ART IN LIGHT
A HOME IS A SANCTUARY and nothing illuminates that haven quite like the warm glow of a copper lantern. Its quiet elegance exudes a charm and grace only found in nature. “Copper is a part of nature. It ages gracefully against the elements. It turns into a beautiful piece of art,” says Laura Premak, owner […]
WONDER WHEELS
IF YOU’VE NEVER THOUGHT MUCH about the power of automobiles to change people’s lives, let Ryan Remington make a believer out of you. The 36-year-old, enthusiastic owner of Elliot Remington Auto Studio gets goose bumps when he thinks about one of the cars in his care. His client’s father, owner of a 1987 Porsche 911, […]
DESIGNING WOMEN
FASHION CHANGES, but style endures,” said the iconic Coco Chanel. And that is exactly what the minds behind Coralberry Cottage strive to deliver—enduring style, your own, through a highly curated collection of furniture and locally crafted pieces in a design studio that’s service driven. With a fresh, hands-on approach to creating beautiful, livable interiors, three […]
EVERYTHING PLUS THE KITCHEN SINK
FOR HOME FASHIONISTAS, walking into the new residential design showroom at Gateway Supply Co. in North Charleston is like walking into a jewelry store. Gleaming faucets you can try for yourself, statement soaking tubs, shiny showerheads, touchless and voice-activated displays, smart mirrors and more—the showroom offers a tempting array of kitchen and bath products that […]
BUILDING A LEGACY
ALAN BEERS has come to the right place. At a time when many are reevaluating what’s important in life, Beers and his wife, Amanda, decided they wanted to raise their two young boys in a more family-oriented community and start a business that would showcase Alan’s expertise and passion, and serve as a legacy for […]
CARPET DIEM
NOW THAT YOU ARE MOST LIKELY SPENDING EXTRA TIME AT HOME, it’s more important than ever to create a space that is both inviting and inspirational. “Starting with a rug is a great foundation for building your space,” says Rhiannon Esposito, general manager at Fine Rugs of Charleston. “We love helping our customers layer their […]
STORIES, LIKE PLANES ON A RUNWAY
MARY ALICE MONROE penned her first story, Willy the Wishful Whale, when she was 8 years old. Not surprisingly, it was about an animal, and it was a foretaste of what was to come. A childhood passion for nature and its most vulnerable inhabitants has never waned. Today, the Isle of Palms resident awaits the […]
CABINET MAGIC
MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO EAT AND SLEEP, homes have evolved to become makeshift workplaces, restaurants, schools and gyms. Ensuring houses function and adapt to these activities has become a priority for every family. Kitchens, bathrooms, closets and home offices have transitioned to beautiful spaces that also offer flexible amenities to meet every need. […]
FULL CIRCLE
ARTIST AND GALLERY OWNER KAREN HEWITT HAGAN has a philosophy: You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going; say “yes” to new opportunities, and that will lead you to the next right thing. When the pandemic first reached Charleston in the spring of 2020, Hagan and her team, Allison Hull and Natalie Meredith, felt […]
PAINT LIKE A GIRL
IT’S A MONDAY MORNING, and I am about to Zoom with artist Fer (pronounced “fair”) Caggiano. I am excited about this call. Caggiano is not only talented, but she also makes art from a solid center of joy and purposefully uses her work to make the world a better place. At the bitter end of […]
