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 […]
THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME
Doyle recently opened the first major auction house in Charleston. Last fall, the grand opening of Doyle’s office on King Street put Charleston on the map of cities represented by the auction house, which has a worldwide reputation for expertise in fine art, jewelry, furniture, silver, coins, books and more. This family-run auction and appraisal […]
THE ROAD TO REAL ESTATE
Paige Rhodes has a backstory not unlike many realtors: She started selling real estate to stay busy and find fulfillment while her husband traveled for work. But hers is a unique tale in the way that she found herself in Charleston, many miles away from where she started. “I started my career working as a […]
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. […]
