EDITOR’S NOTE
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of projects, products, and general inspiration for your own porch sitting or backyard bliss. Our cover star, Ken Vedrinksi, shares his own outdoor living and family-centric background in our focal story. Growing up in a tight-knit Italian family, he remembers and stresses the importance he still places on maintaining close relationships with people. On top of that, his fabulous Daniel Island home, complete with boat dock, showcases his love for outdoor living. Take a tour of of his splendid, custom-built house and read all about his exciting life in our Made to Order cover story. This issue is overflowing with outdoor inspiration, so browse through its pages to find just the right ideas for your lifestyle. Check out our annual pool feature, Poolside Retreats, to be transported to the glistening waters of other custom creations around Charleston—maybe one will inspire you to install a new pool, or to upgrade your existing one. Also not to be overlooked is this year’s Architect’s Gallery of Custom Homes, which exhibits some of the most stunning architectdesigned domiciles in the Lowcountry.
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ne of my absolute favorite things to do during the warm Charleston months is to kick back on a comfy chair, situated right in the middle of a screened-in porch. Natives and transplants alike would agree that there’s nothing more quintessentially summer than a good outdoor living space where you can spend time with family and friends, reliving the good times and creating new memories together. In the spirit of celebrating summer, Charleston Home + Design magazine’s Outdoor Living Guide is chock full
Throughout this issue I hope you find just the right inspiration for your next project, and I hope that the new updates to your outdoor living space create more time to spend with family and friends during this wonderful time of year!
Erin Forbes
Erin Forbes, Editor
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