THE POWER OF THE PORTRAIT
Portraiture is one of the oldest art forms. Part artwork, part biography and part history, an artistic portrait captures more than just how a person looks. Through portraiture, we get visual clues about their personality and the culture and society in which they lived. For over 5,000 years, humanity has been drawn to artistic renderings that […]
THE ART OF LIVING
In recent years, navigating the realm of furniture buying has become a whole new ball game, whether you’re renovating a room, relocating or constructing a new home. Wait times can span three to six months, prices have climbed nearly 35% since 2019, and there are either not enough choices in stock or you have to wade […]
MAKING AN IMPRESSION ONE PAINTING AT A TIME
Many discerning residents of the Charleston area and beyond have discovered that a little bit of Luck goes a long way in making their homes a calming and soothing oasis that captures light in a most artful manner. Helli Luck, who is a respected and well-known painter residing in Pawleys Island, moved to the United States in 1986 […]
LET ME TAKE YOU THERE
Dale Terbush is nothing if not passionate—about life and the world from which he gains inspiration. Terbush’s magnificent landscapes, skyscapes and scenes infused with dramatic expressions of water draw the observer to ethereal heights and toward the tender flow of a stream. Others will find themselves happily lost in mountain scenery. Terbush believes in trusting […]
MAKING THE CASE FOR ART
Variety is the spice of life for artist Catherine Case. You can see the array of skills and interests in her professional background, the blend of media she uses in drawing and painting, and the ever-evolving artistic styles she achieves. “Many artists choose one style, one medium and one subject matter, but I can’t be boxed in,” […]
FROM WINDY CITY TO HOLY CITY
When a semiretired couple moved to Charleston from a condo in Downtown Chicago, they were ready to upsize to a spacious home with lots of windows and light. They also wanted a waterfront lot, which can be tricky to find in today’s market. Through a mutual acquaintance and prior client, the homeowners reached out to Steve […]
IN THE HEART OF HARLESTON VILLAGE
It takes an entrepreneurial mindset to envision a 1970s-era home in Downtown Charleston as a bold, modern statement that still fits into the city’s iconic, traditional architecture. That vision was easy for Danielle and Greg Thompson, serial entrepreneurs from Sumter, South Carolina, who have worked tirelessly to revitalize Sumter through their construction and hospitality companies. In […]
TRAVELING LIGHT
One of life’s rare gifts is the opportunity to make a fresh start. The home we’re going to see today is a paragon of what it means to embrace that opportunity with great reverence. While preparing for retirement from busy careers, the homeowners wanted to be intentional about creating their future. In their next chapter, […]
ISLAND VIBE
The Isle of Palms is a vacation hot spot during the high season, but a lucky few call the town home all year-round. The lure of island living and miles of white sandy beaches issue their siren call. For a longtime resident family, the allure of the beach continues to call to them. They were living […]
A NEED FOR SPEED
When interior designer Robyn Branch says she goes above and beyond for her clients, she’s not kidding. There was the time in St. Kitts when she served as a human strap on a forklift load of materials going three stories high. Then there was the time she and her crew finished a project with no […]
