Shelton and his wife, Gwen Stefani, have been married for four years, and the couple are still going strong, often posting on their social media their love for one another. Blake recently talked with us about Gwen and being at home with each other. He said, “She comes to Oklahoma, and it’s not like this now, but at first, she had to have felt like ‘Where am I? What is this place?’ This is not how she grew up, and the same goes for me. I’d go to LA, and it’s like, ‘What is this place? How do I fit in here?’ And I would still feel that way if she wasn’t there.” He added, “You know, and I think the same thing with her for when she comes to Oklahoma, it’s just that’s what completes the journey for us. It’s just as long as we’re together, it really doesn’t matter.” (Source)

March

Blake’s new album "For Recreational Use Only" is announced with a duet with Gwen included - "Hangin' On." The deluxe version of "Bouquet" is also released this month.

“I don’t feel like I want to make a record without a duet with Gwen on it anymore. She’s my favorite person to sing with,” he told TODAY in an interview that aired March 19. (Source)

Gwen joins Blake on stage for his concerts in Greenville, Charleston, and Atlanta.

On March 19, Gwen accompanies Blake as he hosts the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary show. She also attends more of Blake's shows with Zuma and Apollo.

Spring Break is enjoyed in Oklahoma, and Gwen shares some (possibly dated) videos of fishing.

April

Zuma plays Ole Red again with Blake and Gwen front row to support.

Gwen also shares a video from their recent trip to the Ozarks with Zuma and Apollo.

Gwen shares more candid photos and videos this month "washing" the truck, getting flowers, and a quick trip to Nashville.

She shares a video of family time getting purple irises together ahead of Easter, and the family is pictured leaving church on the holiday.

May

Ahead of the release of his new album, Blake celebrates "Texas" hitting No. 1 (his 30th) with a party honoring the songwriters in Nashville. Gwen attends the festivities and posts a celebratory video for him.

Blake gives several interviews surrounding the release of FRUO, which is released May 9, and says a lot of sweet things about Gwen (compiled here).

Blake gets a writing credit on the song "All of My Love" and relates it back to him and Gwen:

"It leans into Gwen and I and the fact that we didn’t meet each other until later on in life and we wish we could go back and meet each other back in our 20s and have a total lifetime together…”

At the end of the month, they both have performances on the American Music Awards, with Blake introducing Gwen.

[violntfemme]

wooo my spring break started ! Unfortunately wont be online for most of it starting the 29th; I have a marching band trip, but i'll be back april 3rd/4th!

If i dont have a redcoat ham chapter out of then i am so sorry, ive been trying to work on it but alas I forgot my lack of commitment to long-term projects. I'll try to have something out by tomorrow ! If its not out by then I may be able to work on it during our bus rides because in all fairness the ride itself is 13+ hours long.

But hey, we'll be stopping in charleston, SC first! Not like i'd be able to see any historical sites considering we go to Flordia the next day but its nice to know im in JL's hometown I suppose?

[beenwaytoolongatsea]

Dogs In A Pile Breaks Out Little Feat Cover At Charleston Pour House

[xtruss]

Poinsettias adorn the Zocalo, the main square in modern Mexico City. Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, the plant became a symbol of Christmas with a little help from European missionaries and an American diplomat named Joel Poinsett. Photograph By Carrie Thompson, Alamy Stock Photo

How The Rugged Poinsettia became Our Favorite Holiday Flower

Long before a clever marketer turned it into a Christmas staple, the Aztec and Maya celebrated the colorful shrub for its medicinal value.

— By Bill Newcott | Published: December 22, 2022

Think “Poinsettia” and you think “Christmas,” right? Well, think again. At the time of the first Christmas, the closest poinsettia to the little town of Bethlehem was 8,000 miles away, clinging to life in a rocky canyon in what’s now southwestern Mexico.

“The Aztec called the plant cuetlaxochitl (brilliant flower), and the Maya referred to it as k’alul wits (ember flower),” says Mark Hoddle of the University of California Riverside’s department of entomology. He became fascinated with the poinsettia while working on his doctoral dissertation in the 1990s, exploring ways to control whiteflies, a common scourge of the holiday plants.

There’s evidence the indigenous peoples of Central America appreciated the plant for its seasonal red leaves, he says, but mostly they saw medicinal value.

“When you break a leaf or branch of a poinsettia, it leaks a milky white sap,” Hoddle says. “The cultures believed that sap had healing properties.” Aztecs applied the sap to the breasts of nursing mothers to increase milk production. They also used the sap as a depilatory.

Even today, Hoddle says, descendants of the ancient Maya in Mexico boil the leaves to create a remedy for obstetrical or gynecological hemorrhaging. And if you happen to be bitten by a snake, the locals say, there’s nothing better than boiled root of k’alul wits.

The poinsettia is named in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, an American diplomat and avid amateur botanist who introduced the plant to the United States in the 1820s. Library of Congress

The First Christmas Poinsettias

Franciscan missionaries arrived in Mexico in the 16th century and eventually began setting up elaborate manger scenes at Christmastime. Holly, Europe’s holiday flora of choice, was nowhere to be found for the dioramas, but when the missionaries saw the red and green colors of this local plant—that happened to burst into color every December—they knew they had the perfect stand-in.

By the time an American diplomat named Joel Poinsett arrived in Mexico in the 1820s, those bright leaves were a common sight in local churches at Christmastime. A swashbuckling U.S. congressman from Charleston, South Carolina, Poinsett spoke six languages, dined with Russia’s czar, served President James Madison as a covert agent to protect U.S. business interests in South America, and somewhere along the way became, for a short time, a general in the Chilean army.

Yet despite all his exploits, Poinsett is remembered primarily as the amateur botanist who became fascinated with those red and green plants from Mexico. He sent some home to Charleston, where people began growing them in their gardens. Their notoriety grew under a variation of Poinsett’s name.

Poinsettias Become A Christmas Star

For the first 100 years or so after those first transplants arrived in Charleston, fragile poinsettias were nearly impossible to keep alive in a pot. They were sold primarily as cut flowers.

“That all changed with these guys,” says Fred Clarke, keeper of what’s likely the world’s only poinsettia library. He’s leading me toward a large, translucent white shed tucked into a corner of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, a bit north of San Diego, California.

Each spring Carlsbad’s famous Flower Fields become a fantasia of red, yellow, and white ranunculus flowers. Clarke is the horticulturalist in charge of making sure those 80 million flowers grow and get to market, but it’s clear his passion plant grows inside this shed.

“Here we are!” he enthuses as we step inside. Sitting on a series of low, tiered risers are scores of potted poinsettias arranged chronologically in order of their historical development.

Clarke doesn’t have a sample of Joel Poinsett’s iteration, but his chronology does include a close relative: the legendary St. Louis Red. The first mass-produced poinsettia, it was introduced in 1924 by Louis Bordet of Missouri.

Long-stemmed and fragile, the St. Louis Red was still primarily a cut flower. But a self-taught Southern California agriculturalist named Paul Ecke started toying with the Red’s genetics, breeding varieties that exploded with multiple colored leaves, didn’t mind growing in a greenhouse, and, most importantly, could be shipped in pots.

Following the lead of those long-ago missionaries, Ecke began marketing poinsettias as “The Christmas Flower.” He convinced Hollywood to use them as decorations on seasonal TV specials. (Ecke’s son personally saw to it that Johnny Carson had an extravagant display behind his Tonight Show desk each year.)

For decades, the Ecke family grew nearly all their poinsettias on what’s now Carlsbad’s Flower Fields. Today, poinsettias are grown primarily outside the U.S., so the Ecke family focuses on developing and patenting new varieties. The results are on proud display in Clarke’s poinsettia library.

Ushering me through the collection, Clarke—who started working with the Ecke family 42 years ago—ticks off the subsequent varieties. They include the Flaming Sphere (1950), a floppy version that never caught on. The C-1 (1968) was the first poinsettia that could withstand the rigors of transport. The Limo (1988) introduced the deep red of present-day poinsettias. Freedom Family (1991) was the first with rounded, elephant-ear-shaped bracts rather than long, pointy ones. And the Prestige (2002), known for its rich color and stamina, is now the most popular poinsettia on the planet.

After touring the poinsettia library, Clarke invites me to enjoy one of the Flower Fields’ famous strawberry milkshakes. As we head for a small stand, he suddenly stops and turns back toward the shed and his red-leafed congregation. He smiles.

“These guys have come a long way,” he says.

[desirepathzine]

Jeff Buckley Saved My Life in Orlando, Florida by Randi Eversole

In March of 2016, I was on a charter bus, headed towards Orlando, Florida. I was a senior in high school. The trip was with my Southern Baptist evangelical church choir. I did not want to be there.

The choir tour was a non-negotiable part of every year, a way for all of the concerned parents of young church goers to ship their kids off during spring break so they would spend it in service of the Lord and not mingling with all the other degenerates who were out of class. Ostensibly it was a week full of "volunteering" to some degree, singing at shelters and nursing homes, paying money to sing contemporary christian worship music in historic cathedrals. touring around whatever major city from the safety of the bus, so on. The trip was to a different scary big city every year. Prior to Orlando I had found myself in Chicago, the year before Chicago we'd done an actual tour, saving souls in Jacksonville/Florida, Savannah/Georgia, and Charleston/SC.

By the time we were halfway through Chicago, I had started to articulate issues I had with this mission, and indeed the Southern Baptist denomination of Christianity as a whole. By the time a senior trip to Orlrando, FL was announced, I saw it for what it was: an excuse to take a bunch of kids to Disney World under the banner of Christianity.

For the 12 hour bus ride to Orlando, I had prepped a few albums to listen to, as I usually did when headed somewhere new. I had discovered many favorite artists tucked away at the front of the bus (they usually made all the students sit in the back, but I was prone to motion sickness, so I always ended up at the front with all of the chaperones, who largely left me alone).

That year, my album picks had included Grace, Jeff Buckley's only album. I had of course been familiar, you couldn't sift through a single Tumblr playlist without coming into contact with Hallelujah. I vaguely knew somewhere that he had passed, that he was all of my favorite vocalist's favorite vocalist, that sort of thing.

For whatever reason, somewhere in Georgia, I decided now was the time to listen to Grace for the first time. And my download of the album had somehow not copied Mojo Pin, the album's first track, to my iPod so I indeed did start the record listening to the title track. I quickly fixed this mistake on returning home. Ancient problems from a different time, truly.

I did not listen to another record for the rest of the week.

Here was a friend, a person striving for authenticity, an artist coming into his power. All of the things I desperately craved both to be and to be around. It was a balm and a shield against all of the empty expressions of the music I was going to sing that week, the manipulative key changes and nonsensical lyrics. Here was something real and special.

So many lyrics were reaching through time to hold my hand, the beautiful melodies and vocal acrobatics elevating me, taking me away from the bus window view of the interstate, to somewhere I felt safe and seen.

I was alone in many ways that week, alienated from the religion I was raised in, alienated from my peers who maybe at one point had been my friends but had steadily pulled apart from me in the latter months of high school when it became clear we were not going to be compatible adults, bunking in a drafty Hyatt Place with roommates I really didn't know at all, who argued ceaselessly when we were supposed to be sleeping. I had been relegated to a pullout couch in an attempt to get some space.

As any anxious and isolated neurodivergent teen girl would in the circumstances, I went on a deep dive that first dark night in Orlando, far away from home and surrounded by strangers, into Jeff, his life, his work. I listened to interviews to keep the noise at bay. In my search, I found a picture of Jeff, holding a phone, on a portable bed, presumably talking to a journalist, doing press. I tracked down the location. It was a hotel somewhere in Orlando, Florida.

(photos by Merri Cyr)

It was like waving at someone in another dimension.

Two days into the tour I looked down at the t-shirts we all had to wear, a mish mash of Bible references and key words in the shape of a cross, printed on ugly mint green and coral orange t-shirts (the orange stained my bra for weeks, it was horrible). The choir was given a 'theme' every year for the tours, one inspirational word that was supposed to drive the spiritual growth of 9-12 graders. The year in Chicago had been the "restore" tour (which is extremely problematic the longer you dwell on it). "What's the tour name this year?" I blearily asked one of the chaperones. "Oh, it's the Grace tour. Make sure you use the hashtag."

The tour was the first time I encountered an actively hostile audience during any of the shows. Looking back that seems strange, but nonetheless. We often performed for unsheltered folks, who were forced to listen to us boisterously praise the Lord as they tried to get something to eat or were otherwise seeking support. The show in question took place in a parking lot where an extremely questionable Christian charity group set up once a week to attempt to convert anyone who needed a hot meal. Somewhere in the hour long set of worship music, teenagers banging on trash cans under the guise of performing STOMP (yes, like the off-Broadway thing, which no one even knew because it was such a dated concept by 2016), a capella chamber music (I did that too), and emotionally manipulative skits, one of the people in the crowd started to yell. I don't remember the exact verbatim statements, but it was along the lines of "Why are you singing when we need food, need shelter?"

That night, at the mandated debrief/devotional portion of the night before they finally let us all go to bed, many of my peers expressed that they had never thought of the work that way, as something that could be potentially a nuisance, bothersome, something people were forced to suffer through in order to have their basic needs met.

That was a question I had been asking myself for over a year at that point, ever since pretending to "restore" Chicago in 2015. Did anyone really find inspiration in a bunch of white middle class teenagers singing their little hearts out over Coldplay instrumentals? Did the sloppy manual labor we tried to do at various places for people in need really benefit anyone? Did tired building custodians go back in the day after and correct the naive mistakes of suburban teenagers who were not given any option other than to figure out ways to be helpful? Much ink has been spilled over the epidemic of teenage-centered volountourism from churches, sending unqualified children to do labor to get closer to God, etc. I was tired of treating people less fortunate than this community like pawns to achieve karma points. I was tired of singing bad music. I was tired of feeling like a ghost.

When we got back on the bus, or returned to the hotel, or had mildly unsupervised free time at venues, I would check back in with Jeff. I listened to So Real over and over again, its simplicity was spellbinding. One night they carted us to Disney Springs, the shopping district on Disney property, to burn off steam before getting ready for another day of presumably hard work. I was too tired to traipse around, half-heartedly tagging along with folks that seemed indifferent to my presence. I sat down with a shaved ice and watched a pair of living statues performing in the humid evening, bronze and vaguely Victorian looking, glimmering under the ambient theme park lights. I watched them work a crowd while I listened to So Real and briefly became lost in a story that to this day I cannot recall correctly, some short-lived idea about statues yearning to be real. I started crying, not helped by the schedule that left us overworked and under-rested, and a lack of access to protein and actual nutrients beyond pizza.

Every night, I thought of Jeff on a hotel bed, years ago, in the same place as me. Was he alone? Did his worldview, the questions he screamed out towards the end of Eternal Life, his propensity for diving into the biggest emotions, isolate him like they isolated me?

It's easy to fall in love with someone who has passed, it makes it easy to assign them traits you admire or romanticize their short life. I don't think I fell in love with Jeff in that way, although it is undeniable that he was beautiful. I didn't need lips to kiss, I needed a shoulder to cry on, and it felt like there was a beautiful friend helping me chart a course out of self-loathing and getting mired in philosophical mud.

The last night of the tour, before the Friday fun day when all pretense of work is thrown out to go to a theme park or explore safely curated areas of the city, it was expected that somebody, a youth pastor or the choir director or a well meaning chaperone, would give a sort of pious pep talk, asking us if we really believed all the things we were singing, or were we just having fun on a spring break trip? Anyone who is familiar with Cry Nights at evangelical summer camp knows this tactic. Overstimulate and exhaust young people with still developing brains, feed them a steady diet of sweets and carbohydrates, and then the claws of emotional manipulation will sink so much deeper. And then make them go sing a concert with exhausted voices and clogged sinuses from crying, where their emotions and convictions will run so high, that surely no one in the audience will go unmoved.

That last pep talk reared its ugly head before the last concert, as I presumed it would. But I didn't really listen, while the tears flowed around me. In my head, I was sitting across from Jeff Buckley at the pullout bed, quietly centering myself, trying to find peace in the midst of the chaos. We smiled at each other and said nothing in this vision.

I returned home, glad to be done with youth choir forever, vowing ot never go back to the church I had been raised in. (and also I finally listened to Mojo Pin since it didn't make it onto my iPod)

I was trying my best to give myself grace under strange and infuriating circumstances. Jeff taught me how. Being curious and sensitive is a strength, rage can fuel beauty, seeking authenticity is a worthy journey. That this situation was temporary and I would not have to live my life beholden to the whims of a religious institution that actively benefitted from my fears. Grace, real grace, given freely without the expectation of a transaction, is beautiful. I returned home, a week before my eighteenth birthday, and began the long process of figuring out what I actually believed, what I actually valued, and pursuing the things that filled me with joy at full speed, a road that I am still traveling.

[misericordia3]

happy Palm Sunday to you all! on this day last year i was just beginning my conversion…. my family went to charleston for spring break and we had just landed. the parking lot of the hotel was completely covered with palmetto leaves. like they were everywhere. my sister and i picked some up and i didn’t even realize what day it was until later. it was the first of many many signs that week for me to keep going and join RCIA. now, a week from today, ill be baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church. so much can change in a year. God is good ❤️‍🔥🌾

[cheaptripsguide]

25 Cheap Vacation Ideas in the US (Budget-Friendly Getaways for 2025)

Looking for cheap vacation ideas in the US that won’t break the bank? Whether you love beaches, mountains, or city adventures, this guide covers the best budget-friendly trips across America—plus money-saving hacks to maximize your travel dollars!

🏖️ Best Cheap Vacation Ideas in the US

1. Road Trip Through National Parks

Why? Affordable entry ($30 per car at many parks). Top picks: Great Smoky Mountains (free!), Grand Canyon, Zion. Save more: Use the America the Beautiful Pass ($80/year for unlimited parks).

2. Camp Near Scenic Lakes & Forests

Best spots: Lake Tahoe (CA/NV), Ozark National Forest (AR), Upper Peninsula (MI). Free camping: Use FreeCampsites.net or BLM land.

3. Beach Getaways on a Budget

Affordable beaches: Gulf Shores (AL), Myrtle Beach (SC), Outer Banks (NC). Stay cheap: Book off-season (spring/fall) for lower rates.

4. Explore Small Towns & Hidden Gems

Charming & cheap: Sedona (AZ), Asheville (NC), Savannah (GA). Free activities: Hiking, historic walks, local festivals.

5. City Breaks with Free Attractions

Budget-friendly cities: Washington, DC (free museums like Smithsonian). Austin, TX (free live music, Zilker Park). Portland, OR (hiking, food trucks, Powell’s Books).

6. Budget Ski Trips (Yes, Really!)

Affordable resorts: Snowshoe, WV (Mid-Atlantic’s best value). Brighton, UT (cheaper than Park City). Save on lift tickets: Buy midweek or at Costco.

7. Stay in a Cabin or Tiny House

Cheap rentals: Check Hipcamp, Airbnb, or VRBO for deals. Best regions: Blue Ridge Mountains (GA/NC), Adirondacks (NY).

8. Visit College Towns for Cheap Fun

Examples: Boulder (CO), Madison (WI), Ann Arbor (MI). Perks: Affordable eats, free campus events.

9. Take a Train Adventure (Amtrak Deals)

Best routes:

Goast Starlight (CA to WA – scenic views). Empire Builder (Chicago to Seattle). Save with: Rail passes or student discounts.

10. Volunteer or Work Exchange Trips

Stay free in exchange for work: Workaway, WWOOF (farm stays).

11. Desert Road Trip (SW USA)

Route: Las Vegas → Joshua Tree → Sedona Budget tip: Free stargazing in Death Valley

12. Great Lakes Beach EscapeBest spots: Sleeping Bear Dunes (MI), Apostle Islands (WI) Stay: Lakeside cabins for <$100/night

13. Southern Food TrailRoute: New Orleans → Nashville → Charleston Hack: Lunch specials at high-end restaurants

14. Pacific Coast Highway (Partial Drive)Cheaper alternative: San Luis Obispo to Monterey (vs full CA coast)

15. Casino Resort DealsValue picks: Reno, NV or Biloxi, MS (cheaper than Vegas)

16. State Park StaycationsHidden gems: Custer State Park (SD), Letchworth (NY) Save: Most entry fees <$10

17. Amtrak's California ZephyrDenver → SF scenic route (book coach seats for cheapest rate)

18. Florida Keys CampingBudget alternative: Bahia Honda State Park ($36/night)

19. Southwest National Parks LoopHit 5 parks in one trip: Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands

20. New England Fall Foliage (On Budget)Cheap base: Burlington, VT + drive rural routes

21. Texas Hill CountryFree activities: Hamilton Pool, Enchanted Rock

22. Rust Belt City TourAffordable arts scenes: Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit

23. Mormon Pioneer Trail Road TripHistoric route: Nauvoo, IL to Salt Lake City

24. Southern Plantation ToursBudget option: Natchez, MS (free/cheap historic homes)

25. Alaska Cruise (Off-Season)Secret: May/September sailings 50% cheaper

💰 How to Save Even More on Your Trip

✔ Travel off-season (avoid summer & holidays). ✔ Use flight deal alerts (Scott’s Cheap Flights, Going). ✔ Book last-minute hotels (HotelTonight, Priceline). ✔ Pack food to avoid expensive restaurants.

[camellasstory]

The Complete Guide to Mattress Disposal in Charleston: Eco-Friendly and Convenient Solutions

When it’s time to part ways with an old mattress, it can be difficult to figure out how to dispose of it responsibly. Mattress disposal in Charleston can be a challenge, especially with the city’s increasing focus on eco-friendly waste management practices. Whether you're upgrading to a new mattress or simply need to get rid of an old one, understanding your disposal options is key. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the best methods for mattress disposal in Charleston, offering convenient and eco-friendly solutions that are hassle-free and efficient.

Why Mattress Disposal in Charleston Is Important

The growing need for responsible waste management is more evident than ever before. Mattresses are bulky, difficult to transport, and contain materials that can have harmful environmental effects if disposed of improperly. While many mattresses are made from recyclable materials like steel springs, foam, and cotton, the process of recycling them requires special handling.

In Charleston, improper mattress disposal can lead to environmental issues, including waste accumulation in landfills and pollution. Moreover, the city has enacted several regulations and guidelines to encourage recycling and reduce landfill waste. This makes it even more important to explore eco-friendly options for mattress disposal in Charleston.

Options for Mattress Disposal in Charleston

There are several options available for properly disposing of your mattress in Charleston, whether you're aiming for sustainability, convenience, or cost-effectiveness. Below are the main methods to consider:

1. Mattress Recycling

One of the most environmentally-friendly options for mattress disposal in Charleston is recycling. Many recycling facilities are now equipped to process old mattresses and extract valuable materials, such as metals, wood, and textiles. By recycling, you're ensuring that your mattress doesn't end up in a landfill, and the materials are repurposed for other uses.

How Mattress Recycling Works:

Disassembly: Recycling centers break down the mattress into individual components.

Separation: Materials like steel springs, foam, cotton, and wood are separated.

Reprocessing: These materials are then sent to different industries to be reused in manufacturing new products, like furniture, insulation, or even new mattresses.

Charleston residents can check local recycling facilities that accept mattresses, including those offering curbside pickup.

2. Donation

If your mattress is still in good condition, consider donating it. Many local charities and shelters accept gently used mattresses. Donating your mattress not only helps someone in need, but it also prevents waste and contributes to the local community.

Best Places to Donate Your Mattress in Charleston:

Homeless Shelters: Local shelters may be able to use your mattress if it meets their safety standards.

Thrift Stores: Many secondhand stores are willing to accept donations of mattresses that are still in good condition.

Charitable Organizations: Some organizations specifically focus on helping families in need and may take donations of old mattresses.

Before donating, ensure the mattress is free of stains, tears, or other damage that would prevent its use.

3. Junk Removal Services

Another simple and convenient solution for mattress disposal in Charleston is hiring a junk removal service. These companies specialize in removing large, bulky items like mattresses and furniture. Once your mattress is picked up, the company will ensure it is disposed of properly, either by recycling or donating it.

Many junk removal services in Charleston offer same-day or next-day service, making it a fast and hassle-free option. Some services even include the option to haul away old mattresses as part of a general home cleanout.

4. Curbside Pickup by Waste Management Services

In some cases, Charleston's waste management services may offer curbside pickup for bulky items, including mattresses. Check with your local waste disposal company or visit their website to confirm if mattress pickup is available and whether there are any specific requirements for placing the mattress out for collection.

Some municipalities charge a small fee for bulky item pickup, while others may offer this service free of charge on specific days throughout the year. Be sure to inquire about their mattress disposal guidelines to ensure you are following the correct procedure.

5. Landfill Disposal (Not Recommended)

While it is possible to dispose of your mattress by taking it to a landfill, this should be considered a last resort. Landfills take up significant space, and mattresses that are discarded in landfills often take years to decompose, contributing to long-term environmental harm. For a more sustainable approach, consider exploring the recycling or donation options mentioned above before resorting to landfill disposal.

Tips for Preparing Your Mattress for Disposal

Before you dispose of your mattress in Charleston, here are a few tips to help ensure the process is as smooth as possible:

1. Clean Your Mattress

If you're donating or recycling, it’s essential to clean your mattress. This includes vacuuming the surface and removing any stains or debris. A clean mattress is more likely to be accepted by recycling centers or charities.

2. Disassemble if Necessary

If your mattress has an adjustable base or any removable parts, consider disassembling it to make transportation easier. This can also make the recycling process more efficient.

3. Call Ahead

Whether you’re recycling, donating, or using a junk removal service, it’s always a good idea to call ahead. Confirm that the facility accepts mattresses, inquire about any fees, and make sure you know the drop-off or pickup process.

Conclusion

Disposing of an old mattress in Charleston doesn't have to be a stressful task. With a variety of eco-friendly and convenient options available—such as mattress recycling, donation, and junk removal services—you can feel good about your choice to protect the environment while responsibly disposing of your old mattress. By choosing the right disposal method, you not only help reduce landfill waste but also contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of Charleston.

If you're ready to dispose of your old mattress, start by exploring these options for mattress disposal in Charleston and find the solution that works best for you.

[cleverhottubmiracle]

36 April Buying Week is debuting next month, allowing buyers to discover new showrooms, exhibits, and more for the Fall 2025 season. Held from April 1-4 at AmericasMart Atlanta, the event will include offerings from Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets, and the Spring Gift & Home Market. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before you visit April Buying Week this spring! Why is April Buying Week Taking Place? April Buying Week was established to meet greater buyer demand for fashion and home goods within one place. The inaugural event was designed to accommodate mid-season retail restocking, as well as continue introducing ANDMORE’s wide market roster—which includes Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets, and the Spring Gift & Home Market—to new audiences. “With demand high for mid-market restocks of home and gift items and the debut of Autumn/Winter ‘25 and footwear collections, along with the seasonal demand for homecoming and formalwear, April Buying Week was a purpose-built opportunity to highlight all categories that AmericasMart Atlanta has to offer,” said ANDMORE CEO Jon Pertchik in a statement. “By bringing together three complementary markets, we’ve created an efficient, all-in-one sourcing experience that maximizes buying opportunities across categories.” Which Brands Are Showing? April Buying Week will be held across AmericasMart Atlanta buildings 1, 2, and 3—which means there’s a lot of ground to cover! Over 950 showrooms and over 300 temporary exhibits will be held at the event, spanning apparel, accessories, gift, home, formalwear, and both casual and outdoor furniture for Fall 2025. Atlanta Apparel (Building 3, Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 13) will present over 475 apparel showrooms and 275 exhibits, featuring labels including Sam Edelman, Blowfish Malibu, Hidden Jeans, Marc Fisher, All Black, All That Glitterz, Antelope, Bed Stu, Charleston Shoe Co., Chinese Laundry, NoaBoa, Las Surenas, LH Curated, Mia Shoes, Dolce Vita, Gola, Gretty Zueger, Jennifer Thames Original, ATL Diamond District, Johnston & Murphy, Matisse, Olem, River, Shu Shop, and Yellow Box. Meanwhile, Formal Markets (Building 3, Floors 10, 12 and 14) will present over 60 formalwear showrooms and 30 exhibits, featuring brands including BCBGMAXAZRIA, Halston, Sachin & Babi, Chic & Holland, Emily Shalant, Helsi, Janique, Justin Alexander, Mon Cheri, Morilee, Teri Jon, and The Dessy Group. Finally, Spring Gift & Home Market (Buildings 1 and 2) will present over 400 home and gift resources, featuring showrooms including Classic Home, Currey & Co., Furniture Classics, Gabby, Jamie Young Company, Lloyd Flanders, Loloi, Napa Home & Garden, Sagebrook Home, Telescope Casual Furniture, Uttermost, and Wendover Art Group. Brands will include Accent Decor, Creative Co-Op, Glitterville, Ivystone, Kurt S. Adler, Melrose International, Mud Pie, RAZ Imports, Schauben & Co., Simply Southern, Transpac, Two’s Company, and more. What Events Will Be Held During April Buying Week? Over 20 events will be hosted at April Buying Week, allowing buyers to expand their skill sets and careers. Before the Week begins, March 31 will feature the return of Mon Cheri Academy from 12pm to 8pm on Building 3, Floor 15’s Fashion Theater, featuring retailer education by Steve Lang of Mon Cheri Bridals and Nayri, The Wedding Fashion Expert. On Tuesday, April 1, attendees can check out the new panel Industry Insights Discussion with The Boutique Hub: What Retailers Gain From Crossover Sourcing from 2pm to 3pm at the Building 3 Atrium. Later that evening, the Market Polo Club Party will be hosted in the Atrium from 6pm to 7pm. On Wednesday, April 2, New Buyer Happy Hour will take place in Building 3, Floor 5’s Buyer’s Lounge from 3pm to 4pm. Following, guests can check out Bubbles at The Collective on Building 3’s Floor 12 from 4pm to 5pm. The evening will conclude with the Formal Markets Revolving Runway and Reception from 6pm to 7pm, at Building 3’s Fashion Theatre on Floor 15. Finally, on Thursday, April 4, guests can discover Get Dressed with Dressed 2 Kill from 11am-12pm at Building 3, Floor 9. Rewined Candles will also host its Paloma Party that evening from 2pm to 3pm at the Building 3 Atrium. What Amenities, Food & Drinks Will Be On-Site? There’s plenty of free food and drink options during April Buying Week! On Tuesday, Building 1, Floor 4 will offer free quiches and hash browns from 9am-10am, as well as a sangria happy hour from 3pm-4pm at Building 2, Floor 11’s Lifestyle Lounge. On Wednesday, Building 1, Floor  3 will offer free French toast bites from 10am-11am. During the afternoon, guests can stay refreshed with the Oddi spiked strawberry lemonade cart from 2pm-3pm on Building 3, Floor 2. Also from 2pm-3pm, mint juleps will be served at Building 1, Floor 17. On Thursday, yogurt parfaits and Bellinis will be served at Building 1, Floor 2 from 10am-11am. In the later afternoon, Building 2, Floor 18 will host an Aperol spritz bar from 3pm-4pm. Throughout the week, registered attendees can attend new buyer registration at 9am at the Building 3, Floor 2 Atrium, as well as pick up free breakfast and coffee from 9am-10am in Buildings 1 and 3. Each day, complimentary cappuccinos will be offered from 9am-11am at the Building 3, Floor 2 Atrium, while complimentary lunch will be offered from 12pm-1pm on Building 3, Floor 5. Guests can also discover permanent jewelry with Bara Boheme from 12pm-3pm on Building 3, Floor 2—which will shift to 12pm-2pm on Friday. However, there are also special events spanning multiple days. From 11:30am-1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, buyers can enjoy complimentary lunch in the Designer Workspace at Building 1, Floor 15, while a complimentary mimosa station will be held from 11am-12pm at Building 3, Floor 2. On Tuesday to Thursday, Stellow Coffee will be stationed at Building 3, Floor 3 and Building 3, Floor 14 from 2pm-4pm. From Tuesday to Friday, registered buyers can also park for free at 112 Baker Street NW, which is next door to the AmericasMart Atlanta. All attendees can discover inspiring new fall trends at April Buying Week’s Autumn/Winter 2025 and New and Now vignettes in Building 3’s lobby, as well. When & Where Can I Register For April Buying Week? Attendees and exhibitors can register for April Buying Week now! Anyone interested can discover more information on the Week, as well as sign up to attend, on AmericasMart.com. 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36 April Buying Week is debuting next month, allowing buyers to discover new showrooms, exhibits, and more for the Fall 2025 season. Held from April 1-4 at AmericasMart Atlanta, the event will include offerings from Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets, and the Spring Gift & Home Market. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before you visit April Buying Week this spring! Why is April Buying Week Taking Place? April Buying Week was established to meet greater buyer demand for fashion and home goods within one place. The inaugural event was designed to accommodate mid-season retail restocking, as well as continue introducing ANDMORE’s wide market roster—which includes Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets, and the Spring Gift & Home Market—to new audiences. “With demand high for mid-market restocks of home and gift items and the debut of Autumn/Winter ‘25 and footwear collections, along with the seasonal demand for homecoming and formalwear, April Buying Week was a purpose-built opportunity to highlight all categories that AmericasMart Atlanta has to offer,” said ANDMORE CEO Jon Pertchik in a statement. “By bringing together three complementary markets, we’ve created an efficient, all-in-one sourcing experience that maximizes buying opportunities across categories.” Which Brands Are Showing? April Buying Week will be held across AmericasMart Atlanta buildings 1, 2, and 3—which means there’s a lot of ground to cover! Over 950 showrooms and over 300 temporary exhibits will be held at the event, spanning apparel, accessories, gift, home, formalwear, and both casual and outdoor furniture for Fall 2025. Atlanta Apparel (Building 3, Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 13) will present over 475 apparel showrooms and 275 exhibits, featuring labels including Sam Edelman, Blowfish Malibu, Hidden Jeans, Marc Fisher, All Black, All That Glitterz, Antelope, Bed Stu, Charleston Shoe Co., Chinese Laundry, NoaBoa, Las Surenas, LH Curated, Mia Shoes, Dolce Vita, Gola, Gretty Zueger, Jennifer Thames Original, ATL Diamond District, Johnston & Murphy, Matisse, Olem, River, Shu Shop, and Yellow Box. Meanwhile, Formal Markets (Building 3, Floors 10, 12 and 14) will present over 60 formalwear showrooms and 30 exhibits, featuring brands including BCBGMAXAZRIA, Halston, Sachin & Babi, Chic & Holland, Emily Shalant, Helsi, Janique, Justin Alexander, Mon Cheri, Morilee, Teri Jon, and The Dessy Group. Finally, Spring Gift & Home Market (Buildings 1 and 2) will present over 400 home and gift resources, featuring showrooms including Classic Home, Currey & Co., Furniture Classics, Gabby, Jamie Young Company, Lloyd Flanders, Loloi, Napa Home & Garden, Sagebrook Home, Telescope Casual Furniture, Uttermost, and Wendover Art Group. Brands will include Accent Decor, Creative Co-Op, Glitterville, Ivystone, Kurt S. Adler, Melrose International, Mud Pie, RAZ Imports, Schauben & Co., Simply Southern, Transpac, Two’s Company, and more. What Events Will Be Held During April Buying Week? Over 20 events will be hosted at April Buying Week, allowing buyers to expand their skill sets and careers. Before the Week begins, March 31 will feature the return of Mon Cheri Academy from 12pm to 8pm on Building 3, Floor 15’s Fashion Theater, featuring retailer education by Steve Lang of Mon Cheri Bridals and Nayri, The Wedding Fashion Expert. On Tuesday, April 1, attendees can check out the new panel Industry Insights Discussion with The Boutique Hub: What Retailers Gain From Crossover Sourcing from 2pm to 3pm at the Building 3 Atrium. Later that evening, the Market Polo Club Party will be hosted in the Atrium from 6pm to 7pm. On Wednesday, April 2, New Buyer Happy Hour will take place in Building 3, Floor 5’s Buyer’s Lounge from 3pm to 4pm. Following, guests can check out Bubbles at The Collective on Building 3’s Floor 12 from 4pm to 5pm. The evening will conclude with the Formal Markets Revolving Runway and Reception from 6pm to 7pm, at Building 3’s Fashion Theatre on Floor 15. Finally, on Thursday, April 4, guests can discover Get Dressed with Dressed 2 Kill from 11am-12pm at Building 3, Floor 9. Rewined Candles will also host its Paloma Party that evening from 2pm to 3pm at the Building 3 Atrium. What Amenities, Food & Drinks Will Be On-Site? There’s plenty of free food and drink options during April Buying Week! On Tuesday, Building 1, Floor 4 will offer free quiches and hash browns from 9am-10am, as well as a sangria happy hour from 3pm-4pm at Building 2, Floor 11’s Lifestyle Lounge. On Wednesday, Building 1, Floor  3 will offer free French toast bites from 10am-11am. During the afternoon, guests can stay refreshed with the Oddi spiked strawberry lemonade cart from 2pm-3pm on Building 3, Floor 2. Also from 2pm-3pm, mint juleps will be served at Building 1, Floor 17. On Thursday, yogurt parfaits and Bellinis will be served at Building 1, Floor 2 from 10am-11am. In the later afternoon, Building 2, Floor 18 will host an Aperol spritz bar from 3pm-4pm. Throughout the week, registered attendees can attend new buyer registration at 9am at the Building 3, Floor 2 Atrium, as well as pick up free breakfast and coffee from 9am-10am in Buildings 1 and 3. Each day, complimentary cappuccinos will be offered from 9am-11am at the Building 3, Floor 2 Atrium, while complimentary lunch will be offered from 12pm-1pm on Building 3, Floor 5. Guests can also discover permanent jewelry with Bara Boheme from 12pm-3pm on Building 3, Floor 2—which will shift to 12pm-2pm on Friday. However, there are also special events spanning multiple days. From 11:30am-1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, buyers can enjoy complimentary lunch in the Designer Workspace at Building 1, Floor 15, while a complimentary mimosa station will be held from 11am-12pm at Building 3, Floor 2. On Tuesday to Thursday, Stellow Coffee will be stationed at Building 3, Floor 3 and Building 3, Floor 14 from 2pm-4pm. From Tuesday to Friday, registered buyers can also park for free at 112 Baker Street NW, which is next door to the AmericasMart Atlanta. All attendees can discover inspiring new fall trends at April Buying Week’s Autumn/Winter 2025 and New and Now vignettes in Building 3’s lobby, as well. When & Where Can I Register For April Buying Week? Attendees and exhibitors can register for April Buying Week now! Anyone interested can discover more information on the Week, as well as sign up to attend, on AmericasMart.com. 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36 April Buying Week is debuting next month, allowing buyers to discover new showrooms, exhibits, and more for the Fall 2025 season. Held from April 1-4 at AmericasMart Atlanta, the event will include offerings from Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets, and the Spring Gift & Home Market. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before you visit April Buying Week this spring! Why is April Buying Week Taking Place? April Buying Week was established to meet greater buyer demand for fashion and home goods within one place. The inaugural event was designed to accommodate mid-season retail restocking, as well as continue introducing ANDMORE’s wide market roster—which includes Atlanta Apparel, Formal Markets, and the Spring Gift & Home Market—to new audiences. “With demand high for mid-market restocks of home and gift items and the debut of Autumn/Winter ‘25 and footwear collections, along with the seasonal demand for homecoming and formalwear, April Buying Week was a purpose-built opportunity to highlight all categories that AmericasMart Atlanta has to offer,” said ANDMORE CEO Jon Pertchik in a statement. “By bringing together three complementary markets, we’ve created an efficient, all-in-one sourcing experience that maximizes buying opportunities across categories.” Which Brands Are Showing? April Buying Week will be held across AmericasMart Atlanta buildings 1, 2, and 3—which means there’s a lot of ground to cover! Over 950 showrooms and over 300 temporary exhibits will be held at the event, spanning apparel, accessories, gift, home, formalwear, and both casual and outdoor furniture for Fall 2025. Atlanta Apparel (Building 3, Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 13) will present over 475 apparel showrooms and 275 exhibits, featuring labels including Sam Edelman, Blowfish Malibu, Hidden Jeans, Marc Fisher, All Black, All That Glitterz, Antelope, Bed Stu, Charleston Shoe Co., Chinese Laundry, NoaBoa, Las Surenas, LH Curated, Mia Shoes, Dolce Vita, Gola, Gretty Zueger, Jennifer Thames Original, ATL Diamond District, Johnston & Murphy, Matisse, Olem, River, Shu Shop, and Yellow Box. Meanwhile, Formal Markets (Building 3, Floors 10, 12 and 14) will present over 60 formalwear showrooms and 30 exhibits, featuring brands including BCBGMAXAZRIA, Halston, Sachin & Babi, Chic & Holland, Emily Shalant, Helsi, Janique, Justin Alexander, Mon Cheri, Morilee, Teri Jon, and The Dessy Group. Finally, Spring Gift & Home Market (Buildings 1 and 2) will present over 400 home and gift resources, featuring showrooms including Classic Home, Currey & Co., Furniture Classics, Gabby, Jamie Young Company, Lloyd Flanders, Loloi, Napa Home & Garden, Sagebrook Home, Telescope Casual Furniture, Uttermost, and Wendover Art Group. Brands will include Accent Decor, Creative Co-Op, Glitterville, Ivystone, Kurt S. Adler, Melrose International, Mud Pie, RAZ Imports, Schauben & Co., Simply Southern, Transpac, Two’s Company, and more. What Events Will Be Held During April Buying Week? Over 20 events will be hosted at April Buying Week, allowing buyers to expand their skill sets and careers. Before the Week begins, March 31 will feature the return of Mon Cheri Academy from 12pm to 8pm on Building 3, Floor 15’s Fashion Theater, featuring retailer education by Steve Lang of Mon Cheri Bridals and Nayri, The Wedding Fashion Expert. On Tuesday, April 1, attendees can check out the new panel Industry Insights Discussion with The Boutique Hub: What Retailers Gain From Crossover Sourcing from 2pm to 3pm at the Building 3 Atrium. Later that evening, the Market Polo Club Party will be hosted in the Atrium from 6pm to 7pm. On Wednesday, April 2, New Buyer Happy Hour will take place in Building 3, Floor 5’s Buyer’s Lounge from 3pm to 4pm. Following, guests can check out Bubbles at The Collective on Building 3’s Floor 12 from 4pm to 5pm. The evening will conclude with the Formal Markets Revolving Runway and Reception from 6pm to 7pm, at Building 3’s Fashion Theatre on Floor 15. Finally, on Thursday, April 4, guests can discover Get Dressed with Dressed 2 Kill from 11am-12pm at Building 3, Floor 9. Rewined Candles will also host its Paloma Party that evening from 2pm to 3pm at the Building 3 Atrium. What Amenities, Food & Drinks Will Be On-Site? There’s plenty of free food and drink options during April Buying Week! On Tuesday, Building 1, Floor 4 will offer free quiches and hash browns from 9am-10am, as well as a sangria happy hour from 3pm-4pm at Building 2, Floor 11’s Lifestyle Lounge. On Wednesday, Building 1, Floor  3 will offer free French toast bites from 10am-11am. During the afternoon, guests can stay refreshed with the Oddi spiked strawberry lemonade cart from 2pm-3pm on Building 3, Floor 2. Also from 2pm-3pm, mint juleps will be served at Building 1, Floor 17. On Thursday, yogurt parfaits and Bellinis will be served at Building 1, Floor 2 from 10am-11am. In the later afternoon, Building 2, Floor 18 will host an Aperol spritz bar from 3pm-4pm. Throughout the week, registered attendees can attend new buyer registration at 9am at the Building 3, Floor 2 Atrium, as well as pick up free breakfast and coffee from 9am-10am in Buildings 1 and 3. Each day, complimentary cappuccinos will be offered from 9am-11am at the Building 3, Floor 2 Atrium, while complimentary lunch will be offered from 12pm-1pm on Building 3, Floor 5. Guests can also discover permanent jewelry with Bara Boheme from 12pm-3pm on Building 3, Floor 2—which will shift to 12pm-2pm on Friday. However, there are also special events spanning multiple days. From 11:30am-1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, buyers can enjoy complimentary lunch in the Designer Workspace at Building 1, Floor 15, while a complimentary mimosa station will be held from 11am-12pm at Building 3, Floor 2. On Tuesday to Thursday, Stellow Coffee will be stationed at Building 3, Floor 3 and Building 3, Floor 14 from 2pm-4pm. From Tuesday to Friday, registered buyers can also park for free at 112 Baker Street NW, which is next door to the AmericasMart Atlanta. All attendees can discover inspiring new fall trends at April Buying Week’s Autumn/Winter 2025 and New and Now vignettes in Building 3’s lobby, as well. When & Where Can I Register For April Buying Week? Attendees and exhibitors can register for April Buying Week now! Anyone interested can discover more information on the Week, as well as sign up to attend, on AmericasMart.com. 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