Lisa Burwell, Rob DeLeo, Janet Thomas, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

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CHARLESTON, SC - JUNE 22: Lisa Burwell, Rob DeLeo, and Janet Thomas; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

VIE’s Stories with Heart & Soul Tour – Charleston

La Scène: Where It’s At

Paradise met southern charm during our recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina. VIE had a magnificent time exploring America’s favorite city and hosting our Meet & Greet on Thursday, June 22 at The Restoration. Thank you to all of our guests who came out to meet and share your support with us. We had a pleasure meeting everyone, including Alexandra Bankkus from Zero George, Gary Flynn and Lisa Craig with M. Dumas & Sons, Pierre Alston and his gorgeous wife Richette of Dream Classic Rentals, Tori Phelps, Justin Edgar with Cannon Green Eric Monterio and Shannon Hartman with Belmond Charleston Place, Teil Duncan Art and Raven Roxanne McCutchen, Justin Lee, Katie Kremcheck and Timonthy Rogers from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Socialite Suzanne Pollak, Clayne Slaven and his mother, Dana Smith Slaven, just to name a few. To all our advertisers, we thank you for your continued belief that while we broaden our horizons, you’re growing yours as well. Big thanks to Destin Commons, The Village Of Baytowne Wharf, Florida, The Seaside Style, Mexico Beach, FL, for helping us gift our guests with wonderful swag items, and to Lisa Peters of Gioia Jewelry & Gifts for donating a gorgeous Fornasetti Official candle to raffle off. Congratulations to the winner, Dana Slaven! Special thanks to Dream Classic Rentals for giving us the opportunity to cruise around Charleston in style, and to Karen Winn and all the team members at The Restoration for their hospitality and making our trip so special. Charleston, thank you for rolling out the red carpet for us and welcoming us with open arms. We love your beautiful city, and can’t wait to be back!

Tracey Thomas, Tori Phelps, Lisa Burwell, Mary Jane Kirby, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Tracey Thomas, Tori Phelps, Lisa Burwell and Mary Jane Kirby; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Kristina Loughrey, Drea Bauer, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Kristina Loughrey and Drea Bauer; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Lisa Burwell, Rob DeLeo, Janet Thomas, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Lisa Burwell, Rob DeLeo, and Janet Thomas; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Hannah Vermillion, Rinn Garlanger, and Jordan Staggs

The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Chocolate by Maggie Louis Confections; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Thank you to The Restoration Hotel for hosting our third stop on our “Stories with Heart and Soul” tour. Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Raven Roxanne McClutchen, Pierre Alston, Dream Classic Rentals, Teil Duncan, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Raven Roxanne McClutchen, Pierre Alston, and Teil Duncan; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul, Justin Lee, Tim Rogers, Katie Kremchek, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Justin Lee, Tim Rogers, and Katie Kremchek from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Abigail Ryan, Clayne Slaven, Dana Slaven, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Abigail Ryan, Clayne Slaven, and Dana Slaven; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Eric Monteiro, Laura Bousman, Belmond Charleston Place, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Eric Monteiro and Laura Bousman from the Belmond Charleston Place; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Tori Phelps, Jami Hemmenway, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Tori Phelps and Jami Hemmenway; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Teil Duncan, Raven Roxanne McClutchen, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Teil Duncan and Raven Roxanne McClutchen; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Thank you to The Restoration Hotel for hosting our third stop on our “Stories with Heart and Soul” tour. Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Jordan Staggs, Tori Phelps, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Jordan Staggs and Tori Phelps; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Karen Winn, Steven Thomas, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Karen Winn and Steve Thomas; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

Lisa Ferrick, Mary Jane Kirby, Abigail Ryan, The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Lisa Ferrick, Mary Jane Kirby, and Abigail Ryan; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

The Restoration, Rinn Garlanger, Charleston, South Carolina, VIE Magazine, Stories with Heart and Soul, Teil Duncan, Raven Roxanne McClutchen

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 22: Teil Duncan and Raven Roxanne McClutchen; Photo by Rinn Garlanger

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