What makes life enjoyable is time spent out in the world enjoying relationships with others. Chats over morning coffee, dinners, friendly card games and quality time with friends or family are all important. That's why Tides IV, a luxury condominium at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge on the Charleston Harbor, offers residents the opportunity for shorter to-do lists and longer … [Read more...]
Danco Furniture: Rest Easy
Paul Haugaard didn’t plan to stay long when he came to the Lowcountry from Massachusetts in 2009. He wanted to remain long enough to help shut down the business his father started in 1986. Eight year later, he’s still here and Danco Furniture is still thriving. Originally established on East Bay Street in Charleston, Danco Furniture set up shop in Mount Pleasant in 1991. … [Read more...]
Spectrum Paint: Walls of Fame
With the humble start of selling paint out of a mini-storage unit more than 30 years ago, an Oklahoma native has grown Spectrum Paint Company into a thriving family business with 70 stores throughout the nation. Five of those stores are located in the Lowcountry, with two right here in Mount Pleasant. Gentry Stafford, vice president of marketing, has firsthand knowledge of the … [Read more...]
Reverie Shop Therapy: Stretch Your Creativity
Imagine a world where stacks of books rest upon hand-carved antique dressers, as yogis take pose, breathe deeply and stretch their hands toward high ceilings – vibrant, beaded chandeliers and various statement-making light fixtures dangling overhead. Reverie Shop Therapy, formerly Encore Interiors, is so much more than a place to pick up a few decor items to spruce up your … [Read more...]
Sweetwater Charleston Offers New Standards: A Shore Thing
Close your eyes and imagine shirking the responsibilities that come with a large house – the yard, the endless maintenance – and downsizing to the perfect space for livability and comfort. Next, imagine that perfect space comes with an array of fine amenities, including deep water access in beautiful Charleston. Now open your eyes. This daydream is real for residents at … [Read more...]
Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold 2016 in Old Village
These are the Top 10 most expensive homes sold in Old Village Mount Pleasant in 2016. # LISTING AGENT LISTING COMPANY SELLING AGENT SELLING COMPANY SELLING DATE PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT SELLING PRICE 1) Mac M. Jenkinson Carolina One Tammy West Carolina Elite 12/2016 $1,015.53 $4,576,000 2) Jimmy Dye The Cassina Group Jimmy Dye The … [Read more...]
A Perfect 10: The Old Village Home, Garden & Art Tour Celebrates a Decade
The character of our beloved Mount Pleasant reaches further than the borders of the Old Village – but it’s of a particular concentration in this section of town, where shady, crisscrossing streets still offer an old-fashioned vibe and friendly neighbors sunning themselves on a wide porch. If you’re yearning for that sort of atmosphere, head to the 2017 Old Village Home Garden … [Read more...]
Making the Most of Outdoor Space: No More Backyard Blues
In the lowcountry, residents are putting just as much effort into the appearance of the exterior of their homes as they are the interior. With an excess supply of sunny days to gather with friends, it’s important to make sure your porch or patio provides just the right ambience for spring and summer fun. Not feeling your overall outdoor aesthetic? Have the elements rendered … [Read more...]
You Catch More Clients With…. The Hunnicutt Real Estate Team
Businesses that have been in the East Cooper area for a long time tend to earn credibility in the eyes of their clients, and one such business is the Hunnicutt Real Estate Team. Initiated by Ed and Cathy Hunnicutt back in 2003, the team is now comprised of their son, Matt, as well as GeorgieAnn Hoerner and Mary Hamilton, all residents of Mount Pleasant. According to Cathy … [Read more...]
For Ladies and Gentlemen, Henry & Eva
Start and finish your holiday shopping at just one store in Mount Pleasant: Henry & Eva. Step inside and see an array of gorgeous, handcrafted knives, outdoor products, women’s jewelry, décor and gifts that are truly one-of-a-kind. Wesley and Jeff Kennedy opened the shop two years ago in the Moultrie Plaza on Coleman Boulevard. After decades in the scrap metal business, … [Read more...]