Coastal Comeback
With oceanfront property scarce on Kiawah Island, buyers can’t be choosers. In 2019, a near-retirement couple from the North bought a dark, dreary, 7,845-square-foot Mediterranean-style home on a prime piece of oceanfront land. While the location was exactly what they had been dreaming of, the home’s aesthetic was another matter entirely. “Oceanfront property on Kiawah […]
Tree house by the Sea
When a couple from Washington, D.C., decided to build a second home on the coast, they chose the Ocean Park community on the eastern tip of Kiawah Island as the ideal location. The community is known for its picturesque native greenery and grand trees that layer in with the marsh, ocean and river. “We appreciate […]
Architectural Accents Has Carved a Path All Its Own
Charles Nevinson is the rare businessman who can say with confidence that there “is really no one who does what we do.” He is president and owner of Architectural Accents—a one-stop shop for antique architectural pieces, restorations, reproductions and design. Nevinson and his tenured, highly trained artisans are known nationally for their ability to tackle […]
Mindful Design
Discovery is a compelling thing. The urge to explore new places, to discover new people and customs, feeds the imagination and widens perspective. For design professional Kassandra Renard, exploration drives a creative process that is inquisitive and fluid—nurturing that process with new ideas and inspiration. When she’s not crisscrossing the Atlantic for adventures a world […]
Abstracts Drenched in Color
Christine Blyth is not the first self-proclaimed introvert to find a home in art and an avenue for (quietly) expressing the creative impulse. Sometimes, originality thrives best in seclusion, free of outside influences and in constructive use of solitude. “Originally, I started nursing school after high school but soon realized it was not a good […]
Past to Present
When Ben Douglas completed his military service in 1946, he envisioned more than just a return to civilian life—he wanted to start a business creating practical, durable and stylish garments, such as flight jackets and furs. His company, Douglas Furs, quickly became renowned for innovation and craftsmanship. Douglas went on to serve as mayor of […]
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. […]
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 […]
