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...]
Dwellings
We know you love your homes and everything you do with them. It’s your castle and sanctuary, right? Depending on what chapter of life we are in, we might be decorating our very first home, welcoming guests or making memories with children and grandchildren. From the transaction side of buying or selling homes to construction, remodeling, and decorating your new home, Mount Pleasant Dwellings helps you customize for comfort.
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...]
Clean and Family Friendly – Molly Maid of Greater Charleston
Now that school’s out, you may find that your little ones are tracking pluff mud through the house after days of outdoor play. Perhaps they have gotten creative with an art project that proved to be as messy as it was fun. Hosting dinner parties and out-of-town guests? Whatever your plans are for this summer, one thing we all can agree on is the importance of keeping our homes … [Read more...]
Less to Do, More to Enjoy: Tides IV Offers Residents the Good Life
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...]
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...]