Wine
Visitors to the most art-centric winery in the world are greeted by a gigantic bronze spider set above a low pool of water. Crouching Spider (2003) is the work of renowned artist Louise Bourgeois—and one of more than 40 art and architecture installations at Château La Coste, a winery near Aix-en-Provence that spans 600 acres of pristine vineyards, plus boutique […]
Gwynns of Mount Pleasant
For charleston-area residents and visitors alike, a stop at gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant to peruse the carefully curated merchandise and embrace the meticulous, upbeat ambience and authentic Southern hospitality is a must. During the past 58 years, Gwynn’s has been consistent in its embodiment of family and its upscale niche as a luxury retailer dedicated to […]
Emily Rapp Remax
As one of the original agents who helped establish the trusted Charleston-based brokerage at RE/MAX Reach, Emily Rapp has had a front row seat to what makes the firm a standout in the industry. Rapp began her real estate career in 2015, and over the past 10 years, she has built a thriving career as an agent […]
Carolina Rides
The electric vehicles at carolina rides just keep getting cooler. Now the company has added a new brand to its fleet of electric-powered vehicles—Tazzari low-speed vehicles (LSVs) for coastal-style commuting. “This is another fun four-wheeled vehicle, this time from the region of Italy revered for brands like Lamborghini and Ferrari,” says Jason Bullock, owner of Carolina […]
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Ashley Severance, owner and broker-in-charge of Atlantic Properties of the Lowcountry, has a grace and calm that belies the many responsibilities and challenges in her life. She is the eye of the storm, the gatherer of details, the intuitive and caring advocate, and a master problem solver who knows how to see a task through […]
Southern Elegance
It’s june 10, 1974. four-year-old Britt Wood sits wide-eyed at his Aunt Debbie’s wedding in his grandparents’ house in Opelika, Alabama, captivated by the enchanting atmosphere, the elegant dresses, the sumptuous food and the vibrant flowers. At that moment, young Britt feels a spark of excitement and realization—this is where his future lies. He’s consumed […]
Enduring Style
Well before national chains became ubiquitous in the Southeast, Charleston’s King Street was a mecca for discriminating shoppers seeking both the trending and one of a kind. Charming 19th-century storefronts lured with an eclectic mix of fashion, art, antiques, home décor and food, drawing crowds from as far as Charlotte and Atlanta. Named by numerous […]
For the Guys
Jordan Lash, founder of the eponymous men’s clothing store that has been an anchor retailer on King Street for the past eight years, and his brother, Daniel Lash, have a singular goal for their customers. “We want our customers to leave the store feeling confident and comfortable in their new clothes,” Jordan Lash says. “How […]
Rooted in Community
When Toni Reale set out in 2012 to turn a 1971 British ice-cream truck into a mobile flower shop, she could never have imagined how far her dream would take her. What began as a quirky venture has since blossomed into Roadside Blooms, a thriving florist that’s as much about community and sustainability as beautiful […]
The Colors of Sicily
Sicily is a land of thousands of colors, aromas and hues. The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is separated from the “boot” of Italy by the Strait of Messina, a narrow stretch of water that marks a large cultural divide from the mainland. “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to […]
