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Artist Rita Ginsberg captures the attention of Lowcountry admirers with her realistic pastel paintings of native birds, which she paints in intricate detail after spending an abundant amount of time...
Recently, universal marble & granite teamed up with designer Andy Bennington on a complete remodel of an Ocean Club home in Isle of Palms. The clients needed 178 square feet of stone, and...
Victoria Platt Ellis is a prolific artist and so much more. A veteran advocate for all things culture, she’s been a pioneering presence in Charleston art circles, bringing innovative ideas...
It was getting lost at sea 35 years ago that changed the trajectory of artist Stephen T. Vadakin’s life. While sailing on the Intracoastal by Captiva Island on the west coast of Florida, he...
When business owner Marty Huggins was leafing through the pages of Entrepreneur magazine in 2007, he had no idea that he would discover an idea that would change his life and transform the...
Run your hand over a Landrum table and you can almost feel the history in it. The veining and whorls, the imperfections—they all hold a story, sometimes hundreds of years...
Situated on South Carolina’s beloved Pawleys Island, a quaint shop endearingly named Island Art Gallery has become a go-to destination for vacationers and locals alike seeking that special, one-of-a-kind memento from...
For Kaitee Floyd, her boss has not only been someone she sees at work but also during special moments in her life. Gallerist Cheryl Newby has been to Floyd’s wedding...
Painter Betsy Jones McDonald doesn’t have to go far for inspiration; the fine artist’s studio on Daniel Island faces the marshlands of the Wando and Cooper rivers. “You can’t look out the...
Goodbye, formal and fussy. hello, classy casual. So says Atlantic Stone’s Joe Sykes, who is in the habit of spotting trends in natural stone as he works with interior designers...
Amanda and Alan Beers had radically different career goals when they moved from South Florida to the Charleston area in 2019. But when the COVID-19 shutdown led to a series of...
I’m fortunate that many of my friends and colleagues are commercial growers. If it weren’t for these plant specialists, I’d still be royally confused about how to grow bulbs in my...
The checklist was relatively short but that did not diminish the tall order for the team who designed and built the Isle of Palms beach house for Kathy and Paul Reichs:...
Sometimes the best way to create your dream home is to build it. This is especially true if you are building the house your kids will grow up in, and...
Art has been the lifeblood of Charleston and a draw for national and international tourists for decades. Until 2015, there were three associations—all with disparate missions—trying to promote Charleston artists to...
AFTER a 30-year career in real estate and running a relocation company in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Martin decided to hit the reset button and do something with her life that...
Is Paris ever not inspiring? For artist Helli Luck, it’s been a place where her creativity soars, surrounded by masterpieces housed in places like the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre....
Bill Beebe is in the Audubon swamp at Magnolia Plantation. Twenty feet over his head in a bald cypress tree, two great blue herons are standing in a massive nest, gazing lovingly...
“To me, there’s a spirit to every place, a gentle connection to the earth,” shares Linda Greenberg, a horticulturist and owner of Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design in Charleston. “When I consider a...
Last year, homeowners wholeheartedly embraced the benefits of having a vacation spot right in their backyards. As travel budgets shifted and people started to create private havens for family and...
Through the brilliance of technology, artist Alice Williams is talking to me from her garden in Provence, France. It’s an hour before sunset, we’re discussing her upcoming show at Hagan...
Joggling boards hardly need an introduction. This Lowcountry staple has been a fixture on local front porches for centuries. It began as a home remedy for rheumatism—bouncing on the long board...
Few teenage girls dream of learning to install flooring as the first step toward their future career, but that was precisely the path that Livia Sousa followed after graduating high school. Her father...
Exclusive, handcrafted, luxury—beautiful things for a beautiful lifestyle come wrapped in a warm smile and tied with a bow at The Boutique. And in late August, owner Lois Daughtridge’s plan to...
Charleston artist Wilfred Spoon has always had a love for the visual. Immersing himself in picture books, maps and paintings since youth, he was fascinated with studying how shapes interact....
Whether you are looking for an original fine art painting, hand-carved bowl, bespoke bauble or fun art class or workshop, you will discover an enchanting emporium at ART on the Square in...
Architect Marc Camens is a mindful person, and when he arranges space, he leaves enduring mindfulness in his wake. His latest project, a 5,500-square-foot family homestead built by R.M. Buck Builders...
When your eyes first settle on Dr. Jeff Vacirca and Terra Spignardo’s swoon-worthy vacation home on idyllic Daniel Island, you’re immediately struck by its uniqueness—yet you can’t quite pinpoint its...
One of the beloved hallmarks of historic Lowcountry homes is how they’ve been added onto over time. Typically, the mass of the house is up front, but over generations, it begins...
When an Indiana couple decided to build a home on Kiawah Island, they chose a beautiful lot with panoramas of the marsh and The Ocean Course. Though the land had spectacular...
Amid the coastal-cool homes of Kiawah Island, where neutrals and beachy hues reign supreme, Madge and Greg Roshkowski of Kentucky wanted their newly built vacation home to not only reflect...
Step through the wrought-iron gates of this historic Charleston carriage home on Lamboll Street, with an impressive address South of Broad and almost touching the nearby ocean, where Alexandre Fleuren has...
In the last 20 years, Arash Khurana has lived in 30 homes in four countries. Though she loves the adventure of expat living in different places, all that perpetual motion gave her...
It was five years ago that Cynthia Huston made her art debut after decades of secretly painting. She was a student under Charleston artist Laurie Meyer, who encouraged her to participate...
Over the past few years, more and more focus has been given to outdoor living spaces and creating oases where people can spend just as much time outside as they do...
Rob Leahy, the owner of Fine Rugs of Charleston, has been weaving stories for 50 years, having spent five decades in the carpet business. He opened the independently owned flooring design...
A portrait of girl with a pearl earring made entirely of buttons, a punk-rock Buddha robed in Swarovski crystals and a bronze grenade flowerpot. When Aldo Castillo is considering an artist for his...
When Gary Shafran was in his 20s, he opened a store in Brooklyn, New York, and named it Gary’s Curtain Shop. “I learned a tremendous amount about business and the way...
Distinctive. stylish. welcoming. The cottagey new showroom for Jean’s Custom Workroom reflects the owner’s Charleston sensibility and offers a totality of interior design services under one roof for both professionals...
While most people think of diamonds and other similar stones as gems, there are other more unusual minerals that also fall under the classification. For me, finding those minerals is a passion...
Charleston fine artist Mary L. Hoffman shares her lifelong journey to a flourishing career that, today, includes a wide-ranging portfolio of professional work and ownership of Mary Hoffman Fine Art. “My...
In a typical year, plein air painter Allison Chambers would be working in her studio, taking trips abroad to paint, teaching classes and participating in shows. This is a busy...
Inspired by her travels around the world, Mary Brigman brings home a piece of these unique destinations in her pastel works on paper and board. Whether it’s Europe, the American Southwest,...
With a natural gift for visual storytelling through their artistic work, all the artists at Studio 151 Fine Arts Gallery are a vibrant part of the inspiration behind one of Charleston’s...
Lance Griffith believes that homes should reflect their owners’ personalities in the most natural, beautiful ways. He and his wife and business partner, Patty Griffith, have built CHD Interiors to provide a...
For Margaret de Carli Barry, life is a series of wonderful moments, and if you move too fast, you’ll miss something. That’s the belief that has allowed her to grow...
Growing up, ben ham spent carefree days trolling through the pluff mud of the Lowcountry marshes in a little boat, captivated by the ever-changing tides, moss-draped trees and oyster beds. A...
Artist Hilarie Lambert has found a way to feed her wanderlust and fuel her creativity during the pandemic. The Charleston painter’s salvation came about last May when a teardrop trailer...
The Sweet Art Gallery in Naples, Florida, is a 14,000-square-foot contemporary art mecca that is home to works by more than 45 established artists. Opened in 2005, the gallery was...
Look around your home. Outside of the mass-produced furniture or the chosen color on the walls, what makes your home uniquely you? For many of us, it’s the art that adorns our...
AARON BEASLEY wants to be absolutely, 100 percent, no-kidding transparent about the core principle of his business. If you fall in love with something else, don’t like it or for...
IF YOU WERE TASKED TO IMAGINE A FITNESS CENTER FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, one that was quintessentially Charleston, how would it look? Definitely a blend of old and new. A...
A HOME IS A SANCTUARY and nothing illuminates that haven quite like the warm glow of a copper lantern. Its quiet elegance exudes a charm and grace only found in...
IF YOU’VE NEVER THOUGHT MUCH about the power of automobiles to change people’s lives, let Ryan Remington make a believer out of you. The 36-year-old, enthusiastic owner of Elliot Remington...
FASHION CHANGES, but style endures,” said the iconic Coco Chanel. And that is exactly what the minds behind Coralberry Cottage strive to deliver—enduring style, your own, through a highly curated...
FOR HOME FASHIONISTAS, walking into the new residential design showroom at Gateway Supply Co. in North Charleston is like walking into a jewelry store. Gleaming faucets you can try for...
ALAN BEERS has come to the right place. At a time when many are reevaluating what’s important in life, Beers and his wife, Amanda, decided they wanted to raise their...
NOW THAT YOU ARE MOST LIKELY SPENDING EXTRA TIME AT HOME, it’s more important than ever to create a space that is both inviting and inspirational. “Starting with a rug...
MARY ALICE MONROE penned her first story, Willy the Wishful Whale, when she was 8 years old. Not surprisingly, it was about an animal, and it was a foretaste of...
MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO EAT AND SLEEP, homes have evolved to become makeshift workplaces, restaurants, schools and gyms. Ensuring houses function and adapt to these activities has become...
ARTIST AND GALLERY OWNER KAREN HEWITT HAGAN has a philosophy: You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going; say “yes” to new opportunities, and that will lead you to...
IT’S A MONDAY MORNING, and I am about to Zoom with artist Fer (pronounced “fair”) Caggiano. I am excited about this call. Caggiano is not only talented, but she also...
When asked which of her pieces is her favorite, award-winning designer Erika Lynn McKelvey confidently proclaims: “Anything made with fish leather.” Although she adores all her designs, it is the...
IT’S HARD TO FIND A MORE SPECTACULAR SETTING than the Wando River in Mount Pleasant, and this newly built, three-story home by Naramore Construction, situated on a secluded peninsula, takes...
WE GET TO SEE A LOT OF BEAUTIFUL HOUSES TOGETHER, you and I. But we’ve not seen anything like this. Today, we’re standing in the kitchen of a new beachfront...
WHEN DRS. LAURA AND KEVIN SHULER bought their Old Village home from his parents, they faced a tough decision. The home was designed by renowned architect W.G. Clark, so it...
WHEN A FAMILY FROM PENNSYLVANIA FIRST VISITED KIAWAH ISLAND on a chance vacation 15 years ago, they were captivated by its natural beauty and vast wildlife. The island’s protected environment...
HELEN RUTLEDGE was minding her own business, buying antique Chinese screens at an antiques store, when her life changed. “You don’t want to buy an antiques shop, do you?” the...
THREE YEARS AGO, Paula Moland opened The Red Dresser furniture consignment store in a cozy space on Mill Street in Mount Pleasant. Moland opened the store to indulge her passion...
IF THERE IS ONE THING THE CURRENT STATE of the world has taught us, it is the importance of making your home your sanctuary. When it comes to home renovations,...
IF THERE’S ONE WORD THAT IS CENTRAL to Alexandre Fleuren’s design mindset, it is identity. In an ever-evolving world of trends and fleeting aesthetics, the master interior designer, who’s been...
WHEN A CLIENT EXPRESSED INTEREST in adding a few antiques to her home, CHD Interiors designers Terri Baldwin and Megan Sandefur reached out to their various dealers in England. The...
FOR MOST PEOPLE, the word “painting” denotes a work of art done with a paint-brush, the colors applied with a deft hand that seems to know just where a stroke...
Alto Adige is one of the smallest wine-producing regions in Italy, but it is also home to some of its most exciting wines. This picturesque northern region sits at the...
RELAX. REFRESH. RENEW. Taking a break from daily challenges for a deep immersion in self-care is a powerful reset—a way to maintain some form of balance in our lives. And,...
WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE COLLECTION of hundreds of works by Tommy Beaver, it is hard to believe that he has no formal training. The award-winning artist left a career...
IMAGINE COMING HOME TO A VIEW OF THE SUNSET reflecting off of the glistening marshes just beyond your property. As you prepare dinner in your expansive kitchen overlooking the scene,...
BETSY JONES MCDONALD never runs out of inspiration for her large-scale paintings. Conveniently residing on the marsh of Daniel Island, she’s reinvigorated each day by the view from her windows....
WITH SIX GROWN CHILDREN AND 20 GRANDCHILDREN, the Stanleys wanted a home where their entire family could gather. The homeowners already had their piece of paradise, a large plot of...
ORGANIZED SPACES foster enriched relationships and a more intentional, simplified lifestyle, believes Tiffany Miller, owner of Home Etiquette. Miller is focused on helping her clients become organized and gain a...
WHILE GOOD LANDSCAPE DESIGN considers standard elements such as color, scale and texture, landscape designer Linda Greenberg approaches her work with a reverence that adds another dimension. Greenberg doesn’t just...
THE CHERYL NEWBY GALLERY is a showcase for some of the country’s leading artists—and so much more. Since opening her gallery in 1983, owner Cheryl Newby has earned a reputation...
COASTAL COPPER With its contemporary, clean style, the Oxford lantern sets the bar high. Available in gas or electric application and in the size and finish of your choice. 843.696.7560 coastalcopper.com...
I’VE JUST ASKED SHERRI Nester of Vintage Design, LLC about her professional beginnings in the Lowcountry. I did not expect her answer to include phrases such as “Queen of Jordan”...
JIM MCLAIN SAYS THAT in 43 years of being in business, he’s only ever worked half days. The joke is, his half days are 12 hours long, not four. Linda...
FOR WILLIAM R. BEEBE, creating a painting begins well be-fore he picks up a brush. Beebe has a passion for avian art, which means before he can even start to...
IT’S 1803, AND WE’RE AT Acton Plantation in Sumter, South Carolina. Mary Huger has moved in to help her brother, Cleland Kinlock, manage the house after the death of his...
NOW MORE THAN EVER we have learned the importance of outdoor living space. Whether you have a small terrace in a big city or a large outdoor living room at...
CHARLESTON IS LEGENDARY FOR HAVING a close-knit community. Time and time again, when things get tough, Charles-tonians huddle up and support each other. As the isolation and economic impacts of the...
“A HOME IS MEANT TO BE LIVED IN and enjoyed, certainly now more than ever,” says Barbara Stone, founder of Original Charleston Bedswing. Walk into her home on any given day...
JOHN ALBRECHT HAS STORIES to tell. Growing up on the Isle of Palms during an era when modest homes were the typical fare on this Lowcoun-try barrier island, young Albrecht often...
PLENTY OF THINGS ABOUT THIS HOME are going to catch your eye: the intricate tile and trimwork, the unique lighting, the stunning marsh views as you walk in the front...
WE’VE ALL BEEN SPENDING A LOT MORE time at home—working, homeschooling, relaxing and entertaining. It’s no surprise that builders and renovators are seeing an uptick in people interested in building...
CHARLESTON artist Betsy Jones McDonald began her artistic training as a teen with watercolorist Geri Davis of Columbus, Georgia. She went on to study fine art at Columbus State University,...
HAVING A NETWORK OF REAL PEOPLE that gives one a sense of belonging is something we took for granted before the advent of social media. Today, we can be highly...
THIAGO SILVA LOVES TO make his clients’ dreams come true. Having grown up working shoulder to shoulder with this father in the gunite pool industry, he fostered a passion for...
THERE ARE HOUSES, and then there are homes. While a house can be beautiful and even inspiring, a home allows you to exhale. It encourages everyone who enters to be...
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