May 16, 2016
[caption id="attachment_4754" align="alignleft" width="488"] Charleston |1290 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, West Ashley, SC | 843.571.5142[/caption] It’s that time of year again—the weather is hot, the drinks are cold, and nothing screams summer more than relaxing out back on the patio. But why is it that outdoor seating never seems as comfortable...
A New Kind Of Art In The Lowcountry
April 18, 2016
While in India, Erin Hilleary learned the technique of painting with French dyes on hand-woven Varanasi silk. She was inspired to begin this practice when she witnessed a woman taking her art of the wall and wrapping it around herself. Erin fell in love with the idea of making art...
April 11, 2016
Each year the summertime struggle of keeping your furniture in tip-top shape revisits each coastal home. Whether you have relatives visiting, sunscreen-covered children running through the house, or a sand-and-salt-water-soaked dog, it's never easy to prevent stains or wear and tear on your prized furniture. But don't let the seemingly...
Daniel Island Luxury Home Tour at the Charleston Home + Design Show
April 4, 2016
It’s that time of the year again—the fifth annual Charleston Home + Design Show on Daniel Island will be held at Family Circle Stadium in April! The show will feature some exciting additions this year. Charleston Home + Design Magazine is excited to present the Daniel Island Luxury Home Tour,...
Modern Innovation, Necessary Collaboration
March 8, 2016
Rarely does the Lowcountry see a home that exudes modernity; one brand-new Hollywood house, simply known as River’s End, exhibits a stark, contemporary style. In southeastern Pennsylvania 20 years ago, Johanna and Ted Swinnerton built their first modern-style home—a very updated rendition of the traditional barn house. When the...
March 1, 2016
One Sullivan’s Island closet packs a serious wow factor. There is a glorious scene in the film Sex and the City in which a ten-year on-and-off fling between socialite Carrie Bradshaw and the enigmatic Mr. Big peaks during a marriage proposal in a massive all-white closet fit for Carrie’s...
February 23, 2016
For a certain Isle of Palms homeowner with three porches, a pool, and an expansive patio, finding the perfect furniture proved to be a challenge. Ramona lives with her husband and pup in a sunny corner of Isle of Palms where neighbors gab with each other in driveways, wave...
February 16, 2016
Captain Dave Westberg and his wife, Kim, envisioned a year-round backyard retreat, so they teamed with Michael Gesmond at Heritage Pools, LLC to realize their dreams. Retirement has been kind to Dave and Kim Westberg. Their home in Mt. Pleasant is a welcoming blend of warm tones, wood textures, and...
February 2, 2016
When local homeowners have to spend time away from Charleston, they partner with Southern Shores to provide their house’s upkeep and a place for vacationers to rest their heads. Sandy shores, rejuvenating waters, fine dining, activities for the whole family, and friendly neighbors—who wouldn’t want to travel to a place...
