Enduring Style
Well before national chains became ubiquitous in the Southeast, Charleston’s King Street was a mecca for discriminating shoppers seeking both the trending and one of a kind. Charming 19th-century storefronts lured with an eclectic mix of fashion, art, antiques, home décor and food, drawing crowds from as far as Charlotte and Atlanta. Named by numerous […]
For the Guys
Jordan Lash, founder of the eponymous men’s clothing store that has been an anchor retailer on King Street for the past eight years, and his brother, Daniel Lash, have a singular goal for their customers. “We want our customers to leave the store feeling confident and comfortable in their new clothes,” Jordan Lash says. “How […]
Rooted in Community
When Toni Reale set out in 2012 to turn a 1971 British ice-cream truck into a mobile flower shop, she could never have imagined how far her dream would take her. What began as a quirky venture has since blossomed into Roadside Blooms, a thriving florist that’s as much about community and sustainability as beautiful […]
The Colors of Sicily
Sicily is a land of thousands of colors, aromas and hues. The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is separated from the “boot” of Italy by the Strait of Messina, a narrow stretch of water that marks a large cultural divide from the mainland. “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to […]
For the Love of Art
As a gallery owner, Ella Walton Richardson is a conduit for both new and established art lovers to find pieces that captivate their imaginations, move their souls and will become important additions to their collections. More than a business, owning a gallery is a calling for Richardson, whose life was profoundly impacted by art from […]
World of Wood
Winning athletes have many traits that transfer well to entrepreneurship. They must be physically and mentally tough, bouncing back and redirecting efforts when there is a setback. They quickly pivot to capture unexpected opportunities. They maintain a positive attitude to press on to the next scoring opportunity. So it makes perfect sense that avid volleyball […]
Play of Light
In Helli Luck’s painting journey home, five Roseate Spoonbills glide over the marsh as the sun sets in the distance. The fading light reflects differently off every element in the work: the birds’ pink and white feathers, the river of water that meanders through green and gold marsh grass, and orange and yellow clouds against […]
The Art of Discovery
Judy Walters’ path to becoming an artist wasn’t quick or direct, but her story embodies the magic that can happen when you embrace change, challenge and self-discovery. From her early life in Pikeville, Kentucky, to her rise as a sought-after painter of Lowcountry landscapes, Walters’ journey is a testament to the power of following your […]
Visual Art Virtuoso
By his own admission, Mark Carson English wasn’t a good student during his formative years. “I didn’t even have good grades in art class because I didn’t follow the rules,” he says. That self-proclaimed unruliness, which followed him throughout a host of odd jobs over the years, may have been the characteristic that ultimately gave […]
Light and Memory
After spending nearly a quarter of a century in interior design, Pat Puckett made a career shift as bold as the use of colors in the paintings she’s now known for, having decided to follow a dream to turn her passion for art into more than just a hobby. “I’ve been involved in the arts […]
