SPIRITUAL RETREAT
When Laura Fontaine was 4, her preschool teacher had to have a talk with her mother. The class had experimented with painting that day, and Laura got in trouble because she flatly but politely refused to leave the easel. She hasn’t stopped painting since. Today, Fontaine’s dreamy, contemporary impressionistic Lowcountry and mountain landscapes are represented […]
GET BUSY LIVING
If you’ve ordered outdoor furniture recently, you’ve likely been surprised by lead times that range from three to six months. It’s disappointing and frustrating for consumers, and it’s a supply chain model begging for disruption. Disruption is precisely what Cliff Wooldridge had in mind when he started Harbor Classic, a high-quality outdoor furniture brand that […]
HEAD TO TOE
Magical things can happen over a glass of good wine. Romances are kindled. New friendships are forged. And for Michael Tonello, a casual conversation led to connections that catapulted his unique product to swift success. Author of the best-selling book Bringing Home the Birkin, Tonello was chatting with fashion industry icon Fern Mallis at The Polo Bar […]
AN INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION FOR ART LOVERS
As folks from the region well know, Charleston is now one of the top destination vacation spots in the United States. Scores of tourists from all over the world come to enjoy its beautiful scenery and beaches, soak up the rich history of the region and experience this community’s thriving performing and visual arts, all while […]
TIMELESS ART
An emerald green spring leaf blown up to reveal tiny dew drops; an orange, freeze-framed, splashing into water; a bigger than life cheetah caught mid-stride; a sun-drenched dome on an ancient Greek Isle; a glacial crystal resting on black volcanic rock. Gary Whalen of GD Whalen Photography walks the world with camera in hand, drawing attention […]
A JOURNEY OF FINE ART
This spring, all eyes from the art world were on Charleston—or, more specifically, Reinert Fine Art. The King Street art gallery was chosen as the host gallery for the Oil Painters of America’s 2023 Annual Exhibition & Convention, which ran from March 31 to April 30. “It’s one of the most prestigious art exhibits in […]
WHEN BUILDINGS SPEAK, SULLY LISTENS
Susan sully sold her first book at age 8. Her neighboring sidewalk vendor, a lemonade stand, did better. “She made a lot more money than I did, and I should have paid attention!” Happily, she didn’t. Charleston’s resident design maven hasn’t done too shabbily in the large-format publishing world. With 18 books on architecture and interiors […]
ISLAND TIME
The house we’re going to see today is the third home architect Bill Huey designed for his clients on Kiawah Island. This time the clients wanted a forever home, a place that would be comfortable when it’s just the two of them but expansive to accommodate extended family. They asked Huey for an open, communal design […]
AN ISLAND PARADISE
Designed with classic coastal-style architecture mixed with touches of craftsman detailing, this exquisite two-story elevated home is a gleaming beachfront gem along the shores of South Carolina’s Isle of Palms. A charming barrier island nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this seaside paradise is just minutes away from historic Charleston. Pristine beaches, championship golf, […]
COLORFUL CURATION
Glance through the portfolio of interior designer Nicole Norris, and you’ll see plenty of colorful inspiration. Her signature work with strong colors is why many Lowcountry homeowners turn to her to enliven their spaces. The need for her expertise struck a little closer to home in this latest project—a luxury condo perched on the bank of […]
