As a second-generation fabric expert, Jonathan Flanary understands that business and family are often interwoven. Originally from Greenville, he grew up in his father’s fabric store. But when he attended college at Charleston Southern University 20 years ago, he made the Lowcountry his home. He got his MBA from The Citadel, met his wife, Allison, got married and started a … [Read more...]
The Painted Dragonfly: Find Your One-of-a-Kind Treasure
Nowhere is passion and genuine love of community any stronger than at The Painted Dragonfly. A store that specializes in unique gifts, it has filled a void for no-pressure and high-end shopping in Mount Pleasant. Created from a dream, Annalisa Jordan wanted a store that featured locally sourced goods as well as typical home goods. “Our mission is to be more creative and … [Read more...]
Danco Furniture: All the Comforts of Home
Paul Haugaard came to the Lowcountry from his company’s corporate headquarters in Massachusetts in early 2010 to run the Mount Pleasant Danco Furniture store. He quickly realized it was a great location with a solid customer base. Haugaard’s father – Dan Haugaard – first opened Danco Furniture in West Hatfield, Massachusetts, and ran the 40,000-square-foot store for a … [Read more...]
Steven Shell Living: A Mecca of Style
Upon entering Steven Shell Living, guests will be seduced by a world of bright color, bold texture, imaginative patterns and impeccable craftsmanship. The array of stellar creations found in its Coleman Boulevard showroom comes as no surprise once you hear the company’s mantra of “Give the customers nothing, or give them everything.” It’s clear that these purveyors of taste … [Read more...]
Best Seats in the House: The Barstool Shop
Service matters – to you; to me; to everyone. But no one cares more about customer service than Lisa Carrels, or few places more than For The House “The Barstool Shop,” Mount Pleasant's answer to the needs of Lowcountry homeowners, designers and businesses decorating new spaces or just looking for a change to freshen up an existing area. A fixture on the local home, … [Read more...]
ShelfGenie: Easy Access
Like most people, when Heidi Griffin began the process of downsizing her home, she faced the problem of finding a way to accommodate her many kitchen items, appliances and entertaining ware. A retired Realtor from Texas, she had seen many of her clients who faced similar problems in their kitchens, pantries and bathrooms and remembered a solution that they raved about: … [Read more...]
A Pocket Neighborhood for Active People: Village Park in Mount Pleasant
Some people, like me, love the city life. They appreciate the opportunity to meet their neighbors, walk to points of interest and feel connected to a hub of activity. Several Mount Pleasant residents – and more to come – were looking for this kind of lifestyle, and they found it living in Village Park. Where exactly is Village Park? It's right in the center of Mount … [Read more...]
Finishing 2017 with a BANG – David Kent Earns South Carolina Realtor of the Year
Under sparkling lights at the Hyatt Regency banquet hall in downtown Greenville, the South Carolina real estate community gathered for their annual conference and expo and to name the 2017 Realtor of the Year. Designed to honor and recognize a Realtor member who has contributed most to the advancement of the real estate profession and community, this year’s recipient … [Read more...]
Truly One-of-a-kind: 369 Ralston Creek Drive
Big cities certainly have advantages – culture, dining, employment opportunities and excitement. But face it: Sometimes people yearn for a peaceful, serene atmosphere where they can relax, raise a family and rely on neighbors with good, basic, down-home values. There is one such small “town” within the Charleston city limits that offers a peaceful, almost Norman Rockwell … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Homes with Distinct Character: Crescent Homes
Building a beautiful new house can be an exciting time in your life, but it also can bring you headaches you never imagined would stand in the way of one day moving into the home of your dreams. There is a seemingly endless stream of decisions to make, options to research and subcontractors to vet. Is the sometimes complex construction process really worth all the … [Read more...]