Dwellings

State Farm agent Tony Pope has three offices in the Charleston area, including locations in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville. The opening of the Mount Pleasant office in 2012 made Pope the first multiple office agent in South Carolina. His agencies serve over 9,000 households throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. Located at 3044 North Highway 17, the Mount … [Read more...]

River stones are formed by pieces of broken rock that have been smoothed by sediment, wind, water and time. It is a process that doesn’t take .decades or centuries, but eons. Coupling a custom blend of small colorful stones taken from a river in Arkansas with a proprietary patent-pending epoxy, a careful hand-troweled installation, generational product knowledge and … [Read more...]

In today’s world, preparation is key. We should not let a natural disaster, freak accident or even a pandemic scare us into panic mode. If we are prepared, nothing can push us off track. Jenny McKenzie, owner of Brightway, The McKenzie Agency, specializes in crafting insurance policies tailored to fit your needs, that can help you stay prepared when life throws something … [Read more...]

Buying locally keeps small businesses strong. It often also means a more personalized touch. For The House: The Barstool Shop and More! is one of those unique places. If you need to update barstools, dining tables, chairs or pub tables, owner Lisa Carrels is ready to help. Walking into her store is like being at home; it’s warm, inviting and comfortable. With 15 years of … [Read more...]

Stephanie Postell, half of the team behind Anchor Heating and Air, wants you, her community, to know that her company is different from the other HVAC companies in town. Not only is the company female-owned and run, but their dedication to building relationships and providing exceptional customer service makes Anchor Heating and Air the company you’ll come back to for all your … [Read more...]

For almost 37 years, Danco Furniture has been the Lowcountry’s original and longest-serving independent mid-century modern furniture store. Owner Paul Haugaard attributes the store’s longevity and loyal customer base to the exceptional craftsmanship of the products and timeless nature of the designs. “The term ‘mid-century modern’ is often misapplied to a range of styles … [Read more...]

As warmer months approach, we are all dreaming of summer and spending more time outside. What better way to enjoy it than with your very own outdoor living space? Steve and Felicia Baugh with Set in Stone Hardscapes can help you achieve that dream this season. When Steve Baugh left the Air Force, he began attending college in pursuit of a business degree. He wanted to be an … [Read more...]

Let’s face it; we in the Lowcountry understand .the power of a hurricane. From the extreme devastation of Hugo in the 80s to the floods of Matthew in 2016, we recognize the importance of protecting ourselves and our property so that, no matter what happens, we have somewhere safe to come home. When home protection can also enhance a structure’s beauty, well, that’s what we call … [Read more...]

When you picture beautiful homes in our Lowcountry community, your mind might instantly picture expansive, freshly painted homes in neat rows. There is certainly something to be said for these picturesque dwellings, but to me, there’s something uniquely beautiful when a home is reimagined for a new purpose, given a second life. As I scanned the landscape of our community, … [Read more...]

Imagine retiring and loving your job so much that you open your own business just to keep working in the field. That’s exactly what Carol Mitchell of Interior Motives in Mount Pleasant did. Prior to retiring, she worked as an interior designer with clients from the Lowcountry up to Columbia and Greenville. When she made the decision to retire, she realized she wasn’t done with … [Read more...]