We’re thrilled to announce that Ex Voto Coastal Lifestyle is officially OPEN at Grayton Corners, and we’re celebrating with our very first event — the ZAGS Trunk Show! This trunk show kicks off a new season for Ex Voto in Grayton Beach, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you into our new space. From curated finds to coastal must-haves, Ex Voto Coastal Lifestyle reflects the artistic charm and easygoing spirit of 30A.
Join us June 26–27 from 10am–6pm for two full days of vibrant, sun-safe fashion featuring ZAGS’ signature SPF 50+ SunWraps and Coverups. Known for their bold prints and breezy silhouettes, ZAGS designs are made to protect your skin and elevate your beach-day look.
About Zags
I am the daughter of an artist...I have always been surrounded by creativity and encouraged to be creative. I received a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) with a concentration in painting from Clemson University. Afterwards, I went on to graduate with an MAT (Masters of Art in Teaching). I taught middle school art for 2 years. I quickly realized that that role was not for me - you truly need to be called by God to be a teacher, and I was not. I went on to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sales (via a short stent in copier sales to gain sales experience) and loved sales! After 10 years, a great deal of travel, and 3 children later, my husband and I realized the importance of me staying at home as the "CEO" of our household. The sweetest job of all!
Our family lives in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina- just a 7 minute bridge ride over from Charleston-and we love it here! We are always bouncing from one sun-filled activity to the next: tennis matches, soccer games, pool parties, family picnics, the Volvo Car Open, outdoor social gatherings, boat rides to barrier islands- you name it! When my youngest was around 3 and our family was returning from a hot, sunburned boating trip to our favorite barrier island, Caper’s Island, I realized how desperately wonderful a blanket that could protect my little ones from harmful UV rays would be! I returned home to surf the internet to purchase one. There was no such product to be found. That was what I would say was my “a-hah moment.” I began stewing and dreaming of the idea, literally. I would wake up in the night thinking about this idea that God had so sweetly put on my heart. I woke up to many "God taps" on my heart saying, “I have given you this idea, these gifts, these resources, so go and use them now.” So, that is what I have done.
I love how God works and puts all of the right people, in the right places, at the perfect time! I quickly realized how important each person I have met, each place I have lived, and each job that I have had has been in preparing me for ZAGS. For instance, I have a friend from college, who attends our church, who ended up being my manufacturer, right here in Charleston, SC. That was the first of many doors that flung wide open. Things came together and happened very quickly, I felt very affirmed to start ZAGS. When asked about what this product would be called, the name ZAGS flew from my heart and out of my mouth. My children were the inspiration for my brand and product line. It seemed fitting to honor them with the name, their initials: ZAGS. We all adore this.
