DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
HELEN RUTLEDGE was minding her own business, buying antique Chinese screens at an antiques store, when her life changed. “You don’t want to buy an antiques shop, do you?” the owner asked. Rutledge is an adventurous spirit and has worked for fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg, as a chef in New York City and as […]
MORE OF A GOOD THING
THREE YEARS AGO, Paula Moland opened The Red Dresser furniture consignment store in a cozy space on Mill Street in Mount Pleasant. Moland opened the store to indulge her passion for vintage and antique furniture, but the venture grew into something much more. Among other things, The Red Dresser became a social hub, a treasure […]
TURNING DESIGN DREAMS INTO REALITY FROM THE GROUND UP
IF THERE IS ONE THING THE CURRENT STATE of the world has taught us, it is the importance of making your home your sanctuary. When it comes to home renovations, ideas, Pinterest boards and screenshots are always fun and exciting until it comes down to the actual logistics and execution. While choosing and hiring an […]
MARY BRIGMAN FINE ART
WHILE Mary Brigman spent her professional life either in an Army uniform or working in the human resources department of the Medical University of South Carolina, there was always an artist in her. It wasn’t until she retired in 2018 that she was fully able to concentrate her creativity and pursue art as more than […]
RIVERFRONT RETREAT
IF THERE’S ONE WORD THAT IS CENTRAL to Alexandre Fleuren’s design mindset, it is identity. In an ever-evolving world of trends and fleeting aesthetics, the master interior designer, who’s been in the industry for more than 25 years, strives to find individuality and distinctiveness in every project. “I spend a lot of time listening so […]
1655 E. ASHLEY AVE.
Fred Holland Realty. New and beautiful. Six bedrooms on the ocean with pool. Bedrooms on first floor open onto pool deck. Second floor with large kitchen, dining and living area. Two bedrooms on the second floor. Elevator goes to both living floors. The top floor has expansive sun deck and views of everything. Top floor […]
MITCHELL HILL GALLERY
A 12,000-square-foot showroom, housed in an iconic King Street building and filled with artwork, custom furniture, lighting and fine rugs, Mitchell Hill Gallery offers the city a refreshing departure from the formal, traditional spaces so often seen in Charleston. Original works from more than 35 national artists are currently on display in its mixed-use space. […]
1007 EAST ARCTIC AVE.
Fred Holland Realty. Oceanfront home with large open floor plan on the first floor. Living room, dining and kitchen combination. Glass doors across the oceanside side for great views. The third floor is a rooftop deck offering great views. Porch furniture for watching dolphin’s play. 2,374 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths: $2,575/month
ALLISON CHAMBERS
ORIGINALLY from Wilmington, North Carolina, Allison Chambers is an impressionist painter who refers to herself as a Carolina artist. She calls both Charlotte and Charleston home and receives her inspiration from the region’s landscapes; the Lowcountry’s marshlands particularly capture her eye. This is easy to see in her paintings, which exhibit elegant brushstrokes that play […]
I’ON OASIS
WHEN A CLIENT EXPRESSED INTEREST in adding a few antiques to her home, CHD Interiors designers Terri Baldwin and Megan Sandefur reached out to their various dealers in England. The client had shopped in the CHD Interiors showroom when furnishing her previous home in Georgetown and now wanted help furnishing her home in Mount Pleasant. […]
