BYRD ON THE WALL
Julie Byrd Diana takes her camera with her wherever she goes. She never knows when she might stumble upon a photo-worthy scene in the Charleston area or one of its neighboring barrier islands, especially in a place known for being the capital of breathtaking natural scenery. She has pulled the car over more than once […]
TURN THE PAGE
Alexandre Fleuren’s clients were living in Amsterdam when they contacted her about refreshing their home before their return to the United States. The six-bedroom, five-bath, 5,100-square-foot home in I’On was built in 2011 when the couple had two young sons. A decade later, the family’s lifestyle, needs and preferences had evolved significantly. With the boys […]
TAKE A BREAK
On sunny summer days, it’s hard to think about being anywhere else but outside, soaking up the sun and enjoying all that nature has to offer. It’s a bonus to be able to step outside your own back door and experience a personalized retreat, complete with the comfortable seating and accessories that make an outdoor […]
GOING WITH THE FLOW
A stroke of serendipity—being in the right place at the right time—can be a momentous experience. For artist Cindy Saadeh, a serendipitous encounter revealed her passion for painting and opened the door to an unexpected career path. It happened when she was in France, indulging in her love of language in a study-abroad program offered […]
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
It’s exciting to dream about the possibilities of how a new or renovated home could look and to think about transforming the exterior by changing its color and siding. While pondering the options is inspiring, it also can be an overwhelming process. There are many different manufacturers and exterior siding styles on the market in […]
LE CHATEAU BRINGS AN OLD WORLD AMBIENCE TO DOWNTOWN ATLANTA
Owned and operated by a single family, Le Chateau has been showcasing beautifully curated French antiques for the past 40 years. With an inventory sourced from auctions, historic hotels, chateaus, liquidation sales and antiques stores and markets, Le Chateau, which translates to The Palace, is the undisputed go-to for exquisite French pieces, authentic heirlooms and […]
STRINGS ATTACHED
You never know where you’re going to find Rik Cribb. As a lifelong singer-songwriter, he has played with local and national bands, including The Cribb, Rik Cribb and The Problems, and SKWZBXX and The Blue Dogs. He might pop up in LA or in Charleston at Victor Social Club. Maybe you know him as a […]
PAINTING WITH A CAMERA
Throughout the arc of Mitch Schlimer’s professional life, visualization has been the key to his success. A serial entrepreneur, his vision to see a need in the market made him a successful business owner. As the owner of an advertising agency with a video production division, his creative “eye” was crucial in the creation of […]
BICOASTAL BEAUTY
The homeowners of this peaceful Daniel Island home have a history of living on the water. From Lake Norman just north of Charlotte, North Carolina, to Wild Dunes, water defines their homeownership story during the years they were raising a family. Now with two grown daughters, the couple decided it was time to build a […]
“SUNSATIONAL”
Rae Redmond is a third-generation builder, so when he tells you about one of the favorite homes he’s ever built, you know it will be good. The home we’ll see today, a 6,980-square-foot slice of heaven on the Isle of Palms, affectionately named “Sunsational,” was designed to take your breath away from the moment you […]
