COOKING OUT
Since the invention of fire, humans have been cooking outdoors, using everything from rocks and sticks to create makeshift cooking stations to grills and fully equipped kitchens with absolutely everything imaginable. Fortunately, we no longer must rely on our ability to rub sticks together to get a fire going. Now, we can just press a […]
YES. SHE WILL MARRY YOU
Bettina Yiannakourou is a civil celebrant who loves telling a story—that of how each couple found each other, why they love each other and how they are going to make each other better people for this world. Bettina is passionate about officiating and putting the ceremony at the center of every wedding celebration. With her […]
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
After a successful career in sales and a lifetime attraction to Southern architecture and beautiful interiors, it was inevitable that Clarice Cawood would find herself “putting it all together” as a Realtor. For the past five years, Cawood has been in the top 1% of Realtors averaging $30 million-plus per year in sales at Carolina […]
BRANCHING OUT IN THE SOUTH
When it comes to interior design, some homeowners like to be on trend. They look to the latest furniture styles and color schemes for inspiration and gravitate toward the aesthetic currently in vogue. Kurt McKeithan thinks that’s boring. “When you’re designing something, it should be for those people living in the house,” says the visionary […]
SELLING THE LIFESTYLE
Lisa Saari Costas’ life has taken her all over the world as a military wife. She created a career for herself as an educator in the various states and countries where she lived — even spending years with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. But in all the places she lived, Saari Costas always knew […]
A CULINARY CLASSIC
Tradition and innovation come together in an exciting and unexpected way at Neighborhood Dining Group’s (NDG) latest restaurant, Marbled & Fin. NDG is known for the groundbreaking concept Husk, garnering numerous awards, including Bon Appetit’s 2011 Best New Restaurant in America. Also in the group’s portfolio are local favorites Delaney Oyster House, Minero and The […]
HOMETOWN ARTIST
Living on a barrier island has its advantages. Oil painter Tina Mayland doesn’t have to walk far to see the captivating wildlife, sunsets, sunrises and beach life that serve as the subjects of her artwork. As a native Charlestonian, she knows the ins and outs of the marshes and tidal creeks of the Lowcountry. While […]
WELCOME TO WALLA WALLA
Walla walla is one of the most exciting wine regions in the country. Established in 1984, the Walla Walla Valley is an American Viticultural Area that spans 3,000 acres of vineyards and has 130 wineries across southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon, including The Rocks subregion side in Milton-Freewater. The historic city of Walla Walla, Washington, […]
BYRD ON THE WALL
Julie Byrd Diana takes her camera with her wherever she goes. She never knows when she might stumble upon a photo-worthy scene in the Charleston area or one of its neighboring barrier islands, especially in a place known for being the capital of breathtaking natural scenery. She has pulled the car over more than once […]
TURN THE PAGE
Alexandre Fleuren’s clients were living in Amsterdam when they contacted her about refreshing their home before their return to the United States. The six-bedroom, five-bath, 5,100-square-foot home in I’On was built in 2011 when the couple had two young sons. A decade later, the family’s lifestyle, needs and preferences had evolved significantly. With the boys […]
