Beauty is bountiful in the Lowcountry, from the sparkling coastal views to the lush, Spanish-moss-draped oaks to the picturesque historic homes. But the Battery and Rainbow Row aren’t the only neighborhoods with beautiful homes to admire. Every part of Mount Pleasant and its surrounding areas has hidden treasures from multi-acre farmhouses to historical homes in the Old … [Read more...]
Innovative Protection: Muhler Windows
Protecting Charleston area residents’ most valuable financial investment, their homes, has been a longtime business interest of Henry Hay, owner of The Muhler Company, Inc. Muhler, established in 1992, remains one of the Lowcountry’s leading providers of windows, doors, shutters, storm protection and sunrooms. Hay and his staff have developed groundbreaking proprietary … [Read more...]
Stylishly Comfortable: Danco Furniture
Since 1986, Danco Furniture has offered the hippest furniture to the Lowcountry. Locally owned and operated, the goal is to get customers inspired by Danco Furniture’s incredible, carefully crafted collection of the world’s best-designed and crafted modern and contemporary furniture. “Quality, design, comfort and service is what we offer each and every customer to Danco … [Read more...]
In Full Bloom: A Spring Garden Guide
It’s a mild day in late February, and you’re meandering around your neighborhood, enjoying the beginnings of an early spring. Perhaps some daffodils will pop their white and yellow heads dramatically through the green grass along a bordering fence; maybe you’ll see the varying shades of white or pink blooms of the camellia in a friend’s yard and wish, longingly, that you had … [Read more...]
Plunging into the World of Spas Atkinson Pools and Spas
Imagine for a moment coming home at the end of a long day and slipping into your own private oasis, letting go of your stress and allowing ultimate relaxation to wash over you. Atkinson Pools & Spas, family owned and operated in Mount Pleasant since 1984, can help turn that dream into a reality. This trusted local provider of pools and spas is partnered with Dimension One Spas … [Read more...]
Aiden Fabrics: The Flanarys’ Fabulous Fabrics
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...]