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How to tow·pee·eh·ree Topiary is the practice of training perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees and shrubs to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes. The term also refers to plants that have been shaped in this way. The true origin, however, is up for debate. Some sources cite Greek origin, some Roman and…
Story by Paula Magrini + Photo by Anne Caufmann Maybe you’re entertaining friends, hosting a family celebration or simply soaking up the nearby surf and sand. No matter the occasion, the design and functionality of your outdoor spaces matter. Kelly Caron Designs offers a few tips for elevating your moments al fresco. FRAME THE VIEWS…
Pour yourself a drink; this one is on the house Display your spirits in style with these cool carts, cabinets and stands Story by Jenna Wiley Why limit happiness to just one hour? Add a little more spirit to your home decor with a glamorous bar cart, a luxurious liquor cabinet or a beautiful serving…
Gather ’round in style A beautifully set table makes any meal a special occasion — and no dinner is more important than Thanksgiving. Pull out all the stops with these tips from Cassandra Schultz of Cassandra’s Kitchen, and set a table that’s dressed to impress. These tablescape pieces will ensure you’re the Turkey Day host…
This custom-built beauty in Palmetto Dunes delights with details. Story by Paula Magrini + Photography by Anne Caufmann This dazzling Palmetto Dunes Resort retreat beckons with New England-style architectural elements and, inside, delights with carefully curated custom details, including luxe fixtures and finishes from around the globe. A prized gem in the Kelly Caron Designs…
Quality you can walk on With so many styles, features and materials available, selecting the best flooring for your home can be overwhelming. The team at Dodgson Floor & Window Coverings offers some insight regarding the top four flooring choices in homes today. With new advancements in technology, every type of flooring is within reach,…
Into thin air STORY BY JASON CLARKE + PHOTOGRAPHY BY REFLECTEL Hiding a television is a goal worth pursuing when amazing interior design crosses paths with large television screens. Throughout the years, many solutions to hide televisions have been developed, but none so elegant as the mirror and frame solutions from Reflectel, installed locally by…
THIS PARK-SIDE PALMETTO BLUFF PALACE’S UNIQUE LOT CREATED A WEALTH OF ARCHITECTURAL POSSIBILITIES. Story by Barry Kaufman + Photos by Richard Leo Johnson When creating something truly custom, tradition must be given its due reverence, even as it is ignored completely. After all, traditions merely exist because they worked in the past. Creation is an…
A LESSON IN MAXIMIZING YOUR SPACE FROM A UNIQUE PORT ROYAL OCEANFRONT HOME Living on an island comes with limited space, especially those waterfront properties. This oceanfront home in Port Royal has many characteristics of a classic Hilton Head beach house, including excellent views and unique paneling detail. However, the homeowners felt their family room…
SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OUTDOOR LIVING DEFINES A HOME’S ENTIRE ENVIRONMENT. As this Palmetto Bluff home was built alongside one of the community’s many lush walking parks, capitalizing on the scenery played an outsized role in this home’s design from the start. “They were moving from Washington, D.C., and wanted to essentially live outside,” said…
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