OLD AND NEW WORLD AMARO

There’s nothing more soothing than watching Stanley Tucci making a Negroni. In the midst of our collective COVID anxiety, he shared a viral video on how to make his house cocktail. Tucci’s stylish home mixology performance drove an outpouring of affection. It was the master class we all needed featuring one of the greatest of […]

CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

Contemporary kitchen cabinets provide homeowners with an attractive, up-to-date aesthetic that lends style and sophistication to a new kitchen or remodel. Marked by simplified shapes and sleek lines, today’s fresh designs help create just the right atmosphere to complement modern décor. But selecting the most appropriate style can make all the difference. That’s where Classic […]

SYMBIOTIC SISTERHOOD

It’s amazing what two strong women—both born and raised in Charleston and both presidents of their companies—can do when they have a sympatico connection. For Trudie Krawcheck of Southeastern Galleries and Melissa Koger Watson of Spartina Kitchens & Baths, that connection was built over many years on a solid foundation of mutual professional appreciation, friendship […]

LOWCOUNTRY CHARM

Pastel hues, narrow facades, serene porches—it’s easy to spot a historic home in Charleston. And for those who love historic architecture, these are features that should be cherished. That’s a sentiment shared by Heidi Huddleston, CKD, the owner of design firm Delicious Kitchens & Interiors. As a designer specializing in bathroom and kitchen spaces, she […]

THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME

Doyle recently opened the first major auction house in Charleston. Last fall, the grand opening of Doyle’s office on King Street put Charleston on the map of cities represented by the auction house, which has a worldwide reputation for expertise in fine art, jewelry, furniture, silver, coins, books and more. This family-run auction and appraisal […]

THE ROAD TO REAL ESTATE

Paige Rhodes has a backstory not unlike many realtors: She started selling real estate to stay busy and find fulfillment while her husband traveled for work. But hers is a unique tale in the way that she found herself in Charleston, many miles away from where she started. “I started my career working as a […]

SHATTERING EXPECTATIONS

With 25 years of national and international experience, James McLeod is taking his CLEOD Glass + Works glassblowing business to new heights—literally. “We have been spending a lot of time in the air lately, hanging sculptural glass in incredible spaces, especially here in the Lowcountry,” McLeod says. “Our clients have big ideas and grand ceilings, […]

BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY THROUGH REAL ESTATE

Charleston’s exceptional qualities are numerous, making it a desirable place to live and work, and a coveted destination for homebuyers and business investors alike. Its beautiful and varied architecture, rich cultural heritage and abundant natural beauty draw people to the region to raise families, retire or invest in a vacation home. Realtor Angela Miller of […]

BOUTIQUE BROKERAGE

The most fulfilling careers begin with passion, and for Amy Rogers of IOP Residential Real Estate, the statement couldn’t hold truer. Rogers and her husband, Tommy, acquired a residence on Isle of Palms in 2015, ultimately making the decision to move to the area full time by 2016. Uniquely positioned by her experience working at […]

MAKING HIS MARK

For some of us, the career path is smooth sailing, a forgone conclusion. For others, finding the right direction can be elusive. Discovering your talent, your life-giving purpose, may require a bit of trial and error, and sometimes a little serendipity. For accomplished Lowcountry artist Daniel Strickland, the epiphany came later in life while dabbling […]