Collection

Shelter Cove and Shopping Guides

Shopping and storefront features tied to The Plaza at Shelter Cove, Shopoutside and other local retailers. This collection gathers the advertising-driven shopping stories that filled the covers.

Covers
24
Span
2018–2021
Decades
2

The covers

15 issues
December 2018 cover
Holiday Giving in the Lowcountry
December 2018
The December 2018 issue leads with its cover story on the people who give in the Lowcountry, with "88 Locals Who Give" profiling community philanthropy. Holiday gift guides, seasonal eats and a Christmas cocktail feature at Dove Street round out the issue.
July 2019 cover
Lowcountry Summer Guide
July 2019
July's cover features Beverly Serral and the new Bestnest vacation rental on Hilton Head Island. Inside, the issue covers crab ecology and the lowcountry crab scene, a magician's career, and a look at how students at May River Montessori School grow and sell vegetables.
May 2019 cover
Gardens and Lowcountry Living
May 2019
This May issue turns to the garden, with a roundup of favorite plants from the Local Life team and a look at gardening on television with Making It Grow host Amanda McNulty. Features on garden books and films, waterfront living and home ideas round out the issue.
November 2019 cover
The Pet Friendly Issue
November 2019
This November issue celebrates the pets of the Lowcountry, from the cover-to-cover pet-friendly feature to stories about a team of healing pooches and a blue and gold macaw named Kiwi. Readers also find local dining picks and a look at Hilton Head's carriage-ride mascots.
February 2019 cover
Hilton Head Island History
February 2019
The February 2019 issue leads with the island's past, from the years before the bridge to the 1950s visitors who followed it. Lowcountry history also turns up at the Coastal Discovery Museum, alongside a feature on the Hilton Head International Piano Competition.
November 2018 cover
The Sporting Issue
November 2018
The cover story, "This Dog Can Hunt," turns to the sporting life of the Lowcountry, with hunting dogs, fly fishing and outdoor pursuits. The November issue also covers holiday recipes, including a duck dish, and fashion picks for the season.
August 2019 cover
Port Royal Real Estate
August 2019
The August 2019 issue leads with Port Royal listings, including homes on Everglade Place and Sovereign Drive. Inside, Local Life covers kiteboarding in the lowcountry, backyard wildlife habitats and a conversation with Palmetto Bluff conservationist Jay Walea.
January 2018 cover
Relax, Refresh, Renew
January 2018
The January 2018 cover story is built around the Faces of Fitness and a new year of wellness, with features on transformation and a question-and-answer with celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan ahead of the Hilton Head seafood festival. Recipes and juicing tips round out the eats section.
April 2018 cover
Cheers to 50 Years
April 2018
The April 2018 issue marks 50 years of the RBC Heritage, with a cocktail feature built around the anniversary's signature drink and a look at the tournament's festivities in Harbour Town. Also inside: a profile of defending champion Wesley Bryan and a home tour of a Palmetto Bluff model house.
December 2019 cover
Holiday Entertaining and Gifts
December 2019
The December 2019 issue of Local Life turns to the holidays, with a lead feature on entertaining and a look at the Lowcountry's party planners and event designers. Inside are holiday recipes, cocktail ideas, and gift and style picks.
October 2018 cover
Lowcountry Life and Local Lore
October 2018
The October 2018 issue leads with Karen Moraghan, a New Jersey transplant settling into life on Hilton Head Island. It also covers local superstitions, southern food traditions and the area's locally made products.
September 2018 cover
Home and Style Makeovers
September 2018
Local Life's September 2018 issue turns to makeovers, from a Sea Pines home renovation to fall wardrobe swaps and advice on refreshing your look. Also inside are a lowcountry fall weddings feature and a laser eye surgery piece.
April 2019 cover
Junior Golf Prodigy Jeep Patrick
April 2019
The cover story profiles Jeep Patrick, a sixth-grade golfer from Sea Pines Montessori Academy who has set the course record at First Tee of the Lowcountry and played in a state high school tournament. Other features include Hilton Head Christian Academy volleyball player Sidney Desimone and a spring seafood and recipe section.
March 2019 cover
Lowcountry Stonework and Local Profiles
March 2019
The March issue opens with a showcase of Distinctive Granite and Marble's stone craftsmanship in the Lowcountry. Inside, David Lauderdale, the grand marshal, is profiled as a chronicler of the region's history, alongside a feature on Greenville as a road-trip destination.
September 2019 cover
Lowcountry Crafters and Makers
September 2019
The September issue puts the spotlight on local makers, crafters and artisans, introducing the first Crafted in the Lowcountry awards. Also inside: a profile of Hilton Head distiller Peter Thompson and a look at Tom Moore's NFL career.
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