Layne and David Kipp bring a special kind of familiarity and warmth to our island with their happy demeanors and genuine love for the Isle of Palms. Layne, chief operating officer and realtor at Dunes Properties, began coming to the island as a child to spend summer vacations in the home her parents purchased, while Layne’s father, Cal McCombs, was coaching football at The Citadel. “After attending the College of Charleston, I moved into one of my parents’ homes and in 2015 moved back to the island full-time, just down the road from my mom and dad. Our family moved permanently to the island just in time for our daughter, Vivian, to enroll in the fourth grade at Sullivan’s Island Elementary,” Layne explained. Vivian graduated from Bishop England High School last year and is now an engineering major and a Tri Delta at Clemson University. The Kipps’ English golden retriever, Utah, will be 10 years old this November. Utah came to be a member of the Kipp family from Red Fern Companions, just outside of Spanish Fork, Utah. “We met Utah at the base of a beautiful, snow-capped mountain range. It was so pretty there, we almost felt guilty taking him away from it. Utah seemed like the perfect name to keep his connection with his original home,” said Layne. Layne expanded upon her family’s connection and affinity for island living. “We love the small town feel of IOP. When Vivian was young, she and her friends would hop on their bikes and explore the island and we never worried about her safety. The people that live here full-time are wonderful, but we've also met some really special friends that are part-time residents as well as repeat renters. The incredible blessing of being able to walk on the beach anytime we like is something we never take for granted. We feel truly blessed to call the Isle of Palms home.” Layne, Vivian, David Kipp 24 IslandVibesIOP.com Meet Your Island Neighbors! By Laura Fogarty KEEPING UP WITH THE KIPPS PEOPLE & PETS PEOPLE & PETS TO BE FRANK, PAWLEASE BEHAVE, SPRING BREAKERS -FRANK The stylish life of Shelly the poodle By Allyah Harrar Meet our fashionable friend Shelly, a 7-year-old toy poodle who has been lighting up lives in the community since she was adopted at just 8 weeks old. Weighing in at a dainty 7 pounds, this little white bundle of joy is a social butterfly who has never met a stranger she didn’t like. Whether she’s greeting neighbors on her daily walks or cuddling up with her humans, Shelly’s affectionate nature makes her the highlight of the house. Shelly’s adoption story is as unique as she is. Her owners drove all the way to Florida to pick her up, where they were greeted not just by Shelly but by her mom, dad and sibling — all dressed in adorable outfits. From that moment on, Shelly has been a beloved member of the family, bringing joy, laughter and plenty of cuddles. Shelly is not only a neighborhood sweetheart, she’s also had her moment in the spotlight. This fashionable pup once modeled for a Walmart ad, showing off a pet carrier with her signature charm. But her sense of style doesn’t stop there; Shelly has an impressive wardrobe of harnesses from Love and Leashes Petware. These custom harnesses look like dresses, and our little community fashionista has one for every holiday. Whether it’s Christmas, Halloween or the Fourth of July, Shelly is always dressed for the occasion. While she enjoys being a lap dog, Shelly is no couch potato. She loves going on walks and exploring the great outdoors. She’s always up for a little adventure, but don’t let her tiny size fool you; she has a big personality. Shelly continues to bring happiness wherever she goes, proving that the smallest dogs often have the biggest hearts. I’m not an expert in maritime law, but I do consider myself an expert in beach etiquette, so I’ve taken it upon myself to educate our spring break friends in the seemingly lost art of polite island behavior. Listen up island visitors of the vernal equinox variety — I’ve got a few tips and several requests for you. Our island is 7 miles long with 57 public beach access paths, zero of which allow smoking, glass containers, alcohol, Styrofoam, single-use plastic or littering. Yes, dear friends, littering includes pet waste, so make sure your canine companion doesn’t leave anything behind while traversing our pristine beaches or the access paths that lead thereto. Please be mindful while you are here to keep off the dunes. Sand dunes are fragile ecosystems that help protect our coastline and our wildlife so kindly, keep off! A good spring break friend will fill in any holes he or she might dig and a better one won’t dig holes in the first place. The best spring break friends will fill in any holes they might happen upon. Keep in mind that while you are enjoying spring break, locals must be at work in the morning and would appreciate it if you were mindful of the 10 p.m. noise ordinance. Maybe don’t drive 2 mph down Palm Boulevard in case the driver behind you is heading to their place of employUtah Kipp ment. Speaking of Palm Boulevard, please don’t jaywalk, it’s not only rude but also downright dangerous. Tip your server, your bartender, your maid. While you’re at it, tip the guitar player you’ve enjoyed listening to throughout your meal. The best advice I believe I can give to our spring break friends is the old adage, “take nothing but pictures, kill nothing but time, leave nothing but paw prints.”
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