In todayβs world, preparation is key. We should not let a natural disaster, freak accident or even a pandemic scare us into panic mode.Β 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...]
For The House: The Barstool Shop – They Put the βCustomβ in Customer Service
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; itβs warm, inviting and comfortable. With 15 years of … [Read more...]
A Day Trip up the Hammock Coast
Winter is short-lived in The Lowcountry. It exists only long enough for us to miss the sweet spring breezes, blooming flowers and welcoming waters for which we all live here. When the warm days knock on our doors again, asking us to open them and invite them inside, weβre ready. And when we see that open door, we donβt only want to welcome the sunny days into our abodes; we … [Read more...]
I’On in Mount Pleasant with John Bell of Southern Bell Living
In this special episode of Voice for Real Estate Podcast, the Coastal Home Podcast Tour focuses on the different neighborhoods along the Carolina Coast, features neighborhood expert John Bell who sold the most expensive home in the I'On community in 2022. John's history as VP of Sales at PNC Bank and his experience as a realtor make him the perfect person to talk to about … [Read more...]
Anchor Heating and Air: A Different Kind of HVAC
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 youβll come back to for all your … [Read more...]
Danco Furniture: Move into Mid-Century Mod
For almost 37 years, Danco Furniture has been the Lowcountryβs original and longest-serving independent mid-century modern furniture store. Owner Paul Haugaard attributes the storeβs longevity and loyal customer base to the exceptional craftsmanship of the products and timeless nature of the designs. βThe term βmid-century modernβ is often misapplied to a range of styles … [Read more...]
Set in Stone Hardscapes: Make Your Outdoor Space a Sanctuary
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...]
Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters: Form Meets Function
Letβs 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 structureβs beauty, well, thatβs what we call … [Read more...]
Reimagined Homes Key in Mount Pleasantβs Business Landscape
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, thereβs 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...]
Interior Motives: Find Your Happy Place
Imagine retiring and loving your job so much that you open your own business just to keep working in the field. Thatβs 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 wasnβt done with … [Read more...]