Mary Whyte
A cum laude graduate of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, Mary Whyte’s path has always led her firmly in the direction of creativity, both in teaching and her own masterful paintings. Known for her figurative work in watercolors, Whyte’s talent has taken her to international acclaim, with pieces in private, corporate, university and public […]
SMART HOME
Just south of Jacksonville, Florida, lies the seaside community of Ponte Vedra Beach. Once a winter respite for the wealthy, Ponte Vedra is now a haven for retirees and professional athletes. Homes in this historical community are in high demand, but most need a thorough and thoughtful renovation to suit modern life and modern tastes. […]
CARTE BLANCHE
With a storied past and magical location, you don’t find many properties as special as Kelly and Gary Cooper’s historic residence on Pawleys Island. Perched atop a bluff that’s covered in centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, the home dramatically overlooks the serene Waccamaw River and sprawling rice fields. In its past life, the […]
CASSIQUE CHIC
The house’s exterior, designed by Tyler A. Smyth Architects, evokes the style of English architect Charles F.A. Voysey, with steeply pitched rooflines finished with Vermont slate. A focal point of much of the house is the installation of reclaimed hand-hewn beams. Combined with neutral colorways, they add a sense of heritage to the new construction. […]
TIME AND PLACE
Throughout the glass displays at M.P. Demetre Jewelers lay new and vintage timepieces, glistening bracelets and sparkling rings. But it’s not just the jewelry and accessories that have people in awe. Just look up, and the architecture and design details alone are a reason to pause—soaring 17-foot ceilings adorned in Parisian-inspired chandeliers, mahogany cabinets and […]
ART ADVENTURES
Mary Martin’s best ideas come to her first thing in the morning, when her eyes are still heavy from sleep and her brain is turning on. It’s then that she will not only set the course for the day but for the rest of her life. “This is the way my life goes: I wake […]
Contemporary Coastal Style
When architecture and design are streamlined, it allows a home’s inhabitants to focus on what’s most beautiful and essential in life. A gorgeous, serene new home on Fish Tale Island masters this discipline. The 4,500-square-foot house is one of seven homes in the private Daniel Island enclave. It has expansive views of Beresford Creek, a […]
Having It All
Once you pass through the electronic security gate and meander down a winding driveway under a canopy of mature oak trees, you’ll discover a one-of-a-kind estate on revered Daniel Island. Uniquely situated on two combined lots and privately enclosed with custom brick columns and wrought-iron fencing, the stately home boasts what many of us now crave […]
Private Island Retreat
If there weren’t an abundance of saw palmettos out the window, you might think you were in Bali or the jungles of Costa Rica. This is a home that forges new paths for Lowcountry architecture and design. With a guest compound and yoga studio, it’s more accurate to call this property a retreat, and so we […]
BUILT FOR LIFE
Situated on Rathall Creek in Mount Pleasant, this coastal vernacular home provides flexible living space and plenty of entertaining options for empty nesters. Exposed steel stringers and 4-inch-thick white oak treads bring a contemporary, youthful vibe to the entire house. hen a mount pleasant couple found themselves facing an imminent empty nest, they decided to […]
