Keeping a Pulse on the Market
In the competitive world of real estate, the name RE/MAX comes with incredible brand recognition across the globe, rooted in a reputation for excellence, professionalism and success. At the heart of this dynamic organization is RE/MAX Reach, a Greenville, South Carolina-based brokerage with market coverage throughout the entire Upstate area and Lowcountry, whose practices exemplify […]
Sealed With Love
The room is perfect. The carpet goes well with the sofa, which blends harmoniously with the color chosen for the walls. Then the muddy labradoodle comes bounding in with other ideas. “We joke with clients all the time about how pets really keep us in business,” says Mike Carter, one of the co-owners of Fiber-Seal […]
The Art of Connection
Hagan Fine Art, a cherished fixture of charleston’s art scene for more than 14 years, is poised for a transformative renaissance as it transitions into new ownership. Founded by artist Karen Hagan, the gallery has long been a haven for art lovers and collectors alike, showcasing a diverse array of more than 25 international artists. […]
Curated Eyecare
Charleston’s unique character—award-winning historic district, vibrant food scene, Gullah cultural heritage, the list goes on—has for a couple of decades now, and still counting, lured newcomers to the city’s sunny shores. And with them come some of the country’s most enterprising entrepreneurs. Folks who think outside the box, with an innovative mindset that brings a […]
East Coast Classic Meets Southern California Casual
Ensconced in the shops at charleston place with its profusion of neighboring exclusive retailers and high-end eateries, johnnie-O by M. Dumas & Sons, brings together iconic brands where “East Coast classic meets Southern California casual.” Under the leadership of Gary Flynn, president and co-owner of M. Dumas & Sons, and David Dumas, the third-generation owner, […]
Art “Finds” the Artist
As a child, Maryann Palmgren recognized art as a door beckoning her to pass through, opening to a universe of color and possibility. An accomplished expressionist painter, Palmgren says that while she felt she was born to create art, finding time and solitude to develop her creative impulse was thwarted until recently. Until three years […]
A Tale of Two Cities
Two years ago, interior designer Kay Douglass went to an open house for a Charleston single house on Wentworth Street in Harleston Village. The designer had recently remodeled a home on Tradd Street but was curious to see this property. Even though she is an Atlanta resident, Douglass has been a fixture on the Charleston […]
DREAM RETREAT
Trading cold winters and the constraints of work life for relaxed island living in a new house is a dream, but as they say, it takes teamwork to make the dream work. When construction began on this stunning 5,479-square-foot house on Kiawah Island, the homeowners were about to completely change their lives, including making a […]
From Coast to Canvas
Artist Merrie McNair has taken a unique path in the art world, blending her passion for nature with her love of oil painting. Born and raised in South Carolina, McNair’s formative years were steeped in the beauty of the Lowcountry. Summers spent on Isle of Palms left an indelible mark on her artistic sensibilities, infusing […]
Landscapes of Her Life
Although Pamela Wingard has always been drawn to art, it took many years and working in two other careers for her to realize she could make a living as a full-time artist. After studying art in college, she switched to a business degree and later accepted a job as an account executive for a human […]
