King Street’s Design District welcomed spring last Thursday night with the bi-annual Design Walk. Shopkeepers opened their doors wide, tempting passersby with treats and specials. The crowd was a mix of young freeloaders getting boozy off the complimentary wine and well-heeled older folks who might actually be able to afford one of those incredible bathtubs at SIG. (Me, I’ll have to settle for a faucet for now … or maybe just a knob.)
The event encourages walkers to stop in places they might not even glance at on a normal shopping day. King Street Kitchen Company’s high-end cabinetry provided a perfect backdrop for enjoying milk and cookies from Charleston Cookie Company. Siematic celebrated their one-year anniversary with oyster shooters, and shoppers at Lesesne checked out Sideshow Press’ newest line of stationery. DJ Sonar started a mini dance party at Dwelling, and Blue Bicycle Books hosted a signing with Charleston magazine’s Melissa Bigner. Above the Silver Dollar, a curious few got a sneak peek of the soon-to-open One collective.
The Planned Parenthood-sponsored art show Re-Nude drew a big crowd of art lovers, not to mention a crowd of protesters waving signs in front of the building. But the drama only added to the excitement of the always-enjoyable evening, which for many ended with a big-screen viewing of Twilight: New Moon in Marion Square. And that was the only part of the night that sucked. (Blood, that is.)
Help keep the City Paper free.
No paywalls.
No subscription cost.
Free delivery at 800 locations.
Help support independent journalism by donating today.