DISCOVER THE NEXT LEVEL OF FITNESS EXCELLENCE
IF YOU WERE TASKED TO IMAGINE A FITNESS CENTER FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, one that was quintessentially Charleston, how would it look? Definitely a blend of old and new. A property in the heart of the historic district with centuries-old homes for neighbors. Contemporary. Lots of brick and glass and light pouring in through floor-to-ceiling […]
ART IN LIGHT
A HOME IS A SANCTUARY and nothing illuminates that haven quite like the warm glow of a copper lantern. Its quiet elegance exudes a charm and grace only found in nature. “Copper is a part of nature. It ages gracefully against the elements. It turns into a beautiful piece of art,” says Laura Premak, owner […]
WONDER WHEELS
IF YOU’VE NEVER THOUGHT MUCH about the power of automobiles to change people’s lives, let Ryan Remington make a believer out of you. The 36-year-old, enthusiastic owner of Elliot Remington Auto Studio gets goose bumps when he thinks about one of the cars in his care. His client’s father, owner of a 1987 Porsche 911, […]
DESIGNING WOMEN
FASHION CHANGES, but style endures,” said the iconic Coco Chanel. And that is exactly what the minds behind Coralberry Cottage strive to deliver—enduring style, your own, through a highly curated collection of furniture and locally crafted pieces in a design studio that’s service driven. With a fresh, hands-on approach to creating beautiful, livable interiors, three […]
EVERYTHING PLUS THE KITCHEN SINK
FOR HOME FASHIONISTAS, walking into the new residential design showroom at Gateway Supply Co. in North Charleston is like walking into a jewelry store. Gleaming faucets you can try for yourself, statement soaking tubs, shiny showerheads, touchless and voice-activated displays, smart mirrors and more—the showroom offers a tempting array of kitchen and bath products that […]
BUILDING A LEGACY
ALAN BEERS has come to the right place. At a time when many are reevaluating what’s important in life, Beers and his wife, Amanda, decided they wanted to raise their two young boys in a more family-oriented community and start a business that would showcase Alan’s expertise and passion, and serve as a legacy for […]
CARPET DIEM
NOW THAT YOU ARE MOST LIKELY SPENDING EXTRA TIME AT HOME, it’s more important than ever to create a space that is both inviting and inspirational. “Starting with a rug is a great foundation for building your space,” says Rhiannon Esposito, general manager at Fine Rugs of Charleston. “We love helping our customers layer their […]
THE LANGUAGE OF THEATRICAL DESIGN
IF ACTORS ARE ALL ABOUT ENTRANCES AND PLAYWRIGHTS ABOUT EXITS, designers in the theater are about complementary frameworks, physical and emotional. From elaborate to humble, with sets and props it’s everything with a purpose and everything in its place—the unsung narratives of the theater. After all, it’s not just the writer and actor who tell […]
THE HEIRLOOM KEEPER
I HAVE ALWAYS FANTASIZED ABOUT STARTING FRESH and moving into a house where I bring no décor baggage with me. I would visit all of my favorite stores and pick out exactly what I wanted, because in my fantasy, money grows on trees. The resulting space would be chic yet comfortable, juxtaposed yet pulled together, […]
UN SALUTO ITALIANO
MY CURIOSITY ABOUT ITALIAN RENAISSANCE GARDENS began with the pandemic and a slew of Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). After the quarantine profoundly reduced tourist activity on Charleston’s narrow sidewalks, I took advantage of this unpleasant situation and frequentlyventured out (masked, of course) to enjoy long, uninterrupted strolls around the peninsula. That’s when I began to […]
