MEANT TO BE
Naramore construction’s clients, Susan and Lee Richardson were living downtown but traveling to Mount Pleasant’s Old Village every day to walk their dog on the Pitt Street Bridge and explore Alhambra Hall Park while dreaming of building a home in the area. A close friend alerted them to a house that came on the market […]
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
Contemporary kitchen cabinets provide homeowners with an attractive, up-to-date aesthetic that lends style and sophistication to a new kitchen or remodel. Marked by simplified shapes and sleek lines, today’s fresh designs help create just the right atmosphere to complement modern décor. But selecting the most appropriate style can make all the difference. That’s where Classic […]
SYMBIOTIC SISTERHOOD
It’s amazing what two strong women—both born and raised in Charleston and both presidents of their companies—can do when they have a sympatico connection. For Trudie Krawcheck of Southeastern Galleries and Melissa Koger Watson of Spartina Kitchens & Baths, that connection was built over many years on a solid foundation of mutual professional appreciation, friendship […]
LOWCOUNTRY CHARM
Pastel hues, narrow facades, serene porches—it’s easy to spot a historic home in Charleston. And for those who love historic architecture, these are features that should be cherished. That’s a sentiment shared by Heidi Huddleston, CKD, the owner of design firm Delicious Kitchens & Interiors. As a designer specializing in bathroom and kitchen spaces, she […]
SHATTERING EXPECTATIONS
With 25 years of national and international experience, James McLeod is taking his CLEOD Glass + Works glassblowing business to new heights—literally. “We have been spending a lot of time in the air lately, hanging sculptural glass in incredible spaces, especially here in the Lowcountry,” McLeod says. “Our clients have big ideas and grand ceilings, […]
MAKING HIS MARK
For some of us, the career path is smooth sailing, a forgone conclusion. For others, finding the right direction can be elusive. Discovering your talent, your life-giving purpose, may require a bit of trial and error, and sometimes a little serendipity. For accomplished Lowcountry artist Daniel Strickland, the epiphany came later in life while dabbling […]
KATE MILES DESIGN TAKES A LEAP FORWARD
Steeped in formal training and bolstered by real-world experience, Kate Miles founded Kate Miles Design in 2017 and more recently, in the summer of 2023, opened Studio & Shop on Pitt Street in Mount Pleasant. Miles, who is a good communicator and easy to work with, relocated to the Charleston area after receiving a Bachelor […]
MODERN MECCA
Steven Ortego is no stranger to Charleston, but he is celebrating a new chapter in the Lowcountry. He and his team have launched a 4,000-square-foot showroom on West Montague Avenue full of modern furniture sourced from American-made and European brands. At Iola Modern, shoppers can choose from a wide assortment of high-end modern furniture for […]
AT HOME IN CHARLESTON
Last November, Laura Cottrill opened the doors of Vignette, settling into her pretty new storefront at 43 Broad St. and enjoying the warm Southern hospitality she has received from all who visit. Vignette is a welcoming space, full of character and intriguing merchandise, where visitors can take pleasure in a shopping experience for the senses. […]
THE BACKYARD RESORT
Summer may be over, but for many people, vacation travels and outdoor gatherings under sunny skies inspired dreams of adding a pool at home. A custom pool not only offers a ready-made solution for recreation with family and friends but can turn an otherwise boring backyard into a private resort. Autumn is the perfect time […]
