Custom Beach Build: Phillip W. Smith
July 18, 2017
Whether you’re looking to build a vacation home for a beachy escape or deciding to put down roots in the Lowcountry for good, building the perfect custom home can be an overwhelming process—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right builder and plan of action, building can be just...
Weekly Spotlight: Mark Temple, Project Manager for Alair Homes!
July 13, 2017
When and how did Alair Homes get its start? Our story began more than 15 years ago when our owner, Jennings Smith, started Reality Construction in 2001 at age 19. He then attended Clemson University for his undergraduate degree. Over the next few years, Jennings would build one or two...
Weekly Spotlight: Kevin Jones of Mosquito Shield Charleston!
July 6, 2017
When and how did Mosquito Shield get its start? In 2001, Mosquito Shield pioneered residential mosquito control and they have spent the last 16 years perfecting it. Teresa and I started our Mosquito Shield franchise here in the Charleston metro area in January 2017. What does Mosquito Shield specialize in?...
This Summer, the OutSide Is In
July 11, 2017
In the midst of summer, and with fall fast approaching, now is the time to seize the outdoors with family barbecues, pool parties, late-night s’mores, and sunny summer reading sessions. Summer fun and relaxation calls for some outdoor essentials, whether that’s an outdoor cushioned lounge chair and a glass of...
Welcome, Charleston Amish Furniture!
July 4, 2017
When driving through Charleston, no matter where you look, there is always an abundance of home décor shops. But, one as unique as West Ashley’s newest addition, Charleston Amish Furniture, are few and far between. Beginning in Landrum, South Carolina 12 years ago, owners Matt and Beth Troyer opened Foothills...
Weekly Spotlight: Vann Cochran of Salt Wood Co.
June 29, 2017
When and how did Salt Wood Co. get its start? We got started in late 2013 after having been in the outdoor furniture business for several years. I wanted to switch gears and design both indoor and outdoor products built from reclaimed wood. We felt the story behind the wood...
June 27, 2017
Brazil, Italy, Spain - just a few of the places that the owners of Pacific Shore Stones travel to in search of the best stone. At each of these far out places, they visit various quarries, in order to keep up with latest and greatest trends, as well as hand-select...
Welcome to the new Rick’s Lighting + Home!
June 22, 2017
What once was a store specializing in all types of lighting, from ceiling lights, to wall lights, to lamps, and more, is now taking on a new endeavor. Recently, Rick’s Lighting + Home, has expanded dramatically and begun to sell beautiful and unique furniture in their West Ashley Showroom. Owner...
Weekly Spotlight: Stella Huffman of Strathmore!
June 22, 2017
When and how did Strathmore get its start? Strathmore Floors-Design-Cabinets is a family owned, full service flooring and cabinet supplier serving metro Atlanta, North and Southwest Georgia, and Western Alabama since 1993. Over the past eight years, Strathmore-Floors-Design-Cabinets proudly grew to serve the Nashville, TN, Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, and...
June 20, 2017
As the Lowcountry is ushered into this year’s hurricane season by changing temperatures, windy nights, and damaging storms, plants and landscaping can suffer in the tempestuous conditions. Yards have already been in danger of drowning in the floods produced by the various storms this year. However, there is one threat...