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, […]
BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY THROUGH REAL ESTATE
Charleston’s exceptional qualities are numerous, making it a desirable place to live and work, and a coveted destination for homebuyers and business investors alike. Its beautiful and varied architecture, rich cultural heritage and abundant natural beauty draw people to the region to raise families, retire or invest in a vacation home. Realtor Angela Miller of […]
BOUTIQUE BROKERAGE
The most fulfilling careers begin with passion, and for Amy Rogers of IOP Residential Real Estate, the statement couldn’t hold truer. Rogers and her husband, Tommy, acquired a residence on Isle of Palms in 2015, ultimately making the decision to move to the area full time by 2016. Uniquely positioned by her experience working at […]
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 […]
THIS IS ALBARIÑO COUNTRY
Spain’s Rías Baixas wine region in Galicia has long been influenced by its Atlantic coastline. Forget what you know of flamenco, paella and the scorched plains of La Mancha. This lush green corridor of northwest Spain has a Celtic vibe, a 2,000-year legacy handed down from seafaring tribes who settled in the rocky, verdant landscape. […]
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 […]
A SIGNATURE ACT
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Nashville — these are cities whose legendary venues for years were overflowing with talent, artistry and creative grist. While devotees continue the pilgrimage to these musical meccas to fill their spiritual reservoirs, classic jazz is becoming a more and more rarified artform. Traditions in style, improvisational technique, tempo […]