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Awww shucks!

We love this oyster mirror handmade by a local artist here in Charleston.  The oysters were hand selected  for their shape, size and individual beauty.  Custom sizes are available.  Call store for information.

Buy local week

                    November 30-December 6th is Buy Local Week in Charleston.  This is a national awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of our local independent businesses on our local economy.  Click here to see a line up of events.  Have fun buying local this week!

Local artist we love

So I shop at Whole Foods and there is a man who works there that always grabs my attention. He has a huge beard and long hair. I have never seen so much hair and he has the kindest eyes. You can’t miss him. One day I saw him walking down Spring Street, one day [...]

The Last Emperor

I just saw the coolest movie. Rent Valentino:The Last Emperor.  I served dinner on a tray to a good friend of mine and opened a bottle of wine. We sat back and enjoyed looking at wearable art! I had no idea what went into the menagerie of couture.  The attention to detail, the stress, the demand of [...]

New for Fall

I want to be here…

(Photo from Elle Decor)

All wrapped up

We love these leather toggle bracelets from Gorjana.  You can wear them as a bracelet or even a necklace.                                                   

Stripes can be fun

We just got in these striped throws that are handwoven on individual looms in North East Africa.  They also can be used as spa towels, tablecloths or at the beach.  I am going to use mine at the foot of my bed.                    

Russell Woodard makes me smile

The October issue of Metropolitan Home featured Jimmy and Trish Lyle’s beautiful home designed by New York designer(and his brother)John Lyle.  I  especially loved the pictures of the Russell Woodard patio chairs.  They even recline!                                           [...]

2009 Coastal Living Idea Cottage

The cottage in Ion that Angie Hranowsky has just finished is the bomb and you should not miss it. I have not seen it myself but Caroline Nelson, my PR manager, went to photograph it yesterday. The shots are great and it is obvious that talent can not be hidden. Way to go Angie! Great [...]