Welcome to The Lounge

Julie Kaminski is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over 30 years of experience. She specializes in helping women create lives filled with joy, energy, and well-being. Julie’s journey began in the fitness world, but her expertise has expanded to include the science of Positive Psychology, recognizing that true wellness involves much more than just taking care of the body. With her guidance and practical tools, Julie empowers women to transform their lives and prioritize self-care for lasting fulfillment.

 

Imbali is a Charleston-based sleepwear brand with a rich, global journey at its heart. Born from a love of travel, the brand’s story spans continents—beginning in South Africa, with stops in Asia, Australia, and London—before finding its home in the charming Lowcountry. Each collection is a tribute to the diverse cultures and landscapes the founders encountered along the way, with patterns inspired by the vibrant textures, colors, and traditions of these beloved places. Imbali is where the world’s beauty meets the comfort of luxurious, thoughtful sleepwear.

New to Charleston, SC and NEW to Lounge With Us! This locally made women's sleep wear brand offers a balance of quality and fashion.

Whether you're hunting for unique holiday gifts or looking to connect with our amazing community, we have a lineup of exciting events and local pop-ups that you won’t want to miss.

Meet Kelly Zeigler of Sandlapper Serviettes

Questions:

Q: Tell us a little about your profession & why you do what you do:

I create textile designs using machine embroidery as my medium. My designs, often inspired by vintage cocktail culture, are playful and a bit cheeky. 

Meet Anica McClure, Owner/Founder of Tea Flower Skincare

Tea Flower Skincare spa and beauty is located on James Island, South Carolina. They specialize in holistic and organic facials connecting their clients with nature and its natural balance to heal and nourish our skin.

Meet Nicole! Nicole has been wearing beaded gemstone bracelets for most of her adult life. When shopping for wedding jewelry, she felt frustrated because she couldn't find pieces she connected with.

Check out our 4th of July Lounge Looks!

Meet the wonderful woman behind the fabulous candles, Michelle Vitelli, our next Real Charleston Woman.

With Mother's Day around the corner, it's time to celebrate all of the lovely mamas in our life! Whether she's on the go, managing a busy household, working from home or the host of the house, we've curated the perfect gift guide to compliment every mom's lifestyle.

Upon meeting Jess for the first time a few months back for a shoot at Hampton Park, I immediately knew she would be such a fun person to work with. Her smile is electric & I instantly saw this grand enthusiasm she has for wanting to help small businesses be seen. 

I just received the first draft of the press release for the new store. NEW STORE! It still hasn't quite hit me that in roughly 2 1/2 months LWU will be fully running (or lounging) on it's feet right down the street from my home on James Island.