BI-LO’s Registered Dietician MonicaAmburn will be on hand as well as friendly BI-LO pharmacists to answer all your health and nutrition questions.

Location: Style

Musicians & Songwriters Guild of SC Schedule

Location:  Shop Tart Loves

Time: Sunday, Feb 10th at 2pm
 
 
 

About Alicia Barnes

Alicia Barnes joined the ABC Columbia family in May 2008. She serves as a Primary Anchor for WOLO-TV. Alicia co-anchors the evening news at ABC Columbia’s downtown Street Side Studio on Main & Gervais, Weekdays at 6 & 11 PM.

If you’re an early riser, you can listen to Alicia deliver morning news radio updates on The BIG DM 101 FM, during the Steve Harvey Morning Show and on HOT 103.9 FM, during The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.

Stop in and enjoy complimentary express spa services!
• Cosmetic Makeovers
• Hair Style Up-Dos
• Spa Mini Massages
• Facials
• Make-up Application Consultations
• Skin Consultation from a Board-Certified Dermatologist

Sponsored by:

About Dr. Michelle Welch

Dr. Michelle Welch was born and raised in Wabash, IN.  She enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1986 immediately upon graduating from high school as a private and was a combat medic which allowed her to earn a scholarship to attend college.

Upon entering college at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, she was honored with a cross country and track scholarship and was named captain of the women’s team.  She completed her undergraduate studies in just three years and was then accepted to the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University on a full-ride HPSP military scholarship.

After completing a categorical internship in internal medicine at Kansas University in Kansas City, KS, Dr. Welch was called to active duty army as a General Medical Officer stationed at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah Georgia and Fort Campbell, KY.  She was then accepted to the prestigious dermatology residency program at The National Capital Consortium stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC where she received intense, rigorous training in dermatology from an amazing group of talented and decorated military and civilian dermatologists from the Army, Navy and National Institute of Health dermatology programs.

Dr. Welch was serving as the chief resident at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on September 11, 2001…a day that she will never forget along with the rest of the world.  Dr. Welch’s passion for the military and the training of future dermatologists was intensified that dreadful day the nation was attacked.  She was honored to be assigned to Walter Reed as a professor of dermatology upon completion of her residency and successful board certification.

Dr. Welch attained the rank of major and was honored during a promotion ceremony that was held in the Eishenhour suite at the original Walter Reed Hospital surrounding by her children, colleague’s, clinic staff, friends and patients.  As the time drew near to transfer to the next duty station, Dr. Welch requested Fort Jackson, SC as she had visited Lake Murray many times with her family and loved South Carolina.  After serving as the chief of the dermatology department at Fort  Jackson, Dr. Welch knew South Carolina was her new home.

Dr. Welch transitioned from the army to private practice and opened Dermatology of Lexington, LLC in 2006.  Dr. Welch comments regularly on how blessed she and her families have been by the gracious people of Lexington and the surrounding communities.  Dr. Welch is the proud mother of two academically talented and athletic children, Matthew and Abby.  Dr. Welch is also active in the local community with various volunteer organizations, her  wonderful church family at Mount Horeb Unitied Methodist Church,  the free skin cancer screenings, mentoring and teaching USC medical students and physician assistant students and  donates time and services to local school events and charities.

Dr. Welch is the medical director of  Elante Day Spa and Salon which brings her rigorous dermatology training to full circle with the complete medical dermatology and cosmetic skin care practice.  Dr. Welch is a medical and esthetic trained dermatologist certified in treating all areas of health and beauty of the skin.  Dr. Welch offers the latest technology and the most effective skin care products and services to deliver the best results from basic acne to cosmetic Botox treatments.

In fact, Dr.  Welch was voted the BEST dermatologist by the people of Lexington and with this amazing success and phenomenal growth of her practice; Dr. Welch has opened two new facilities.  Our new medical practice is a beautiful facility located at 346 W. Butler Street in Lexington and our new satellite office/full service medical day spa, Elante Day Spa and Salon, is now open at 7825 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC.  Elante Day Spa and Salon was also voted the BEST day spa and salon by the people of Lexington.  Dr. Welch feels blessed and honored to serve our community and will continue to strive for excellence to provide the highest quality of care.

Dermatology of Lexington, LLC:   346 W. Butler St, Lexington, SC 29072   803-951-1717

Elante Day Spa and Salon:  7825 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC 29063     803-808-7747

Teowonna Clifton is a Meeting Planner for DESA, Inc. and Event Reviewer for ThatTeowonna.com.

Location: Entertain

Time: Saturday, Feb 9th at 4pm

Here’s a preview of some of her magic!

Location:  Style

Time: Saturday, Feb 9th at 12:30

About The ReFashionista

A Columbia SC transplant, Jillian Owens graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BFA in Theatre and English.  By day, Jillian works for the South Carolina Arts Commission as their Grants Manager.

Jillian has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, Good Afternoon America, ABC Columbia, Jasper Magazine, Skirt, Columbia Metropolitan, The Free Times, Grist, and NYC’s Guest of a Guest  for her blog, ReFashionista.net.

She also reviews local theater productions for Jasper Magazine and Onstage Columbia.

ABOUT REFASHIONISTA.NET:

The ReFashionista will change the way you think about fashion.  For three years, Jillian has been transforming used and abused thrift store dresses from atrocious to awesome at ReFashionista.net.  She snips, sews, dismembers, and dyes $1 thrift store rejects into cute couture!  Being fashionable doesn’t have to cost the planet or your pocketbook!  :)

ReFashionista.net has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, Good Afternoon America, ABC Columbia, Jasper Magazine, Skirt, Columbia Metropolitan, The Free Times, Grist, and NYC’s Guest of a Guest

Rick has been a commercial, architectural and advertising photographer for over twenty years.  During this time he has served on the board of directors for ASMP-Southeast region and PPA of South Carolina.  His work has won such prestigious awards as the Fuji Masterpiece award and the Kodak Gallery award.  Taking the skills he learned through processing and printing in the dark room, Rick has developed outstanding techniques for shooting, retouching and printing in the digital realm that defines photography today.  Rick continues to hone these skills and is intrigued by the possibilities that new technologies provide.

Panelists for “Making Your Home An Extension of Your Style and Flair” at SHE Columbia

Joan Goodwin, Verandah Interiors, Columbia, SC: Known for work that is bold, chic, and has an international flair, Joan Goodwin recently earned the distinction of being named one of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers of 2012 by the famed blog, Pink Eggshell. The vivacious designer has been featured in the Midland’s Parade of Homes in 2000 and 2006, and believes that design is a personal journey, and crafts her process according to each client. Her work has earned recognition by many local publications as well as Architectural Digest and bon apetit.

Website: http://vcustomdesigns.com

Joslyn Otis, POSH Interiors, Columbia, SC: Native South Carolinian Joslyn Otis has an easy, relaxed style that is accented with mood-enhancing pops of color. With her business partner, Sarah Roddey, she co-owns POSH Interiors, a retail home décor, art, and furniture store, on Gervais Street in Columbia. The designer is often sought out for her chic and breezy aesthetic and her understanding of a client’s unique personality and how it can be applied to the home.

Christi Edens, Verve Interiors, Columbia, SC: With a background in the visual arts combined with past experience as a kitchen store owner, Christy Edens brings a unique creative energy to her design projects. She joined Ford Boyd’s team at Verve Interiors thirteen years ago and has been delighting clients throughout South Carolina ever since. Her relaxed, sophisticated style has become a trademark that is inspired by the things she loves most: family, home, travel, music, and cooking.

Website: http://www.verveinteriors.com

Kimberly Grigg, Knotting Hill Interiors, Myrtle Beach, SC: Kimberly Grigg is a dynamo in life and design. She describes herself as “Zsa Zsa Gabor meets vegetarian”, and her big and welcoming personality wins over her clients and blog readers in an instant. Grigg’s style is opulent yet welcoming, and she will drop into a downward dog or into a messy, muddy project with one of her six children in a heartbeat. Her work has been featured on HGTV.com, Charlotte Style Magazine, Coastal Carolina Home and Lifestyles and other publications. She was named a Maria Killam Certified True Colour Expert and, with her expertise, founded the City of Myrtle Beach’s prestigious Tour of Homes. Grigg earned degrees in business and interior design from Winthrop College and is active in volunteering in her community.

Website: http://www.knottinghillinteriors.com/

Location: Entertain

Time: Saturday, February 9th at 12pm

About Shani Gilchrist

Camille Maurice is an inspirational lifestyle and home design blog written by South Carolina-based freelance writer Shani Gilchrist. With features focused on home décor, entertaining, the arts, and conversational musings, the blog has gained acclaim from around the world for its conversational style.

Shani launched Camille Maurice in 2009 aiming to share her passion for learning, entertaining, and creating. Her lifelong love of writing and the decorative arts were cultivated at a young age, bringing readers a unique perspective on style and life.

She has interviewed and profiled some of the best creative minds in the arts and design, including New York Times best selling author Jane Green, interior designer Tobi Fairley and jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves. Shani’s approach sets her readers at ease as it is evident that her topics are approached thoughtfully, with careful research, and with a desire for fun and lively discourse. Outside of blogging, Shani writes lifestyle articles for web and print outlets around the United States.

Location: Crave

Times & Classes:

Saturday, Feb 9^th

11:30 Working with Pastry Dough, Chef Bertrand Gilli, Chef on Call

1:00   Taste of India with Chef Arif Ashfaq, “Chicken Curry” Rue 77

2:30   Grilled Chicken Arugula and Cranberry Pear Salad, Chef Larry Platt

Sunday, Feb 10^th

12:30 Vegetarian Delights with Chef Larry Platt, Let’s Cook Culinary

2:00   French Parisian Hot Chocolate with Chef Bertrand Gilli, Chef on Call

3:00   Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Prosciutto Ham, Chef John Militello