Local Home Builder Continues Helping Family in Need

Over the years SHELTER has developed strong relationships with trade partners so vendors quickly found ways to pitch in when they were contacted about the project. These partners stepped forward, no questions asked, because they wanted to help. The team at SHELTER Custom-Built Living and their team continues working on...

Female Carpenter Making Waves

On International Women's Day we introduce you to Hannah Robinson, the creative behind Charleston Live Edge. Hannah is a self-taught female carpenter specializing in live edge carpentry. "I never expected to be a carpenter dominating a male-led industry," she notes. "I didn't learn how to handle tools until my late...

Home Tour: Margaret Wright

Margaret Wright is an interior and architectural photographer based here in Charleston. As a Charleston native, Margaret recalls spending her childhood exploring the city and finding the beauty in things. This past time led Margaret to pursue a career in photography and she's be capturing beautiful images ever since -...

A Conversation with Custom Home Builder Curt Wegner of Curtis Daniel Homes

Here we go again - another edition of Brilliant Builders & Renovations Sensations hosted by our publisher Tim Barkley. This week, Tim sits down with Curt Wegner of Curtis Daniel Homes to talk about custom home building and remodeling. Photo by Katie Charlotte What kinds of contracts are you typically...

Designer Tips: Entryway

The entryway is the perfect place to establish a welcoming statement for your guests. We chat with Debbie DeLong of Designs by Imagine That to get some tips on how to style the perfect entry. Step 1: Start with a color scheme that flows with the rest of your home....

No Ordinary Design Studio

Cabinetry and furniture seemed to be a dream pursuit for Drew Taylor until 2011 when Carpenters Restoration was looking for an in-house cabinet maker. Drew had studied cabinetry and furniture under master cabinet maker John McKinlay-Key, so he was eager to bring his expertise to the Charleston market. Drew took...

Local Builder: Making a House a Home

Over the next few months, we're going to share a really special journey with you. The team at SHELTER Custom-Built Living is working on a remarkable project for a local family - building a home so they can all be under one roof. They invited us along for the ride...

Seating Summary

Selecting the right seating for each space in your home is so important for comfort and expressing your personal style. The team at Hausful has a variety of great options of couches, chairs, and more to ensure your home is outfitted in the best seating pieces for you. Lounge Chairs...

Past Covers – Paula Rallis

Last spring, we featured the stunning Lowcountry home of Paula Rallis - pilot, designer, home flipper extraordinaire. Since her 2020 cover, Paula has moved into, and flipped, yet another Charleston home. We catch up with Paula and chat about where she is now and where she might be in the...

Designer Tips: Styling Your Table

Styling the perfect table is no joke. It takes time and effort to collect the items you'll need and figure out exactly how you want them to be set. It gets even more complicated if you plan on changing your table frequently, depending on the occasion. But don't worry, we...