YESTERDAY'S NEWS

Just wanted to share a bit of "yesterday's news"!  Take a peek at this article which landed on the front page of Sunday's Home & Garden section in The Post and Courier.

Let us know what you think about this color trend!

Cooking in the kitchen!

HELLO FRIENDS!
Just wanted to share a few photos from a recent kitchen project! 

This fresh, fun kitchen is located in a South of Broad home, in the heart of Charleston's historic district.  This is a second home for our client and it was important for the kitchen to serve as a space to both cook and entertain, as well as reflect the vibrant spirit of the rest of the house.  Coming up with an efficient layout to make the most of the small space was a challenge, but the final plan both functions well and looks amazing.  The cabinet style, trim work, and color palette came together with ease, as we were inspired by the sunny colors throughout the home.

The countertops are solid slabs of Bianco Avion marble (super-white, like ice in an ice skating rink!) and the cabinets are hand-crafted maple cabinets, and despite the small layout, are chock-full all the custom conveniences of a modern chef's-kitchen.  And one surprise detail: after a few focused meetings with the client to select materials, we completed this delightful kitchen in only one, short week!  

What's your favorite detail?

BEST-IN-GREEN & Local!

HELLO FRIENDS!

Great day!  We're so happy to be included in the Charleston City Paper's "BEST-IN-GREEN-and-local" list... AND to be listed in four categories, no less!  

(hope you'll add a comment, tweet about it, or at the very least, "like" it.)        

Gather 'round!

HELLO FRIENDS! We loved opening the pages of this month's Southern Living magazine and seeing one of our round dining tables, the Molly, featured in the dining room of one of our favorite event planners, Tara Guerard of Soiree. Tara's comments on entertaining are always noteworthy, and her thoughts regarding the wonderful way round dining tables are so condusive to conversation definitely ring true. Another bonus with round dining tables is their varied uses: they serve as the perfect welcome when used as an entry table, they make excellent reading tables in a home library, and round tables with leaves offer such flexibility when entertaining! Anyway, all this talk of the elegance and intimacy of round dining tables prompted us to round up a few of our favorite styles. Most are available in various diameters and finishes to suit any decor. Enjoy!

Tables shown, clockwise from top left: Triangle Round; the New Yorker, by Hickory Chair; Phillippe; Collier and Choate by Hickory Chair; Petite Babette and Dakota dining tables

HELLO FRIENDS! It's getting to be that time of year! If you're entertaining guests in the coming weeks and need to freshen up your music offerings, stop in! We have some great CD's in that are perfect for dinner parties... or to enjoy while prepping for guests. I always have more fun in the kitchen with my favorite tunes! Sometimes our daughter brings her "friends" Miley, Taylor, and the Jo Bros. and we have a big time. But for more adult fare, Dwelling has some GREAT compilation CD's that are mixed specifically for entertaining by the DJs at some of the globe's hippest hotspots!

course title: Design Walk 101

HELLO FRIENDS!

Here we are at the peak of Charleston's fall social calendar and we have upon us one of the most fashion-forward and fun-filled evenings of the season! I have posted all the pertainent details regarding the Upper King Design Walk, and in addition I've posted a few fun "did you know....? facts:

* Charleston's Upper King Design Walks began in the Spring of 2002, when 8 bold-post-9/11-newly-opened-design-related-merchants decided that it might be a good idea to band together to promote this fledgeling district. The first Design Walk served as a group Grand Opening for the merchants. It was so much fun we immediately began planning the fall walk!

* As the Design District has welcomed new shops & design firms, the Design Walks have continued to grow! This Fall's Design Walk will be featuring more than 28 participating businesses! The events are held once each Fall and once each Spring.

* Rain or shine! The Design Walks have always marched on despite inclimate weather. Interestingly enough, some of the most successful walks have occured on wet, drizzly nights -- the rain encourages folks to linger in each shop a bit longer and makes things a bit more intimate.

* The event has taken on a whole new dimension since, at the Spring Design Walk of 2007, Mayor Joseph P. Riley cut the ribbon at the grand re-opening of the newly Streetscaped Upper King Street. This once delapidated district now boasts bluestone sidewalks, palm trees, lamp posts, sidewalk cafes, and many, many well-heeled shoppers!

* The Design Walk has grown into such an event that it now has sponsors! As well as a great website to keep you informed about ALL the happenings of the Upper King Design District! Take a look at www.upperkingdesigndistrict.com!!!!

* Come out and join us this Thursday night and enjoy an evening of style! Feel great about supporting so many great local businesses, and most of all, SHOP! :)

All the best!

Leigh