Connecting With the Land
The unique beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry has wowed since the first settlers sailed up the coast and discovered a lush landscape of white sand beaches, maritime forests, palmettos and magnolias—a verdant paradise of subtropical wetlands and fauna that continues to inspire both locals and visitors today. That natural beauty is what the professional […]
The Romance of Stone
In the world of high-end properties, stone rules. When it comes to timeless beauty, marble, quartz, granite and quartzite are the stones of choice in both residential and commercial properties and for surfaces both inside and outside. Lowcountry industry leader Universal Marble & Granite provides the full range of stone possibilities, including new options like […]
Nothing Short of Art
While it might have been necessity that began nese zinn’s journey as a purveyor of antique and semi-antique Turkish, Persian, Caucasian and Central Asian rugs and kilims, it was fate that gave her the inspiration and passion that has kept her on the path for so many years. After a devastating car accident in 1979, […]
Community Connections
There are few well-kept secrets in Charleston anymore, but John De Zinna and his son, Anthony De Zinna, and their company, Coastal Cottages of South Carolina, might be one of them. Coastal Cottages is a family-owned custom homebuilder that is intentionally small so that it can be exceptionally nimble for custom homes. This is the […]
Coastal Comeback
With oceanfront property scarce on Kiawah Island, buyers can’t be choosers. In 2019, a near-retirement couple from the North bought a dark, dreary, 7,845-square-foot Mediterranean-style home on a prime piece of oceanfront land. While the location was exactly what they had been dreaming of, the home’s aesthetic was another matter entirely. “Oceanfront property on Kiawah […]
Tree house by the Sea
When a couple from Washington, D.C., decided to build a second home on the coast, they chose the Ocean Park community on the eastern tip of Kiawah Island as the ideal location. The community is known for its picturesque native greenery and grand trees that layer in with the marsh, ocean and river. “We appreciate […]
Architectural Accents Has Carved a Path All Its Own
Charles Nevinson is the rare businessman who can say with confidence that there “is really no one who does what we do.” He is president and owner of Architectural Accents—a one-stop shop for antique architectural pieces, restorations, reproductions and design. Nevinson and his tenured, highly trained artisans are known nationally for their ability to tackle […]
Mindful Design
Discovery is a compelling thing. The urge to explore new places, to discover new people and customs, feeds the imagination and widens perspective. For design professional Kassandra Renard, exploration drives a creative process that is inquisitive and fluid—nurturing that process with new ideas and inspiration. When she’s not crisscrossing the Atlantic for adventures a world […]
Abstracts Drenched in Color
Christine Blyth is not the first self-proclaimed introvert to find a home in art and an avenue for (quietly) expressing the creative impulse. Sometimes, originality thrives best in seclusion, free of outside influences and in constructive use of solitude. “Originally, I started nursing school after high school but soon realized it was not a good […]
Past to Present
When Ben Douglas completed his military service in 1946, he envisioned more than just a return to civilian life—he wanted to start a business creating practical, durable and stylish garments, such as flight jackets and furs. His company, Douglas Furs, quickly became renowned for innovation and craftsmanship. Douglas went on to serve as mayor of […]
