Jilco Kitchen and Bath has been designing kitchens and baths for residential and commercial properties throughout the Lowcountry for 24 years. Locally owned and operated by Bryan Fletcher, the company is based on a foundation of good design and quality customer service, as well as on creating an inspiring culture for its many employees. With five designers on … [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.
Let It Shine: Carolina Lanterns & Lighting
Chances are pretty good that Jan Clouse, owner of Carolina Lanterns & Lighting, can guess where you live if you tell her about the electric and gas service to your Mount Pleasant community. Her interest in lighting began in 1999 when she was building her own house. “Park West was one of the first neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant to have natural gas, and I quickly … [Read more...]
Living Out of Doors: Lowcountry Life at its Best
The Lowcountry’s balmy, breeze-filled days give us the opportunity and the impetus to take full advantage of the steady stream of coastal sunshine. While folks in the Northeast are shoveling fluffy powder, we can be found on our patios, grilling kabobs and sipping margaritas. Several companies throughout Mount Pleasant are crafting outdoor spaces so divine, you’ll be tempted … [Read more...]
At Home in the Lowcountry: Arthur Rutenberg Homes
As I walk from room to room at 117 Rivergreen Place on Daniel Island, it’s easy to imagine the Daniel Island home might have been lovingly custom built by a fourth-generation Lowcountry builder. My eyes light on detail after detail: crisp shiplap, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, the kind of screened porch overlooking the marsh that begs me to abandon my worldly pursuits and … [Read more...]
Attainable Luxury: Gregorie Ferry Landing
From the oversized pool to the mini-playground, Gregorie Ferry Landing offers amenities for all ages. It’s a residential oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of cross streets yet still just a jaunt to the many restaurants and boutiques that dust the area. Located off of Highway 17 North, Gregorie Ferry offers attainable luxury. Posh and sophisticated yet still possessing … [Read more...]
Coleman Boulevard: A Deluxe Apartment in the Sky
Life at the Boulevard in Mount Pleasant could not be more fitting for Jon Livak’s lifestyle. As vice president of a medical implant distribution firm and a veteran of his industry, Livak travels a great deal and considers his apartment on Coleman to be “his business home.” Lately, though, he’s been spending more and more downtime at his cozy abode, soaking up what East Cooper … [Read more...]
Masterpiece Living: Somerby of Mount Pleasant
The word “masterpiece” generally provokes thoughts of priceless works of art and pieces of music that have been played for centuries. But at Somerby of Mount Pleasant, the mission is to ensure that residents think of their own lives as masterpieces. "A true masterpiece is something that never leaves one with the feeling that anything is missing,” said Lisa Kinsella, executive … [Read more...]
Sandpiper: It’s Like One Big Family
Edna James moved into the Sandpiper Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Mother’s Day 2014, relocating from Charlotte temporarily, she thought, while she was recovering from a recent injury. Now she never wants to leave. At the age of 80, James has decided that leaving Sandpiper, a Mount Pleasant facility that offers independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation and … [Read more...]
Rising Tides: Condo Complex Will Add A Fourth Building
A high-profile luxury condominium neighborhood that struggled during the recession is well on its way to completing a comeback East of the Cooper. Construction on a fourth building at Tides Charleston, located within hailing distance of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, is scheduled to get underway early in 2015, according to Miller Harper of East West Partners, the national … [Read more...]
High-Performance Homes: Amerisips Makes a Difference
As all-around ecologically minded people, Stan and Suzanne Gorlitsky knew that when they built their forever home they would want it to be environmentally sound and immersed in nature. For the couple, life at their former four-story Isle of Palms home meant hefty energy bills each month, often hovering around $600 during the stifling summers. “We’ve always been interested … [Read more...]