PAINTING IS MORE THAN ART
Teresa Jones fondly recalls when a young lady commissioned her to paint her family’s home, Loch Dhu Plantation. It was a plantation on Lake Marion built in the early 1800s. Unfortunately, the oldest living relative passed away, and the plantation was being sold. “Watching her smile as she carefully positioned the painting above the fireplace […]
MAKING THE LUXURIOUS LIVABLE
When Chap Manning registered for Business & Ethics at The Citadel in the mid-2000s, he had no idea that his instructor would not only teach him the basics of business ethics but change the trajectory of his life. His professor, Bonnie Oulla, was the original principal of Fiber-Seal of the Lowcountry, and she hired Manning […]
SOUTH OF BROAD MASTERPIECE
Today we’re going to see an extraordinary home, the sort of dwelling that Charleston dreams are made of. Built in 1820, the 6,500-square-foot house served as the St. Michael’s rectory prior to being divided into apartments in the 1920s. The rooms were unified into a single residence again in the 1970s and remodeled yet again […]
WORTH THE WAIT
As the largest island in South Carolina, Johns Island is where people go to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. The island is known for scenic views of the broad Stono River and abundant wildlife, including birds, deer and otters. When building a home here, design decisions revolve around living close to nature and enjoying […]
COOL AND COLLECTED
With clean lines and a neutral color palette, a minimal aesthetic is an ideal choice for Lowcountry interior design. In Charleston and the Grand Strand, cool colors and organic materials are a refreshing break from the heat and humidity, and they don’t visually compete with dramatic marsh or ocean views. However, when it comes to […]
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Charleston’s natural environment has always influenced its architecture and interiors: Homes are designed to capture the views, light and breezes, while cool color palettes and organic materials provide a respite from the heat and humidity. Nature plays such a significant role in what we want and need from our homes that without going the extra […]
ECLECTIC ELEGANCE
Standing on the second-story wraparound porch with a cup of warm coffee in hand, you’re enveloped by the sounds of local wildlife, the breeze blowing through the oak trees and the view of the Waccamaw River beyond undisturbed land. The house on Rice Bluff Road is just one of a few abodes in Prince George, […]
THIS SIDE OF PARADISE
There’s something special about a 1920s house; the architecture reflects the lighthearted attitude of the era, and we start to see hints of the practicality and modernism that were to come. Still, the way we live in our homes has changed drastically over the last century, and even the best 1920s house needs a rethink […]
PIER INSPIRATION
If there’s anything that interior designers know how to do, it’s to plan. Plan for long delivery wait times, the countdown until the day a product comes back into stock, international shipping delays and dreaded “supply chain issues.” So designers who order from Harbor Classic, an online luxury outdoor furniture company based in Charleston, are […]
BEYOND BEAUTIFUL
In her work shimmering light, painter Mary Garrish captures more than the majesty of the coastal landscape; she conveys a unique sense of awe that attunes us to something larger than ourselves. Her work is a shade beyond beautiful—it’s healing. In fact, Garrish was a physician for more than two decades before she was a […]
