AN AFFINITY FOR ART
Art has been the lifeblood of Charleston and a draw for national and international tourists for decades. Until 2015, there were three associations—all with disparate missions—trying to promote Charleston artists to the world at large. All that changed that same year when a group of gallery owners, along with leaders of the three existing associations and […]
MARY MARTIN GALLERIES
AFTER a 30-year career in real estate and running a relocation company in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Martin decided to hit the reset button and do something with her life that was stress-free and purely about pleasure. Enamored of Charleston’s beauty and history, the art lover relocated in 2004 and opened her own art gallery, surrounding […]
FRENCH FINERY
Is Paris ever not inspiring? For artist Helli Luck, it’s been a place where her creativity soars, surrounded by masterpieces housed in places like the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre. And it was a recent trip to the City of Light that kick-started a new venture for her. At the end of 2019, Luck was […]
SMART HOME
Just south of Jacksonville, Florida, lies the seaside community of Ponte Vedra Beach. Once a winter respite for the wealthy, Ponte Vedra is now a haven for retirees and professional athletes. Homes in this historical community are in high demand, but most need a thorough and thoughtful renovation to suit modern life and modern tastes. […]
CARTE BLANCHE
With a storied past and magical location, you don’t find many properties as special as Kelly and Gary Cooper’s historic residence on Pawleys Island. Perched atop a bluff that’s covered in centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, the home dramatically overlooks the serene Waccamaw River and sprawling rice fields. In its past life, the […]
CASSIQUE CHIC
The house’s exterior, designed by Tyler A. Smyth Architects, evokes the style of English architect Charles F.A. Voysey, with steeply pitched rooflines finished with Vermont slate. A focal point of much of the house is the installation of reclaimed hand-hewn beams. Combined with neutral colorways, they add a sense of heritage to the new construction. […]
TIME AND PLACE
Throughout the glass displays at M.P. Demetre Jewelers lay new and vintage timepieces, glistening bracelets and sparkling rings. But it’s not just the jewelry and accessories that have people in awe. Just look up, and the architecture and design details alone are a reason to pause—soaring 17-foot ceilings adorned in Parisian-inspired chandeliers, mahogany cabinets and […]
ART ADVENTURES
Mary Martin’s best ideas come to her first thing in the morning, when her eyes are still heavy from sleep and her brain is turning on. It’s then that she will not only set the course for the day but for the rest of her life. “This is the way my life goes: I wake […]
THE ART OF INSPIRATION
Bill Beebe is in the Audubon swamp at Magnolia Plantation. Twenty feet over his head in a bald cypress tree, two great blue herons are standing in a massive nest, gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes. Herons are solitary birds, so it’s incredibly rare to witness such a private moment. (On this day, and throughout the spring, […]
LOWCOUNTRY LANDSCAPE
“To me, there’s a spirit to every place, a gentle connection to the earth,” shares Linda Greenberg, a horticulturist and owner of Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design in Charleston. “When I consider a garden project and begin planning what to include in there, I’ll walk it myself and get a vibe for what the garden is calling for, […]
