HOME WORK
FOR JEREMY BLACKSTOCK, owner of LowCountry Contractors in Isle of Palms, forming relationships with clients is a building block to success. “I like meeting with customers, establishing relationships with them to really understand what they’re looking to do, and then making that happen,” he says. “During the reveal, when their project is done, seeing the […]
DESIGN IS IN HER DNA
When asked which of her pieces is her favorite, award-winning designer Erika Lynn McKelvey confidently proclaims: “Anything made with fish leather.” Although she adores all her designs, it is the one-of-a-kind backpack that won four international awards that makes her heart go thump. Created with leather from a monster fish from the Amazon, the bag […]
RIVER RETREAT
IT’S HARD TO FIND A MORE SPECTACULAR SETTING than the Wando River in Mount Pleasant, and this newly built, three-story home by Naramore Construction, situated on a secluded peninsula, takes full advantage of its serene surroundings and open land. “Everywhere you turn, you get an incredible view,” says Zac Naramore, a second-generation homebuilder who co-owns […]
HOME BY THE SEA
WE GET TO SEE A LOT OF BEAUTIFUL HOUSES TOGETHER, you and I. But we’ve not seen anything like this. Today, we’re standing in the kitchen of a new beachfront home on the Isle of Palms. The first thing that comes to mind are the words of historian Axel Munthe when he built his iconic […]
FUTURE PERFECT
WHEN DRS. LAURA AND KEVIN SHULER bought their Old Village home from his parents, they faced a tough decision. The home was designed by renowned architect W.G. Clark, so it had some sentimental and historical value. The problem was, the Shulers and their two sons and pets were quickly outgrowing it, and they wanted more […]
LOVE LETTER TO THE LOWCOUNTRY
WHEN A FAMILY FROM PENNSYLVANIA FIRST VISITED KIAWAH ISLAND on a chance vacation 15 years ago, they were captivated by its natural beauty and vast wildlife. The island’s protected environment and charm enticed them to return almost every year, until they finally decided to make the area their second home in 2015, purchasing a prime […]
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 […]
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 […]
