An award-winning author and well-known environmentalist, Mary Alice Monroe is one of Charleston’s most celebrated romance writers, interweaving tales of love, landscape and marine animals into captivating novels. “The Lowcountry is seductive. It lures you to secret natural places,” stated Monroe. “It’s full of surprises everywhere you turn – even in the city, history pervades. … [Read more...] about A Prelude to Romance: Lowcountry Love with Mary Alice Monroe
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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...] about Steven Shell Living: A Mecca of Style
Behind-the-Scenes Action: Dave “Big Hair” Brisacher
Because so many people move to Charleston from other places around the country and across the world, it’s often difficult to find a born and bred native of the Holy City. The good news is that one local has not only stuck around but is also doing incredible things in local communities. Dave Brisacher – also known as Big Hair Dave, for obvious reasons – grew up on 41st Avenue in … [Read more...] about Behind-the-Scenes Action: Dave “Big Hair” Brisacher
Architect John Crouch: A One-On-One Approach
In the world of architecture, John Crouch has taken the road less traveled. For most of his career, he has worked for himself and his clients rather than for a large firm, and his decision to go it alone – for the most part – has given him the opportunity to take on meaningful, fun and somewhat unusual projects. In the past four decades, he has helped build a cheese factory in … [Read more...] about Architect John Crouch: A One-On-One Approach
Isle of Palms Family Memories
There’s nothing like a family beach trip, and the four families we spoke to this year enjoy their time on the Isle of Palms each year for all the right reasons. From collecting shells to cooking meals to simply being together, the memories made on this shoreline last for years to come. Photos courtesy of the families. Mike and Toni Sieriej and Family The Sieriej family has … [Read more...] about Isle of Palms Family Memories