At Home Magazine - Summer 2021

Summer 2021

SUMMER 2021 A COMMUNITY JOURNALS PUBLICATION

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threshold It's summer, time to lighten up, brighten up and get away from the norm.

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STYLE SPOTTER Natural Rattan

24. ASKED & ANSWERED Mattress Matters 28. INBLOOM Bedroom Flowers 32. COMPOSITION Katie Walker 39. PERISCOPE Tiny Homes 45. DETOURS Carolina Road Trips

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CONTENTS Spring 2021

ON OUR COVER: A slab of onyx, cleverly backlit, creates an interior moment in the lakeside vacation home at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, built by Alair Homes Greenville and captured by Aaron Hogsed of Fine Architectural Photography.

Feature Stories

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“O, SUNLIGHT! THE MOST PRECIOUS GOLD TO BE FOUND ON EARTH.” —Roman Payne

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Finding Neutral Ground A Simpsonville home's second act brings the light in; the refined style and subtle hues hit the right note for its enterprising family. A design duo elevated nearly every room with a cohesive touch and detailed finishes.

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A Place to Retreat Destinations are built for water views, breezy interiors and stunning terrain. The ease of getting away is only amplified when the home is your own. Be inspired by these ultimate second homes, conceived ground-up by incredibly talented teams.

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CONTENTS Inspired Living

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Fast, fun and delicious. Nothing says celebrating the season of the sun like entertaining in the home.

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"Home is where one starts from”

— T.S. Elliot

their own definition and I can’t imagine that the variety of them is not vast. Englishman Sir Edward Coke said that a man’s home is his castle.

Maya Angelou said, “The ache for home lives in all of us.”

Jane Austen believed, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.”

It’s easy to agree with all of them, but we have found that folks around here love to make changes to their current home and add a retreat home to change up their living experience. Thus, the focus of this summer issue.

In one featured home, the owners did a larger than expected renovation of their home of eight years.

With the help of a good team of professionals, it’s a stunner! Three new homes were built as retreats for homeowners who were looking for an extra place to call “home” in an environment that was totally different from their most-of-the-time dwelling.

Each one has a unique story and personifies the needs and personalities of the owners. They also highlight the outstanding abilities of the architects, builders and interior designers/decorators who worked side by side with their clients to make their dreams a reality.

We’ve visited a very unique and trending way of living: a tiny home community. Included at this community is an inviting setting, a location that is

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central to both mountains and shores, and a creative touch to each home that dwells there. My photo on this page was taken in a charming garden beside one of the homes at Creek Walk Tiny Homes.

Other articles will draw you in with suggestions for the summer season. Style Spotter highlights neutral items for your home that sing with summer vibes.

Been looking for some decor ideas that will remind you of summer all year? Look to Treasure for a fresh idea. Been seeing electric bikes more frequently and wondering if you should try one? Check out our article Technofile to read all about them.

Of course, we have new ideas for food and beverage.

And art to adorn your walls. Plus, excellent ideas to benefit your sleep through adding florals and with picking the right mattress.

There is more but I’ll leave them for you to find.

Enjoy a wonderful summer!

Lynn Greenlaw Editor-in-Chief Contact me at lgreenlaw@communityjournals.com or call 864.679.1200 and leave me a message. I always welcome your comments and suggestions.

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Style Spotter

Blonde Ambition A resurgence of natural tones updates rooms with unruffled sophistication. / by Stephanie Burnette and Lina LeGare

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oven and under-stained finishes may have arrived on a wave of early-90s nostalgia, but the current blonde home goods are far from golden and shellacked.

Boasting beautiful design and a focus on material quality, making room for a blonde moment in your interiors feels chic more so than throw-back.

In the bedroom, rattan furnishings have stepped front and center with refined offerings from beds to wardrobes. Caned, rush and splint seating really never left the kitchen, but new options, including dining benches, hutches and tabletop goods, feature inset panels of the hand-woven application.

Rugs and statement furniture draw the eye much like adding white to a garden bed; it’s hard to look away from a bright spot in a room. Shop for single luxe items for living spaces; overt texture underfoot can ground a room with warm earthiness, whereas furnishings with clean, linear construction level up in sumptuous materials and soft matte finishes.

Bathrooms are an easy place for a dose of natural fabrications. Replace stalwart white towels with unbleached textiles and soften expanses of tile with woven light fixtures. Greenery lives harmoniously with the biscuit hues of the rattan trend, so plan for your plant babies to live in these spaces too.

1. Cane King Bed in Ash Wood, industrywest.com, $4,200 2. Imabari Waffle Towel Set in Natural, the-citizenry.com, $195 3. Moiré Kelim Rug, us.hay.com, $395 for 5.5' x 8' 4. Twist Rotating Desk, crateandbarrel.com, $1,999 5. Kavir Rattan and Terracotta Bowl, crateandbarrel.com, $60

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Rattan is a Vine A climbing and trailing vine is responsible for nearly every tikirelated item. Rattan (or manila) is a palm vine that grows abundantly in the tropics of Asia. Its scabbard, a “bark” of sorts, becomes what we think of as cane or caning, and its reed-like innards are the material woven into a repeating pattern that creates wicker. Cut into 13-foot lengths, rattan is sun-dried and straightened by hand.

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Asked & Answered

Locally Made Mattresses... do exist (and you may need one).

T he gang over at Engineered Sleep implore you to do one thing when searching for better sleep: lay down. We queried the company's owners about the next mattress to buy for your home, vacation home and for all season comfort.

Q. How can I sleep longer?

A. Sleep environment is super

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important. Light, air flow and noise are all contributing factors. And, if there are two people in the same bed - size matters! You will be shocked how much space “sizing up” can add and how it can improve your sleep quality. If you are in a Queen-size bed, make the jump to a King.

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Q. What keeps me from sleeping well?

A. The big hitters are pressure points in the hips or

shoulders, acid reflux, sleep apnea, back pain and feeling warm. An adjustable bed can help with sleep apnea and acid reflux, as well as back pain in some cases. Memory foam does a great job of relieving pressure points but can sometimes sleep hot. Latex sleeps cool and is more responsive than memory foam; it has less of the slow, sinking feeling. There are multiple solutions for each sleep issue and that is why it is important to find a mattress source you can trust.

Q. What firmness should I sleep on?

A. This is important because, whether you have

had this mattress for three years or 20 years, your body has become accustomed to the way it sleeps.

Whether you loved your old mattress or not, it is very helpful to know when choosing a new mattress.

The tendency, if you didn’t love your old mattress, is to “overcorrect” and make a drastic change.

The most common reason people get a new mattress is because they are currently sleeping in a “hole” or a “big dip”. The tendency is to then get a firmer mattress, and in most cases, it ends up not being comfortable.

Q. Should I shop or research online?

A. It is a great idea to research online and your

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search may even lead you to buy online, but if you can find a mattress manufacturer close-by, then go there first. Buying directly from a manufacturer means avoiding all the marketing and product confusion in the industry, and you’ll get the best value for your money. Manufacturers are the most knowledgeable source about mattress construction for the type of sleep you are aiming for.

You can buy the most expensive mattress, but if the feel is not correct you will not enjoy it. Figuring out the correct firmness is why retail mattress shopping will never completely go away, it simply helps to lay on it.

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In Bloom

Sleeping Beauty Flora finds a strategic home next to your pillow. / story and photos by Lina LeGare

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THERE’S ONE MORE way to supercharge your

sleep, beyond white noise and closing screens 30 minutes prior to bed, and it might just be the most beautiful sleep hack yet: bedside blooms.

Flowers are no longer just for when company comes over; keep blooms and greenery in your bedroom for a more restful night. Lavender was widely known to promote relaxation much before the melatonin gummy found its way to the bedroom, but it’s just one of many plants that can promote sleep.

The benefits of a bedroom bouquet are as unique as the flowers included. Gardenia, with its intoxicating scent, has been shown to have similar effects to Valium. Eucalyptus can alleviate mental exhaustion and promote an environment of calm.

Freesia, currently an en vogue perfume ingredient, promotes feelings of trust and relaxation. And while fresh blooms offer a milder scent, they also provide a subtle calming effect in the home. Lavender is by far the most popular fragrance for bed and bath but it’s most beneficial when used fresh, in an arrangement or as a potted plant.

Live plants add an element of Zen to any space you might put them in your home. The science behind why they are ideal for your sleeping environment is tied to oxygen levels and air quality. Consider Snake Plant, Peace Lily and Golden Pothos; they are work horses when it comes to indoor air quality and are relatively low maintenance. In fact, these three plants have been studied by NASA, proven to reduce indoor toxins and produce massive amounts of oxygen. Just be sure to keep your furry friends away, as they are unsafe for pets.

BEDROOM BLOOMS One… Select a container that complements your bedside table and sits well below a lampshade. Water filled vessels can ring wood surfaces, so place a rightsized book under a vase.

Two… Pick blooms and herbs for their scent. To amp their impact, assemble a compact bouquet chock-full of fragrant flowers and leaves. Replace water daily for a lasting arrangement.

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Think monochromatic for the bedroom with an emphasis on the beauty of greenery, something not always considered. Strip all leaves below the water line.

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Composition

Bigger Than Her Body Painter Katie Walker maps her own path. / by Tasha L. Harrison / photography by Latoya Dixon Smith

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f you’re looking for the abstract artist known as Katie Walker on social media, you’ll find her work, but not the artist herself. With dozens of articles and features in several galleries such as Blue Spiral1, Sandler Houston, as well as Art & Light with her work on display, you almost expect to find an Instagram account chronicling the artist’s process day to day.

Walker, with her bright, kinetic personality seems to be exactly the sort who would win the internet, but it’s just not her thing. “It’s not that I don’t want to do it. It’s just that I don’t want people up in my art,” she says.

A refreshing mindset, but one that is in total contradiction to how many artists manage their careers nowadays. As a writer, my own timeline is often filled with “behind the scenes” content that feed the beast that constantly demands evidence of what it takes to create anything beautiful. That desire to pull back the curtain to see the wizard is basic human curiosity, but it’s just as human to want to be alone in the process.

By no means does Walker create in a vacuum. Her studio is at Artbomb in Greenville’s West Village. There she is surrounded by fellow artists that encourage and inspire her, but this is only one part of a life that she’s fashioned that makes creativity something she lives and breathes. Inspiration is not something Walker waits for, it’s something she lives.

An unplugged creative life definitely has its benefits.

Walker came into her talent during a time when art was more analog than digital and with the support of local galleries, she’s been able to create without influence, something that solidified her style. The only feedback she receives is when the work is complete.

“You created this art? I thought the artist was a man,” is one of the most memorable reactions Walker can recall someone having to her work.

She’s not entirely sure what the reaction meant but has decided that it was in regard to the size of the paintings. She regularly creates paintings as large as ten to twelve feet in size. “I’ve always preferred to create larger works,” Walker says. “I like the physicality of it.”

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“ I ’ve always preferred to create larger works, I like the physicality of it.”

— Katie Walker

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Finding Katie Walker

Walker stretches her own canvases, mixes her own acrylic paint and with her work spread all over the floor, it’s easy to see that her process is interactive. A finished piece commands and alters space, but mostly she likes the hands-on, full body nature of creating large works.

In the controlled chaos of her studio Walker keeps sketchpads filled with sketches, lists of words that she likes, and lines that sound like poetry which could become the titles of her work.

“Because my work is so abstract, people don’t often connect the title to the image,” she says.

Titles range from recipes to thoughts on trying times in her life to diagrams of weather patterns in the garden. Walker’s garden is a big inspiration which feels quintessentially Southern in a way you wouldn’t expect from an abstract artist.

Walker’s titling process and the diagrams of her work are fascinating. It’s a peek into the mind of a multi-passionate artist that has harnessed everything she loves to create. More often than not, it will start with a memory of a place that she’s been or places that have become important to her.

Some even start from a drawing of a map.

“I’m reluctant to say that I create maps, but these are the maps of my life,” Walker says.

In a way, everyone’s work is a map. A documentation of the feelings, places, things and people that you meet along the way. Blending those experiences with the knowledge that Walker has gathered, creates an intuitive interpretation of her view of the world.

When you're not on social media, it takes a bit of research to interact with an artist such as painter Katie Walker.

Walker maintains a studio at Art Bomb in the Village of West Greenville. Upstairs and light-filled through casement windows, it sits alongside Diane Kilgore Condon’s own studio, quite a pair they make, a duo of women artists painting on a largerthan-life scale.

You can buy directly from Walker at Art Bomb’s annual sale or from one of several esteemed galleries that represent her, Blue Spiral 1 in downtown Asheville, Sandler Houston Gallery in midtown Atlanta and Art & Light Gallery in Greenville, on Aiken St.

A large, finished work, in acrylic, titled Allegiance, hangs in Katie Walker’s painting studio at ArtBomb in the Village of West Greenville. Her titling process is complex and varied with some paintings receiving a single word while others, such as the rectangular one here, are conferred with much more: I raised my glass to all the pin-striped suits he'll never wear

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Living the Big Life The lure of lifestyle over square footage is tangible at Creek Walk Tiny Homes Community. / Story and Photos by Chelsey Ashford

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[Above] With the indoor square footage footprint never exceeding 399 sqft., residents enjoy the bonus of a large and comfortable porch. Storage can be provided through approved outdoor sheds, utilizing the same building materials as the homes.

[Above far right] The test is in the finishes: shiplap, sheet rock, engineered hardwood and quartz or granite countertops aid in making many floor plans feel like a traditional custom home.

[Below left] Walking paths, e-bikes, dog parks and direct access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail are a few of many amenities here.

[Below far right] The picturesque rolling typography of the Creek Walk community; its previous incarnation was as a horse farm and its original owner will be honored at a memorial garden later this year.

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I’VE BEEN imagining a tiny home in woods at the base of a mountain range where many opportunities for adventure awaits.

I could imagine packing my car to head up to the mountains to go hiking, camping or kayaking with a reasonably short drive to a desirable destination. While there are many ways to travel, sometimes the best adventures are out of our front door.

While I was searching for a place to build a house locally, the draw of a tiny home community became more and more appealing. Being able to have low maintenance, affordable living, with so many amenities kept pulling me to Creek Walk Tiny Home Community in Travelers Rest. And though I haven’t pulled the trigger yet, I’m certain it’s in my future for a second home. Manifesting big dreams for a tiny home of my own!

So, we can call it a major alignment when I was asked to photograph a story about this same place just months later.

And, I was excited to stay overnight on the property to get the full experience. As you can imagine I was instantly hooked with the ease of simple living.

My fiancé and I had many highlights that weekend, including a bike ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail via the community’s electric bikes. We rode them into downtown Travelers Rest where we stopped by Swamp Rabbit Brewery for a beer, and then had dinner across the street at Topsoil restaurant, finishing the evening at Pink Mama's Ice Cream Shop before heading back to our tiny home away from home.

I hopped into the full-size bath/shower to wind down. The closet boasts sliding doors and we snuggled up in a queen size bed downstairs. We joked that if my fiancé started snoring, one of us could go sleep upstairs in the loft bedroom. There was just a surprising amount of room for two to move around.

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In the morning, while sipping coffee on the porch, we looked out on the creek, taking in that weekend away fresh air.

Making breakfast in the kitchen was such a treat as everything felt so efficient and functional. After that, we strolled with our dogs around the beautiful, shaded community full of trees along the creek that runs through it, and a fountain in their creek fed pond.

Creek Walk has accomplished the perfect mixture of upscale living while catering to the outdoor enthusiast.

The developer intentionally left many mature old-growth trees, which inherently makes the community feel like an escape from reality.

Every tiny home has unique expressions of its homeowner, personalizing the property.

The community provides a bunch of amenities including a dedicated garden with raised beds for vegetables and plants, a dog park, electric bikes for the Swamp Rabbit Trail and their newest addition: beehives for the community’s locally sourced honey.

Future plans include food and entertainment options onsite that is sure to become the neighborhood hangout.

As I reluctantly packed my bags to leave, I thought how this is an ideal weekend getaway vacation home or for a seasonal escape from colder weather, maybe for someone with the flexibility to work remote six months of the year. For people who are looking to move to the Upstate, a tiny home could be a transitional option. These adorable tiny spaces have all the creature comforts of home, but with less maintenance, granting more time to travel with easy access to the Appalachians, Blue Ridge Mountains and exploring the Carolinas.

There is no doubt that this community felt like its own slice of vacation, nestled as a destination between mountains and town, we enjoyed the diversity of the activities right outside our tiny home’s door.

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[Left] Raised bed community gardening, pie contests and happy hours with the mayor of Travelers Rest are just a few of the programming events that Creek Walk organizes. It's more than a tiny home, it's a tapestried lifestyle.

[Below] Developer Justin Draplin intentionally carved out lots for his tiny homesites. The result is an environs that feels complementary and organic of its surroundings.

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The White Home is a story of commerce, renovation and historic urban planning in Rock Hill.

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Hit the Road Carolina towns offer historic homes and gardens, unique shopping, food and drink and a chance to get away without going far. / by Stephanie Burnette

I’M A FAN of exploring small towns and imagining life in a different Carolina locale. I will pull off the highway to piddle through an unknown place. But on a getaway, I want a list of greatest hits to maximalize every moment. There’s a freedom to it, knowing a destination will be chock full of good stuff.

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Daytrip to Greenwood & Abbeville DISTANCE FROM GREENVILLE 1HR Getting to Greenwood you’ll drive through peach groves, a bonus to a lovely daytrip.

Abbeville is a quick 14 miles away from downtown Greenwood and its town square is full of independent retail businesses with neighboring streets stacked with historic homes.

The Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site is an immersive way to spend a morning in Greenwood.

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10a Get inspired at The Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site Noon Eat lunch at Buenavista Latin Café and say hello to the public topiaries of the SC Festival of Flowers 1p Feed the peacocks and goats at Emerald Farm and bring all the soap home 3p Stop for bread and sticky rolls at the Mennonite bakery Swartzentruber’s

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3:30p Take a selfie at a peach stand; the Old 96 District grows the best peaches on planet Earth 4p Pick up peach lip balm at bath purveyor Breezy Quarters 4:30p Go vintage shopping at Crate & Quill 5p Grab a hotdog at The Rough House before heading home

The Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site

The childhood home of civil rights forefather Ben Mays is a phenomenal history stop. Director Chris Thomas offers an engrossing tour of Mays’ childhood home, a timber frame cabin, as well as a historically preserved one room schoolhouse and museum filled with archival material, photographs and memorabilia.

Ben Mays’ rise through the ranks of academia and social history is astonishing.

Though he may be best known for delivering the eulogy at Martin Luther King Jr.’s public funeral, Dr. Mays’ contribution bettering the human condition, from his time as President of Morehouse College to advising US Presidents, is both varied and diligent. His story comes alive at a visit here. I can’t stop telling people about it. The site celebrates its 10-year anniversary this fall.

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Overnight Trip to Rock Hill & Fort Mill DISTANCE FROM GREENVILLE 1HR 45 MINS A new Cambria hotel affords an overnight stay in downtown Rock Hill, something I haven’t been able to do before. Fort Mill is an easy 10 miles away and a new development called Kingsley offers even more shopping and dining, including a beautiful wine bar called Napa and Asian dining at Spice.

ITINERARY DAY 1:

10a Explore the shaded goodness of Glencairn Garden Noon Eat lunch at Legal Remedy Brewing Co. 1p Post videos from Fountain Park 1:30p Tour The White Home and learn a-condensed-lot about Rock Hill history 3p Walk into Old Town and gawk at the new mural by @daflemingo 4p Hang like a local at The Warehouses on White: shop for home goods at The Mercantile, coffee at Knowledge Perk and grab a beer at Dust Off Brewing 6:30p Dine at the historic counter of Kounter and be mermerized by Chef Rob Masone 9p Cozy up to a pineapple martini at the bar of The Flipside Restaurant ITINERARY DAY 2:

8a Nosh at Amelie’s Bakery in downtown Rock Hill 9a Explore nature and history at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill Noon Order meatballs and polenta at Salmeri’s Italian Kitchen, home to Chef Ambassador Amy Fortes The Cascade Fountain at Glencairn Garden in Rock Hill is a stellar example of MidCentury Landscape Design.

1p Stroll historic downtown Fort Mill. Pick up the world’s hottest hot sauce at Pucker Butt, home goods at Crossings on Main and craft beer at Amor Artis 3p Buy Ginger Gold Hard Cider at Windy Hill (open until 4p) and take the back roads home

Glencairn Garden

An astonishing urban garden in Rock Hill, now 60+ years old, Glencairn accumulated its acreage over decades and maintains a large collection of flowering species. But visit here to experience numerous fountains constructed during the mid-century modern era. Notable landscape architect Robert Marvin designed much of the planned gardens and water features around 1959, including the Cascade Fountain, where tiered bowls spill into each other, delighting the eye with their geometry, into a vast pond framed with native plantings.

Spending time at Glencairn feels like forest bathing, walking through its shady landscape and experiencing mid-mod design that feels ever relevant.

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Weekend away in Asheboro/Seagrove DISTANCE FROM GREENVILLE 3 HOURS The Heart of North Carolina is a friendly place, peopled with all ages and intelligent locals. I really like Asheboro, and its proximity to the creative culture of Seagrove pottery cannot be undersold. It lacks a downtown hotel, but one may be in the works. For now, Airbnb offers some unique stays.

ITINERARY FRIDAY:

4p Be blown away by mint-condition tractors at The Neal John Deere Tractor Museum and book a reservation to see the European antiques at the Linbrook Estate, also on the property.

6p Put the best fried chicken in the Carolinas in your mouth at Magnolia 23 8p Have a drink at The General Wine and Brew

The property of the Linbrook Heritage Estate in Trinity includes The Neal John Deere Tractor and Industrial Museum.

ITINERARY SATURDAY:

9a Eat at The Table, Asheboro’s Insta-worthy breakfast spot 10a Shop for antiques up and down Sunset Avenue Noon Nosh at the hyper-local The Taco Loco 1p Studio hop in Seagrove, make time for stops at Ben Owen Pottery, Dean and Martin Pottery and Eck McCanless Pottery 4p Tour Carolina Bronze Sculpture, by appointment, and walk the sculpture garden 6p Hang out at Four Saints Brewing Company or Lumina Wine Bar and go eat at Positano ITINERARY SUNDAY:

9a Pig out at Glaze King Donuts 10a Go to The North Carolina Zoo for the plants!

If you can get a behind the scenes tour, ask to see the composting operation 1a Grab a field-to-fork lunch at The Iron Hen, in the North America wing, before heading home

Carolina Bronze Sculpture’s Garden

Visiting a foundry is fascinating and one of the premier art foundries in the country, Carolina Bronze Sculpture, is here in Seagrove. Call to make an appointment for a tour. They cast new art, restore antiques, repair public bronze works, including a project for the Smithsonian. Foundries are dirty business, but Carolina Bronze has offset their footprint with solar and retention pools and comprehensive metal recycling. A bonus to these efforts is a lovely pond with its reflective sculpture garden, filled with native plant species and sizeable works.

The sculpture garden is open to the public and I count it as one of the best mixed-use installations in the Carolinas. Don’t miss this stop. It’s a little-known gem.

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Travel like a local by adding these stops to your itinerary. The Anne Springs Close Greenway is chalk full of a good day outside and lodging with the first family of Seagrove is pretty significant.

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Anne Springs Close Greenway The 2,100 acres of protected land includes waterways and trails for walking, fishing, hiking, biking and horseback riding, but its place in American History is remarkable too.

The Anne Springs Close Greenway is home to part of the Nation Ford Road and a portion of the Great Philadelphia Wagon Road. The Graham Cabin is here too, the log home of Billy Graham’s great-grandfather, and the Faires-Coltharp Cabin, an outstanding example of early 1800’s construction and the home of veterans of the American and Civil Wars. You’ll want to return and see more of the Greenway, no matter how long your visit.

A Pottery Airbnb SEAGROVE, NC

Stay at Seagrove Stoneware Inn, an Airbnb run by married potters Alexa Modderno and David Fernandez. Modderno is renowned for her tableware, Moddware, and Fernandez, a pottery veteran known for his scale, is also the town’s mayor.

Their newest endeavor, The General Wine and Brew, is a delightful wine and craft beer bar in a converted historic general store. They assembled buttons with snappy sayings to create the long bar top for the shop. You’ll laugh and sip and laugh some more reading them. Look for apt tasting on their calendar too.

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Renovating mature homes to bring them up to date and make them more accommodating for a modern family is a very rewarding experience. It’s like giving a new lease on life for a house that has already witnessed several generations of families under its roof. There is something both sobering and stabilizing about knowing that a well-built home will live on for many years and experience many cycles of life, kind of like a stand of old-growth trees in a forest. Modern, slap-dash, cookiecutter subdivision houses don’t give me this feeling; the solid feel of an early-20th Century home – or older – with its brick exterior and tall ceilings, stately interior moulding and counterweight & pulley windows – that to me is a form of history not found in books. But, sadly, these homes need to be brought into the modern world; they need more space, better utilities, newer amenities…and almost uniformly, more storage. We often wonder how folks survived with 24” wide closets! It wasn’t so hard; they didn’t have as much stuff as we do now. In addition to the limited space available already, we often make things worse by removing walls in order to create the more open floorplan that is so popular now. Again, it seems that previous generations didn’t want to see much of each other, since they had so many small rooms and so many walls! But removing walls often means removing cabinets and (gasp) closets – reducing the already scant storage in these older homes.

So finding more storage space is a crucial need in any renovation plan for a mature downtown Greenville home. This challenge is exacerbated when second floor living space is added under the roof – there goes the old attic space where we used to put our seasonal cedar closets (unheated or cooled, of course). The cellars are no good for storage, as Greenville has a water table that is a bit too high for nice, dry cellars. So we have to find storage where it can be found – in the nooks and crannies that every renovation creates.

AJH Renovations, LLC specializes in designing attractive and efficient renovations that make the most of a mature home while still preserving its old-house feeling. This means careful planning, for instance, of new cabinetry – with space-saving features that improve storage efficiency and reduce wasted space. Corner drawers are a unique and attractive example. In addition, the space between kneewalls and the roofline is often a great place to put mini-attics or, as a nicer finish, built-in cabinets or shelves. And there is always that space under the stairs – often just turned into a closet, but sometimes into a beautiful wine storage cabinet. Built-in laundry units and pullout shelves in full-height pantry cabinets are other ways to maximize the efficient use of minimal space. At the end of the day, when the renovation has been designed and built, you may be surprised at how much storage space can be squeezed into a mature downtown home. Give us a call today and let’s start the conversation about how to make your home more enjoyable and more efficient.

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Homes designed for intentional living.

The dining room of the destination home at the Cove on Lake Keowee, furnished

by In Site Designs, features a large painting by Joseph Bradley and an antique clock collected by its owners.

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Finding N e u t ra l Ground The Hudsons called in Allison Smith Interiors to transform their dark home into a place of luxe comfort, in a host of soft hues. / by Tiffany Anderson / photography by Inspiro 8 Studio

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itness enthusiasts Heather and Shannon Hudson have built an active life. Together, they founded 9Round Fitness and have operated it for the last fourteen years. Shannon is a IKF light middleweight kickboxing world champion and 5th degree Black Belt in Japanese Shotokan karate and Heather is a Black Belt in Shotokan karate and committed to lifelong fitness.

They bought a four bedroom, three and a half bath home eight years ago in the Simpsonville area, custom built for the previous owners. The Hudsons fell in love with the property with its swath of six and a half acres, but after living there for several years, they began to notice how their home felt dark.

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Commissioned from The Heirloom Companies, this wrought iron masterpiece won the 2019 Bridge Award for Best Staircase for its detailed scroll work and elaborate loops.

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"We all knew the walls needed something, so we opted for millwork throughout to elevate the space."

-Allison Smith

Originally, they thought to start in the kitchen and add new counters, cabinets and paint a mantle that overlooks the space. But after going back and forth on style and design choices, they realized they needed help and hired principal designer Allison Smith. She often partners with Paul L. Johnson Interiors and called Johnson in to help with what she saw as more than a kitchen reno: the two suggested the Hudsons go full overhaul to achieve the cohesive feeling they wanted.

Before they knew it, Heather and Shannon were at The Cook’s Station, adding a built-in fridge, extending the laundry room and moving a wall. “We made the most out of every inch in that room,” said Heather, “and when we were finished, we were addicted to home renovations.”

For the interiors, one word kept coming up: formal. At an initial meeting, Smith recalls Shannon saying, “I want my home to look like the Biltmore,” but after fine tuning ideas, styles and colors, they arrived at something that felt more akin to this busy family: a neutral palette that tied in various metals, high performance fabrics, original art and conscious design.

Walking into the home, a spacious foyer and staircase are eye-catching. Custom built by The Heirloom Companies, the wrought iron is full of deep details, scroll work and fine attention. Instead of working with the original staircase, the Hudsons opted to rip out what was previously there to make way for this work of art, which The Heirloom Companies won the 2019 Bridge Award for Best Staircase. “The dramatic curl at the bottom of the railing was a surprise,” says Heather.

A chandelier in the foyer from Visual Comfort added the desired formality.

Millwork is a subtle feature that is a perfect fit for three mirrors over a console table, bringing depth and light to the space. “We all knew the walls needed something, so we opted for millwork throughout to elevate the space,” Smith says.

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Large-format tiles make way for chevron wood flooring that flows from the kitchen, to the formal dining, through the living room. “The chevron pattern was a little inspiration from our trip to Paris,” Heather says.

A half bath located on the main floor shows off unique tile patterns, sourced from Clayton Tile, and papered walls. Heather says her one regret is picking out a bargain facet for the sink, “It makes me appreciate the rest of the hardware more.”

French wrought iron doors became a focal point in the front room. Also made by The Heirloom Companies, the doors are as heavy as they are bold. Originally small with a skinny transom

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above, the Hudsons were looking for stark contrast against their neutral color scheme.

High performance fabrics were a must for a family of four plus the family dog. Commissioned art by Carol Benson Cob hangs on the wall, offering a pop of blue in an elegant room of creams, grays and whites.

The formal dining room takes on a moody tone with furniture from Lillian August for Hickory White, wallpaper both on wall and ceiling, and a crystal chandelier. They opted for darker wood tones to contrast the rest of the house, adding a moment of intentional glam and a bit of drama.

The crystal chandelier, also by Visual Comfort,

The entire aesthetic of the front room was inspired by the Hudson’s trip to Paris from the French wrought iron doors to the chevron hardwood floors.

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[above] The muted hood over the stovetop was also created by The Heirloom Companies. Glass panels at the top of the cabinets display holiday and special occasions dishes.

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reflects off the wallpaper, ceiling and mirror, enlarging the room. Heather recalls telling Smith, “This room is a diva.”

But it all started with the kitchen. An original plan to make a few changes was scrapped; instead, they gutted it making the most of the square footage and available natural light. Heather’s big splurge was a built-in coffee maker which Shannon now enjoys too. The kitchen, off the garage, has no mudroom, so they improvised. “There were coats and shoes everywhere, so we came up with the idea of making cabinets for storage lockers,” says Smith. The row of floor to ceiling cabinets blends in perfectly with the rest of the room by hiding the mudroom in plain sight.

The kitchen boasts quartzite counters, a muted iron hood, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and mixed elements of shine, metals and textures. Unique subway tile substitutes for a traditional backsplash while elevating the overall clean aesthetic. Above the fireplace hangs work by artist Shannon Plourde, embracing the neutral tones.

Shannon’s office is a bevy of texture and tone.

“The office is its own separate room coming off the foyer, so we decided to have some fun,” says Allison.

Gold metal accents add a polished feel, and the wood tops on built-in bookcases ties in the chevron floors. Significant drapery made by Kaylee’s Creations add to the elegance. If Shannon’s desk feels vaguely familiar to guests, look closely and you’ll recognize a smaller replica of the Presidential desk in the Oval Office.

Shannon and Heather’s bedroom is on the main level and has plenty of room for added touches.

With slightly darker colors, their room is meant to echo a stay in a luxury hotel.

Above the bed sit three shadow boxes designed with antique mirror frames and sculpture by artist John Richard. Under the window is a plush settee.

“Originally, we opened those curtains manually. We instantly regretted that choice, so we asked for them to be motorized,” Heather says.

While their bedroom is finished, an expansive bathroom is still in the works. The Hudsons will be without access to it for six weeks, but a possible steam shower could make the wait worthwhile.

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The home utilizes three main colors to keep the cohesive flow room to room. The foyer is Benjamin Moore’s superstar hue White Dove. Much of the main level is painted another beautiful neutral, BM Revere Pewter, and the living room is BM Classic Grey.

When asked about a favorite thing in the home, the Hudsons believe it’s the quality of choices.

“Everything is thick, feels handmade, moves smoothly. It’s all such high quality,” they say mentioning little things such as heated floors in the upstairs hall and stapling the runner down. “I was tired of straightening that rug. Allison said we could do a semi-permanent stapling. I’ve never straightened it again,” says Heather.

The Hudsons and their children, Elena and Jackson, wanted to love where they lived and that’s exactly what they accomplished. The process of remodeling and decorating while choosing each piece in their home was rewarding. Room to room, they’re reminded that every bit was handpicked by them.

Shannon believes it’s mission accomplished. “I want to be inspired in my own home when I’m walking through it.”

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[far left top] Each year, the Hudson family hosts Thanksgiving and wanted an elegant formal dining room to share with loved ones. [far left bottom] The pillars in the hallway originally stopped ¾ of the way up the wall. They couldn’t be removed so they were taken up to the ceiling instead. Adding millwork gave them distinct character. (left) Gold accents and dark cherry wood finishes in the office add additional depth. The desk is a scaled replica of the Presidential Desk in the Oval Office. (below) With coffered ceilings and natural light, the main bedroom feels luxurious and cozy.

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Places of Retreat Three waterfront homes dial down stress with neutral tones to turn up getaway fun.

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EVERYONE NEEDS a place of retreat; a sanctuary to channel new possibilities, an escape to recharge.

What does a sweet retreat feel like in the Carolinas? It may include basking by a fire pit, soaking in cool waters or watching the sun dip below the Blue Ridge Mountains. In these homes, waterfront breezes kiss open kitchens while nearby Eastern Blue Birds chirp among trees.

It takes an adventurous spirit to build a custom home and patience to see the process through. In some ways, diving into retreat living can be a daunting task. You may want it to transcend what you already call home with a second address, and hopefully capture the imagination with a property that beckons from afar.

This is the place to kick off shoes, recline with a glass of something crisp, dine al fresco and breathe cares away. Welcome to the great escape, where serenity is earned, one smart selection at a time.

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Inspiring Views at Walnut Creek //photog raphy by K R I S D E C K E R , F I R E W A T E R P H O T O G R A P H Y

Stepping into a warm infinity edge pool framed by a golf course in the foothills of a mountain range sounds like dream vacation, unless it’s from the private patio of a custom-built destination home.

From the moment the homeowners walked the property, they knew it synced with their vision for a landing pad with plenty of wide-open space and long vistas. “The house was based on having a 275-degree view,” says Gabriel Builder’s lead residential designer and architect Richie Martin, “We call them discovery views.”

It is achieved by establishing view corridors from every room, plenty of floor-to-ceiling window walls, and special vignettes within each bedroom. Situated ideally on its lot, every window works like a picture frame where nature changes the color palette by the season.

Martin says after extensive research, they selected Sierra Pacific windows because they offered the narrowest frames.

The decision was also made to intentionally curve two small areas of the house. The rec room sits behind those curved walls and this clever design allows more natural light to spill into the basement.

Holding it all up is a sturdy steel structure and parts of the house are built more like a high rise than traditional residential construction, but Tennessee Fieldstone, laid in a dry stack in an ashlar pattern, brings a pleasing natural element into the exterior.

The home has 7,200 heated square feet, split across three levels of walnut hardwood floors. The bedroom suite has its own wing on the main floor; there’s also four garages and 1,000 square feet of outdoor living space.

Gabriel Builders started the two-year construction process just before the calendar turned to 2018. The architecture is present, but intentionally does not overwhelm, allowing for the elements of water and fire to take center stage. Signature Pools designed a pool to feel in conjunction with the house. Gabriel poured the pool’s walls while also doing the home’s foundation. The backside of the pool’s wall plunges 18 feet to natural stone below.

Inside, the color palette was kept intentionally neutral to allow natural warmth to enter rooms through the abundance of windows.

Four feature fireplaces were built including a double-sided one in the rec room and a three-sided open fireplace on the screened porch. In the great room, a large, extra-wide, two-sided fireplace was handsomely clad in book-matched granite.

Lauren Heather Design Studio selected the tile and lighting package.

The homeowners stayed very involved selecting the furnishings, beddings and linens. Custom cabinetry finishes the luxe interiors.

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After looking at two other nearby properties, the homeowners were enamored with this mountain view.

The home's highrise lines sync with the exterior vista, unobstructed by the narrow-framed Sierra Pacific windows.

Ashler-patterned Tennessee fieldstone introduces a touch of earthiness to the otherwise white neutral palette.

The house was based on having a 275-degree view, We call them discovery views.”

—Architect Richie Martin, Gabriel Builders

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Each bedroom was styled as a separate vignette with its own look and feel. This one enjoys one of the home's four fireplaces. Lauren Heather Design Studio provided the lighting package, while the homeowners selected many of their own furnishings, bedding and linens.

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“We own a cabinet company, so all of the cabinets throughout the house and the wine room were designed and built by us,” says builder Gus Rubio, noting the cabinets behind the custom-built bar recess an additional six inches into the wall.

The fact that a vacation home of this magnitude is practically maintenance free is probably its most desirable feature. What looks like natural wood on the exterior is cement fiber siding hand painted to look like wood.

There’s a track in the columns supporting the patios that houses motorized screens and storm shutters to keep out bugs, or even bigger environmental dangers.

“When we arrive at the new home, we feel a sense of relaxation and peace,” the homeowners said. “We consider our view the best piece of artwork we own.”

Rubio agrees. “It’s an honor to do these types of homes,” he says. “We’re not taking the same floor plan and slapping a different facade on it we’re listening to what the homeowner wants and delivering something special.”

Signature pools designed this 18-foot-high infinity pool in conjunction with the house.

Its walls were poured at the same time as the foundation. The wall separating the hot tub is the only curve – mirroring the only curved railing of the patio beside it.

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Making a Statement at Keowee Springs //photog raphy by A A R O N H O G S E D , F I N E A R C H I T E C T U R A L PH OTO G R A PH Y

Planning and constructing this lakefront home was a two-year job for Colby Hubble of Alair Homes Greenville. “From day one, it was a very collaborative effort,” says Hubble, who built and worked in The Cliffs communities for more than a decade before becoming the owner of the Alair franchise in 2017.

Hubble and the homeowners walked the lot many times, pouring over plans from Markalunas Architecture Group and pitching in their own ideas. “Once things got 3-D, instead of just on paper, there were a lot of little changes for the better of the home,” he says.

The finished project is 5,000 square feet with a daylight basement. The main level walks into a sunken living, dining and kitchen area off the front doors. To the left of this public space is an alcove featuring the pièce de résistance: a massive onyx wall panel backlit by LED lighting.

“There was a lot of research and development getting it to look right,” Hubble says, “we found a lighting company that designed net lights that mount to the wall behind it.” The bedroom suite is to the right of the installation, with its bath to the left. It’s a match point moment in a home that possesses stunning lake views.

The lower level holds two more bedrooms with baths and a central rec room complete with bar and custom-built wine room, compiled from different glass and steel-ordered parts. Fun and games is the theme down here, emphasized by a Prince ping pong table, dartboard hallway and one over-sized, wall-mounted Scrabble board, a house-warming gift from Hubble.

He had built a home in The Cliffs on a view-lot for this couple before, but they were ready for more room with grown kids starting families of their own. Finding an available lot would prove challenging and Hubble knew of one that checked all the boxes.

“We worked for about two years trying to get the owner to sell it,” Hubble says.

In the end, patience won out. At dusk, the home’s Indiana Limestone looks stunning against the backdrop of the fading sun reflecting across the lake. “There’s one quarry in Indiana that produces this limestone,” says Hubble, “and you’ve got to order it by the truckload.”

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“Our vision was always to bring the outdoors in and vice versa, which is why we used a lot of stone and natural elements. We also wanted lots of glass, which maximizes the magnificent view.”

— Builder Colby Hubble, Alair Homes Greenville

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The main living area and kitchen are sunken from the entrance to extend the ceiling heights in these hightraffic areas. The vertical veneer limestone was selected for its gray tones to compliment the stainless steel appliances. This particular shade of limestone can only be procured from one quarry in Indiana.

Through the kitchen window, one of the elegant exterior tapered columns can be glimpsed.

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A large sliding pocket door opens the kitchen to the outside deck where Anchor pools and spas installed a jacuzzi tub. Copper gutters frame the Virginia gray slate roof.

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What appears to be grooved and brushed cedar shake on the exterior porch is a product called New Cedar; it has a PVC factory finish and requires no maintenance. Hubble likes the application for vacation and retirement homes. A large sliding pocket door opens the kitchen onto a deck, with an impressive jacuzzi by Anchor Pools and Spas. Copper gutters frame the Virginia gray slate roof.

Warm neutrals shape the open floor plan and statement pieces, meticulously installed-- such as the onyx wall and a branch and crystal chandelier-- define room spaces. Strategically placed vertical mirrors on either side of the living room fireplace enhance and extend sight lines beyond what the large Weatherseal windows and doors already provide. Pleasing views seem to stretch for miles.

Contemporary in decor, the home never crosses into stuffy. It strikes a balance between relaxed and elegant, matching its prime real estate. When doors are thrown open, it’s hard to tell where the putting green ends, and nature begins. The homeowners are avid golfers and told their architect, “Our vision was always to bring the outdoors in and vice versa, which is why we used a lot of stone and natural elements. We also wanted lots of glass, which maximizes the magnificent view.”

Hubble says, “When you’re here, you want to be sitting in that living room looking out of a wall of windows staring out at the lake.”

“When you’re here, you want to be sitting in that living room looking out of a wall of windows staring out at the lake.”

— Colby Hubble

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Art in Every Detail at the Cove on Lake Keowee //photog raphy by C A R T E R T I P P I N S P H O T O G R A P H Y

Jerilyn Bing and Scott Sigler had never built a custom home before. “We were coming in from Atlanta,” says Bing, “neither one of us knew about Greenville or Lake Keowee. We were starting fresh.”

They didn’t want to take a project like this on without a designer, so they set up three appointments. After interviewing founder Katie Skoloff and her designer Ashton Acosta from In Site Designs in Greenville, the couple canceled the other two. “We felt a connection and chemistry with them and chose them on the spot,” Bing says.

The In Site Designs team also had the benefit of working with Architect Mel Dias on luxury residential builds before. Skoloff describes Dias as “an incredible residential designer in that he draws by hand. He’s a rare gem.”

In Site Designs takes projects from the ground up, working alongside the builder, in this case Howard Eaton of Eaton Properties, and the architect to consult on the construction and interior elements. They started with some specific concept images on cut sheets. Acosta says the clients wanted mostly white, all neutral, soft tones. When materials like the stone fireplace didn’t fit the motif, they whitewashed it.

Skoloff says neutrals suit a home on Lake Keowee. “When you look at what’s outside these windows, it’s very saturated,” she says. “All of the trees and the lake draw your eyes outside.”

They did not skip on adding rich texture to the home however, from the shiplap fireplace in the great room to red wood panels with a light gray wash on the vaulted ceiling in the dining area.

“We did bring in colors, blues, greens, the natural colors that you’re going to see from the exterior, mostly in the artwork,” Acosta says.

The designers worked with a curator to acquire a piece by Dutch artist Jantien de Boer for the bedroom suite.

While the contemporary destination home is a departure from the homeowner’s previous more traditional properties, they brought in several antiques including a 300-year-old nautical barometer, a Federalist mirror and a Chinese porcelain figurine that’s a replica of a Xi’an terracotta soldier.

Inspiration for the game room came from a 72-inch enhanced photo-print of a moon by Australian artist Peter Lik. Purchased in an Aspen gallery, custom lighting was installed that makes it

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“When you look at what’s outside these windows, it’s very saturated,” she says. “All of the trees and the lake draw your eyes outside.”

— Designer Katie Skoloff, In Site Designs

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appear to glow. A live-edge bar was built by Dave Novak of Novak Creations, a business with a reputation for turning art into modern furniture.

Inset wine storage comprised of wine box-paneled walls was designed by hand; it’s integrated lighting and mirrors enhance the bottle display, and the space is climate controlled for proper storage.

“We hope to put something together for all of our clients that revolves around exactly how they’ll use each space,” says Skoloff, referencing the meticulous details throughout.

A chandelier became the starting point for the home’s lighting package. “The drops are solid crystal and there’s LED’s housed in the silver pieces. You don’t see a bulb,” Acosta says, “it’s just glowing glass.”

Acosta and Skoloff decided to reach out to husband and wife separately to have one thing custom designed to give each other as a gift. Bing gave Sigler a copper weathervane for over the cupola. Sigler surprised Bing with a piece of original art by Teresa Roche, which hangs next to the chandelier in the stairwell. Skoloff arranged for Roche to sign the piece on site, an abstract expression of the home’s view of the lake.

“This house is designed every inch for them, by them and with them,” Skoloff says.

(Right) Katie Skoloff says, "We did bring in colors, mostly in the artwork blues, greens and neutral colors that you're going to see from the exterior.

The lake is emerald green, we used that as one of the colors we scattered about."

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While the furniture was sourced directly from hundreds of vendors, choice personal touches, like the Chinese porcelain figure known as "The General" were brought in by the homeowners.

He's a replica of a Xi’an terracotta soldier that Sigler brought home years ago from China.

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Continental Sensibility / by Stephanie Burnette / recipes by Chef Javier Uriarte / photography by Forrest Clonts

Chef Javier Uriarte believes Peruvian flavors applied to Southern ingredients make for a delicious summer table.

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Chef Javier Uriarte

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ou may not fly to South America this summer, but you can drive over to Columbia for a taste of Peru. Chef Javier Uriarte opened his first restaurant, called Ratio, after cooking in esteemed kitchens from DC to SC. His memory is grounded by the childhood dinner table, his mother an extremely good cook.

He believes summer in South Carolina is an ideal time to be influenced by South American cuisine: light, bright fare grounded by proteins, topped with the freshest produce and herbs. Ceviche, seared shrimp, summer ribs, squash and tomato, gremolata made with sunflower seeds. It’s a bounty to share at the table and he shared his inspiration (and recipes) with us.

Uriarte’s ethos is less: less butter, less cream, less time, less ingredients. “When you know how to cook something properly, it doesn’t need a lot,” he says.

For example, an extraordinary shrimp dish is simply shellfish, tomato and mushroom cooked in a little oil. A pineapple salsa over top has its own spare ingredients and the basil sauce is a puree of basil, lemon, garlic and oil. Seasoning consists of salt and pepper. Yet on the plate it sings, in the mouth, for the eye. It smells of summer smoke and citrus and brine of the sea. It feels palate-perfect, exactly what you want to eat right now.

Peruvian menus are simple, acid driven and fresh says the chef. “I’m not a fancy person. It’s important how good the plate is, the food and the drink, but I don’t need to put 30 things into one dish to win a James Beard.”

He invests in making dishes at Ratio his own, including a summer spare rib that’s crave-worthy. It may need 4.5 hours in the oven, but my goodness, these ribs are divine. The sauce is honey, smoked with maple wood, added to pork drippings and seasoned. The ribs, after a long braise, are dipped and double fried, then topped with a sunflower seed gremolata.

“What I cook is never heavy. I want to show that you don’t need to mask the flavor of Southern food, may it be from here or Peru,” says Uriarte. “I want my food to be light, fresh, seasonal and exciting.”

We couldn’t agree more.

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Drink pisco with summer foods.

Bar manager Grant McCloskey and chef owner Javier Uriarte say the indigenous spirit of Peru, pisco, is built for humid summer nights. Pisco is distilled grape juice and, like wine, the grape varietal or varietal blends influence the flavors in the glass and on the nose.

At Ratio Restaurant you can try a pisco flight; they have more pisco stocked than any bar in South Carolina; or you could order one of six cocktails. My favorite is the delightful Crema de Lucuma, it’s actually my favorite cocktail of late. A honey lavender punch hits the spot alongside Caravedo pisco, lemon and lucuma-infused yogurt (I kid you not), but the point of pisco is not to make a cocktail at home you should really order from a cocktail menu.

This summer pisco feels right, it’s floral, at times herbaceous and tastes alcoholic without being boozy.

There’s an easiness to pisco; it’s as versatile as vodka with botanicals that lean more towards gin, minus the juniper.

Mix pisco with ginger ale and lime, or citrus and simple syrup, or simply with cola. Basil is a natural accompaniment for pisco, as well as pineapple. Dryer pisco can be floral with a bit of minerality. It calls to surf and sun and a summer long-lasting, and if you drink it for no other reason but this, you’ve won.

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Summer Shrimp

At the restaurant we change seafood around according to what we can get freshest, including shrimp and fish.

3 pounds shrimp 3 Tbsp avocado oil 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 cup shitake mushroom 1 cup fresh basil ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic Juice of one lemon Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups fresh pineapple 1 small red bell pepper 2 shallots 2 Tbsp chopped parsley Juice and zest of one lime For basil sauce: Place basil, olive oil, two cloves of peeled garlic, lemon juice and a bit of salt and pepper in a blender and puree.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

For pineapple salsa: Small dice the pineapple, pepper and shallots. Mix in chopped parsley, lime juice and zest.

Quarter the cherry tomatoes and slice the shiitake mushroom. Sauté together until soft.

In a separate frying pan, heat avocado oil until smoking. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Add one clove of chopped garlic and turn the flame to low. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes.

Place in a shallow bowl, top with sauté vegetables. Top off shrimp with some pineapple salsa and drizzle basil sauce next to it for presentation.

Braised Ribs with Smoked Honey Sauce

We first put these ribs on the menu as a seasonal item and now we can’t take them off. They are a favorite.

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racks of pork ribs Aji panca Salt and pepper, to taste cups honey cloves of garlic, minced shallots, minced tsp allspice bunch of Italian parsley cup extra virgin olive oil Sunflower seeds, shelled

Preheat oven to 275F. Rub two racks of pork ribs with aji panca (a Peruvian smoked pepper paste) and salt and pepper. Place in a bake-safe pan and cover with aluminum. Bake for 4 hours.

Save drippings from ribs after finished.

For honey sauce: In a bake safe container add drippings from ribs, honey, allspice, two cloves of minced garlic and one shallot, minced.

Pour the sauce over the ribs and place this into a smoker, uncovered, for two to three hours. Cook until sauce has a syrup consistency.

Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche

We make ceviche year-round and it is always fish, which is traditional in Peru.

2 stalks celery 6 medium limes 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic Salt and pepper, to taste 3 pounds of yellow fin tuna Garnish: red onion, cilantro leaves and crispy plantain chips For marinade: Place celery, lime juice, ginger and peeled garlic into a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut the fish with a very sharp knife into small chunks. Mix fish and marinade together and season again with salt and pepper.

Allow to sit in the refrigerator for several hours. Garnish with thinly sliced red onions, cilantro leaves and crispy plantain chips.

For gremolata: Chop sunflower seeds and parsley. Add minced shallot and garlic and olive oil. Stir and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Slice and serve ribs with gremolata as garnish.

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Love, Italian Style The Madcap Cottage gents have a thing for collecting Italian produce. / story and photography by Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke

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ohn Loeke and I are mad for Italian produce.

Simply potty. And we don’t mean radicchio from Publix or arugula from Harris Teeter,

but rather Italian fruit and veggie crafted of beautifully hued and detailed ceramics.

“Er,” you may ask, “like a bunch of Sardinian grapes, but ceramic?”

Well, yes.

Step inside our High Point home, the House of Bedlam, and you will find dozens of pieces of Italian produce upon coffee tables, sitting atop bookshelves and taking center stage on a console in the dining room; a whole menagerie of crafted vegetables-- from leeks and asparagus to celeriac and melon-- perched upon the buffet in the kitchen like a farmer’s stall suddenly come to life… but in china. There’s broccoli on the mantel, and a cabbage in the loo.

Notes John, “We love the whimsy and fun. The vegetables are amazingly crafted and yet sort of weird. And each piece has a great back story.”

The aforementioned kitchen cornucopia hails from the shop of a little lady in Venice just around the corner from the La Fenice Opera House. The gracious, beautifully dressed Venetian matron speaks not a word of English but remembers us on our past tri-annual visits. “Ragazzi, ragazzi,” she trills. “Benvenuti, bentornati!”

La signora always offers us a glass of Prosecco and slips a few ceramic onions or maybe a hank of celery into the box that we mail home overflowing with our stash.

John and I love the lusty, earthy ceramic veggies found in the Italian south just as much as the more refined, cosseted creations that hail from the north.

We have miniature Sicilian ceramic lemons sitting on a skirted table in the sunroom as well as bowls full of pomegranates and oranges plucked

from that island’s ceramics center, the charming village of Caltagirone. By the by, Caltagirone has been renowned for its pottery since well before the Middle Ages due to the perfect combination of superlative clays and the region’s abundant firewood. The town is most famous for its Moorish head vases, a nod to Sicily’s 200 years under Arabic rule.

“Do you have any radishes?” we asked a Caltagirone shop owner on our last Sicilian romp, and she returned from behind a curtain hands overflowing with an assortment. We bought a dozen.

Back stateside, John and I often find this type of Italian ceramics at antiques malls and consignment shops, and not going for a lot of money. We recently unearthed a glorious, overglazed cantaloupe at The Rock House Antiques and trundled the little lady home.

Nota bene: watch for “Made in Italy” to be written on the plump backsides of these ceramics.

But John says, “Even if it isn’t stamped Made in Italy, so what? If you like the carrot, bring that stick on home. This isn’t about ‘importance’ or ‘history,’ it’s really about capturing a certain playfulness and joy that only a shocking green ceramic artichoke can deliver.”

My mother, however, doesn’t understand the attraction. “Dear sweet Jesus,” Mom is known to mutter when she visits.

She is a devoted minimalist. “Who dusts these damn things,” she questions, picking up a persimmon and ogling a kumquat. Happily, our crackerjack housekeeper is a master of the damp cloth.

Regardless, we're ready for a return visit to Italy and la dolce vita, once the world returns to normal. We crave some tangerines and maybe a ripe tomato.

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The ease of opening and closing feels season-worthy, a bonus when it comes to tossing a bottle of white in a cooler or simply keeping fruit flies at bay.

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Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, $22

Don’t let the price fool you; this is better than many chardonnays at twice the price.

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’m ready to get out and I bet you are, too. As many of us emerge from this past year, I envision a summer filled with impromptu gettogethers of good friends, tasty food and easy to drink wine.

Summer in the South can be hot, humid and generally sticky, which makes it important to bring or serve a suitable wine. Some lighter reds can work, but crisp, refreshing whites are often the best option. The good news: many of these wines can be found almost anywhere at prices that are so affordable you won’t feel guilty pouring with abandon.

We’ve got you covered with five great-value whites that are widely available, from local wine shops to your favorite grocery store. They are sure to hit the spot at your next summer gathering.

A few years ago, I met Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat’s owner and winemaker, and had the opportunity to talk with him over a lunch he personally prepared for his employees and guests. Clendenen, who recently died, was perhaps best known for his pinot noir but he also produced incredible chardonnay, clearly influenced by his years working in France. Au Bon Climat focuses on creativity, credibility and consistent quality, rather than appealing to critics. The entry-level chardonnay presents a light, golden-green color, a nose of subtle oak and refined flavors of lemon-lime and vanilla.

Pair it with fish, poultry or light appetizers.

Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, $17 Acrobat Pinot Gris, $12

Pinot gris may not be top of mind when buying wine, but maybe it should be.

It’s one of the most food-friendly wines you can find, it’s affordable and most people like it when they try it. In Italy, the grape is known as pinot grigio, and the wine is much lighter.

The Acrobat hails from Oregon and has fresh, bright, crisp flavors of honey, pear, apple and lime. The wine’s medium body, touch of sweetness and crisp acidity is perfect on its own, but complements spicy appetizers, seafood and grilled meats and vegetables exceptionally well. At this price, you can keep a bottle or two on hand.

Subtle enough to pair with many foods, but bold enough to stand up to strong flavors.

Chances are you are familiar with Kim Crawford. His wines, launched in the mid1990s in New Zealand, quickly became wellknown. Crawford sold his namesake winery and now, with his wife, Erica, owns Loveblock Vintners. Rather than simply produce another big, aromatic sauvignon blanc, he opted to produce wine with a more elegant style.

Here, you’ll find aromas of apple and peach, a long mouthfeel, hints of stone and soil, and a moderately heavy body. What you won’t find is an overly grassy quality.

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier, $15 Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling, $12

A great opportunity for people unfamiliar with German wines.

Loosen Bros. makes a variety of wines at different price points. The Dr. L rieslings are the winery’s value-focused bottlings. They are low in alcohol and available in regular, dry and sparkling. The “regular” version I tasted is a bright, fruit-forward wine, with flavors of stone fruit, peach, cantaloupe and honeydew.

Although this wine is billed as medium-dry, I found it to be sweet, but I think it would pair splendidly with salmon or lobster.

Share this highly versatile, easy-to-drink wine with your friends.

This wine started life as an experimental blend back in 1995, and eventually became one of the most popular wines in the Pine Ridge portfolio. The winery is based in Napa, but it sources the chenin blanc for this wine from the Clarksburg appellation near Sacramento and the viognier from the Lodi region. An aromatic nose of honey, lemon and lime is followed by a modestly sweet, crisp and fresh wine with flavors of pineapple, apricot, lemongrass and stone fruit. Sweet-tart fruits and melon round out the finish. Pair it with appetizers, salads, seafood and slightly spicy dishes.

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Coriander Season When cilantro goes to seed in the garden, coriander is its parting gift. / by Jonathan Ammons / photography by Eli Warren

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oriandrum sativum is one of the few herbs that also produces a spice. In most of the world, coriander refers to the seeds, the stems or the leaves of the plant. But, here in the states, we’ve adapted the Spanish term cilantro for the leaves and only call the seeds by their European name, coriander.

In a way, the nominal distinction makes sense. Coriander leaves and stems are an herb, and taste noticeably different than the dried seeds, which function as a spice. The leaves are bright and citrusy in flavor with a pungent aroma whereas the seeds have a deeper, bittersweet flavor, with notes of pepper and a floral nose.

One of the oldest common pantry spices, found in cave dwellings dating back to 5000 BC, you can find coriander in recipes from around the world. From Chinese to African cuisines, from curries to French desserts, the dried seeds are a secret weapon in accentuating subtle flavors in marinades, sautés and syrups.

Rather than buying dried coriander seeds from the store, try harvesting them from your own garden. Two or three weeks after the cilantro has flowered, you should see green seeds begin to form and then turn a nutty brown. Cut the stalks at the base, string them together and hang them in a cool, dry place above an opened paper bag, allowing the seeds to collect as they dry and fall on their own. Do not worry about preserving the dried leaves of the plant, as they lose their flavor once they flower.

When cooking with dried coriander, it is best to toast the seeds as pods in a dry frying pan before crushing them thoroughly in a mortar and pestle or running them through a spice grinder until they make a fine powder. I recommend storing the seeds whole, in an airtight container, toasting and grinding with each use. This allows you to store them for a longer period of time, maintaining the rich flavor.

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Grilled Chicken with Coriander Marinade 4 chicken breasts, bone-in/ skin-on 2 cups whole fat Greek yogurt 1 tsp coriander, toasted and crushed 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cardamom, ground 8-10 garlic cloves, whole 1 tsp paprika Juice from 1 lemon ½ tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Method: In a large plastic bag, combine your chicken, yogurt, and spices. Seal and mix well so that every part of the chicken is covered. Allow it to sit overnight in the fridge and marinate.

On the day you intend to cook, bring your grill up to a steady 400 degrees. Remove the chicken from the bag, making sure not to scrape off any of that lovely marinade.

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

When you go to lay the chicken on the grill, take care not to place it directly over the coals. You’ll want it to cook over indirect heat for the first 15-20 minutes. Flip and keep over indirect heat for another 10-15 minutes, keeping an eye on the poultry thermometer.

Once the chicken reaches 140 degrees, move to direct heat to char, and remove once it reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees.

Cover and allow it to rest for several minutes before serving, this allows it to finish cooking without drying out the meat. Serve with rice and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Harissa makes an excellent sauce accompaniment.

For the Pakoras: Mix flour, spices, baking soda and the first cup and a half of water. Stir together to form the batter, being careful not to make the batter too firm, but also not to drippy. It may take some time adding flour and water until you find the right balance.

Add spinach, onions and chilis to the batter and mix until thoroughly coated.

Vegetable Pakoras (fritters) with Raita For the Pakoras: 2 onions sliced 2 cups spinach sliced 2 cups chickpea flour 1 green chili pepper sliced 1 ½ cups water ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp toasted and ground coriander 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda For the Raita: 1 cup whole fat Greek yogurt 1 cup shredded cucumber 1 Tbsp chopped mint leaves 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp toasted and ground coriander 1/8 Tbsp black pepper

In a suitable pan for frying, bring oil up to temperature (350 degrees).

When the oil starts to bubble, add the battered pakora ingredients in small clusters. Tip: if you do not have a thermometer to meter the temperature, try adding a single popcorn kernel. When the kernel pops, you know that your oil is at a proper frying temperature.

Fry for 3-7 minutes, depending on the size of the pakora, flipping halfway through. They should be golden brown when finished. Use a slotted spoon to remove from oil.

Allow each cluster to dry on a paper towel or drying rack until they become crispy. Serve immediately with Raita.

For the Raita: Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in a bowl and serve.

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Booster Seat It may be time to invest in an electric bike. / by Jonathan Ammons / photography by Chelsey Ashford

emember back to when you were a kid, before you’d ever climbed behind the wheel of a car, it was your bike that gave you that sense of endless freedom; when you and your friends, could ride all day and never seem to tire. What if you could do that again?

Well, that is almost what it feels like astride an electric bike. Battery power kicks in while you ride, whether that be from the pedal assist that makes it easier to hoof your way down the trail, or via a throttle that can silently propel you up to 20mph. An e-bike takes the fun and convenience of biking -whether for pleasure or your daily commute -- and makes it accessible to just about anyone.

Feeling that arthritis in the knees?

Let that throttle carry you up the hill.

Not in the best shape? That pedal assist makes it easy to turn a short ride into a day trip. Or even if you just want to cut out the car and use your bike for your regular commute, an e-bike will get you there without the sweat of a regular bike.

On a weekend trip to Travelers Rest, a friend and I stayed at Creek Walk Tiny Home Community, where they have a selection of eight different models of Bintelli e-bikes for residents and renters to ride. On a particularly sunny morning, we set out to ride the nearly 20-mile length of the Swamp Rabbit trail into Greenville and back, a trial that might be a bit daunting on standard bikes for moderate riders like us. But the ease of the pedal assist and a long battery life turned the trek into a breezy cruise.

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“Pretty much anybody and everybody likes e-bikes, but a lot of times it is for different reasons,” says Justin Draplin, who owns Creek Walk. “Some of the seniors and empty nesters like that it makes biking easier. It’s something that they don’t want to give up yet, but the pedaling can be more difficult and that battery power helps with the pedaling. But then the younger crowd likes it as well, it’s very cool and trendy and you don’t have to break a sweat to go on a nice little bike ride.”

While selecting an e-bike may feel intimidating with the different classes, a million brands and varying price tags, two key elements to pay attention to are the types of motors and the class of bike.

Rear hub motors, usually mounted on the center of the rear wheel, are often cheaper and work great for any commuter looking to ride on long, mostly flat terrain.

Mid-drive bikes, where the motor is mounted in the middle of the bike near the pedals, are typically more lightweight and allow for higher torque making them better equipped to handle more than just a paved surface.

The US recognizes three classes of e-bike: Class 1 features pedal assist only, Class 2 has pedal assist with a throttle up to 20 mph, and Class 3 is pedal assist only but with a maximum speed of 28 mph.

There are also different types of pedal assist, driven by their sensors (and some higher-end bikes employ both).

Torque sensors, usually found on more affordable bikes, decide how much power to provide based on how hard you pedal.

Cadence sensors assist based on how fast you pedal.

In a teeming sea of electric bike brands, many of which are startups that are often here today and gone tomorrow, I recommend scoping out some tried and true brands like Specialized, Propella, Trek and the extremely popular Rad Power. But the best bet is to rely on your local bike shop, since they likely sell brands that they have experience riding, maintaining and repairing.

Prices have come down for e-bikes from even a few years ago, with entry points as low as $600, but for a well-equipped one with decent battery life, you’ll see $1000-2200 price tags. Of course, there are powered mountain bikes too which are pricier and ridiculously cool to watch on approved trails.

Charged Up and Ready to Roll How long your battery will last is determined by what’s called its “charge cycles.” Roughly it means how many full charges an e-bike battery can handle before its oomph begins to moderate.

Lithium and Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries can run 1000 charge cycles or more.

Nickel batteries cut that number by half.

And, like almost any worthwhile toy, keeping your electric bike clean, charged and in dry sheltered storage will extend its life twofold. Manufacturers recommend only using the brand charger, which has been sized for the model, and allowing for the battery to cool before plugging it back in.

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Terraced Achievement The Home Builders Association of Greenville honors industry accomplishments with annual Bridge Awards. / by Lynn Greenlaw / photography by Firewater Photography

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he Home Builders Association of Greenville was founded 51 years ago. At that point in time, textile manufacturing was the dominant industry, the typical house averaged 1200 square feet and the population of Greenville and the surrounding area was much smaller than today. The goal of the group was to work together and cooperate in promoting the industry, new homes, home remodeling, repairs and improvements and other areas of interest to the home building industry. The association began with a few dedicated members and has grown substantially in its membership.

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Every April, the group holds an awards ceremony to celebrate several categories of excellence.

This year the event took place on April 15 and included a plethora of awards. With the list of winners quite large, we have focused on one category, Special Feature, for which J. Dabney Peeples Design, The Collins Group and The Heirloom Companies were honored for their masterful work on an outdoor dining pavilion.

The pavilion is a dreamy setting for an outdoor summer dinner. Congratulations to this group of professionals for their work and to all of the other Greenville firms that received awards at this year’s ceremony.

To view a list of all of the HBA of Greenville award winners, go to hbaofgreenville.com and look for the “Events” tab for the Bridge Awards listings.

Tessa Pinner of The Collins Group provided us with the details of how this project progressed:

When the new owners of a mature garden, designed several years ago by the J. Dabney Peeples design team, reached out with the question of how to make their existing terrace into a sanctuary for outdoor dining, a new chapter in the evolution of the garden officially began.

The terrace faces west into the setting sun, making a

comfortable dinner setup impossible before late evening in the summertime. Charged with devising a solution, the team first considered the option of a covered porch addition, but soon discarded that idea because it would not sit well with the architecture of the house, a beautiful three-story brick structure with all the charm of a Charleston row home. The situation called for a creative, unusual solution and thus, the possibility of a custom dining pavilion was born.

It would tick every box, dovetailing with the design of the garden by centering on the axis of the existing fountain and complementing the house not unlike a piece of sophisticated jewelry. Design inspiration ranged from the delicate lines and metalwork of the New Orleans French Quarter to the enduring tradition of outdoor living in The Hamptons. The pavilion's swooping lines contrast with the straight lines of the house, lightening the structure so that it almost seems to dance.

The copper roof will weather on the outside to a darker patina in years to come, recalling historic European churches, while the inside will remain shiny to reflect every candlelit dinner laid out beneath its canopy.

Collaborating with The Heirloom Companies team to bring the pavilion from design to fabrication and then installation, overseen by The Collins Group, was a seamless and inspiring process.

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Summer Edibles Flowering herbs add wow to vegetable gardens.

Flowering herbs may be the missing piece to achieve raised beds that are lush and tapestried.

They add in-between dimension and, when allowed to go to flower, attract pollinators galore.

Unlike planned landscapes that often stay within a flower and leaf color palette, an edible garden can pop with varied, unexpected color.

Our picks range the spectrum with red, orange, purple and white brashly represented. Given the correct conditions, flowering herbs are easy to grow and mature rapidly because of their densely phytonutrient nature.

The first two, chamomile and bee balm, make stellar tea, sipped hot or poured over ice. And chive and nasturtium, both the blossoms and stemmed leaves, are a sure-fire way to elevate the typical summer salad to a restaurant-quality plate.

Don’t forget about garden-inspired cocktails; these herbs are glass-worthy, from adding chive to a Bloody Mary at brunchtime to a dose of chamomile simple syrup in sangria for happy hour.

Greek for “earth apple,” chamomile is part of the daisy family. Steep the fresh yellow and white blooms for two minutes and enjoy an apple-scented sip.

Plant in part-shade for more abundant flower production.

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Named for a Spanish botanist, bee balm is part of the mint family.

One of the best magnets for birds and bees, deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooms.

Plant in a moist spot or water frequently.

Roman for “dagger,” chive is part of the allium family along with its cousins, onion and garlic. Plant bulbs closely to sprout in bunches, especially around veggies prone to aphids to repel the little buggers.

Latin for “nose twisted,” nasturtium is part of the cabbage family. Its peppery leaves are high in lutein and every part, including its delicate flowers, are edible. Plant in hot sun where it can creep and drape.

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