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Increasing your home’s value need not break the bank, nor should it always involve big-ticket items like remodeling a bathroom or kitchen or even replacing a floor. To put it simply, think about...
REALTORS® from all over the state gather in Columbia this month for the REAL Women Conference, an event to empower women in South Carolina real estate to RISE (Reach, Inspire, Support, and Empower)...
After the wrath of winter, many homeowners look forward to getting outside to begin caring for their lawns. Check out this landscape maintenance schedule we’ve compiled to assist you: March Lawns:...
The year was 1992, and Mike and Jane Rivers were waking up for the first time in full control of their destiny. Mike, the Ridgeland native, began his career on the island at Sea Pines 20 years...
The Conners; Fuller House; And Just Like That. Like so many of our favorite shows, the laundry room and mudroom are getting a reboot. Gone are the days when these once utilitarian spaces were...
John Frey’s grandfather started Frey Electric in 1921 in Cincinnati. Back in those days, electrical work was fairly straightforward business. You had a power line, a breaker box, and an outlet....
Combating pests in the Lowcountry is a fact of life, and most of us aren’t really interested in co-existing with pesky critters; we just want them gone! There are options to consider when it comes...
The average spend for major kitchen remodels increased in mid-2021 by 14 percent up to $40,000 and by 25 percent to $10,000 for minor kitchen remodels, compared to 2020. Spending for a kitchen size of 250 square feet or more continued its climb for the fourth year in a row, to $50,000, up from $45,000 in 2020, while a kitchen remodel of less than 250 square feet increased as well, up to $35,000 from $30,000.
While we are bombarded with instant information and streaming entertainment every day, you may find it shocking to learn that one of the most riveting shows on Earth is taking place right outside your backdoor—no account, no digital subscription, no Wi-Fi required. You can watch free of charge any time, but when you’re ready to tune in more closely, pick up everything you need at Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU), located at Festival Centre on Hilton Head Island, and prepare to binge-watch the birds in your backyard.
If spending an evening hopping more than 20 luxury sailing vessels in the name of charity sounds like your kind of event, then the Yacht Hop, benefitting Hospice Care of the Lowcountry (HCL), is for you.
He has been an aircraft mechanic, owned a sportswear and a screen-printing business, and lived all over the Carolinas before making his dream move to Hilton Head Island in 2006. But real estate has always been in Jeff Hunt’s life. He learned at an early age the power of owning the keys to a home.
The closer you look at anything, the more you learn about it. In fact, it’s the only way you truly can learn about something. And it’s a knowledge that can be applied to anything. Take, for example, your rugs. That fine Persian passed down from generation to generation. The stylishly modern statement piece tying your great room together. They all hide surprises depending on how closely you look.
As you page through listings or directories of local thrift, consignment, and secondhand shops, like the southeast region’s “Treasure Guide,” you’ll find exactly that: a guide to treasures tucked in...
Like music underscores a film and changes it completely, Fortress Floors transforms your concrete surfaces from “drab to beautiful” to “expand and beautify your living space.” This is their...
It’s 2022, and we’re hoping that this year allows for more family gatherings, traveling, and cocktail parties than before. But regardless of what the future holds—and much in part to what we...
There isn’t a more festive time in the Lowcountry than right now. Immediately after Halloween, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton explode with festivals, parades and holiday happenings that are sure to melt even the coldest Grinch heart. On the following pages, we share a few of our favorite things to do this time of year and tip our hats to the people behind the festivities.
Kevin and Lisa Lapinski, owners of Built Right Homes, came to the Lowcountry in 2007 with a long-term goal of owning and operating their own business building custom homes. However, that long-term goal quickly evolved into a short-term reality as the couple opened Built Right Homes in December of 2008.
If your home’s windows are its eyes into the world, consider that the shades, blinds, and shutters are the lashes that embellish and protect it. Not only do window coverings add convenience and comfort to your home, but they are also an uncomplicated way to transform your home’s interiors into something incredibly special.
AssuredPartners 1323 May River Rd., Suite 101 Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 706-2438 National Scope, Personal Focus To some people, insurance might just be little more than a piece of paper kept in a...
In case you weren’t aware, we take our trees very seriously in the Lowcountry. There are ordinances galore, on both sides of the bridge, telling you what you can and can’t cut down, what trees need...
Just Cushions / Hilton Head Furniture Co. Staff....Top Row: Andy Dante, Larry Setola Jr., Larry Setola Sr., Victor Oregon, Kevin Borda. Bottom Row: Gulianna Setola, Paulie, Judy Pugatch, Sally...
Fact: A master bedroom with a fresh look not only feels good but can also give you a return on your investment between 40 and 80 percent. In comparison, high ROI projects—like kitchen and bathroom...
In many ways, the history of Rose Hill Mansion is the history of Bluffton itself. Resting at the center of what once was a thriving plantation, it was built by Dr. John Kirk, whose family name...
Before You and your kitchen have been through a lot together these past couple of years. You’ve tried your hand at sourdough. You’ve made more banana bread than anyone could eat in a lifetime....
The rippling texture of sand, lime and oyster shell has defined the Lowcountry for centuries. Now Savannah Surfaces is bringing that look and feel into the 21st century.
Setting a high bar and breaking barriers are qualities synonymous with Cindy Creamer’s brand of real estate. As only the eighth female president in the 77-year history of the South Carolina...
You have choices. You can open your home to a parade of unknown vendors and service reps, restart the conversation from scratch with each one (your goal, what happened, how it connects to other...
There are two ways of seeing the world: the average way and the artists’ way. To the average person, a tarnished silver pot is just that: a tarnished silver pot—an object that maybe sits on a table...
Like most trends, interior design styles come on the heels of other trends, as reactions—even backlashes—to the opposite. For the past decade, we’ve been driven by the stark, austere perfectionism of minimalist design, which can be quite beautiful and soothing when it’s done properly. But there is also a starkness to it, an unlived-in, sterile, and museum-like quality which makes it much less practical for everyday life. Recently we’ve not only had to make our homes our places of refuge and to raise our families, but we’ve also had to set up impromptu home offices and take “staycations” in the backyard. Achieving and maintaining the meticulous habits required of minimalism are simply unrealistic when one truly “lives” in a space.
If any one feature in your home can make it look drab and outdated, it’s the lighting. Old fixtures, out of style chandeliers, and boring lamps can detract from the beauty of any space. The good news is that changing out or adding new fixtures is an easy fix that will bring new sparkle and shine to your home. Perhaps you want to illuminate your kitchen island, add some flair to the foyer, or put some panache on your patio—no worries. With today’s options, updating your lighting can be fun and uncomplicated. Achieving enlightenment is steps away.
Art can elevate the artist and the viewer alike. In his book Concerning the Spiritual in Art, Wassily Kandinsky wrote, “The spiritual life, to which art belongs and of which she is one of the...
Art is everywhere. And if you know where to find it, you will.
Styled by Hunter Kostylo, Modeled by Caroline Molloy of Halo Talent Agency, Home courtesy of Dunes Real Estate and Cindy Creamer
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head celebrates 55-and-better active adult living with an island-inspired twist.
Their new Beaufort enclave features more amenities than traditional neighboring waterfront homes: indoor hydrotherapy pool and hot tub; fully equipped fitness center; golf simulator, golf workshop and putting green; stylish state-of-the-art billiard room. And yes, even their own signature “Pelican Bar.” John and Lisa Cregan dreamed big when they decided to build in coastal South Carolina. It all began on the golf course.
Female entrepreneurs and women in the workplace impact the world in far-reaching ways. Many, too, are caring for our families or loved ones. Women constantly juggle personal and professional commitments and responsibilities, which makes finding balance difficult.
Heather Price isn’t running a typical business. For most of her life, she has been in the business of helping people and connecting folks both with each other and with resources to make their lives better.
Musicians: Gary Pratt & Jevon Daly
Tyler Dykes, Scott Odom (co-owner), Barry Raduta (co-owner), Stephen McMann, Andrew Russell, and Jonathan Russell
There are some callings that transcend generations. There are the family businesses, sure, but here we’re talking about those families who have made one singular driving passion an integral part of their traditions and their legacies. There are the doctors who come from a long line of doctors. The artists and writers who continue each generation to foster their creativity.
Trends and plants are both perennial things. They blossom and mature, are harvested, and then lay dormant until the season returns.
While most people are aware of the financial responsibility that homeownership requires, many don’t think much about the time and labor required to maintain a home. Regular home maintenance will ensure that your home stays healthy and happy and that you avoid frustration and wasted money.
Every guy deserves a dedicated space at home to be himself, relax, entertain his buddies with billiards or TV, or pursue some other passion. Plus, it seems that when it comes to stress recovery, men benefit from withdrawing a bit more than women do. A recent university study found that men’s cortisol levels dropped significantly when they had more solo leisure time in their own homes. Also, a poll conducted by houzz.com revealed that more than one-third of homes have a dedicated man cave, so it seems to be a sound investment of space and money.
As one of the principals of Blue Palm Interiors, Holly Blocker is no stranger to making a good home look great. Having moved down from Kentucky three years ago, she has quickly become an expert in the peccadillos of the traditional Lowcountry style: the subdued color palette, the natural textures, the clean lines.
Jim and Meredith Bannon The Bannon Law Group, LLC 10 Westbury Park Way, Suite A Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 815-4505 www.bannonlawgroup.com What is your area of practice? Jim focuses on criminal...
Linda Conklin SEASONS Interior Design My go-to color for painting a dining room is: Most of our projects have open floor plans, so the dining room usually ends up being the main house color. Distant...
For those who don’t follow the ins and outs of real estate, it may come as some surprise to learn that the market is booming right now. Especially here in the Lowcountry, where the rise of remote working and a shift in people’s priorities have created a desire to start living the good life now.
When you are in the market for a new roof, too few options to consider will not be a problem. There are lots. New technologies and innovations in the industry now make it possible to have just about any look you desire no matter where you live. Plus, a new roof will add value to your home and upgrade the overall exterior appeal in terms of look, style, and color.
It used to be that the kitchen was a small room situated in the back of the home, away from the center of activity. Today not only are kitchens much larger, but they’ve become the hub of family...
Though I have never sought a divorce, several friends and family members have, and each have shared insights into their experience both during and after their divorce. Whether it was an “amicable” Gwyneth Paltrow-Chris Martin consciously uncoupling divorce, or it was more of a Kathleen Turner-Michael Douglas in War of the Roses divorce, undoubtedly one distinct fact remained: Divorce is hard. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” said one friend, who in addition to being a competitive mountain biker, also survived thyroid cancer prior to his divorce.