COOKING OUT
Since the invention of fire, humans have been cooking outdoors, using everything from rocks and sticks to create makeshift cooking stations to grills and fully equipped kitchens with absolutely everything imaginable. Fortunately, we no longer must rely on our ability to rub sticks together to get a fire going. Now, we can just press a […]
BRANCHING OUT IN THE SOUTH
When it comes to interior design, some homeowners like to be on trend. They look to the latest furniture styles and color schemes for inspiration and gravitate toward the aesthetic currently in vogue. Kurt McKeithan thinks that’s boring. “When you’re designing something, it should be for those people living in the house,” says the visionary […]
HOMETOWN ARTIST
Living on a barrier island has its advantages. Oil painter Tina Mayland doesn’t have to walk far to see the captivating wildlife, sunsets, sunrises and beach life that serve as the subjects of her artwork. As a native Charlestonian, she knows the ins and outs of the marshes and tidal creeks of the Lowcountry. While […]
BYRD ON THE WALL
Julie Byrd Diana takes her camera with her wherever she goes. She never knows when she might stumble upon a photo-worthy scene in the Charleston area or one of its neighboring barrier islands, especially in a place known for being the capital of breathtaking natural scenery. She has pulled the car over more than once […]
TURN THE PAGE
Alexandre Fleuren’s clients were living in Amsterdam when they contacted her about refreshing their home before their return to the United States. The six-bedroom, five-bath, 5,100-square-foot home in I’On was built in 2011 when the couple had two young sons. A decade later, the family’s lifestyle, needs and preferences had evolved significantly. With the boys […]
TAKE A BREAK
On sunny summer days, it’s hard to think about being anywhere else but outside, soaking up the sun and enjoying all that nature has to offer. It’s a bonus to be able to step outside your own back door and experience a personalized retreat, complete with the comfortable seating and accessories that make an outdoor […]
GOING WITH THE FLOW
A stroke of serendipity—being in the right place at the right time—can be a momentous experience. For artist Cindy Saadeh, a serendipitous encounter revealed her passion for painting and opened the door to an unexpected career path. It happened when she was in France, indulging in her love of language in a study-abroad program offered […]
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
It’s exciting to dream about the possibilities of how a new or renovated home could look and to think about transforming the exterior by changing its color and siding. While pondering the options is inspiring, it also can be an overwhelming process. There are many different manufacturers and exterior siding styles on the market in […]
LE CHATEAU BRINGS AN OLD WORLD AMBIENCE TO DOWNTOWN ATLANTA
Owned and operated by a single family, Le Chateau has been showcasing beautifully curated French antiques for the past 40 years. With an inventory sourced from auctions, historic hotels, chateaus, liquidation sales and antiques stores and markets, Le Chateau, which translates to The Palace, is the undisputed go-to for exquisite French pieces, authentic heirlooms and […]
STRINGS ATTACHED
You never know where you’re going to find Rik Cribb. As a lifelong singer-songwriter, he has played with local and national bands, including The Cribb, Rik Cribb and The Problems, and SKWZBXX and The Blue Dogs. He might pop up in LA or in Charleston at Victor Social Club. Maybe you know him as a […]
