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Can You See Yourself Quarantining Here?

Americans tend to deal with crisis through humor. This doesn’t mean we aren’t taking the crisis seriously; it’s just how we cope. The current COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in its impact on social and economic life throughout the world, and in the U. S. it has had immediate and drastic, but hopefully not long-lasting, impact on all aspects of the economy and social life.

One of the most impacted, of course, is the real estate market, as corporate transfers have dropped off and folks are reluctant to make the commitment of a new purchase and move until the coronavirus situation improves. One recent joke has a real estate agent showing a prospective buyer a house and asking, “Now, can you see yourself quarantining here?” The humor hits home in one regard: we have all been spending a lot more time in our homes than usual. With the children home from school, and both parents working from home, it may be that your house has become a lot smaller than you remember it.

Here in South Carolina the distancing restrictions are being slowly lifted, due to positive data on ‘flattening the curve’ with the coronavirus. This is encouraging, and even though the recovery probably won’t be as quick as we would all like, there is good reason to think it will be strong. Things were running quite well before all of this hit, and we can certainly hope that we will resume that upward course before too long. That means going back to school and back to the office, but it may also mean addressing some of the deficiencies in your home that became apparent during the ‘stay at home or work’ era. Perhaps a place for the children to do their schoolwork other than the kitchen table. Or maybe a home office…with soundproof walls. An upgrade to the master bathroom – with a deep soaking tub – may be in order to help deal with times of intense stress such as we are currently experiencing. A screened porch is an excellent way to safely enjoy the out-of-doors during stay-at-home.

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Folks are already queuing up to improve their living spaces in the near future and we are confident that things are going to improve soon. Give us a call today and let’s start the conversation about all the improvement ideas you have had while self-isolating! We all hope that this event never comes around again, but if it does, AJH Renovations, LLC can help you be more prepared.

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threshold The value above which something is true, Threshold is a time to stock the house with the zenith of summer: cut flowers, local produce and fresh print galore. The correct implements are the key to hobby mastery, organization wizardry and a zen-worthy garden, at the ready with a bit of planning and know-how.

36 30 23. STYLE SPOTTER Yard Implements 26. PERISCOPE Walled Garden 30. ASKED & ANSWERED Cut Flowers 35. HOUSEHOLD Garage Storage 36. IMPRINT Teresa Roche Fabrication 41.

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ON OUR COVER: Our lemons ladies were shot en masse by photographer and food stylist Forrest Clonts.

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"EVERY SUMMER HAS IT'S OWN STORY." —Puji Eka Lestari

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French Provincial The palette of Giverny inspired an Old World home built from the ground up.

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CONTENTS Inspired Living

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To some, a collection is a root interface or a group of objects.

To us, it's a swath for inspiration, a place to inspire, adorning the home with old and new. From what's in the pantry to art in abstract, our gatherings include what is worth finding a place for, under roof and in its shade.

104 99. SIP Lemonade 104. DETOURS Fried Chicken Tour 110. WHAT TO DRINK NOW Picnic Wine 114. PANTRY Historic Peach Trail 117. CHRONICLE Inherited Style 120. TREASURE Paperweights 122. COMPOSITION Christopher Rico 128. FINI Summer Bookshelf

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“Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the treehouse; summer was everything good to eat; It was a thousand colors in a parched landscape.”

— Harper Lee

summer? After what we have been through so far this year, I would guess that we are all more than ready to make some seriously pleasant new memories. By the time you are reading this, I hope you have already added many of them to your list.

Summer is a time of brilliant color and the need to be outdoors soaking in what is best about the season.

We have filled the pages of our summer issue with as much as we could assemble that might help to add to a pleasurable experience!

The two featured homes are brimming with color, art, fabrics and treasures to inspire additions to your own decor. One has a distinctly French flair and the other a vibrant cottage feel. Much thanks to the homeowners for sharing them with us. And, there is sure to be pool envy after you’ve seen what is on display in our outdoor living feature. You’ll be tempted to dive into the pages.

Looking for some easy to accomplish road trips that will lead not only to interesting sites but also yummy bring-home items too? Check out our Detours and Pantry articles for jump-in-the-car destination ideas.

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Try not to drool while reading On The Table which provides recipes for a fresh trout dinner. If you’re frustrated with having to look for a corkscrew to open wine, turn to a screw cap bottle to end the frustration.

Our wine expert, Pete Martin, gives some perfect examples of what to select this summer in What to Drink Now. You’ll be inspired by our Charleston-style garden in Periscope and find items to enhance your own garden in Style Spotter. Overall, we think you’ll be delighted with our take on summer goodness. Read on and enjoy!

A special thanks goes out to rising seventh grader Palmer Freeman for finding and submitting the quote at the top of the page. You’re on route to a successful literary career, Palmer.

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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Our homes have been drafted into service, suddenly home base for careers, new hobbies, long forgotten projects and oh so many meals. How the things we own function feels more relevant than ever and the desire to refresh our spaces from garden to garage, bookshelf to dinner table is at the forefront.

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Style Spotter

Mother Nature's Child The garden is a place for quality implements.

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are blazing a trail for beautifully made gardening accoutrements.

From plant markers to hand rakes, let's use what the pros use.

Top manufacturers also offer equipment made specifically for the home gardener, allowing your time in the yard to be more enjoyable than ever before.

Terrain has taken a lead in sourcing a multitude of quality items for sale in the US market but many can be purchased directly from the maker, with a bit of digging around on the web. The trend is old world craftsmanship married with the value that functionality brings in tow; agrarian has never looked quite so luxe.

Our picks will stand the test of time and look good sitting out and about. Classic style never ages and a beautiful yard is the face of your homestead.

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1. OAK LEAF GARDEN GLOVES Velcro straps are the star of these durable leather and cotton print gloves. Offered in two smart sizes.

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2. PLANT MARKERS Handmade in Great Britain and markable with a pen, these markers are a tradition in English gardens.

TO BUY: Set of 10, $18, alitags.com 3. OAK TRAVEL NAIL BRUSH Tampico fibers make this double-sided nail brush produced by Iris Hantverk in Sweden an ideal implement for cleaning up after a day in the garden.

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5. TIGER BLOOM Described as a viscous bloomer, this phosphorus based fertilizer is a favorite for flower production. It’s low ph helps keep it shelf stable for longer than most.

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6. GARDEN SEAT The poly-canvas seat built with a sturdy steel frame makes a handy yard companion. Use the five provided hand tools, including a handy cultivator, or employ their slots for your own favorites. TO BUY: $76 food52.com

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7. NIWAKI MINI SNIPS Handmade in Japan from carbon steel and a durable spring, these snips are not only professional-grade but ideal for light pruning. TO BUY: $78, shopterrain.com 8. SNEEBOER HAND GARDEN RAKE

Finished with an ash handle, the Sneeboer five-tine hand rake is an ideal tool for use between plants. Hand-forged from stainless steel, it carries a lifetime guarantee. TO BUY: $59, sneeboerusa.com

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10. LANDSCAPER’S SHOVEL American-made from high grade alloy steel, this landscapers shovel is strong and fights corrosion. The footpad is extra useful and the 12” blade is pretty ideal.

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Periscope

Behind the Garden Gate Maturation brings a stunning garden study to life. / by Brendan Blowers / photography by Inspiro 8 Studios

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Periscope

(above) Not afraid of bold color, hot pink was chosen by the homeowners to add a pop of color to all of the green lushness of the garden. (above right) A piece of the side garden near the front of the home features a sundial among white flowers and perfectly manicured shrubs. (right) Pucci, the Maltese, greets visitors from behind the charming ornamental garden gate that is surrounded by creeping fig. (far right) Brick, concrete patterning, bluestone, and a double-chimneyed fireplace were utilized to perfection for the large patio area.

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THE PURPOSE OF A GARDEN, according to the Roman lawyer Pliny the Younger, was for seclusion, serenity, and relaxation. The mature garden of Sonia Col and Linda Derector checks all of the boxes or should we say boxwoods.

“When we visited the property and walked around and saw what it provided, the garden stood out as one of the principal features of this property,” says Col. “It just spoke to us.”

Dabney Peeples installed the garden and courtyard at the commission of the home’s previous owners who said they wanted a garden that held its own with the house. Consisting of a Mediterraneanstyle pool, Italianate fountain, an outdoor fireplace and a large terrace, all surrounded by layers of old growth and pruned shrubbery, the garden succeeds in being what Peeples calls an “amalgam of a “Charleston style” garden and a sloping lot. Because of the grade of the property in the back, a series of retaining walls were constructed that provide proper drainage and create distinct spaces that flow together following a laid pattern of red brick.

Tumbled bluestone forms risers and treads which, along with the fountain, serve as a lavish focal point.

Peeple’s acquisition of the fountain in Kent, England was a happy coincidence, “I was driving along this very windy road on my way to visit Great Dixter when I saw the small manufacturer of the fountain. I introduced myself and they showed me the actual fountain in the assembly process.”

Col and Derector, who have been the stewards of the garden since purchasing the home seven years ago, appreciate the attention to detail. “It was done with a lot of flair,” says Col noting imported stones chiseled by hand and the retaining wall with its decorative bump out. “It was overwhelming actually.

I had not seen a home with such a gorgeous garden before that had been built out in such a proper and serious manner,” she says.

The lush green plants and perennials ensure the garden’s beauty year round, but it really comes alive in summer when tall trees cast moving shade and shadow over the property, while the courtyard by the kitchen warms to inviting temperatures for one of Col and Derector’s dogs “Pucci” to take his afternoon nap. Their other dog, an athletic poodle named “Gigli” loves chasing squirrels underneath the creeping fig on the side yard.

The garden has played host to fundraisers and backyard barbecues over the years, but daily use is more relaxed with congregations by the pool while the dogs let themselves in and out. Life slows down out here, cocooned and sound-buffered from nearby Pelham Road by sturdy boxwoods, hardy evergreens and accents of palm, maple and soft blankets of ivy.

Col and Derector’s first step in making the garden their own was replacing the old patio cushions with vibrant hot pink ones that reflect the couple’s bright personalities. “We made it a conscious design choice,” Col says.

The cushions provide just the right amount of “pop” to go with the lush degrees of green.

Col and Derector have kept the garden in peak health by replacing dwindling holly bushes with fresh boxwoods and removing overgrown magnolias in the front that were not aging well. And they’ve added a Southern garden staple: rows of blue and lavender hydrangeas.

Future plans include moving the driveway to the side lot and adding another Charleston classic, a wandering garden, off the front porch. For now, they have everything they ever dreamed of having in an outdoor space.

See the high design interiors of this Charleston-style home on our website athomeupstate.com featured in our Fall 2019 issue.

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Flower Fever Sarah DuBose of Sassafrass Flowers is a farmer and a flower grower.

She’s a familiar figure at The Saturday Market offering farm-grown bouquets as part of their family’s produce stand for Reedy River Farms.

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The Spirit of Now. The ‘Someday Soon’ that we have been dreaming of is now on the horizon. And for that we are grateful. This time away has allowed us to not only reflect and imagine, but has also helped remind us of the precious role travel plays in our lives.

The sun is now rising on a new day of travel. A time sure to be filled with adventure and celebration, laughter and reconnection, and most importantly the chance to once again be in a place that allows life’s special moments to simply happen. This is our optimistic ‘Spirit of Now’ and we believe this time has come.

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Asked & Answered

Q. What garden flowers make the best summer bouquets?

A. Summer is for those heat-loving, sun-soaking

flowers: think Zinnias, Cosmos, elosia and Sunflowers. I love growing what some may call “McDonalds” flowers… bright red/orange/yellow/ harsh pinks/purple because they make people happy! You can’t walk by our booth without turning on a heel for a bouquet of pure sunshine.

Q. What is the most common question you’re asked about growing flowers?

A. I get asked all sorts of growing questions and

have wonderful chats, often about how we get our flowers tall and upright and lots of tales of flower failure. The answer is nearly always soil. We are famous here for our red clay, so you must replenish with compost! Most flowers want breathable, loose soil and red clay suffocates the roots. I find myself plugging local companies like Atlas Organics who provide amazing compost.

Q. How do I get cut flowers to last?

A. Don’t cut flowers in the heat of day, they will wilt in an instant. When you do cut them, place them in water immediately. Before arranging, let them cool in an air-conditioned room to let them recuperate before handling them for an arrangement.

Q. What watering mistakes do we make?

A. When plants are babies they need a lot of

water, but as they mature ease up on the watering.

I’m surprised at how resilient flowers are. Flowers do not like overhead water; they wilt, weakening the flowering buds. As baby plants, overhead water is okay and even preferred, but once blooms begin to show plants want to soak up water through their roots.

Q. What’s one tip for the home gardener to grow flowers for bouquets?

A. Many folks don’t realize that many beautiful

flowers need netting to remain standing straight up, like Zinnias and Snapdragons. They can get top heavy and topple sideways. The wind can even cause crooked stems.

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Q. Should we plant flowers we plan to cut for arrangements in our landscape or in their own space?

A. A flower cutting garden is different than a

landscaped bed. I suggest placing all perennials, like Echinacea and Black-Eyed Susan right into your landscape, as well as spring bulbs, which must be planted in the fall and overwintered. A flower cutting garden is for hardy and tender annuals where you can control the soil composition often and easily and adjust watering levels as flowering plants mature.

Q. What flowers can I put around my vegetables in raised boxes?

A. Start with edible flowers: Calendula, Yarrow,

Borage, Nasturtium and herbs like Basil can be amazing flower filler for a bouquet. Don’t forget the sweet ole’ Marigold with its bright, happy flowers and a pest resister. A perennial bed could include rosemary and lavender too.

Q. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned farming flowers?

A. Timing! Always be five months ahead. I had

to learn the hard way to think about spring blooms in the fall; you need to order seeds for next spring in the late summer and plant them in late fall for blooms next spring. Always think ahead.

I recommend creating a calendar with reminders.

And, don’t forget about the flowers that are “one and done” like Stock, Tulips, Bupleurum. Plan for something beside them that will fill in and fluff when they’re gone.

Q. What flowers should we be thinking about for next season?

A. Dahlias and Chrysanthemums for sure. I planted 100 Dahlias my first year and when I dug them up in December, I had doubled my crop. They are amazing dividers and create more tubers. Simply pull them up, wash and divide them. Plant them again the next year in late spring or very early summer and voila, perfection for fall.

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Toy Box Your garage can be a sanctuary of utility. / by Hali Wyatt

• Maximize wall space.

• Slat-wall panel systems are

A combination of shelves, hanging racks and pegboards work best to organize the many items a garage can hold.

perfect for a combination of hanging baskets, hooks and hangers and come in finishes from painted to stained wood.

• Bikes are best hung by

• Label every closed

using J Hooks. You can hang several side by side to keep everything tight and together.

container. This will save you the trouble of searching for items later.

• Golf equipment, camping backpacks and soccer bags should be stored using a Monkey Bar system. This will keep everything off of the ground and clearly visible for easy access.

to gas, oil, and other liquids that might spill onto a floor. They come in an assortment of colors to match your surroundings and can obscure cracked concrete.

• Free standing toolboxes

• Polished floors are great

can be used to store and organize tools.

for garages, as well. Their high shine is easy to clean, plus you can still see the concrete underneath offering an appropriately industrial look.

• Keep like items in categories: tools big or small should stay together, beach gear of all sizes and shapes grouped, camping equipment in its own place, automotive supplies need to be shelved. Think about what you use often and what you access sparingly.

• Epoxy floors are resilient

• Keep 36 inches between parked cars so that passengers can comfortably exit and reenter without bumping.

• Add lockable storage cabinets for storing anything that you might not want little hands to get to, such as lawn chemicals and gas for the mower.

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• Consolidate items. Tiered, vertical shelving gives you more storage space and keeps your floor clear of trip hazards.

• Large tools, like shovels NOTORIOUS FOR storing tools, bikes, mowers and everything else that just doesn’t seem to have a place inside, clutter can easily overrun what you think should look like an organized toy box.

Functionality is key when it comes to a garage redesign, big or small.

and rakes, should be hung head up, tines in.

• Utilize overhead space for flat items you don’t use every day, such as tall ladders, sleds, boogie boards and boxed annual decor.

Beverage Center Full size refrigerators are not the most cost-effective option for a garage; many will not continue to work in the winter months if a garage is unheated and are an energy drain during the hot summer. Consider an underthe-counter beverage fridge with an outdoor rating instead.

Its insulated housing makes it an ideal fit. Kegerators are cute in a well-designed garage, but they need to abut an inside wall of an attached garage or be housed in a specially designed insulated cabinet to weather the climate of an outbuilding.

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Textile Town The printed pattern of Teresa Roche come to life in fabric and wallpaper.

by Stephanie Burnette / photography by Eli Warren

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he fabrications of Teresa Roche are rooted in the culture of South Carolina’s mill villages. Her parents were employed by the Piedmont Number One Cotton Mill in the 1950s and ‘60s, part of the JP Stevens Corporation; her father played in the storied Textile Baseball League and few memories occurred outside the shadow of the cotton mill. The plants began closing when Roche was a late teen and an era of Greenville as the epicenter of the textile world ended.

As an artist, Teresa Roche is widely collected for depicting a sun-drenched south, linens blowing on backyard lines and kite-shaped abstracts built in mixed media; works that pair naturally with interiors yet display the type of depth collectors of southern imagery seek out. But it was the workrooms of textile mills

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that she called upon to create a line of fabrication, tapping into a rooted love for the mundane.

“That’s the character I value,” Roche says. “Whatever it was new, it’s since been torn down. It’s become all those things together and I wanted to shed a modern, contemporary light on it.”

Abandoning software intended to maintain a 12inch repeating print, Roche began painting her fabric designs. Using a mylar bag, she painted its surface and then scratched away the quick-drying acrylic paint with a nail.

“That’s when I got the marks I needed for a fabric print.

I was using the nail like a piece of charcoal,” she says. “The minute I started thinking about it as a design, it stops working. It was about putting impulse on paper.”

(Above) Teresa Roche's personal home office redesign, featuring Bobos are Blooming in Meadow and Watery in Gray Reverse, paired with a painting from her "Seedlings" collection.

Her friend, designer Kelly Ford helped her style it.

(Left) The Watery and Twombly patterns were designed to blend effortlessly with each other and when added to existing interiors.

Shown here with Roche's "Earth Day" collection of original fine art, released this past April.

She took the painted and scratched bag to a graphic designer and he said, “What am I doing with that?”

Today, it’s the Twombly pattern, offered in seven colorways and the leading lady of Roche’s first collection. Its repeat is large, 24 x 30.25” and suggests abstracted florals “as if they are in the blooming stage or have already bloomed.” Produced on 100% linen and printed in the Carolinas, it's a shapeshifter on pillows, upholstery, drapes and wallpaper.

Her second collection added a free-handed stripe called Watery and the newest series Bobos are Blooming offers garden print, most notably in vibrant corals but also in a host of neutrals that feels fresh and genderless when added to interiors.

This summer Roche launches an Artisan Mural Collection, a large-scale wallpaper run of the existing patterns Spoonful of Sugar, Folly Porch Pots and In the Garden with Say. A hotel project had requested a wallpaper image to fill a single wall and Roche felt there was a market for this type of impact in a residential application.

She says the idea of seeing it in a home one day will be “a dream realized.”

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Counting Rainbows When you’re married to a chef, dinner becomes subject du jour.

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Grilled Trout with Vegetable “Succotash,” Carolina Gold Rice, Piquillo Pepper Sauce and Grilled Lemon

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he duo of Chelsea and Philip Bollhoefer return to bring us seasonal inspiration. With a prompt of “Carolina trout” we turned them loose for a definitive summer table. Chef called on Sunburst Trout Farms for exquisite fish, raised in Carolina water.

“For me, trout is the fish of summer,” says Philip.

Rainbow Trout is a native American fish, one that thrives in aquaculture. Sunburst Farm’s water source comes from the Pisgah National Forest, land untouched by industry. The naturally acidic-leaning water flows 6,000 gallons per minute.

They flood their ponds with up to 20 feet of it per minute, about twice the industry average. Fish can reach two pounds before maturity (which takes about a year and a half or a bit more at Sunburst) creating a naturally plump filet with renowned delicate flavor.

Veg brings a myriad of color, composed of both cooked and raw components for a fresh summer bite. Chef believes summer is the season to take a step back and let the ingredients do the hard work. “I encourage everyone to not manipulate their natural flavors and textures, restraint is just as important as creativity,” he says.

Carolina Gold Rice produced by Anson Mills balances a homemade pepper base-sauce and grilled lemon adds a brightness that can only be described as restaurant-worthy.

If you’ve cultivated a vegetable garden this year, many of the ingredients may be just steps out the door. Find the balance of the rest at SC State Farmers Market locations.

Sunburst Farm trout is sold at Swamp Rabbit Grocery, Harris Teeter and online, where they’ll ship direct to you.

Modeling Summer Shooting food is an art in its own right, but Chelsea is also a notable food stylist.

She says color is one of the first things she thinks about.

“I fall in love with how 2-3 colors can enhance each other,” she says. “Using the turquoise backdrop, I immediately knew the kind of ingredients I wanted to highlight: the red peppers, the purple Johnny Jump-ups and the redbud branch,” which she learned from her husband that redbuds are edible.

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Drink wine with trout We love the idea of opening a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white for the table with the ability for diners to sip at will, so we asked Matt Tebbetts of Mission Grape Co. to pick one of each for our spread.

The wines are available at local retailers, priced between $35-45 each. “Both of these wines are incredible values for their quality,” Tebbetts says. “These are perfect wines for the food and summer; without over-powering the dish, they quenched your thirst enough to finish the bottle in less than an hour.

Watch out!”

Domaine Jean-Michel Gaunoux Bourgogne Blanc 2017 Producing some of the finest wines of Meursault in Côte de Beaune of Burgundy, this Bourgogne Blanc is from a 1/2 acre plot. It’s a white that’s crisp and refreshing from one of the finest producers without paying a fortune, the Bourgogne Blanc is a winner. Brilliant acidity, lemon zest, with green apple/peach/pear that pairs well with fish and summer vegetables.

Hazelfern Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2017 Tiny-cult producer from Oregon. This red pairs well with any veggie or fish dish as summer heats up. Don’t let the light color fool you as it packs plenty of fruit with cherry/cranberry notes and a nice scent of rose petals on the nose. The wine is also well-balanced with acidity and tannins.

Grilled Trout with Vegetable “Succotash,” Carolina Gold Rice, Piquillo Pepper Sauce and Grilled Lemon

Recipe for 4-6 people

Raw and Cooked Vegetable Succotash 4 oz Haricot Verts, 1” pieces ½ cup Shelled English Peas 1 cup Baby Tomatoes, cut in half ½ cup Zucchini, small dice ½ cup Yellow Squash, small dice 1/4 cup Shallots, thinly sliced 2 Yellow Corn Ears 1 tbsp Cooking Oil 2 Lemons 1 tbsp Olive Oil ½ tsp Salt 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme, picked 2 sprigs Fresh Dill, picked

Bring a medium size pot of salted water to a boil (water should taste salty like the ocean). Prepare a small ice bath to chill vegetables. Add haricot verts and peas and cook for 2 minutes, remove and chill in ice bath. Remove from ice bath and dry on a paper towel lined plate. Beans and peas should be bright green and retain their crunch. Heat a medium sized sauté pan over medium heat. Cut corn kernels off the cob, add oil to pan and sauté for approximately 1.5 minutes.

Remove from pan and chill. Combine all of the cooked and raw vegetables in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add salt, lemon, olive oil, herbs, and toss. Add additional salt to taste if desired. Serve immediately.

Piquillo Pepper Sauce ¼ cup Sliced Shallots 2 Garlic Cloves, minced ¼ cup Dry White Wine 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Piquillo Peppers 2 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes ½ tsp Kosher Salt

Heat a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds. Add white wine and cook until almost completely evaporated.

Add Piquillo peppers, paprika, salt and pepper flakes. Cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes. Transfer into a blender, add lemon juice and blend on high until smooth.

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Carolina Gold Rice 1 cup Anson Mills Carolina Gold Rice 1 Fresh Bay Leaf 1 tbsp Kosher Salt 4 cups Water 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Bring water, salt and bay leaf to a boil in a heavy bottomed pot. Reduce to medium heat, add rice and stir once.

Cook over medium heat uncovered for approximately 15 minutes until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain rice from water and gently fold in olive oil.

Grilled Lemon 2 Lemons, cut into quarters Grill over high heat for approx. 2 minutes on each side until slightly charred.

Grilled Trout 6 filets Sunburst Farm Trout 1 tbsp Cooking Oil 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Salt to taste Pepper to taste

Preheat grill to medium high if using gas grill, if using charcoal leave 4-6 inches of space between grill grate and hot charcoal. Trim the trout filets into uniform filets removing any belly fat or fin pieces, leaving the skin on. Season both sides of the trout filet with salt and pepper.

Evenly coat trout filets with cooking oil and sprinkle herbs on the flesh side of the filets. Grill filets for approximately 3 minutes on each side being careful not to burn the skin.

To Finish First, put piquillo pepper sauce down on base of serving dish or plates. Add Carolina Gold Rice placing the grilled trout on top of the rice. Top with the succotash and finish with generous squeeze of grilled lemon.

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9 Cobbler Lane – Cobblestone Custom built in gated Cobblestone on 0.76 acre cul-de-sac lot. This 4 bed, 5 full and 2 half bath home features screened porch, His/Her separate closets and bathrooms, true cook’s kitchen with butler’s pantry including 3 sinks, and 2 dishwashers! $924,681 Agent: Joan Herlong 864.325.2112 | Joan@JHA-SothebysRealty.com

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Amazing custom Charlestoninfluenced home nestled on Landsdown Avenue, the best-kept secret in Alta Vista. Walking distance or a short bike ride to all things Greenville, this amazing home is designed to live comfortably and entertain. A massive cooks kitchen paired with a spectacular outdoor area featuring a waterfall jacuzzi and saltwater gunite pool is an entertainer’s dream. $1,099,601 Listing Courtesy of The Furman Group

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6 Peters Creek Court – Kilgore Plantation On a cul-de-sac, this 2+ acre lot is the last lot in Kilgore Plantation. Complete with a creek, hardwoods, and pines, it offers the space you need to build your dream home while not sacrificing privacy. Lot only price $199,681. $886,681 Listing Courtesy of The Furman Group

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Historic Tudor built circa 1927 conveniently located in the Converse Heights neighborhood. Original landscape architecture showcases the oversized double lot containing 0.80 acres. $799,302

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Situated in the gated Cobblestone subdivision on a culde-sac lot this home checks all the boxes you expect in high-end homes under $800k. $799,681

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500 Taylor Road – Greenville

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Beautiful 13+ acre property with a pond Includes indoor/ outdoor in-ground gunite pool, which has been retired and covered by floor inside the huge party room enclosure.

Sub-dividable into roughly half-acre lots. $1,200,607

Restored, updated and expanded charmer circa 1905 in historic Hampton Pinckney. Walk to Downtown! First floor master, original heart pine floors, 10ft ceilings, top of the line appliances, detached drive-thru garage and 5 fireplaces! $949,601

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“We’d go back to Monet’s gardens to see it in different seasons,” —Diane McCaw

FOR TEN YEARS, Dan and Diane McCaw spent winters in Florida and summers in Toronto; twice a year they would load up their BMW 550 and make the 1,500 mile drive over the course of three to five days, stopping at cities of interest, and even though their car was “made to drive on the highway” the McCaws began looking for ways to shorten the trip. “We started looking for something a little more halfway, northern Georgia, the Carolinas,” says Dan. After hearing about Greenville, the couple decided to give it a try and liked the warmth and friendliness of the people.

The McCaws nearly bought a twenty-year old home that needed a lot of work but decided to build when they discovered a few lots that backed up to the golf course in Chanticleer. An architect that Dan knew, who had designed Greenville Drive owner Craig Brown’s house, recommended Gabriel Builders. “I phoned Gus Rubio and away we went,” Dan says.

Diane had found a photo of a traditional French Country style home in an old magazine and it became the starting inspiration for the exterior. “They had a specific style in mind already,” says Rubio, who brought in his lead residential designer, architect Richie Martin, to talk through the couple’s vision and goals for the house. “Our job is to mold their ideas, that stream of consciousness, into an executable plan that fits their budget,” Martin says.

The McCaws were floored by the initial plans Martin brought them; it was nearly exactly what they envisioned for their home.

The design called for the type of homes the McCaws had come to appreciate while traveling in Italy and France; they wanted symmetry and a color scheme pulled right from the palettes of their favorite French painters. Rubio recalls it was “a bit brighter” than the typical color scheme for a ground-up project.

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discovered the town of Giverny, located halfway between Paris and the Atlantic Ocean, and home to Claude Monet’s garden. “It was spectacular, it was lovely,” Dan says.

Diane agrees. “We’d go back to Monet’s gardens to see it in different seasons,” she says.

It was on one of these trips when the McCaws happened upon an art gallery owned by French oil painter Claude Cambour. The McCaws liked Cambour’s classic impressionist style right away and were thrilled to learn that his grandfather had been one of Monet’s gardeners; today several of Cambour’s “en plein air” paintings feature prominently in the home.

The McCaws specified a list of traditional elements for the interiors including paneled walls, high baseboards and double crown moldings as well as sheltered, outdoor living spaces and hoped the new construction could capture the warmth and color of an old-world chateau.

Symmetry was at the forefront of Dan’s mind for the home; it’s something he traces to his life’s work. He spent many years running operations for a global human resources consulting firm and said his business background relied heavily on mathematics. “We wanted symmetry,” says Dan, but Martin knew that symmetrical houses are much more difficult to design since essentially windows, doors and rooflines all have to match.

The first step was selecting the right lot from the four or five available. It was Rubio that helped make the final selection, choosing the one that was the most level and had space for easily accessible outdoor living areas. The lot would also afford the home views of the golf course out back and trees at the front of the property would create some screening. “When you’re dealing with topography changes, you typically have more grading to get the house in place,” Rubio says but by selecting the most favorable lot the project team was ready to build in a little under two months.

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The McCaws came up from Florida every six weeks to select materials and check on the progress. “We were probably more present than they wanted us to be,” says Dan, but Rubio disagrees. “The clients were a lot of fun,” he says.

The house was completed a month ahead of schedule and the end result honors the McCaw’s more traditional taste but with all the modern amenities that new construction offers.

The front entrance opens into a grand foyer with French patterned tumbled Topcu-Travertine tile. On one side sits a traditional dining room with one of the aforementioned Cambour paintings prominently over the buffet. The painting depicts a path through a sunny provincial field scattered with bright poppies.

A pass-through pantry connects the dining room to the kitchen.

Opposite of the foyer is the living room with a fireplace. It’s a space flooded with natural light via large arched windows. Numerous impressionistic canvases adorn the paneled room, four of which are stacked Cambours on either side of the mantle. The foyer empties into a great room with another beautiful hearth and inset flat screen tv. The great room offers an inviting sitting area with easy access to the outdoor living space.

While the kitchen design is more contemporary when compared to the small hidden kitchens favored in classic French homes, the color scheme, range backsplash and trim details over the cabinets would fit in any French country estate.

Custom cabinetry throughout the house was designed and built by Nicholas James Fine Woodworking and Diane picked the French blue kitchen cabinet and island color.

She enjoys making five-course meals in the kitchen and entertaining guests around the second of two islands, which unlike a more typical island with a sink and underneath storage, is set up with barstools for food service. When it’s just the two of them, the McCaws take many of their meals in the breakfast nook beside the large picture window.

The downstairs master boasts “his and hers” separate bathrooms, a luxury the McCaws enjoy.

“Once you have it, you never want to go back,” says Diane. Attached to the master is a home theater room. It’s an ideal place to unwind.

“Anytime I turn a television on, it’s on a cooking channel,” says Dan, revealing the source of inspiration for many of Diane’s home-cooked French and Italian dishes. Upstairs is comprised of an additional four bedrooms, plus an open media lounge for visiting guests and relatives.

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The exposed beams on the ceiling were more rustic than anything the homeowners had in previous homes, “I think they’re terrific,” Dan says, “They’re better than what we have here in Florida.” The rooms have warmth and weight to them, balanced by bright colors and the abundance of natural light.

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Even the walk-in pantry that connects the kitchen and formal dining room isn't spared the fine molding detail and custom cabinetry work seen throughout the home.

The homeowners have traveled many times to France and wanted to bring elements of the French Country aesthetic into the kitchen. Gabriel builders brought that handcrafted approach— especially to the kitchen cabinets and tile. The overall effect of the French blue hutch and island with the white elements and industrial metal pendant lighting gives the kitchen an ambiance that is both rustic and elegant.

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The McCaws hope to take advantage of Greenville’s pleasant weather by spending time on the lanai. A large outdoor fireplace with a sitting area on one end is flanked by a barbecue and bar on the other. The space, which sits just off the kitchen, features automatic electric screens. A set of stairs also lead down to separate small patio with a fountain.

The couple looks forward to living in their “half-back” residence. “We’re going to spend the whole summer in Greenville,” says Dan. A set of stairs also lead down to a separate small patio with a fountain.

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A custom-built outdoor fireplace on the back patio provides warmth and also extends the interior color palate to the outdoors.

The home takes full advantage of the pleasant Greenville climate by offering plenty of attractive outdoor living areas offering privacy and pleasing golf course views.

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To enhance the symmetry of the hipped roof, Gabriel Builders added one fake fireplace. The thickness of each line and boldness of the old-worldmeets-modern style means the artistry of individual features can be appreciated as much as the function of the floorplan and overall design. The home was built exactly how it was designed and the owners got exactly what they wanted.

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Designer Amanda Louise Campbell brought color and art in a onetwo punch to Pat Canup’s Hartness cottage.

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“I decided I needed a tiny little cottage just for me,” Canup says. “Because it was a sad time in my life I wanted to start over with bright, cheerful color.”

Pat Canup was looking for a fresh start. Following the death of her beloved husband in late 2017, Canup sold the large, traditional home she had shared with him and was in the market for a pick-me-up. “I decided I needed a tiny little cottage just for me,” Canup says. “Because it was a sad time in my life I wanted to start over with bright, cheerful color.”

Canup had noticed Amanda Louise Campbell on Instagram, especially rooms she had done for clients with color and pattern and thought they would be a good match. “We always work from the idea that we want our clients to love their homes,” Campbell says. “I’m a big believer that our homes should be the happiest place for us, so it was really meaningful to approach this project with this greater mission to give her a place she wanted to be in every day.”

Canup found an ideal lot in the Hartness community and called on Campbell to work with Hartness Construction to put her vibrant stamp on the cottage from the ground up. Hartness is a traditional neighborhood development nestled between Woodruff and Pelham roads on Highway 14; the neighborhood is connected by uninterrupted sidewalks and shared greenspaces and surrounded by 180 acres of protected nature preserve.

Canup and Campbell quickly connected over a love of lively hues. “She wanted a lot of color and texture and she made it clear she wanted to collect a lot of artwork and fun fabric,” Campbell says. “Every time I saw her, she had on some version of pinks and blues, so I based our palette on what she was wearing to our meetings.”

“She just got me, and that was the fun part,” Canup says.

Campbell started with a bright white background to showcase art and textiles she had planned for the space. Canup was taken with the slight swoop of the roofline and with pagoda style lanterns in the alleyway. Campbell gave a

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nod to these details inside Canup’s cottage with the shape of the range hood, lanterns fixtures over the island in the kitchen and with a chinoiserie toile fabric for pillows in the living area.

Coral chinoiserie wallpaper in the guest bath was almost too much for her client though, who thought the coral tile for the shower wall was already bold enough. “Bathrooms are where you have the leverage to do something crazy because it’s such a small space, so why not?”

Campbell says. “Pat was so scared. I don’t think she slept the night before the paper went up.”

In the end, Canup placed her trust in Campbell’s impeccable eye and came away with

a guest bath she loves, right down to the pair of bright green botanical prints by artist Jean Wilson Freeman that pop against the paper.

Freeman’s work is well represented throughout the cottage and in good company alongside work by other local artists including Diane Kilgore Condon’s tiny birds paired in the foyer with blue botanical wallpaper, a nod to Canup’s status as a master gardener. “Because of Pat’s passions and hobbies, we tried to take a botanical slant throughout the house and use a lot of florals,” Campbell says.

Campbell sourced much of the art through Art & Light, Teresa Roche’s Gallery in Greenville.

“Early in my design career I started going to Art

[above] A flock of tiny birds by Greenville artist Diane Kilgore Condon perches against a floral backdrop in the entryway. Campbell selected a blue and white botanical print by Schumacher for this space as an homage to the homeowner’s status as a master gardener. [left] The pagoda style features of the home’s exterior are among Canup’s favorite details, so Campbell brought the look indoors with gold lanterns above the kitchen island and repeated the shape in the range hood just beyond.

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[above] Campbell commissioned New Orleans painter Mary Singleton to create a large statement piece for the wall above the bar to anchor the space and pull all of its colors together. [right] For the kitchen island Canup requested something fun, so Campbell went with Benjamin Moore Labrador Blue for the cabinetry. Campbell often works in blue when it comes to cabinetry, lauding its versatility should other elements of the color scheme change over time.

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& Light. I didn’t think I could be a collector yet, it felt unattainable,” Campbell says. “The process I went through of feeling like art was for other people has been the same process I’ve been able to walk clients through to see what art can do to make your house feel like a home.”

An artist in her own right, Roche had launched a line of textiles and wallpapers and Campbell incorporated them into Canup’s home.

The drapes in the living room are in the “Sully’s Petals” pattern and the back wall of the master bath is awash in the bold blues and pinks of Roche’s “Rose Hill” wallpaper.

New Orleans artist Mary Singleton was commissioned to create a statement piece for the project. It hangs above the bar and anchors the space, pulling all the home’s colors together.

“For such a tiny house I have so much art,” Canup says, “but it makes me happy.”

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[far left top and bottom] A desk in the guest room custom painted by Cottage Grove Vintage - serves as Canup’s home office space, and when not in use it’s bright coral hue and bamboo details play nicely with Teresa Roche’s painting above the bed and a pair of lamps on either side. (left) When it comes to bathrooms, bolder is better as far as Campbell is concerned. Bright pinks and blues of the Teresa Roche wallpaper liven things up in the master bathroom. (below) A fresh pair of green botanicals by Jean Wilson Freeman pop against the deep coral chinoiserie wallpaper in the guest bath.

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The Campbell Collective Born from two friends' passion for supporting local artists, The Campbell Collective is an online marketplace of original works specifically on paper and created in standard frame sizes.

Amanda Louise and Greenville artist Marquin Campbell founded The Campbell Collective in Spring of 2019. Campbell’s desire to see original art in each of her projects began years ago however the Collective has provided her the opportunity to introduce accessible, diverse collections into clients' homes.

[left] A painting by Josh Jensen, another Art & Light Gallery find, pulls the pinks and blues into the master bedroom. Cottony clouds commissioned from Jean Wilson Freeman mix with clean white walls and bedding to give this space an ethereal feel. [above] Designer and homeowner cull options for additional local art including this work on paper by artist Katie Schermbeck.

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Inspired by Caribbean getaways, this versatile and transformational outdoor living space offers fun for foodies, kids and adults.

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Imagine stepping out onto a white deck overlooking sparkling blue water. The colors and spaces evoke a Caribbean dream, but it’s the backyard of an estate project in LeJardin, a gated community in Greenville.

It was a property meant to communicate a love for being outside. “The owners wanted the house and all of the outdoor living spaces to be one unified space,” says builder Chris Bailey, founder of Stoneledge Properties.

The great room, dining area and kitchen all flow out to a covered porch and cooking area which opens onto an 18 x 38 rectilinear pool with an additional covered cabana area; it has its own Big Green Egg for yet another outdoor cooking experience. “You can entertain and have a party and all of the spaces feel like one connected space,” Bailey says, explaining that each offers a plethora of options for dining, entertaining, swimming or reclining.

There are automatic retractable screens over the entire porch to change the size and configuration of space as needed. A commercial-sized range hood was also installed over the outdoor Wolf oven. "Truly elegant outdoor living needs to be functional," says Bailey.

When Stoneledge hit the midpoint of construction, they brought in Steve Smith of Atlantis Luxury Pools, who Bailey describes as “a great partner.”

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The decking and bull-nosed coping around the pool are made of sandblasted marble and glass tile around the raised hot tub provides just the right splash of aqua color. The veneer around the custom fire pit and cabana cabinets are split-face travertine with slivers of silver to coordinate with subtle gray striations in the marble. The marble pairs with the white brick of the house while its sandblasted texture makes it less slippery underfoot.

The pool has three water features, two fountains in the tanning ledge and a special fountain in the spa. “When you’re using the spa, the fountain is flush with the floor, but when you’re not using it, it’s a telescoping fountain,” says Smith.

Hearing the fountain’s gentle flow from the back porch lounge chairs adds to the resort-like vibe. “We try to create unique spaces that people can escape to,” Smith says.

In addition to this outdoor space’s great versatility, it can also be enjoyed year-round, day or night. The pool is heated with a self-cleaning system by Paramount and there is an outdoor fireplace, in addition to the gas fire pit to take the chill off of evening swims. Low-voltage LED lights provide an even glow to the water at night. The colors can be changed through an app on the owner’s smartphone and there’s even a setting called “Caribbean.”

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The separate cabana matches the roofline and color of the house perfectly. It looks out on the pool and backs up to a lush wooded border. Under the roof is a Big Green Egg, bar, table, fridge and sink.

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“We use the hot tub almost every night, we’re looking at the sky and the stars, I didn’t realize how much more we live outside now.” —Donna deKay

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Step into Donna and Bill deKay’s Cobblestone home and there it is: a back yard sanctuary. On display across a wall of windows are the pool, spa, arbor, cabana, fireplace and grill station, backed by an expansive blue sky.

“The previous owner had completely cleared it of trees so it was just this back yard full of grass,” Donna says. The couple moved back to Greenville to get closer to their grandchildren after spending a dozen years in northern California. “Housing is smaller there and unlike everyone else, we upsized instead of downsized,” she says. “We were ready for more yard, well a lot more yard!”

Bill says they had not owned a pool before, but the yard seemed to call for it. “We knew we wanted to walk through the front door and see the pool going straight back, but that was about all we knew.”

The project, designed and constructed by Signature Luxury Pools and Outdoor Living, took nine months to complete. HOA requirements meant moving the cabana closer to the pool than originally planned, ultimately working to the yard’s advantage: the structure shades almost half the water during the hottest part of the afternoon.

Its cornered fireplace, visually stunning from nearly every vantage point, created space for a bathhouse behind it, something Donna appreciates when the grandkids come over to splash around in what is considered “an adult style pool” with a ledge entry of just nine inches of water stepping down to a three-foot shallow end and a deep end any adult can stand in. The design allows homeowners to maximize the pool’s full length. A premium interior of pebble and glass bead aggregate adds the sparkling finish.

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design for year-round outdoor living and a pool is just part of that equation. Entertaining is high on the list for large scale projects and typically include specs for grilling stations, outdoor kitchens, multiple places to gather, beautifully designed covered structures, fireplaces, firepits, water features and ambient lighting. Donna likes the addition of the bubblers and deck jets, especially at night and says the grandkids ask for “the light show in the water.”

The shape of the spa is a unique feature. It was a design that Craig Sikkelee, president of Signature, came up with and was looking to use for just the right project. It’s a medallion shape, a mix of right angles with curves, spilling into the pool while also obscuring the pool’s auto cover vault.

For the deKay’s project, Zach thought the placement of the cabana with its fireplace and tv was an apt use of the yard’s footprint. “We like that you can face the fireplace while not having your back turned totally to the pool,” he says.

The cabana’s ceiling is finished with stained tongue and groove hardwood, sealed to retain its natural color. There’s timber framing too, stained a dark brown.

The limestone decking was selected for its classic look and comfort. It is set in a French pattern and Bill says he was in awe watching the installation. “The guys who set it were artists.”

The Volar Group worked in tandem with Signature’s careful planning for overall landscaping and Donna brought in someone she knew to put the “icing on the cake”; Traci Carver of TLC Garden Design installed the flower beds and the many lush containers placed throughout the property and continues to maintain them year-round.

“The house is great for us, but the whole outdoor area has expanded how we feel, it’s like it added significant square footage to our house.” —Bill deKay

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Main Squeeze Keep the lemons comin’. We’ll half them, seed them and ream ‘em because nothing quenches summer quite like lemonade, a golden elixir that woos the glass with its citrus kiss.

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LET’S START WITH THIS: you’re gonna need more fruit.

Lemonade does not come together with the three or four errant yellow orbs rolling about your produce drawer.

For a good sized pitcher, which will comfortably hold six cups of liquid, about sixteen lemons will yield two cups of juice, depending on fruit size and ripeness. Combine the juice with simple syrup and filtered water and you’ve got stellar lemonade when poured over ice.

The earliest mention of lemonade comes from Egypt; lemon juice was sweetened with honey and dates. In the seventeenth century, Parisian street vendors peddled cups of lemonade from tanks strapped to a shoulder.

Fresh-squeezed lemonade will keep in the fridge for about five days. Yes, it’s smart to roll the fruit on the counter before juicing. No, cutting it lengthwise does not yield more fluid

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ounces of juice. The myth of roasting lemons before juicing sounded too gross to try and a recent lemonade hack where the quartered fruit is battered in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment created a holy mess for us.

Deciding on a juicing implement is really the decision; an electric juicer, a reamer and a handheld squeezer all work equally well, but each present its own hand-cramping issue.

At its best, lemonade is a group activity calling for all handson deck. The gold standard is a pitcher of lemonade with zero pulp, so a mesh strainer is a necessary extra step.

No matter how you make it, lemonade takes twice as long as expected and doesn’t occur spontaneously since fresh simple syrup is key to a silky mouthfeel. To make simple syrup for lemonade, add 1 cup of raw sugar to 2 cups of cold water and bring to a boil on the stove. Let it boil hard for two minutes and turn the burner off.

Level up your lemonade game by infusing the simple syrup with lemon as well. Take the ends off of 1 lemon and slice it.

Remove every seed. Add slices to the boiled syrup, cover and move off of the hot burner, allowing the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain into clean jars and refrigerate for up to a week.

Mix 1 cup of cooled lemon simple syrup with 2 cups of lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water. Poured over ice, it’s a pip of a sip.

Lemon Bar Herbed: To add herbal flavors (we like mint, basil or thyme), add a handful of four-inch cuttings of fresh herbs to the simple syrup while it cools. Wash the fool out of these stems to remove dirt, sand or grit. Strain and pour into clean jars.

Fruited: If it’s color you want, add sliced fruit (we recommend strawberry or blackberry) to the simple syrup while it cools. Mash slightly before straining. For the essence of fruit, infuse the water used in the recipe with chunks of fruit overnight (try watermelon cucumber).

Spiked: Skip the Sprite and pour a pilsner fifty-fifty with homemade lemonade for a lovely summer shandy. To create the ultimate boozy Arnold Palmer, mix equal parts of minted lemonade, unsweet tea and vodka in a shaker and strain over ice.

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Leave your beach body at the door, we’re up for a southern fried road trip.

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COMFORT FOOD; nothing satiates like

freshly fried chicken.

A staple for bone-in parts, fried chicken was a special occasion meal because only young birds were tender enough for the preparation, but the advent of the fresh fryer changed all that and, post-war, a fried chicken frenzy occurred.

Experts agree that brining in buttermilk is the key to adding a depth of flavor to the meat before producing a crispy crust over top. Season raw poultry with a dry rub for a few hours in the fridge before coating in a quart of buttermilk and allow an overnight soak.

Seasoned APF (all purpose flour) is the classic coating for southern fried chicken but straight up salted corn starch can produce excellent glutenfree fried chicken if that’s your preference. Fry pieces in at least four inches of hot oil until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached, testing three places with a probe thermometer. Serve hot for a crispy exterior or cool in the fridge for what’s considered picnic style, a coating with some chew.

The Carolinas offer tremendous, even iconic stops for fried chicken. From deep-fried to pan-fried and pressurefried, there’s a chicken to suit every taste.

Since it feels like a summer for traversing a backroad, we compiled a bucket list of fried chicken destinations along with an outing in each town.

Whether you take a daytrip or an overnight jaunt or merely a stop in route to the coast, these fried chicken purveyors are worthy of your rapt attention.

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Columbia ZESTO OF WEST COLUMBIA 504 12th St.

Greenville OJ’S DINER 907 Pendleton St. & 5284 Calhoun Memorial Hwy With two locations, there’s always a place to get your OJ’s fix but arrive for lunch between 11-11:30am to get in on piping hot fried chicken, all house made from whole foods. The sweet potato cobbler (and friendly service) is an institution.

OUTING: Stone Mural Project Along the Stone Ave. corridor lies the City’s first mural project. The ongoing project is notable for its artists (including Joseph Bradley, Jean Wilson Freeman and Sunny Mullarkey) as well as Stone Academy fifth graders’ participation.

Spartanburg WADE’S RESTAURANT 1000 North Pine St. Since 1947, Wade’s has been feeding Spartanburg made-from-scratch southern meats and veggies including fantastic fried chicken with the perfect amount of salt and pepper, which is always juicy no matter the cut. Don’t pass up the yeast rolls.

FLOCK SHOP 970 South Pine St. New to the scene but extra worthy, Flock Shop shines with no ordinary sandwich; the Coop de Ville is a fried breast with pepper relish, lemon aioli, slaw and pickles on a steamy bun. Order it “Flock Style” to add Alabama white sauce and hot honey.

OUTING: Glendale Shoals Thirteen acres along Lawson’s Fork Creek are peppered with the ruins from Glendale Mill. A natural stone outcropping creates a divine place to picnic while watching water rush over the dam and a 24-hour creek cam is a handy way to check in on water levels.

Corn starch gives Zesto’s fried chicken an irresistible crunch and the chocolate dipped cone atop the building is rather adorable. Lines move quickly and service and cleanliness are top notch. Milkshakes and cones are special here too.

Camden OLD SOUTH CATERY 509 Dicey Ford Rd.

KIKI’S CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 7001 Parklane Rd. & 1260 Bower Pkwy

Available Sundays, the fried chicken at Old South is part of the overwhelming 50 items available for brunch and boxed supper. The professional catering company lays it out once a week, open to the public.

SC Chef Ambassador Kiki Cyrus opened two locations of her popular chicken and waffles restaurant. The signature dish is four fried wings over a Belgian waffle, you can even make it a red velvet waffle. The fried green beans are fantastic too.

OUTING: Vintage Pianos Inside of the Ten Eleven Gallery is a gorgeous piano purveyor dedicated to vintage grands. It shares an overall space with Salud restaurant, so it’s possible to sip a margarita and hear a Steinway play at the same time.

OUTING: Columbia Museum of Art With a renovation completed just this year, the museum is a top spot for national touring exhibits. The former downtown Macy’s department store has a peopled courtyard and sits just a few blocks from Lula Drake wine bar and Sweet Cream Company ice cream.

Charleston LEON’S FINE POULTRY AND OYSTER SHOP 698 King St. No place may be more fun than hanging out at Leon’s. Its casual vibe does not limit guests from ordering champagne in coups with their oysters and fried chicken. The spicy hard coating crust is a dream alongside the best scallop potato you’ve ever eaten.

BERTHA’S KITCHEN 2332 Meeting St. Lowcountry dishes shine on the plate at Bertha’s, started in 1981

by Albertha Grant. The oxtail is a fantastic order and the mac and cheese with a crunchy bottom. The fried chicken is known for its crispy crag. Bertha’s is also the spot for legendary sweet tea.

OUTING: Rainbow Row Be that person and stroll Rainbow Row once again, one of the most famous residential streets. Play tourist in your home state and take a tour of the Custom House and Exchange at the corner of East Bay and Broad St.

Orangewood BIDDY BANQUET RESTAURANT 220 John C Calhoun Dr. An ideal stop on the way to the Low Country, Biddy Banquet has a storied past and extensive hours. The chicken is heavily brined and sports a picturesque hard crust. There’s an original walk-up window too.

OUTING: Edisto Memorial Gardens With the first rose planted in 1951, today the Edisto Memorial Rose Garden contains 79 beds of award-winning roses and is a site of the American Rose Society’s testing program.

Manning/Bishopville MCCABE’S BAR-B-QUE 480 North Brooks St. The que is worth the trip for the vinegar-based sauce but get the fried chicken too with its crisp bite.

The tiny restaurant also has outdoor tables and is only open about half the week. Manning is a great cutthrough to the beaches of Pawleys Island and Litchfield.

OUTING: Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden An easy half hour north of Manning lies Pearl Fryar’s three-acres of topiaries.

Started from the cast-off plants of area nurseries in the 1980s, Fryar has created a wonderland and is entirely self-taught.

The grounds are open to visitors and are part of the Fryar’s family residence.

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JULIA BELLE’S RESTAURANT 2513 W. Lucas St.

A bit off the beaten path, but worth the hunt Miss Ann’s Fried Chicken is known for its peppery finish. A family owned restaurant for 32 years, the popular spot wins local awards for their crunchy chicken and, if you’re not stuffed, consider the pie.

Located at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market, Julia Belle’s is a darling lunch stop with umbrella laden outdoor tables. The fried chicken is plump and delicious and the dessert board is hard to pass up including strawberry shortcake, pies and other baked goods.

OUTING: Festival of Flowers In its 53rd year, the festival of flowers happens during the month of June and the topiaries are up at nearly every street corner. Enjoy lovely Greenwood by car or by foot.

OUTING: Hewn Timber Cabins Two slave-built cabins from the Gregg cotton plantation today sit on the campus of Francis Marion University. Tour them by appointment from March until November and learn about the remarkable family who lived in them until 1953. Constructed of hewn timber with handmade tools, they are an engineering marvel.

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Our poultry picks answered the question: is this fried chicken worth the drive? It felt important that the first bite be “destination credible.”

Pages of reviews, articles cross-referenced, friends and family, chefs and foodies across the two states were called. We put in the miles, to places near and far, generations old and some brand new and tasted every derivation of fried chicken imaginable.

Deep fried, fresh fried, pan fried, skillet fried, air fried, pressure-cooked.

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Durham PICNIC 1647 Cole Mill Rd. Marinated in smoked buttermilk, Picnic’s fried chicken has a devoted following. The addition of rice flour contributes to the crispy crag. The pulled pork here is tremendous and the deviled eggs, with a dose of rendered bacon fat, are dreamy.

M KOKKO 311 Holland St.

Asheville ROCKY’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK 1455 Patton Ave. & 3749 Sweeten Creek Rd. Coming soon to Laurens Rd. in Greenville We have never been disappointed at Rocky’s no matter what level of fried chicken spice ordered. The attention to quality is tremendous from creamy pot pies to all the sides.

Fried tenders are as good as the bone-in pieces. Biscuits are spot on.

VIVIAN 348 Depot St. Available as a weekly special, chefs Josiah and Shannon McGaughey offer resplendent fried chicken at their River Arts District eatery. If a boozy cocktail and a chef driven app followed by fried bird is your jam, then Vivian is your destination.

OUTING: Wedge Studios Metal artist John Payne first reimagined a century old triangular building into studios.

Today, two dozen artists have studios here and the back lot includes the trifecta of Wedge brewery, The Bull and Beggar restaurant and Bottle Riot wine bar.

Charlotte PRICE’S CHICKEN COOP 1614 Camden Rd. Cooked in peanut oil and seasoned “just right” since 1962, this Charlotte institution has no tables and accepts only cash payment. Chicken is offered by the quarter, half or whole for takeout in cardboard boxes and a tagline of “all food guaranteed satisfactory.”

OUTING: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Catch Jazz at the Bechtler if you can, offered some Friday evenings during the summer. The Bechtler family amassed the collection for 70+ years, featuring works of mid-20th-century modernism.

The tiny, somewhat hidden eatery specializes in playful preps of chicken influenced by Korean and Japanese cuisine. Chef Michael Lee’s Korean chicken sando is brined in the pickling liquid from their famous pickles and then tempura fried, topped with garlic aioli.

OUTING: Jeddah’s Tea/Zen Succulent The two women-owned businesses sit right on Market St. Morgan Siegel of Jeddah's Tea is a font of tea knowledge.

Go there for a cup and bring product home. Zen Succulent is an urban garden store of high design; co-owner Megan George stocks the space with regionally made gifts and art.

Winston-Salem SLAPPY’S CHICKEN 200 West Acadia Ave.

Raleigh MANDOLIN 2519 Fairview Rd. Chef Shawn Fowler’s farm driven restaurant in the Hayes Barton neighborhood serves gorgeous chicken and waffles. A fried Joyce Farm breast comes with buckwheat waffles, greens and is topped with truffle honey. The biscuits here are no joke too.

OUTING: Historic Yates Mill State Park Visit the restored Oliver Evans style gristmill, circa 1756, and learn about the natural history of the region. A 20-acre lake and hiking trails make this a gorgeous outing. NC State uses the park for ongoing natural history research.

Asheboro MAGNOLIA 23 23 S. Fayetteville St. Inspired by the meals of their childhood, specials change nightly, but the cast iron skillet fried chicken always remains as Magnolia 23, which turns 10 this year. The pretty restaurant with chalkboard menus also serves really notable greens.

Winston-Salem’s version of hot chicken is at Slappy’s in Washington Park and their secret sauce is out of this world. It’s dark, peppery and a bit sweet. Spicy, yes, but not blow the doors off hot. The Mac & Cheeze uses crushed Cheez-It crackers. Wow.

OUTING: NC State Zoo This is the largest natural habitat zoo in the world (bigger than San Diego if you can believe it). Add the “zoofari” option to tour through Watani Grasslands, the closest thing you’ll get to a safari on the East Coast.

MISS ORA’S KITCHEN 605 North Trade St.

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Next to Sweet Potatoes, Well Shut My Mouth is Miss Ora’s Kitchen with its half dozen seats and fangirl following for the pan-fried chicken.

Chefs Vivian and Stephanie Tyson are devoted to a well-seasoned cast iron skillet and the chicken proves its power.

OUTING: The Kimpton Cardinal The protype of the Empire State Building, it was also the corporate headquarters for R.J. Reynolds, built in 1929. With its limestone exterior and brass and marble interiors, The Cardinal has retained its Art Deco details. Sip a cocktail at the lovely Katharine Brasserie, notably with chef Adam Barnett at its helm.

DERBY RESTAURANT 1901 South Main St. Shaped like a derby hat, how could you not make a stop here for fried chicken; the staff currently has more than 100 years of experience at the Derby, which opened in 1937.

A full menu is available but people flock to the Bannertown stop for the fried chicken plate.

OUTING: Shelton Vineyards With lovely views of the Yadkin Valley and wine grown utilizing sustainable farming practices, Shelton Vineyards is a delightful destination and there’s cheese to buy, walking paths to traverse and picnic tables lakeside.

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Secateurs Chenin Blanc, $16

A Turn of the Screw These five wines are ready for your summertime picnic. / story and photography by Pete Martin

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get it: there’s an excitement about removing a cork that adds to the wine-drinking experience that screw caps don’t bring to the table. But while we could debate the pros and cons of screw caps, it’s hard to argue with the ease in which a screw-cap wine bottle can be opened. They’re the perfect choice for a picnic or outdoor get-together this summer. With some help from Ed Buffington, co-owner of The Community Tap, here are five affordable screw-cap wines perfect for your next picnic, whether it be in a park or on your porch.

Bring a bottle of screw-cap wine to a party and someone is likely to look at you with suspicion, but a number of producers have embraced them. The reality is that screw caps offer a number of advantages over corks, primarily low failure rates that promise better wine preservation.

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A lot goes into making this South African wine. Though predominantly chenin blanc, palomino and a “secret” unidentified grape are blended to achieve the desired flavor profile. Additionally, this highly aromatic wine is fermented in concrete tanks, older casks and large foudres, or wooden vats, to help integrate the various varietals.

You’ll find flavors of citrus, grapefruit, apple, mango and stone fruits presented with solid body and bright acidity. This chenin blanc can stand up to almost any picnic food, cheese, or Asian fare. You could also serve it with some desserts.

Reunión Malbec, $15

Even those of us who love red wine can find it a tough sell on a hot day. This Argentinian malbec, however, should satisfy any red wine drinker without being overbearing. This sustainably farmed wine has a deep, red-purple color and presents flavors of plum, cherry and notes of chocolate. The Reunión is a bit sweet with a long, slightly tannic finish. “This malbec is lighter on its feet than many other versions making it ideal for warmer weather,” Buffington says. This would be my go-to red with barbecued meats, ribs or a big, juicy burger.

Gota Prunus Rosé, $16

Rosé has been seeing a surge in popularity over the last decade and with good reason: a rosé goes with almost any food and is a great choice for warm-weather drinking. “What could be more perfect for a picnic than a great rosé? Such a versatile wine,” Buffington says. Gota, which started in 2010, focuses on showcasing the potential of Portuguese wines. This rosé, made from 100% tempranillo grapes, delivers a nice, balanced flavor profile with hints of tropical and stone fruits along with solid acidity. Pair it with a refreshing salad, chicken, seafood or sandwiches.

Jelu Pinot Noir Neuquén, $15

Jelu Estate was established to promote Argentina’s terroir. Cofounder and winemaker Duncan Killiner, who has consulted for a number of wineries worldwide, leverages the region’s high elevations to produce bright, crisp, balanced wines. Blueberry and cherry dominate, with hints of thyme, stone fruit and minerality.

Although the tasting notes suggest a dry wine, I found a bit of sweetness on the palate. This light red wine would pair well with club sandwiches or grilled chicken or salmon. For optimum taste, Buffington suggests chilling it a bit before serving.

Jean-Marc Brocard Bourgogne Chardonnay, $17

This French white won’t disappoint. Unlike some inexpensive chards, this one isn’t thin or watery. Citrus notes abound, with a hint of sweetness and nice minerality. The wine is crisp and fresh, yet still creamy on the palate. According to the winemaker’s notes, the personality of the soil (limestone, clay, marine fossils) plays a big role in this wine’s flavor profile. “This wine is a perfect match for traditional Southern picnic foods like fried chicken and potato salad,” Buffington says. It also could complement a fancy dinner at home. It’s that good.

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imple pleasures sure are enjoying their moment in the sun. Flowers from the garden.

Walks in the neighborhood. Fresh fruits and vegetables from nearby farms. Lucky for us here in South Carolina, that also means peaches.

Since South Carolina is the second largest state for domestic peach production, we have a lot to celebrate when it comes to the juicy fruit. A good place to start is with a visit to some of the state’s quintessential “peach stands” in the Old 96 District.

A drive to this five-county district just south of Greenville makes for a memorable daytrip. Step back in time to visit these historic markets that offer locally grown fruits and vegetables, boiled peanuts, jams and jellies and of course plenty of peaches.

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Iconic Peach Stands Peach season is upon us and will run through about Labor Day. Clingstone peaches are the first of the season and by the end of June freestone peaches are ready.

Consider their names to delineate the differences; a freestone peach has a seed inside that separates nicely from the flesh of the peach – the riper the fruit is, the more easily it will come off the seed. A clingstone peach is not going to part easily from its pit.

There are many peach varieties to consider. Titan Farms, the largest producer in the Old 96 as well as the southeast, grows 60 peach varieties on their farm. The Scarlet Prince is a flavorful freestone that is 80% red blush in color and is considered the southern standard for peaches. The O’Henry variety is touted as one of the best-tasting in America; they are 90% red and very firm. Big Red peaches make a statement with their size, these juicy freestones are the largest of the bunch by far.

You can also find white peaches in SC. The white flesh varieties come to market a bit later than the rest and the roadside stands are a great place to find them. While the color of the flesh is the most obvious difference between white and red peaches, white peaches are better eaten as a whole peach and need to be handled gently as they are quite tender.

Sure, one of the best ways to enjoy a peach is straight out of the basket but cooking with them is a delight too. Classics like summer galettes,

pies and, of course, cobbler are expected, but savory dishes can be a bit more unique. Add grilled peaches to meats, salads, bowls and salsa. Don’t forget the summer drinks too. Sangria and peach bellinis are porch-time favorites.

Store peaches at room temperature until desired ripeness. You can accelerate ripening by placing them in a brown paper bag. Only put peaches into the refrigerator once they have reached desired ripeness.

Lori Anne of Titan Farm’s Fresh Peach Ice Cream Makes 2 Quarts

2 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream ¾ cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 c ups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped Pinch of salt Note: 2-3 large fresh peaches will yield this amount Method: In a bowl, stir together milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, peaches and salt until sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture into prepared cylinder. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to process the ice cream.

Serve immediately.

The historic peach stands that pepper the Old 96 District are a slice of Americana. Head south on US25 and make your way through Greenwood to visit three of our favorites in the Trenton area. It’s a scenic drive and the bounty of this daytrip can be labeled nothing shy of delicious.

Sara’s Fresh Market at Titan Farms | 5150 Edgefield Rd The peach ice cream here is the thing. Also 50 different varieties of peaches, plus locally grown bell peppers, tomatoes, watermelon, corn, onions.

Jackie’s Market | 2669 Edgefield Rd Peaches, butter beans, peas, squash and other fresh produce. Hanging baskets and perennials are interesting add-ons for flower lovers.

Cook’s Farm & Stand | Hwy 25/ 1236 Augusta Road A popular family-owned and operated stand.

Favorites here are peaches and boiled peanuts.

Visit Old96SC.com /feelin-peachy for more information about historic peach stands.

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INSTEAD OF COMBING PINTEREST and West Elm, Craigslist and IKEA to piece together a personal aesthetic, I rented a U-Haul and loaded mine up at a barn in North Carolina.

My Gigi was an antiques collector and dealer my mom’s whole life, and mine. I grew up around old things. More than a business, it was her obsession. I think she would’ve been perfectly happy not to sell a thing. She devoured the past through antiques and designing her home true to period.

Hide-and-seek at Papa and Gigi’s house felt like playing in a Colonial Williamsburg museum, replete with 1700s iron cookware and dried herbs hung around a walk-in fireplace, stuffed pheasants taking flight in the study, old pine covering the stainless steel of kitchen appliances and staged rooms we never once gathered in. As a kid, I was fascinated, but hardly appreciative. That took time.

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I liked old things: the rich oak and pine of side tables and benches, Blue Willow china, lamps made of tea canisters, Staffordshire dogs, the felted desk that had been saved for me since I was young.

My mom inherited Gigi’s love of old, fine things, but her translation of it was much more informal. We used the stuff!

We stained the silk dining room chairs and our markers bled on the pine table, but mom didn’t care. There was no shortage of Oriental rugs or corner cupboards, but not without pottery, painting or craft from artisans she’d discovered, warm floral upholstery and family photos. It wasn’t a museum, it was home.

When I was in middle school, mom opened an antiques store called Cabbages & Kings in Aberdeen, North Carolina, that mixed antiques with craft, like bird feeders and wind chimes made of sterling silver spoons. I cared more about the old-time candy counter than the world she’d created, but now at 30, I can see it as a portrait of both her acceptance of Gigi’s passion and independence in making it her own.

I, too, would inherit this love for antiques, but mostly for story.

And when it came time to make my own home, equipped with the truckload of treasures from Gigi, I realized that I didn’t have a millennial aesthetic at all. Unlike my peers, my style couldn't really be defined by trend.

I liked old things: the rich oak and pine of side tables and benches, Blue Willow china, lamps made of tea canisters,

Staffordshire dogs, the felted desk that had been saved for me since I was young. These were my building blocks and I began to style each room in a way that I hoped would do them justice. We bought a couch that matched the rust and navy of our Oriental rug. I’d been given a few dozen yards of crewel fabric by Gigi, so I reupholstered my mom’s wing chair in it, mixing in blue velvet to match our couch.

Weekly produce sits in a cast iron and brass kitchen scale on our counter. I’ve made my own mark too: a 4x4Pollock-esque painting I made with leftover shutter paint and newspaper collage anchors our den; our bar stools are yellow. When Gigi visited a few months ago she rearranged the mantle, but overall, she approved.

Last year, I decided to wallpaper and redesign my home office, which I work from daily. I knew I wanted color and I wanted to feel happy, transported even. I wasn’t sure where this conviction was coming from, but the wallpaper had to be chinoiserie, the European interpretation of Asian motif. The wallpaper clerks were just as surprised as I was. But we know where it came from… Gigi.

I chose “Asian Scenic” from Thibaut, a mix of fuschia, lime, royal blue and rust, with its whimsical trees and watermen and rich texture. Everyone said it would be chaos, but it made me happy. Now, amidst a global pandemic, I sure am glad I chose happy. I’ve learned that rooms have the power to transport, despite a shelter-inplace mandate, and my office has brought joy into the bleakness of uncertainty (and certainly color into Zoom calls).

Another room in our home brightens these days too, a nursery. In August, we’ll welcome our baby girl, a third generation bound to inherit Gigi’s taste. It’s a strange time to be pregnant, but I am grateful for a constant reminder of hope and good things to come. On our changing station— an antique dresser made from walnut— I framed a quote from my favorite children’s series, The Chronicles of Narnia, that reads “Courage, dear heart.” It’s come to be more for me, than her.

Kelsey Burrow is a writer based in Atlanta, she works with kitchen and home brand Food52 and Chai Pani Restaurant Group.

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Glass paperweights offer timeless beauty and collectability in a plethora of colors and patterns. / by Lynn Greenlaw

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1. R are antique Pietro Bigaglia and Giovanni Franchini 1847 “IX Congresso degli scienziati in Venezia” commemorative paperweight.

2. R are antique Mount Washington strawberry magnum paperweight.

3. A ntique Clichy swirl paperweight.

4. A ntique Bacchus close packed millefiori paperweight.

5. A ntique Saint Louis two-color crown paperweight.

6. R are antique Baccarat, “BACCARAT 21 AVRIL 1858” commemorative paperweight.

There are numerous videos on YouTube that display the methods used to create these beautiful paperweights. Look for How It’s Made Millefiori Glass Paperweights and Intricate Glass Paperweights. Don’t miss videos on Paul Stankard too.

IF YOU HAVE only thought of a paperweight as whatever might be handy and hard enough to hold down a stack of papers, think again. They can be objects of beauty that are made entirely of glass and date back to the mid-19th century when they were first being displayed at various expositions, most notably the Great Exhibition of 1851 at London’s Crystal Palace.

Produced primarily in France by three factories, Baccarat, St. Louis, and Clichy, Queen Victoria was so enamored with them that she began collecting them and gifting them to visiting dignitaries. Other notable collectors during that time were Colette, Oscar Wilde and Empress Eugenie of France.

Later collectors included Truman Capote who described them as “…rather like frozen snowflakes, dazzling patterns frozen forever.”

By the early 1900s, collecting and gifting paperweights had waned, but interest was revitalized in the 1950s when artists like Paul Ysart and Charles Kaziun rediscovered the secret to making glass paperweights. This paved the way for realistic artists like Paul Stankard who, since 1972, has created works of art that depict the beauty of nature.

Glass paperweights are made using either millefiori canes or lampwork methods. Millefiori or “thousand flowers” canes are produced by layering molten glass into a pattern in a fat cylindrical shape, then pulling the cylinder to create an elongated pencil-thin rod. When the rod is sliced, the pattern can be seen in the cross section. The canes are then placed in a closely packed pattern. Lampwork weights are made by melting small colored glass rods over a torch or flame and using tools to manipulate the softened glass.

Flower and butterfly weights are typically created with the lampwork method.

The paperweight examples on these pages have been provided to us by L.H. Selman Ltd. Located in Chicago, IL, it is a gallery of fine glass objects that was established in 1969

by Lawrence Selman. They deal in antique and contemporary paperweights and offer several publications focusing on this timeless art . Visit their website at www.theglassgallery.com to learn more about them and view their collection.

It’s hard not to be mesmerized and awed by the intricate beauty and creativity that exists in these glass domes.

Museums that offer collections The Author Rubloff collection at the Art Institute of Chicago The Amory Houghton collection at the Corning Museum of Glass in New York Bergstron-Mahler Museum in Neenah, Wisconsin.

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Inspired by calligraphy, artist Christopher Rico offers a conversation on canvas.

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Tropes, themes, archetypes-- all were established in a time when myths and legends were told orally around campfires and illustrated on walls with humble tools or an artist’s own hand. As a species, we have been rewriting the hero’s journey since the epics of Ovid, swapping out our hero for a modern interpretation and varying their trials just enough to make them a bit more interesting than the last.

The familiarity of this narrative occurs in words, songs and imagery that connect us in an instinctual way. Lately, there has been a movement toward reintroducing ritual and experiencing life with more intention, especially among makers and artists.

Christopher Rico’s work has always been inspired by an innately human desire to understand purpose. “There is a primal need to seek meaning in the unknot, the unfamiliar; even the menacing and alien and rituals help us make sense of this,” he says.

Primitive and evocative, Rico’s paintings feel like an invitation to a more in-depth conversation about what it means to be human. The deep blacks painted in great swoops and arc with a Chinese calligraphy brush float in luminescent washes, lending an aesthetic that feels both new yet rooted.

The brushes themselves are tools used in one of the most important art forms in ancient Chinese art. To become proficient at calligraphy, you must exhibit skilled brush control with grace, fluidity and an attention to detail. Masters of this ancient art form consider it a meditative process. For Rico,

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“ There’s intention behind every mark or splatter, trusting that there are no accidents is itself a meditation.” this is where work and ritual combine. “The practice becomes very focused because I’m never creatively comfortable,” he says.

“There’s intention behind every mark or splatter, trusting that there are no accidents is itself a meditation.”

Rico uses black prominently in his work, to be specific it’s Mars Black. He describes it as, “every color, it’s primal, and infinite and primal.”

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The bold choice is one that melds with themes of creation and destruction; each piece appears to be a snapshot, a moment of stillness viewed through a microscope before the atom disintegrates or shapeshifts into its next form. The black can feel ethereal and, at other times, so heavily applied that it appears to be a void you can reach into.

Every hue, tone and tint of Mars Black is handled with the skill of someone who embraces myth.

“No one will buy black paintings” is something Rico heard often enough, and now recounts it as the worst advice he ever received. A ten-year career as a fine artist has proven an audience for his aesthetic and speaks to how people experience his work.

The message in Rico’s work feels weighty and vital at this point in time. “I think we have to make our own way; in art, in life, career,

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It’s hard not to consider what imagery artists will create during a year of economic and social stasis. While Rico dismisses inspiration in favor of simply showing up and doing the work, his real-life experience does seep through. “I hope that people look to contemporary, living artists and realize that in a generation some of the work being made now will be considered alongside what we consider art historically.”

Art in these coming months and years will probably challenge and interrogate us in ways we have only experienced in history books.

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• Th e designer grew up with collections of blue and white porcelain, so to Kramer it's simply classic. Shelves are ideal for placing items in clustered groups, especially for things that hold value to you personally.

• " When I’m working on a bookshelf, I always start with the books first, then I add the larger decorative pieces and fit in the smaller treasures in the nooks and crannies," says Kramer.

Sentimental The cake topper was a gift from Kramer's mother for their wedding day. She thinks of it as a piece of functional art, something to be saved, treasured and rightfully displayed.

• " I definitely believe in adding unexpected items," she says. "I have a leaf that my daughter painted propped up and a pair of my baby shoes, just as is, old and cracked leather.

They signify growth."

•K ramer thinks it’s important to add some whimsy to bookcases so they don't lean too serious. "Throw in something unexpected, it adds interest," Kramer says.

•L ook for books that have faded over time, where the color has washed from the original binding fabric. Kramer notes it will look as if they have weathered through time, lending authenticity to a bookshelf.

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